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Volvo XC60 repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (6%)

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Volvo XC60 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (82%)

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2021 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

twincharged 328hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

10540 mi Plastic rubbing noise from cover of left A piller 

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2020 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

twincharged 328hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

9100 mi replaced motor that moves sunscreen for the moonroof. Moonroof was functioning normally. 

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2020 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD

24000 mi City Safety housing rattling when driving and was worse when accelerating. 

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2016 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

30000 mi Sunscreen wouldn't open. It was repaired when I had 30K check done. Very simple 

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2015 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

twincharged 302hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD

2000 mi When purchased new, center stack had optional piano black inlays that I hated. Dealer replaced with standard aluminum inlay but it didn't fit properly and fell off. Ordered new inlay, installed and still did not fit perfectly. 

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2015 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 325hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

27000 mi Sunroof shade broke, part fractured. 
31000 mi Sunroof would not close 

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2015 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

5400 mi sunroof bellows replaced under warranty 
37000 mi plate on driver door sill loose (2nd time) 
24800 mi Initially the sunroof screen failed to close, then a week later a side piece of the sunroof fell off. Dealer knew exactly what is was from the call and it was fixed in 15 minutes. 

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2015 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

41000 mi

US $20
driver side front foot panel loose. Found mounting tabs on part broken and clips missing. Replaced sill molding and broken clips. 

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2015 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD

27000 mi Interior trim panel providing wind baffle and connecting sunroof glass to sunroof track fell off. Dealer replaced under warranty. 
37500 mi

US $120
Clogged sunroof drains caused water to accumulate in driver's side floorboard after heavy rain. 
14000 mi Door panel comes loose. 

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2014 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 325hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

22000 mi Sunroof trim piece came loose. 
7000 mi USB port came out of place. Needed to remove center console to repair 
51460 mi

C $100
steering wheel chrome peeling repair 

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2014 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

49000 mi Part of the front Volvo emblem delaminated. 
70000 mi Replaced faulty sunroof motor. 
31300 mi Creaky rear hatch. They replaced a spacer in the power rear tailgate strut. It made it a little better but not perfect. 
7300 mi driver window weather strip moved 

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2014 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

9000 mi Sun roof would sometimes not close from vent position. 
12000 mi Sun roof won't close when seals are wet from rain. Second failed attempt to fix through software. Next time can lemon law. 
16100 mi Sun roof would not close if it got wet. Dealer replaced some sort of "weather stripping" which seems to have corrected problem. If it quits again w/in 24,000 mi, GA Lemon Law will apply 

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2014 Volvo XC60 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD

12400 mi Sunroof stopped at vent position, they had to replace the sunroof motor. 

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2013 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 325hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

27900 mi Auto function for the sunroof does not work. Have to press button all the way. 

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2013 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

29000 mi tailgate made loud noise in cold weather. lubricated per TJ. warned that may reoccur within a few months 
49000 mi driver's seat control panel replaced. 

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2013 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

15000 mi Piece of flex molding that raises with sunroof loose again, replaced. 

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2013 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

28300 mi Wood steering wheel cracked. Entire steering wheel replaced. 
34000 mi Sunroof gasket on right side detached while driving, fell into passenger seat. 
37000 mi

US $130
Volvo emblem detached from front grille. Replaced under recall notice Passenger side vanity mirror cover housing cracked. Visor replaced. 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 325hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

2000 mi Cracked trim piece passenger back door. Arrived from factory this way. 
15200 mi Driver side door rattles near lock due to previous repair and trim removal. Also rear lift gate grinds when wet and closing. Car is still currently in the shop for issues. 
16000 mi Door rattle and lift gate not completely repaired on last trip. Still not fixed. There is also what sounds like a nut rolling back and forth under hard breaking then moderate to hard acceleration. It is getting ridiculous. 
22300 mi Door rattle repair attempt. Rattle better but still present. 
24300 mi Driver seat memory panel broke off. Door rattle, drove with SA. SA confirmed noise present in door. 
26200 mi Door still rattling. They found broken one time use clips on the handle broken as well as missing bolts and damaged clips in the door. Windshield leaking water into cabin. Windshield clips were replaced and resealed.  
32500 mi Windshield leaks in car wash. 
54000 mi

US $350
Sun roof flashing had cracked along seams 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

