2010 Volvo XC60 Volvo XC60 2010

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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%)

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2010 Volvo XC60 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (40%)

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

48000 mi Rear differential and control unit replaced. 
108717 mi

US $280
Rear axle seals leaking. Replaced seals. 
85560 mi

C $2500
Rear differential was cracked and needed replacement 
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. 
88 mi

US $1600
Differential pinion bearing,  
85000 mi

US $2700
Differential failure Replaced differential with rebuilt one 
35000 mi Automatic couple for four wheel drive system failed and had to be replaced. 
64000 mi

US $400
Vacuum pump had to be rebuilt 

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

55800 mi Car would shake quite violently as though it were on a corrugated road when shifting between 5th and 6th gear. Dealer eventually replaced gearbox. 
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. 

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

75640 mi

€550
Clutch + slave cylinder/bearing 
102300 mi

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

€120
Clutch fluid leaking from the pipe. 
£1000 Noise coming from rear of car. Confirmed as a rear differential failure. this is an unrepairable part and needs to be replaced. 

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

104000 mi

£20
Oil seal on right hand driveshaft leaking Gearbox offside oil seal replaced 

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

60000 mi Noise from the front left CV joint - replace the axle under warranty. 

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2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

14880 mi Differential driveshaft bearing 
25780 mi Replaced leaking differential/driveshaft seals 

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2010 Volvo XC60 Transmission Problems

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