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2010 Volvo XC60 repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 260 repairs.
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2010 Volvo XC60 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (16%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 49 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Volvo XC60

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5580 mi Check Engine light on for tenth time since April. Car had to be towed 5 times to the dealer's (check engine and oil indicators on). Power loss when driving at 60km/h, then check engine light goes on. Dealer does not recognize the problem. 
4960 mi Repair 

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

111600 mi

C $2000
Replaced catalytic converter 
27000 mi Replaced faulty Air Intake Temp Sensor 
66960 mi Pistons failure 
9300 mi Car brought in for routine oil change and few minor problems. I noticed it was not as peppy and pointed this out to my service advisor. They then diagnosed as a problem with turbocharger and replaced same plus catalytic converter. Check Engine Light appeared 2.5 weeks after 1st repair of turbocharger and driving ~+300 miles. The check engine light was attributed to not draining oil pan after reinstallation of turbocharger (from prior visit). 
10250 mi This is visit 3 related to two earlier problems. Check engine light appeared again ~2 weeks after last repair. Taken back to dealer who then replaced some sort of sensor and updated software. Check engine light again came on after several days of driving. This all seems related to the original reinstallation of the turbo unit. Unit supposedly repaired again (this is trip 4 for same issue). Car was not peppy ... on examination by Volvo Turbocharger replaced and along with it catalytic converter.  Check engine light came on. After examination, it appears to be due to oil in turbocharger pan not drained when turbocharger replaced earlier in the month. 
11000 mi After about two weeks CEL on again. Returned to dealer for repair-obviously a difficult problem to find the root cause. Dealer to involve Volvo technical support team... We shall see what happens this time around 
11700 mi Volvo technical support persons came to dealer. They claim to have fixed it and attributed the problem to a leak in a hose that was buried behind other components. I remain skeptical. 
58000 mi

US $450
Car had a very slow oil leak that was traced to a loose fitting on the oil line for the turbocharger. 
176700 mi

C $950
cam shaft seal leaking 
103000 mi

US $800
oil pump was replaced and battery wiring replaced since it was corroded 
96000 mi

US $1400
Waterpump replacement as well as the serpentine belt  and also replacement of the engine oil trap 
118000 mi

US $120
Engine misfires on cylinder 3, replaced the #3 coil and spark plugs on all cylinders 
124000 mi

US $600
Replace engine mount 
133000 mi

US $400
Thermostat failed and was replaced 
108717 mi

US $396
Breather box was found to be leaking. Replaced clogged oil trap and 3 hose clamps. 
20100 mi Emissions sensor? When I described the symptoms, the dealer knew what the problem was straight away. - Component change - a common fault?  
18000 mi

US $39
Check engine light repaired with software update for fuel system error. 
19000 mi Car randomly stalled upon initial ignition randomly, also after service remote key stopped working. Rep advised to try other key for a few weeks to see if pro Kent persists. 
100000 mi

US $900
Check engine light was on. Replaced leak detection pump 
49600 mi

C $125
Vaccum hose for the air intake had a minor leak which caused check engine light to come on 

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

55800 mi Power very much reduced. Exhaust particle filter sensor not working and this became too blocked. Sensor was replaced allowing particles to be burn off 
64660 mi Major loss of power, especially after travelling for 20 mins or more. Temperature sensor for turbo charger failed and was replaced. 
78740 mi

A $2100
Vehicle suddenly lost almost all power and engine light came on. Able to drive home very slowly. Had to replace electric throttle modulator. 
104160 mi Very much reduced power on acceleration. Dealer diagnosed a hole in the turbo hose. This was replaced and problem resolved 
114080 mi

A $5070
Removed and replaced radiator due to minor leakages. 
164 mi

A $900
Loss of power, engine running rough and shaking Loss of power, engine running rough and shaking Shaking noisy and loss of power Shaking engine, lack of power. Replaced engine mount 

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 202hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

75640 mi

€1
The thermostat stays open. Low engine temp. 
84320 mi Boost control valve replaced because in previous service some of the mechanics broke the valve. Without tell any one glue it back with instant glue... Throttle body not working well when cold. Dealer wanted to replace for 500€. I open the throttle body reshape bruces and restore the contact to the dimmer. 
75020 mi

€80
Turbo underpressore, faulty control valve 
91120 mi

€15
Auxiliary belt broken and replaced 
102300 mi

€2000
În twenty days (1500km) the oil level has increased by one and half liter. The fuel injector was checked. The problem was in the DPF, it was blocked with combustion residues. DPF . 
143840 mi

€300
Crankshaft Belt Pulley, change. 
207700 mi

€200
Control unit, Radiator fan. 
29900 mi

£70
Complete failure to start, but dashboard electrics working ok. Tracking down to a defective cable going to the fuse box. 
31200 mi

£125
Exhaust sensor defective resulting in engine at about 50 percent of performance. 

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

51500 mi The engine was using oil and they ended up replacing a couple pistons and the short block, all under warranty, fortunately. 
29000 mi Engine is consuming oil. Volvo has a TSB in place for this issue and Volvo Service suspected faulty piston rings, an issue with some 3.2 engines. Rings are being replaced under warranty. 
77000 mi Air intake valve 
83100 mi

US $1800
Engine mount cracked 

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

140120 mi

C $750
Exhaust 
182900 mi

C $600
changed catalytic converter 
115000 mi

US $620
Cracked [intake] manifold 
152000 mi Replaced manifold 
167000 mi

US $136
They did a diagnosis and thought the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. It was too expensive so we donated the car. 
85000 mi After first 3 years car burned oil. After 6 years quart every 1000 miles. 
58500 mi Low oil notification came on after normal city driving less than 5K miles after dealer service. Same notification came on again while on hwy. Dealer reported excessive oil consumption, replaced pistons+rings, spark plugs. Warranty extended to 120k. 

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2010 Volvo XC60 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

5000 mi fault inside the cylinder head meant I was losing oil at an alarming rate solution was to replace the Cylinder head 
86800 mi

€167
Leaking turbo pressure line/pipe. Emission system warning light was first indication of problem. Absence of power / turbo pressure. 

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