12500 mi The drivers side door frame came unclipped from door shell. The clip was replaced easily and remedied. Noticed when I would close door, the frame came loose from the aluminum door cover. 
93809 mi

C $248
Seat lock on rear passenger side - replaced as broken 
96662 mi Front fender on rhs showing small amount of rust - replaced free under warranty (very impressed) 
716838 mi Leaks from sunroof area - not identified previously when windshield replaced 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

64000 mi Windscreen rebond as it was leaking 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

2000 mi plastic moulding around inside rear window repeatedly came loose causing a rattle 
25900 mi The plastic casing surrounding the driver's side seat controls cracked. Controls were still working fine. It was just a cosmetic issue. 
39700 mi Rear seat lowering lever broke off when pulled. Dealer replaced the lever. 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

4000 mi Exterior Rocker Panel trim broke away from panel. 
30000 mi

US $75
Rear seat latch release broke off in hand. Made of plastic. Complete unit replaced with cover. Dealer wanted 380. 00 to replace labor. I purchased parts and did repaired in 20 minutes. Dealer said not a warranty item. I disagree. 
39000 mi Volvo nameplate on steering wheel airbag replaced because of lamination flaking off. This required new airbag unit. New logo updated from previous in design. 
66300 mi

US $15
The lock/unlock switch broke loose from cheap plastic tabs inside door panel. This caused the switch to fall inside of door. The cheap plastic tabs are broken and now it is purchase a door panel (500.00) or try to glue the switch back. 
8000 mi Passenger side front door rattling 

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2011.5 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

7587 mi

US $77
Mirror turn signal lens cracked. replaced lamp lens. Small water leak at top center of door on right rear. Dealer could not duplicate a condition 
30275 mi Rear Drivers side seat material loose. --Retainer broken 
44798 mi Sunroof seal split open 
52257 mi Passenger Side seat belt trim coming out of place Rear Underfloor cargo lid hinge snapped off. 
53642 mi Drivers side power seat controls cracked and broken due to service tech. Mirror puddle lamp falling out off mirror. --Replaced 
59360 mi

US $26
Passenger side seat belt trim not staying in place. --Replaced Rear power outlet will not hold socket cover. --Wrong cover was installed at factory. Rear seat bolster will not stay in place. --Retainer broken Rear wiper sagging when in park position. --Adjusted to higher position. Start-Stop button trim peeling --Goodwill from Volvo Steering wheel trim has sharp edge and cut finger. --trim replaced Sunroof Seal split open --Seal replaced 

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2011 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

31000 mi Water leaked from top of front windshield into interior. Issue with drainage from moonroof resulting in a leak down the interior of the driver side window. 
44000 mi Head liner peeling off rear piller has trim that needed to be replaced secondary to rattling due to damaged clip during production. 
50000 mi Replaced cosmetic and damage to A pillar during previous repair at dealership. 
15000 mi Moonroof developed a rattle at about 12,000 miles. Waited for the annual 7,500 mile maintenance to take it in. A clip came undone between headliner and roof. Dealership noted it could have been caused by hail (but no damage to paint/body). 
23000 mi Rattle coming from rear of car. Trunk cover was found to be squeaking against plastic it rests upon. Lubed and resolved. 
8000 mi Rattling sound from B pillar panel. 
1000 mi Multiple interior rattles. 

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2011 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

9920 mi Rear left corner plastic squeak sound 
41840 mi Dealer replaced the grill badge that peeled off. Lubricated the power lift gate actuator that was squeaking. 
53320 mi

¤500
Windscreen sealant cracked causing a water leak. 

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2011 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 202hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

74400 mi

R 2000
Metal part of steering wheel was coming loose and had a sharp edge. This was replaced - thankfully only the metal insert needed replacing not the whole steering wheel 

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2011 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 161hp 2.0L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

40920 mi

A $300
Water leak from top passenger side of front windscreen. 

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2011 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

78000 mi Windshield leak; replaced for free by Volvo 

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2011 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

37000 mi Passenger side door panel comes loose and falling out. Passenger door panel replaced. 

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2010 Volvo XC60

Engine not specified

21200 mi

US $600
The electronic door opener/closer button on the front passenger side punched through. Dealership said we had to pay for a new door panel even though the button technically worked, but had falled through. Cheap plastic piece broke. 

