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Chart based on 159 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Chime as if door was open would not stop. Dealer updated software and reset the center display by holding down the button beneath it for several seconds to reboot it.
SOS / On-call system was inoperable at delivery - had to have software downloaded and installed during a service appointment at dealer. Onboard SIM card not working. Had to replace wiring harness
1600 mi
SOS/OnCall system quit working again. Had to replace another wiring harness
Driver’s door seal needed to be replaced
When temperature < 100 F mirrors would fail to leave their folded position when starting the car. Driver would have to manually assist mirrors in folding out. Dealer replaced mirror retraction motors.
The following malfunctioned and need re-calibration:
Exterior folding review mirrors, automatic rear lid function
19000 mi
Groaning noise from A/C system at idle. Problem diagnosed and parts ordered. Will required a second trip to the shop. A/C works GREAT but the noise was annoying.
22000 mi
Side view mirrors had a mind of their own. Would occasionally not return to normal view after dipping for reverse. And occasionally would move on their own.
34000 mi
side view Mirrors have a mind of their own again.
40700 mi
Door mirror module was replaced to fix previous mirror issues
Car window left open overnight when it rained, first time for this vehicle. The window would not operate the next morning. The dealer found the window motor and control unit shorted out and destroyed. Window motor, control unit and DDM had to be replaced/reloaded. Disgusting how frail this system is.
26000 mi
US $240
Battery died on March 8th. Replaced. Still had "low battery" indicator message coming up a few times over the next couple days. Took to ALK auto who did diagnostics. No issues found. Battery replaced again.
8000 mi
TPMS alert system kept going on. Dealer found no problem with tire pressures or system and recalibrated
28000 mi
passenger side door electric lock broke and was repaired with new one
Battery replaced under warranty. Auto start/stop stopped working and engine continuously ran at traffic lights and other stops where engine would normally shut off. No system notification light turned on indicating a problem.
38000 mi
US $750
Rear light bulb (brake light) replaced. Took less than ten minutes.
38000 mi
Dealer uploaded a software update to resolve excessive current draw while in standby.
40000 mi
Low voltage warning. Dealer previously performed software upgrade specific for this, but problem returned. Battery determined faulty and replaced.
44000 mi
Repeat of earlier problem with receiving a Low battery indicators on the dash. Dealer r/r module.
45000 mi
US $125
Start/stop was not working. Fault was determined to be low battery, which was out of warranty. My cost was for battery.
14660 mi
BLIS on passenger side working intermittently. Taking car in after Thanksgiving and leaving car,and Getting loaner.
24180 mi
BLIS, still not fixed, ordering a part, will go in next service.
34720 mi
Still haven’t resolved BLIS. drivers side ok, pass side erratic
TPMS sensor gave warning of low pressure tires, even if they were not low. Apparently during last service software was upgraded, and in cold temperature it is necessary to over inflate the tires a few psi to cancel it (TSB).
42780 mi
Remote entry system needed replacing - covered by warrenty
Blower fan stays on at all times. Volvo confirmed that they had never encountered this issue on a 2014. I consulted the Volvo manual and noted that it was likely the Blower Power Supply Unit. Volvo replaced the part under warranty. Blower fan stays on at all times. Volvo confirmed that they had never encountered this issue on a 2014. I consulted the Volvo manual and noted that it was likely the Blower Power Supply Unit. Volvo replaced the part under warranty.
Alarm triggered & would not reset w/ key so afraid to turn car off. Took to dealer who downloaded new software. Warranty repair.
42000 mi
US $1350
Tire air pressure sensors batteries replaced while changing tires. The TPMS light had come on whenever the temperature dropped in recent years. No longer happening, but unclear if because of new batteries or new tires.
11000 mi
Starter not holding - car starts then stalls
12000 mi
Lane change warning alert sound was too low. Software upgrade done
26000 mi
Vehicle brought in for routine oil change and new wiper blades. Tech determined battery was not operating correctly. Battery was replaced under warranty. When new battery was installed, the radio blew and they determined radio needed to be replaced. This had to be ordered necessitating keeping car for 4 days.
