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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%)

Chart based on 145 repairs.
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2012 Volvo XC60 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (74%)

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Chart based on 80 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

Volvo XC60 in Florida, United States
Mar 2015 - Sep 2018
Nov 2016

66300 mi
Vacuum pump failure for the braking system. 
Mar 2018

86000 mi
Trunk latch inoperative. 
Sep 2018

93000 mi
Front axle replacement 
Volvo XC60 in Illinois, United States
Feb 2014 - Jan 2022
Mar 2014

25000 mi
The audio stopped working after I brought the vehicle in for routine maintenance. 
Feb 2015

36100 mi
Sound system (Speakers) did not work after navigation system upgrade. 
Apr 2016

46300 mi
Parking assist needed to be recalibrated.  Radio continues to have issues. 
Sep 2017

54000 mi

US $350
Sun roof flashing had cracked along seams 
Jan 2022

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 
Volvo XC60 in New Mexico, United States
Nov 2011 - Sep 2016
Apr 2015

32500 mi
Windshield leaks in car wash. 
Jun 2015

35000 mi
Back up camera failing; mechanic suspects cable, which has to be ordered 
Volvo XC60 in Hawaii, United States
Dec 2011 - Feb 2022
Mar 2012

2000 mi
Cracked trim piece passenger back door. Arrived from factory this way. 
Dec 2012

8000 mi
Transmission hardshifting. Kickdown ingear hard down shifting. Computer Ecm update. Cleared hardshift. 
Jul 2013

12500 mi
Passenged headlight was loose. Clip became undone. 
Dec 2013

15000 mi
Seat belt receptacle became stuck more often. 
Jan 2014

9200 mi
AWD system inop. Shop believed it to be AWD control module 1 day repair. Instead took over two weeks. They claimed that they also did a Nav update and transmission update that took much longer than expected, due to factory approval issues. 
Apr 2014

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. 
Jun 2014

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. 
Oct 2014

22300 mi
Door rattle repair attempt. Rattle better but still present. Electrical errors popped up. Vehicle would not start. Found one cell bad in battery. No cause. 
Jan 2015

24300 mi
Driver seat memory panel broke off. Door rattle, drove with SA. SA confirmed noise present in door. 
Apr 2015

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.  
Sep 2015

27000 mi
Mirror driver side damaged at last repair. Also malfunctions during heavy rain, unknown cause. Multiple previous repairs to this door. 
Jun 2016

32000 mi
City safe system was malfunctioning Rod for locking mechanism was damaged and contacting door frame 
Apr 2018

56000 mi

US $400
HID Headlights, bulb replaced. 
Volvo XC60 in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2013 - Sep 2015
May 2013

25000 mi
Fuel level sensor in fuel tank failed 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC60 in Texas, United States
Dec 2011 - Aug 2013
Apr 2012

2500 mi
Driver heard banging noise when car hit bumps in the road and thought it was the passenger window that was the cause. Dealer service rep could not find anything wrong with the window and said it might be the seat belt buckle hitting the door 
May 2013

14000 mi
Outside mirrors would no longer retract. Service tech informed us that it was a common problem that could be resolved by holding down left and right mirror buttons simultaneously. 
Volvo XC60 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2012 - Mar 2021
Jul 2015

33480 mi
Car was making loud clunking noise whenever we went over a bump. Diagnosed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. Covered by warranty. Parts had to be ordered from Sweden. We were given a free loaner while our car was in the shop. 
Aug 2016

45200 mi

C $1050
Throttle service 
Dec 2016

49600 mi
Could hear a low pitched noise when the AC was on. Pitch changed as engine rev increased. Didn't happen consistently. Service Manager heard it, but said it wasn't worth the cost of repairs unless it got worse. 
Feb 2018

68200 mi

C $600
Rear pads and rotors were replaced. 
Oct 2020

93000 mi

C $2000
Brakes stopped working. Warning message to not drive vehicle until serviced. Master cylinder replaced. 
Volvo XC60 in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2012 - Apr 2018
Dec 2015

26000 mi
Low oil light came on. Volvo replaced dipstick assembly based on TSB No. TJ30021 -- "A faulty engine oil dipstick may allow engine oil to leak out of the crankcase." 
Volvo XC60 in Illinois, United States
May 2016 - Jul 2018
Aug 2016

