2012 Volvo XC60 Volvo XC60 2012

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2012 Volvo XC60 repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (26%)

Other (11%)

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2012 Volvo XC60 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (4%)

< $100 (96%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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 
2000 mi Cracked trim piece passenger back door. Arrived from factory this way. 
15200 mi Driver side door rattles near lock due to previous repair and trim removal. Also rear lift gate grinds when wet and closing. Car is still currently in the shop for issues. 
16000 mi Door rattle and lift gate not completely repaired on last trip. Still not fixed. There is also what sounds like a nut rolling back and forth under hard breaking then moderate to hard acceleration. It is getting ridiculous. 
22300 mi Door rattle repair attempt. Rattle better but still present. 
24300 mi Driver seat memory panel broke off. Door rattle, drove with SA. SA confirmed noise present in door. 
26200 mi Door still rattling. They found broken one time use clips on the handle broken as well as missing bolts and damaged clips in the door. Windshield leaking water into cabin. Windshield clips were replaced and resealed.  
32500 mi Windshield leaks in car wash. 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

93809 mi

C $248
Seat lock on rear passenger side - replaced as broken 
96662 mi Front fender on rhs showing small amount of rust - replaced free under warranty (very impressed) 
716838 mi Leaks from sunroof area - not identified previously when windshield replaced 
12500 mi The drivers side door frame came unclipped from door shell. The clip was replaced easily and remedied. Noticed when I would close door, the frame came loose from the aluminum door cover. 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

64000 mi Windscreen rebond as it was leaking 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

39700 mi Rear seat lowering lever broke off when pulled. Dealer replaced the lever. 
2000 mi plastic moulding around inside rear window repeatedly came loose causing a rattle 
25900 mi The plastic casing surrounding the driver's side seat controls cracked. Controls were still working fine. It was just a cosmetic issue. 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

8000 mi Passenger side front door rattling 
4000 mi Exterior Rocker Panel trim broke away from panel. 
30000 mi

US $75
Rear seat latch release broke off in hand. Made of plastic. Complete unit replaced with cover. Dealer wanted 380. 00 to replace labor. I purchased parts and did repaired in 20 minutes. Dealer said not a warranty item. I disagree. 
39000 mi Volvo nameplate on steering wheel airbag replaced because of lamination flaking off. This required new airbag unit. New logo updated from previous in design. 
38800 mi

US $15
The lock/unlock switch broke loose from cheap plastic tabs inside door panel. This caused the switch to fall inside of door. The cheap plastic tabs are broken and now it is purchase a door panel (500.00) or try to glue the switch back. 

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2011.5 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

7587 mi

US $77
Mirror turn signal lens cracked. replaced lamp lens. Small water leak at top center of door on right rear. Dealer could not duplicate a condition 
30275 mi Rear Drivers side seat material loose. --Retainer broken 
44798 mi Sunroof seal split open 
52257 mi Passenger Side seat belt trim coming out of place Rear Underfloor cargo lid hinge snapped off. 
53642 mi Drivers side power seat controls cracked and broken due to service tech. Mirror puddle lamp falling out off mirror. --Replaced 
59360 mi

US $26
Passenger side seat belt trim not staying in place. --Replaced Rear power outlet will not hold socket cover. --Wrong cover was installed at factory. Rear seat bolster will not stay in place. --Retainer broken Rear wiper sagging when in park position. --Adjusted to higher position. Start-Stop button trim peeling --Goodwill from Volvo Steering wheel trim has sharp edge and cut finger. --trim replaced Sunroof Seal split open --Seal replaced 

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2012 Volvo XC60 Body Problems

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