Previous owner DESTROYED the sound system. All speakers, door wiring and control unit wiring replaced. Other items damaged by aftermarket sound system include both rear view mirrors, door locks and center console. Rear assist camera replace due to flickering.
Personal car communicator (key fob) would not open or lock car. Part replaced free of charge under warranty.
71000 mi
US $1475
Lift gate release pad ceased functioning. Replaced lock and wiring harness. First attempt did not resolve the problem; returned to dealer for further diagnosis; replaced liftgate handle.
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.
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.
100000 mi
Compressor for AC unit
60000 mi
AC Compressor hose replaced
43100 mi
Electric hatch lift struts were broken and needed to be replaced
51000 mi
US $370
Battery had dead cell. Battery was 6 years old.
34100 mi
Fixed front parking sensor.
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.
4340 mi
media centre locked up
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.
63240 mi
C $35
One headlight broken - replaced by Volvo dealer while out-of-town
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.
75980 mi
C $2279
Blower motor (aka fan motor - part 31291516) replaced
AC BLOWER MOTOR FAN NOISY. Replaced under warranty.
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
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.
car would not start in cold weather, even with AAA jumper cables.
19000 mi
Backup camera did not work. Dealer had to order new camera. Installation of new camera is scheduled for June 2.
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.
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.
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.
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.
15100 mi
Strong odor from ac vents. Dealer deodorized and set afterblow fan to run longer.
60720 mi
Continuing problem with the passenger side mirror. Technician disconnected electronic function fr side and will review it again in the spring.
6000 mi
Issue with the headrest entertainment system.
9500 mi
Issue with the remote keyless entry no longer working on driver's side.
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.
21799 mi
Growling noise on Start-up and A/C engagement from A/C compressor still occurring.
-- No abnormal noises heard.
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 Rubber smart key button on drivers door cracking and coming off. --Door handle painted and replaced.
59360 mi
A/C compressor growl.
--Replaced expansion valve and replaced Freon.
60000 mi
US $238
One Xenon light turned purple. I provided the Bulbs which were $200 Osram CBI bulbs and the dealer charged $30 to install.
First scheduled service at 7,500 miles. A few small things were addressed; the BLIS camera had been malfunctioning, outside temperature reading was much higher than what the temp actually is. And the A/C system had an issue. Everything was resolved.
21300 mi
Battery replaced
20460 mi
Side mirror on the drivers side need to be repaired as wires had corroded and the mirror would not longer heat up to remove frost etc
25420 mi
C $250
Blind spot notification on drivers side stopped working
44000 mi
AC compressor, AC selenoid, AC controller, trouble shooting, leak check, freon refill, recheck, etc.
29700 mi
Automatic day/night light sensor on dash needed replacement. Was causing dashboard lights to dim so much that the dash was not readable.
46000 mi
US $30
An indicator light showed that the battery was low. It was replaced under warranty. Routine maintenance also performed included oil and filter change, tire rotation.
47000 mi
This car has a blind spot intervention system which failed on the driver's side mirror. The camera and lens heater were replaced.
95300 mi
US $200
Multiple issues with noise, malfunction and smell
100000 mi
US $100
Blink notification system doesn't work Blink system still doesn't work
100200 mi
US $100
BSS blind spot system. False alarm or no alarm, or non-stop alarm. Two sensors in a mirror has been replaced, it solved the problem.
Left mirror not working in cold weather (below minus 8 degrees C). Mirror Replaced. The lock mecanism in the the left passenger door did not work, a message telling the door was open, but the door was closed and had to be locked manually. The remote control was not working. A contact was replaced.
Cruise would cut out after about 90km and would not reset for another 40kms, became more frequent. Was told they were aware of problem on XC60 and was repaired by a download. Working good.