43100 mi
Electric hatch lift struts were broken and needed to be replaced 
Oct 2017

51000 mi

US $370
Battery had dead cell. Battery was 6 years old. 
Jul 2018

53000 mi

US $34
I bought and replaced the front and rear wiper blades. Rather than buying Volvo brand, I bought Bosch, they were identical and about 25 percent less. It's an easy snap off and snap on. 
Volvo XC60 in Colorado, United States
Apr 2017 - Jan 2023
May 2017

45000 mi

US $70
Vacuum Brake Booster Pump oil leak. Rebuilt and replaced seals. 
Volvo XC60 in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2018

100000 mi
Compressor for AC unit 
Volvo XC60 in Colorado, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021

108000 mi

US $10
The blower for the passenger compartment climate control (heating and air conditioning) had the well-known, Volvo bearing squeal. It was slight when purchased (104,000 miles) and progressed until unbearable (108,000 miles). Since the blower is tucked way up inside the dash, removal and replacement is time-consuming and costly, with shop estimates from $1000 to $1500. I removed the front cowl, and using a flashlight, mirror, and long piece of small diameter tubing (you can use something else I'm sure), I put TriFlow lubricant into the end of the tubing and snaked it in to the front motor bearing (could see that the shaft was a little rusty). I could only put one drop on the bearing at a time, but the bearing was totally silent for almost a year (including freezing winter temps) and is just beginning to occasionally make a little noise. I'll do it again and use more lubricant this time. If you're a DIYer (or if you can get your mechanic to do this), this method saves a lot of time and money. 
Volvo XC60 in Vermont, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2018
Oct 2012

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. 
Jul 2016

61500 mi

US $800
Back Bushings need to be replaced/repaired 
Jan 2018

81000 mi

US $80
Oil change AND my car is making a tinny rattling sound. They couldn’t find anything. 
Volvo XC60 in California, United States
Apr 2017 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017

75000 mi

US $1000
Left front driveshaft cv-joint boot cracked and leaked lubricant. 
Volvo XC60 in Colorado, United States
Nov 2011 - Mar 2017
Mar 2017

60000 mi
replaced power steering reservoir. AC Compressor hose replaced 
Volvo XC60 in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2011 - Jun 2022
Mar 2012

4340 mi
media centre locked up 
Jan 2013

36520 mi
orange warning light - apparently related to emission sensor - in first trip in December reset light. in January fixed without charge by replacing sensor. 
Aug 2016

52700 mi

C $800
Worn a/c drive mechanism - replaced - out of warranty but 50% contribution from Volvo as a goodwill gesture 
Sep 2016

55800 mi

C $400
Paid some $400 to replace a battery that was failing to hold a charge. Car some 5yrs old. Based on above guide I assume this is not a repair. 
Mar 2017

63240 mi

C $35
One headlight broken - replaced by Volvo dealer while out-of-town 
May 2017

65410 mi

C $100
Warning light showing Dealer ran tests and reset light No repair as such 
Aug 2017

67580 mi

C $150
Side mirrors failed to retract properly when car locked/unlocked. Dealer indicated this was subject of Volvo service bulletin - suggested we tried following recommended procedures rather than replace - outcome was successful, no need to replace mirror motor, cost 1 hour labour time. 
Aug 2018

75980 mi

C $2279
Blower motor (aka fan motor - part 31291516) replaced 
Oct 2020

93809 mi

C $248
Seat lock on rear passenger side - replaced as broken 
Jul 2021

96720 mi

C $4757
Front fender on rhs showing small amount of rust - replaced free under warranty (very impressed) Two Trailing arm bushings replaced (part 31476221 - sort may not be ‘suspension’) Replaced AUX BELT, IDLER ROLLER And BELT TENSIONER PULLEYS Right front engine mount replaced Fuel pressure sensor replaced Windscreen replaced 
Aug 2021

716838 mi
Leaks from sunroof area - not identified previously when windshield replaced 
May 2022

102139 mi

C $627
Engine warning light on dash - repair now has LIFETIME WARRANTY Replaced oil trap (#31319643) and updated software 
Volvo XC60 in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2012 - Dec 2017
Jun 2015

