2011 Volvo XC60 Volvo XC60 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

2011 Volvo XC60 repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (1%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (21%)

Other (5%)

Select a problem area

Show all problems

Need advice about a specific Volvo XC60 problem?

Chart based on 82 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2011 Volvo XC60.

2011 Volvo XC60 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (39%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

20460 mi Side mirror on the drivers side need to be repaired as wires had corroded and the mirror would not longer heat up to remove frost etc 
25420 mi

C $250
Blind spot notification on drivers side stopped working 
95300 mi

US $200
Multiple issues with noise, malfunction and smell 
100000 mi

US $100
Blink notification system doesn't work Blink system still doesn't work 
100200 mi

US $100
BSS blind spot system. False alarm or no alarm, or non-stop alarm. Two sensors in a mirror has been replaced, it solved the problem. 
128000 mi

US $200
Tires, TBS sensor 
44000 mi AC compressor, AC selenoid, AC controller, trouble shooting, leak check, freon refill, recheck, etc. 
29700 mi Automatic day/night light sensor on dash needed replacement. Was causing dashboard lights to dim so much that the dash was not readable. 
46000 mi

US $30
An indicator light showed that the battery was low. It was replaced under warranty. Routine maintenance also performed included oil and filter change, tire rotation. 
47000 mi This car has a blind spot intervention system which failed on the driver's side mirror. The camera and lens heater were replaced. 
8000 mi First scheduled service at 7,500 miles. A few small things were addressed; the BLIS camera had been malfunctioning, outside temperature reading was much higher than what the temp actually is. And the A/C system had an issue. Everything was resolved. 
21300 mi Battery replaced 

Return to top

2011 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

29540 mi

¤100
Original battery died. Installed a new one. 
65720 mi

¤850
Power tailgate hydraulic pump has failed. The tailgate would not stay in the open position. The pump was replaced. 

Return to top

2011 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

62620 mi

R 300
Compressor Valve needed to be replaced 
74400 mi

R 1500
Battery was replaced 

Return to top

2011 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

184140 mi

€250
Sensor problem 
38020 mi

A $1600
Blind Spot Assist Camera on Driver door failed and required replacement 
38720 mi

A $1800
Air Conditioner Compressor cracked internally and would not cool down the car. 

Return to top

2011 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

101000 mi Mirror for side view were not functioning properly. Compressor failed. 
38000 mi battery was malfunctioning; was replaced under warranty 
73800 mi

US $200
All non-drivetrain electrical systems stopped working (windows, radio, hvac, etc.). Fuse box connection fell apart and was reconnected. 

Return to top

2011 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

52000 mi Battery going weak. Replace with new battery. 

Return to top

2011 Volvo XC60 4-door

5-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

4340 mi Left mirror not working in cold weather (below minus 8 degrees C). Mirror Replaced. The lock mecanism in the the left passenger door did not work, a message telling the door was open, but the door was closed and had to be locked manually. The remote control was not working. A contact was replaced. 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Volvo models.

2011 Volvo XC60 Electrical Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2011 Volvo XC60 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.