15300 mi
Audio system produced only buzz on all inputs, AM/FM/iPod/CD. Dealer diagnosed as a faulty amp module, ordered and replaced. Fixed
20460 mi
C $170
cruise not working, radar alignment problem due to high pressure car washing
4340 mi
Fuel gauge sticks at 3/4 when filling tank, eventually goes to full. Gets stuck on consumption btwn 1/4 to 1/2 read out says 220km to empty. must remove exhaust, axles, differential, etc to repair, dealy can't be trusted with repairs
13320 mi
Alarm System Message needs maintenance - parts ordered.
14880 mi
Fuel gauge gets stuck shows over 1/4 tank, display says 140km to empty. Car runs out of gas. Has happened 3 times. To fix this they must remove rear axles, differential, cut exhaust in 3 places. Workmanship at dealer too poor to procede Alarm sensor changed. Dashboard and console damaged by mechanic. Needs to be returned for another repair but tired of poor service and lack of quality repairs. Dealing with owner and Volvo Canada. memory setting for passenger side mirror work 60% of the time. Cant find problem. Mirror gets stuck in tilt position after backing up 2 or 3 times per week. Dealer can't figure it out.
41000 mi
Light positioned beside the driver-side head light needed to be replaced.
26000 mi
Fuel gauge intermittently reads incorrectly. At times will jump from 1/2 full to 1/4 to empty and back up to 1/4 full all within a single 20 minute trip. Seems to read accurately at initial start of engine. Problem code found, software reloaded, fixed.
35000 mi
Driver's side door would not open when unlocked, but would open when locked. Faulty left front door lock motor.
15000 mi
US $40
ipod integration USB port was faulty and prevented ipod from being read by car's computer. Port replaced under warranty.
16000 mi
I'd been noticing some audio distortion. While in for a normal 15K service, I asked the tech to look at it. Front passenger speaker was replaced.
9000 mi
Sensor in fuel tank misreporting fuel amount. Dead on side of road with gauge reporting a quarter tank, didn't realize simply out of gas. Sensor was physically modified and remounted.
14500 mi
Car's power was completely out. No electrical system was working. Volvo Road Assist sent tow truck, they jumped and car started. They still took in to dealer who checked all out and replaced the battery.
24000 mi
Second time for this problem. Extremely gross smell coming from the ventilation when AC turned on. Mold and mildew smell. They sprayed the system again, the second time. Was told there is no known fix! Volvo is aware of problem. traded in.
65400 mi
US $750
Battery cable had to be replaced, corrosion build up and no longer carrying a good charge. We replaced the battery and cleaned the cable about 6-7 months before the cable had to be changed. I've never had this much buildup on a cable before.
28300 mi
Passenger side electric door lock button fell through panel into door frame. Apparently clip holding the switch to the door inside panel broke and had to be replaced
49600 mi
electronic system intermittent faults
24960 mi
Turn signal switches with trip computer
66960 mi
C $250
The battery was dead
38800 mi
Battery appears to have shorted out, which in turn wiped out computer programing for radio, so that radio and associated service (bluetooth, etc) were inoperable. Car temporarily would not start. Later did start. Hard to trace to battery.
1000 mi
SRS Airbag indicator came on. Seat weight sensor needed calibration. Problem resolved.
8000 mi
USB Port broken; part needs replacing. Part ordered.
11000 mi
USB Port broken; part replaced.
34200 mi
Replaced electronic key which resolved starting issue
36000 mi
CEM was not shutting off 20 minutes after car turned off. Caused battery to drain. Software update resolved issue.
37000 mi
Battery was draining. Replaced battery.
45700 mi
Battery drained after the car sat unused for 1 week. The problem was a known problem for this model reported in a TSB involving some component not turning off completely
133400 mi
US $1155
AC compressor failed and was replaced
7000 mi
Fuel pick-up sensor for second time. First time in September. Gauge continued to read empty for 40 miles after filling up. Back in September it read 1/4 full when I ran out of gas. Radio/Satelite-problem with keypad locking up when phone attached through bluetooth. One day in shop, not resolved, was asked to return after they ordered part. Sold car back to the dealer at that time.
47000 mi
USB port in center console broke. Dealer kept the car one day for diagnosis of this absurdly simple problem. Dealer had to order part, so second day at the shop was required.