34100 mi
Fixed front parking sensor. 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

Volvo XC60 in United Arab Emirates
Apr 2012 - Jun 2018
Mar 2015

31620 mi
AC BLOWER MOTOR FAN NOISY. Replaced under warranty. 
Dec 2015

40920 mi
Steering wheel making noise when I turn it. I went to dealer, he suggested to replace the Wheel Steering-Rack and Pinion unit. 
Volvo XC60 in Brunei Darussalam
Apr 2012 - Nov 2022
Jun 2013

620 mi
Sent car for 1st service after I first bought it after 13mths and 1,100km. Complaint brakes being spongy. Dealer did not hesitate to replace and bleed out brake fluid free of charge under warranty. 
Jun 2014

1240 mi
Prior to starting the engine of the car (when acc mode or equivalent), a message "Alarm system service required". Dealer got rid of message by executing a system reset. Result - SUCCESSFUL 
Nov 2015

1860 mi

$360
DSTC Warning, ABS Sensor Replaced 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC60 in Great Britain
May 2011 - Apr 2015
Feb 2012

8800 mi
Transmission fault reported on in-car alerts. Diagnostics revealed that communication error between gearbox and ECU so software upgraded. 
Apr 2012

12000 mi
The radio / USB is fine for he first 20 minutes and then here are brief pauses or gaps randomly in playback. The problem has got better with software updates, but still not cured. 
Sep 2012

17000 mi
Software upgrade cured fault. 
Jan 2014

12700 mi
Reporting loss of water and oil pressure and so head gasket investigated and replaced. 
Jun 2014

45000 mi
Warning light on dash about oil pressure. Problem actually split hose on turbo. Hose replaced. 
Jan 2015

40300 mi

£350
Power boot arms both broke 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC60 in Great Britain
Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2017

64000 mi
Windscreen rebond as it was leaking 
Jan 2022

92000 mi

£119
Electric tailgate strut 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC60 in Texas, United States
Oct 2016 - Apr 2017
Dec 2016

112000 mi

US $450
Vacuum pump leaking, was rebuilt and resealed.  Also replaced fender liner and USB port. Rear hatch struts failed. 
Volvo XC60 in Ohio, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2022
Jan 2014

14000 mi
car would not start in cold weather, even with AAA jumper cables. 
May 2015

19000 mi
Backup camera did not work. Dealer had to order new camera. Installation of new camera is scheduled for June 2. 
Jun 2015

21000 mi
Rear camera was not working. After replacing it, dealer found wiring harness had to be replaced. I had loaner that I was able to keep for the week it took for the wiring harness to be delivered. 
Volvo XC60 in Texas, United States
Feb 2012 - Apr 2021
Mar 2012

2000 mi
plastic moulding around inside rear window repeatedly came loose causing a rattle 
Sep 2013

10000 mi
Began noticing a mildew smell from A/C system upon start up of engine. Dealer flushed and cleaned system and reset computer code to make the blower work after engine shut off. 
Nov 2013

11000 mi
The rear hatch lock was making a sound when being opened. Sounded like it was having trouble opening lock. Dealer said it was abnormal and replaced lock. 
Mar 2014

15000 mi
Driver's seatbelt was difficult to disengage. Felt as though it was getting stuck. Dealer replaced the seatbelt latch. 
Jun 2014

17000 mi
CEL came on. Dealer replaced evaporative leak detection pump 
Oct 2014

18500 mi
Mildew smell again in A/C syst. Dealer flushed syst and chckd to see if after blower was engaged. Dealer says after blower should work, but I still can't hear it engage. Said the smell will probably return when A/C is used again in summer. 
Aug 2015

25900 mi
Another visit for the awful smell in the AC system. They flushed system and told me to run AC on fresh air and not to use the recycled air as that causes moisture build up. Has been ok since but not repaired. Just masked the problem. The plastic casing surrounding the driver's side seat controls cracked. Controls were still working fine. It was just a cosmetic issue. 
Volvo XC60 in California, United States
Jan 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012

5000 mi
lemon. car would decelerate unexpectedly. multiple error messages. 
Volvo XC60 in Ontario, Canada
May 2015 - Nov 2021
Jul 2016

