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Expensive Volvo XC60 repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 51 repairs.
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Volvo XC60 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (23%)

$1000 - $2499 (77%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

48000 mi

US $1200
Had my shop install front and rear OEM pads and rotors. I purchased myself from Lisle of IL Volvo for great price. He installed for $400 

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2016 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

41000 mi

US $1780
Steering wheel would jolt over rough or bumpy roads. HORRIBLE torque steer. Control arm bushing completely worn out. Replaced by local shop. 
32000 mi

US $2000
Estimated repair costs to air conditioning system: replacement of leaking a/c evaporator, a/c compressor control valve replacement, recharge and test. 
34000 mi

US $100
A/c recharge cured the problem after dealership indicated system repair and replacement costs of $2,000 

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2016 Volvo XC60 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

77000 mi

US $1500
Car would not shut off even when ignition was turned off. Ran the battery down to get turned off. Jumped it to get to repair shop. Dealership replaced something though it was diagnostics said it was a relay. Picked it up and when driven the engine raced. Took it back again, dealership said it was a NEW problem. Which they fixed. (Don't know what it was.) Will pick it up tomorrow. 

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2015 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

60000 mi

US $1200
All 4 pads replaced 

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2015 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

48940 mi

US $1185
water pump 

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2015 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

58000 mi

US $1281
Car window left open overnight when it rained, first time for this vehicle. The window would not operate the next morning. The dealer found the window motor and control unit shorted out and destroyed. Window motor, control unit and DDM had to be replaced/reloaded. Disgusting how frail this system is. 
126000 mi

US $600
Software displaying errors for check engine, tire pressure, abs system faults. Software updated, systems checked - no errors in systems. 
130000 mi

US $120
Problems with at least 1 of 3 sensors on wheels which cause car to turn off ABS system and impose a near halt on car acceleration from start on red lights when car is in Drive and held to,a stop by brakes. It would cost at least $4,000 to replace all sensors. Problem "solved" by shifting to Neutral during red lights and back into Drive on green lights. Fortunately I live in the country. If I lived in the city I would get rid of this awful car. 
138000 mi

US $382
2 sensors needed replacement 

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2014 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

47740 mi

C $1200
Front brake job, alignment, oil and filter. Battery. 
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

87000 mi

US $1300
Engine oil cooler developed a leak and oil was seeping into the cooling system. 

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2014 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

42000 mi

US $1350
Tire air pressure sensors batteries replaced while changing tires. The TPMS light had come on whenever the temperature dropped in recent years. No longer happening, but unclear if because of new batteries or new tires. 

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2013 Volvo XC60

Engine not specified

59000 mi

US $1800
Fan for heater/ac/defrost stopped working 

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2013 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

37000 mi

US $3200
Previous owner DESTROYED the sound system. All speakers, door wiring and control unit wiring replaced. Other items damaged by aftermarket sound system include both rear view mirrors, door locks and center console. Rear assist camera replace due to flickering. 
38000 mi

US $1200
Rear tailgate motor died 

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2013 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

59900 mi

US $490
Right Tailgate Lift motor failed Left Tailgate Lift motor failed 
63100 mi

US $268
Ignition Coils 
109469 mi

US $116
Replace A/C compressor & Vacuum pump Gear service warning light 

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2013 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 212hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

75000 mi

£2200
replacement geartronic gearbox 

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2013 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

37000 mi

US $130
Volvo emblem detached from front grille. Replaced under recall notice Passenger side vanity mirror cover housing cracked. Visor replaced. 
71000 mi

US $1475
Lift gate release pad ceased functioning. Replaced lock and wiring harness. First attempt did not resolve the problem; returned to dealer for further diagnosis; replaced liftgate handle. 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

54000 mi

US $350
Sun roof flashing had cracked along seams 
79110 mi

US $1225
The solenoid that controls the values/pistons needed to be replaced. Also, the oil trap had a small crack was beginning to leak 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

45200 mi

C $1050
Throttle service 
68200 mi

C $600
Rear pads and rotors were replaced. 
93000 mi

C $2000
Brakes stopped working. Warning message to not drive vehicle until serviced. Master cylinder replaced. 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