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

8000 mi Front end creaking noise when going downhill and steering wheel turned. Dealer replaced 2 bushings, but that didn't cure it. Only recently realized it was only with brakes applied. It's going back to dealer this month. 
31000 mi

US $300
Rear hatch rattling. 
4340 mi The bumper had a slight misaligment.Bumper had been removed and reinstalled,could not align. New bumper was ordered. New bumper was ordered and installed sucsessfully. 
3000 mi Trunk latch trim fell off. Dealership said there was a piece of two sided tape missing. The replacement trim was ordered and I picked it up about a week later. 
11160 mi Rattles from rear hatch. Software updates performed at the same time. No charge under warranty. 
4340 mi door paint and leather interior damaged during last repair vist. Dealer has been advised and Volvo Canada. 
13320 mi Interior trim around door keeps coming loose.  Exterior trim on bumper falling off, damage to paint on bumper and put on wrong again. Front end now damaged. Car in shop for 7 days. 
7300 mi Headliner is coming apart. 
4300 mi Leather cover on lower left front of passenger leather seat cushion was noticed to be buldging and we thought it was ripped. Dealer repaired - a clip which holds the leather seat covering to the frame had broken; fabric was intact. All repairs fine 
27440 mi The Volvo colored strip on the front of the car was peeling off. 
17700 mi luggage strap came loose 
25000 mi Strap to secure groceries became unglued. Strap was reglued with stronger adhesive Rattle from the center channel speaker. The unit was dismantled and reassembled with felt added. 
3000 mi a small rattle and piece of trim that wasn't quite fitting right 
34300 mi I had noted a small one-time leak on the windshield. Dealer determined that the seal around the front windshield was faulty. Windshield was removed and remounted. 
17400 mi Volvo logo on front grill peeling and was replaced 
34000 mi Wind noise while at speed where drivers door meets the body 
48000 mi Front emblem fell off 
43000 mi Loose trim piece on the leading edge of the hood. Dealer fixed the clip and it's secure now. Leaky sunroof - Dealer tested the drain tubes and they appear OK. But water comes in through the ceiling console buttons and also pools in the driver's footwell. Scheduled a return trip so they could spend more time on it. 
49600 mi Volvo emblem strip came off the front logo in the front fascia of vehicle only in its 2nd year (brand new ownership) 
155620 mi dealer replaced both front fenders under the 12 year volvo no rust warrantee 
80000 mi

US $2400
Power sunroof froze open and actuator switch and motor were replaced 
41000 mi The electric mirrors that "fold/close" when the car is locked were squeaking quite badly. They were lubricated as part of my normal service (37,500 miles). 

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 202hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

55800 mi Rattles possibly in engine or behind floating centre console when accelerating, rattles in front passenger door, rattles in driver's door 
57600 mi

A $800
Door rattles partic passenger. Clips replaced 

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 173hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

85700 mi

£225
Sunroof leaked water into drivers footwell shorting the sunroof driver board also activated SRS service light Headlining removed, new motor fitted then refitted, software reloaded several times. all caused by a wasp hitting the mesh wind deflector, then crawling into the sunroof drain pipe entrance and blocking it, flooding the car when it rains. 
108000 mi Windscreen leaks into cabin on passenger side at top causing false set belt retention airbag error. Fault on the seal. 

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

48500 mi intermittent drip onto steering wheel from windshield. Volvo repaired for free. 
59000 mi Bezel on Blind-Spot Warning Camera fell off and lost. Dealer replaced it under warranty. 
89000 mi

US $1100
Sunroof motor required replacement 
49000 mi Carpeting on back of rear seat coming loose. 

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

40000 mi Leaking windsheild 
19220 mi Sunroof would tilt open and closed repeatedly and remained opened for half a day. Finally got it closed and the dealer downloaded new software for the modules. Blue Volvo name peeling off the grill logo 
25780 mi The windshield was leaking. it was removed and re-installed 
32240 mi Had the driver's side leather seat cover (lower seat portion) replaced under warranty as the original had started to crack. 
37080 mi Volvo logo in the center of steering was replaced 

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2009 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

99200 mi

A $150
Windscreen needed to be removed and reseal. Fortunately windscreen did not crack upon removal. Known failure of sealant. Windscreen shop could also recalibrate auto braking system. Some places won't do this and will refer you to the dealer. 

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