74000 mi
US $254
Battery dead, used Volvo On Call for jump start. Dealer replaced battery.
118000 mi
US $350
Battery failed/no start condition. No warning or hint of a problem. This is the second replacement battery in 118,000 miles. This Volvo-branded battery failed two months after the expiration of the new battery warranty.
52000 mi
Power hatch would not open when external button was pushed, but internal button and fob worked. Diagnostics and factory consultation resulted in removal of passenger seat and carpet to fix broken connector to control unit. Go figure.
32300 mi
Horn stopped working and needed to be replaced
25800 mi
Blind spot information system stopped working
37500 mi
Blind Spot System wasn't working correctly.
53940 mi
$100
The A/C Recharge doesn't lst more than 1 month.
i have a leakage in the fluid circuit.
15000 mi
Navigation system froze and rebooted while driving. Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and city safe all cancelled themselves on a trip. All were disabled "not available" until I turned off the car, locked, unlocked and restarted the car.
49600 mi
Heated function of the driver side mirror failed after original manufacturer warranty; entire assembly of side mirror was replaced by dealer which was a total cost of $700 but luckily I had extended warranty that I only ended up paying $100 Power door locks would work half the time inthe rear passenger side door (door remained lock even if unlock button pressed)
59000 mi
US $280
Battery failed to start after two nights in 20 degree temperatures. Current Battery warranty (NEW) is 4 yrs/50,000 miles. Even though the Safe and secure warranty said everything was covered for 5 yrs 60K miles. The Stealership says "NO"
38220 mi
Dead battery. Probably due to the car being on the dealer's lot for several weeks.
31500 mi
Nasty smell was being emitted by A/C system - not just a musty or mildew smell - it smelled very much like vomit! System was flushed and deodorized and the problem was resolved.
38000 mi
When A/C was on, fan would make a loud, moaning, whining kind of noise. Fan was replaced and problem stopped for about 2 months. New fan is making the same noise and another trip to the dealer is planned (Oct. 2012)
48000 mi
LCD display for fuel gauge and odometer malfunctioned.
The "Auto" climate control button was not working to WARM the car. Unless the manual override was used the car interior was cold. No warm air was coming from particularly the main vents. An engine thermostat was not working correctly.
Brake light circuit blowing it's fuse after running for 1/2 a mile or so. Cleaned the lamp holders and fiddle with the wiring running to the holders. He isn't certain what actually cured the issue.
99200 mi
€110
Battery short circuit After battery short-circuit, this creates short circuit to the main fuse on the battery pole, and to the starter!
143840 mi
€100
Alternator freewheel clutch change plus the bearings
Battery failed test during regular 42k maintenance check. it was replaced under warranty.
37080 mi
Driver side power mirror replaced.
56700 mi
C $120
Replaced driver side mirror. No longer heated up. FORD component
66340 mi
C $400
Battery was replaced as it was five years old and cranking power was at 28%
8680 mi
Rear right signal wouldn't work when temperatures above 18°C. Most of rear interior panels and rear bumper removed to trace the problem. After 3 hours, a bad contact was found.
89000 mi
US $1200
Replaced AC coolant, replaced O-ring? that caused leak after initial coolant replacement during routine dealership service
80600 mi
C $25
Burnt left front bulb
102780 mi
C $1
Battery needed to be changed.
125240 mi
C $350
Electric window, rear lights, regular maintenance
29800 mi
Car wouldn't start. Battery dead. Replaced at no charge by dealer, for third time.
35000 mi
Battery replaced for 4th time. Explanation given was that faulty Sirius software has radio drain battery.
Horn died and was replaced. Audio disc player failed and was not replaced.
104000 mi
Driver door window not working, Horn not working. Disc player not working.
105000 mi
Car computer went haywire. Refused to start, refused to lock, produced wrong messages, flashed lights till battery was flat. Stationary but totally out of control. Engineer came out and reset computer by disconnecting battery.
105200 mi
£45
Computer test after indicating electric hand brake failure.
