2012 Volvo S60 Volvo S60 2012

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2012 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (4%)

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2012 Volvo S60 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

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$100 - $499 (0%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

8680 mi Volvo logo on front fell off. Dealer replaced sticker Steering wheel metal insert coming off and cutting into drivers hands 
12900 mi My driver side door has paint peeling at the lower front side of door. It is fairly large at 4cm x 4cm. No dents, rock chips anywhere in the vicinity of the paint peeling. Dealership refused to fix this at my appointment today. 
30000 mi Blue Volvo badge sticker fell off the grille at some point while driving. Replaced under warranty. 
7000 mi Door seal was popping out 
6100 mi Ratting/creaking noise from rear of car 
8700 mi Ratting/creaking noise from rear of car Passenger side mirror makes jerky chattering noise when tilting 

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2012 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

15000 mi They added insulation to the passenger door. Rattle returned a week later. 
17200 mi Passenger door was making an annoying rattling sound. 
26000 mi Passenger door was making an annoying rattling sound. 
7000 mi Front driver fender is not aligned. Resolution: Aligned fender. 
24200 mi Metallic trim of steering wheel would flake off 
10000 mi Steering wheel chrome peeling, sharp enough to cut hand. dealer ordered wheel and returning to have it installed. 
13000 mi Replace steering wheel 
21000 mi Panel holding drivers seat controls broke 
30000 mi Creaking from driver door area when traveling over uneven surfaces. Technician lubed door lock and seal. Noise still present, may be coming from the driver seatbelt adjuster on door pillar. 

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2012 Volvo S60 Body Problems

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