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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (86%)

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

turbocharged 325hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

93000 mi Front axle replacement 
8000 mi Transmission hardshifting. Kickdown ingear hard down shifting. Computer Ecm update. Cleared hardshift. 
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. 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

75000 mi

US $1000
Left front driveshaft cv-joint boot cracked and leaked lubricant. 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

17000 mi Software upgrade cured fault. 

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2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

39700 mi Jerky, rough transmission shifting. Software update performed. Some improvement after this update. 

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2011.5 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV

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

62715 mi

US $111
Clunking when put from Reverse into Drive. --Tightened lower and upper Axle retainer bolts and lower torque arms 

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2012 Volvo XC60 Transmission Problems

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