91000 mi

US $3800
New shocks and struts 

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2011 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

95300 mi

US $200
Multiple issues with noise, malfunction and smell Consume a lot of oil between scheduled oil changes. Low oil lamp is going on. 
100000 mi

US $100
Blink notification system doesn't work Blink system still doesn't work chemical smell in a cabin, brake power pump has been leaking and fluid get in a cabin. 
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
Engine light. Emission. Change plastic cover of PVC system Real Coil broke knock sensor Tires, TBS sensor 
160000 mi

US $1500
Rear Diffirential 
160000 mi

US $100
Spark plug replacement due missfire 
69000 mi

US $1100
ABS control box issue. Had to replace the rear axle as the ABS unit is attached. 
76000 mi

US $550
Brake Vacuum pump leaking. Rebuilt pump 

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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 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 
74400 mi

R 1500
Battery was replaced 

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2011 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

32860 mi

A $800
Car intermittently would lose all power and be undriveable. Replaced sensor. The parts cost was covered under Warranty (even though it had technically expired) and we paid labour only. 
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. 
40920 mi

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

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

64000 mi

US $400
Vacuum pump had to be rebuilt 
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 
133400 mi

US $1155
Thermostat failed and was replaced AC compressor failed and was replaced 
73500 mi

US $800
Broken coil springs on both passengerr and driver sides 
80000 mi

US $2400
Power sunroof froze open and actuator switch and motor were replaced 
85000 mi

US $2700
Differential failure Replaced differential with rebuilt one and wheel bearing failure 
88 mi

US $1600
Differential pinion bearing,  wheel hub bearing 
70000 mi

US $3000
Rack and pinion replaced do to leak. 
85560 mi

C $2500
Rear differential was cracked and needed replacement 
111600 mi

C $2000
Replaced catalytic converter 
42780 mi

$2000
engine jerks when accelerating. sometimes engine goes up to 3000 or 4000 rpm without moving. ultimately diagnosed as an engine speed sensor inside the transmission. had to replace entire gearbox. 
53940 mi

$100
The A/C Recharge doesn't lst more than 1 month. i have a leakage in the fluid circuit. 

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

57600 mi

A $800
Door rattles partic passenger. Clips replaced 
76260 mi

A $400
Worn. Part 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. 
86180 mi

A $7100
Car becoming somewhat noisy at speeds between 70-90kph. Fault diagnosed to be failing part within rear differential unit. Unit booked for replacement in 2 weeks. 
87420 mi

A $7100
Diff unit, having been ordered at last visit was installed. 
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

31200 mi

£125
Exhaust sensor defective resulting in engine at about 50 percent of performance. 
32300 mi

£1000
Noise coming from rear of car. Confirmed as a rear differential failure. this is an unrepairable part and needs to be replaced. 
75640 mi

€550
Clutch + slave cylinder/bearing 
84720 mi

€700
Replace the shock absorbers with custom hand made! 
86800 mi

€200
Mounting, link, Front Axle Right & Left Rear 
99200 mi

€110
Battery short circuit After battery short-circuit, this creates short circuit to the main fuse on the battery pole, and to the starter! 
102300 mi

€2000
Noise from the rear differential. Change rear differential. 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 . 
119660 mi

€120
Clutch fluid leaking from the pipe. 
127720 mi

€200
Brake system vacuum pump failed. 
207700 mi

€200
Control unit, Radiator fan. 

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

83100 mi

US $1800
Engine mount cracked 
89000 mi

US $1100
Sunroof motor required replacement 

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

89000 mi

US $1200
Replaced AC coolant, replaced O-ring? that caused leak after initial coolant replacement during routine dealership service 
125240 mi

C $350
Electric window, rear lights, regular maintenance 
127720 mi

C $3000
changed brakes - front Stabilizer bar parts needed a change 
140120 mi

C $750
Exhaust 

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2009.5 Volvo XC60 4-door

5-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

99000 mi

£3500
Gearbox failed at just under 100,000 miles. 
102200 mi

£150
Boot split and leaking grease on to wheel 

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