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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Interior driver door handle mechanism broken. Replaced door handle.
115000 mi
US $270
Replaced both hatch gas springs
44300 mi
Spring on fuel door broke and was replaced.
41000 mi
US $452
Passenger's side door lock would not work (sounded as if there were a broken chain or linkage when the auto lock feature was engaged). Parts installed (or at least that was the description) and the issue has disappeared.
Front passenger door lock mechanism gears stripped, replaced unit.
112000 mi
US $400
Tailgate lock broken
30380 mi
Windshield wiper arm broken, rear door, not easy to replace the blade without damaging the arm.
29760 mi
high pressure washers for headlights
48000 mi
US $350
Fender liner deteriorated. Dealer, Volvo of Orange County CLAIMS owner ran over something to cause issue. Owner states he did not, in fact there would be scratches under the car if this happened. Dealership told customer "We don't owe him anything."
96000 mi
US $15
Fuel door hinge failed. Will no longer stay shut due to plastic holding spring breaking. $15 part at dealer.
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