57440 mi

C $157
Passenger side mirror not working.Service dept bored hole in mirror casing, blew out dirt and lubricated the interior. Initial treatment lasted two days before problem recurred.No problem since second visit for same repair treatment. 
Nov 2016

60720 mi
Continuing problem with the passenger side mirror. Technician disconnected electronic function fr side and will review it again in the spring. 
Volvo XC60 in Georgia, United States
May 2012 - Jul 2022
May 2014

15100 mi
Strong odor from ac vents. Dealer deodorized and set afterblow fan to run longer. 
Nov 2016

39700 mi
Jerky, rough transmission shifting. Software update performed. Some improvement after this update. Rear seat lowering lever broke off when pulled. Dealer replaced the lever. 
Volvo XC60 in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2014
Dec 2013

15000 mi
Steering oil leakage 
Volvo XC60 in California, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2014
Jun 2012

6000 mi
Issue with the headrest entertainment system. 
Oct 2012

9500 mi
Issue with the remote keyless entry no longer working on driver's side. 
Jan 2013

12000 mi
Entertainment system failure, replaced fuses. 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC60 in Wisconsin, United States
Sep 2015 - Jan 2022
Oct 2021

91000 mi

US $3800
New shocks and struts 
Volvo XC60 in Oregon, United States
Jul 2011 - Sep 2023
Jan 2012

8000 mi
Passenger side front door rattling 
Nov 2012

23800 mi
Tailgate sensor 
Mar 2014

52000 mi
Replaced front and rear brake pads. Replaced a tail gate assembly left. 
Sep 2023

207000 mi

US $600
Oil Trap replacement 
Volvo XC60 in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2012 - Sep 2019
Sep 2012

4000 mi
Exterior Rocker Panel trim broke away from panel. 
Apr 2013

12700 mi
Liftgate electric motors failed in cold temperatures. New electric shock/risers installed under warranty. 
Nov 2014

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. 
Jun 2015

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. 
Jan 2016

15500 mi
Replace rear wheel bearing 
Jan 2017

51300 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. 
Volvo XC60 in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2011 - Dec 2016
Feb 2012

3780 mi
Brake vacuum seal failed. It was replaced under warranty. 

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2011.5 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC60 in Indiana, United States
May 2011 - Mar 2018
Oct 2011

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 
Apr 2012

15081 mi
Abnormal growling noise from A/C compressor at Cold and Hot start and when compressor is engaged. --No abnormal noise heard. Driver's side BLIS does not work or gives constant false alerts. Passenger side remains functional. --No stored codes and is working normal at this time. Road Test OK. 
Sep 2012

21799 mi
Growling noise on Start-up and A/C engagement from A/C compressor still occurring. -- No abnormal noises heard. 
Apr 2013

30275 mi
Rear Drivers side seat material loose. --Retainer broken 
Jan 2014

44798 mi
Sunroof seal split open 
Jul 2014

52257 mi
Color/Text wearing off of infotainment control knob. --Control panel replaced $1,500+ but under warranty! Driver's side BLIS still not functioning. CONSTANT false alerts. --Software upgrades installed Passenger Side seat belt trim coming out of place Rear Underfloor cargo lid hinge snapped off. Rubber smart key button on drivers door cracking and coming off. --Door handle painted and replaced. Steering Wheel shake while braking at high speeds 75 MPH+ -- Could not duplicate condition 
Aug 2014

53642 mi
Drivers side power seat controls cracked and broken due to service tech. Mirror puddle lamp falling out off mirror. --Replaced 
Feb 2015

59831 mi

US $26
A/C compressor growl. --Replaced expansion valve and replaced Freon. 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 Wipers hitting A-Pillar. --Adjusted to lower level 
May 2015

62715 mi

US $111
One Xenon light turned purple. I provided the Bulbs which were $200 Osram CBI bulbs and the dealer charged $30 to install. Clunking when put from Reverse into Drive. --Tightened lower and upper Axle retainer bolts and lower torque arms 
Jul 2015

67300 mi

US $292
Engine was squeaking and a whoosh sound was heard when dipstick was removed. --Replaced Vapor Box 
Volvo XC60 in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
Aug 2015

39020 mi

C $500
Battery Needed replaced + Diagnositic 

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