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Volvo XC60 repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 727 repairs.
Volvo XC60 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV
twincharged 302hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21000 mi | Rear pinion seal leaking for quite some time. Dealership missed it before selling as CPO. Owner found leak during after purchase inspection. Dealership covered repairs. |
2015 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV
turbocharged 325hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 94000 mi US $300 |
Transmission was shifting rougher than usual, did a fluid flush and it solved the problem. |
2015 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 14000 mi | Not going into gear properly. |
| 7000 mi | erratic gear shift. replaced transmission. |
2014 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14000 mi | Added spacers where the driveshaft connects to the rear axle to stop vibration when accelerating on hill. |
| 4000 mi | There is a delay and hard engagement when accelerating slowly from a stop. There is a vibration under heavy acceleration while turning. Occasional hard shifts at all OAT and vehicle speeds. Dealer reflashed the Haldex, no fix. |
| 5000 mi | There is a delay and hard engagement when accelerating slowly from a stop. Vibration under heavy acceleration while turning. Occasional hard shifts at all OAT & vehicle speeds. Dealer duplicated vibration on another XC60, no repair available |
| 139000 mi US $400 |
Prop Shaft middle mount rusted away to dust. Replaced with new one. |
2014 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64000 mi US $466 |
rough downshift to 1st at stop - transmission fluid dirty and slightly burned. Transmission Fluid Exchange Service. |
2014 Volvo XC60 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| 3500 mi | When turning on cruise control gear box was down shifting to the 5th gear! They had to change the transmission software. |
2013 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 1000 mi | Problem with AWD system oil pump |
| 3000 mi | AWD system make clunk sound when starting accelerate car from stop. |
| 109469 mi US $116 |
Gear service warning light |
| 10000 mi | Hard downshift at 30MPH - reprogrammed TCM. Missing menu item for DRL - reprogrammed. Severely out of alignment at 9300 miles - 4 wheel alignment done. |
| 18000 mi | All wheel drive system problem. The "All wheel drive disabled" warning notice/fault warning came on. Dealer replaced DEM pump, downloaded DEM software and calibrated DEM. DEM is part of AWD unit at the rear AWD differential/viscous coupling unit. My research indicated parts foot oil pump kit, transmission oil and Dem software reload could have totaled more than $375 and so total cost for this repair to an owner could be in excess of $500. |
| 67000 mi | Noticed oilspots on garage floor over differential. Angle gear and rear axle seals replaced, all under service warranty. Also completed 70,000 mile maintenance. |
2013 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV
turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 27900 mi | Had recurring probs with front end passenger side. Several parts replaced earlier. Clicking checked 6-8 wks earlier. CV joint "cage" disintegrated (well, 5 pieces). Front right axle replaced. |
| 57040 mi | Gear shift needs servicing |
2013 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV
turbocharged 212hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 75000 mi £2200 |
replacement geartronic gearbox |
2013 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 31900 mi | TCM software update to stop rough shifts |
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. |
| 22500 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. |
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. |
2012 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV
turbocharged 212hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 17000 mi | Software upgrade cured fault. |
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. |
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 |
2011 Volvo XC60
Engine not specified
| 39060 mi | Did not changhed smooth from D to R. |
2011 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 160000 mi US $1500 |
Rear Diffirential |
| 60000 mi | Desler replaced transmission due to rough shifting at slow speeds. Previously tried updating the software twice to no avail. |
2011 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV
turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 37400 mi A $530 |
Both outer drive shaft boots splitting ($180). |
2011 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 53000 mi | Car was shifting rough. Problem corrected |
| 55300 mi | Transmission was shifting in a rough manner from a cold start. |
2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV
turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 85560 mi C $2500 |
Rear differential was cracked and needed replacement |
| 48000 mi | Rear differential and control unit replaced. |
| 64000 mi US $400 |
Vacuum pump had to be rebuilt |
| 35000 mi | Automatic couple for four wheel drive system failed and had to be replaced. |
| 42780 mi $2000 |
engine jerks when accelerating. sometimes engine goes up to 3000 or 4000 rpm without moving. ultimately diagnosed as an engine speed sensor inside the transmission. had to replace entire gearbox. |
| 108717 mi US $280 |
Rear axle seals leaking. Replaced seals. |
| 85000 mi US $2700 |
Differential failure Replaced differential with rebuilt one |
| 88 mi US $1600 |
Differential pinion bearing, |
2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV
turbocharged 202hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55800 mi | Car would shake quite violently as though it were on a corrugated road when shifting between 5th and 6th gear. Dealer eventually replaced gearbox. |
| 86180 mi A $7100 |
Car becoming somewhat noisy at speeds between 70-90kph. Fault diagnosed to be failing part within rear differential unit. Unit booked for replacement in 2 weeks. |
| 87420 mi A $7100 |
Diff unit, having been ordered at last visit was installed. |
2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV
turbocharged 202hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 75640 mi €550 |
Clutch + slave cylinder/bearing |
| 102300 mi €2000 |
Noise from the rear differential. Change rear differential. |
| 119660 mi €120 |
Clutch fluid leaking from the pipe. |
| £1000 | Noise coming from rear of car. Confirmed as a rear differential failure. this is an unrepairable part and needs to be replaced. |
2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV
turbocharged 173hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 104000 mi £20 |
Oil seal on right hand driveshaft leaking Gearbox offside oil seal replaced |
2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 60000 mi | Noise from the front left CV joint - replace the axle under warranty. |
2010 Volvo XC60 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14880 mi | Differential driveshaft bearing |
| 25780 mi | Replaced leaking differential/driveshaft seals |
2009.5 Volvo XC60 4-door
5-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 99000 mi £3500 |
Gearbox failed at just under 100,000 miles. |
| 102200 mi £150 |
Boot split and leaking grease on to wheel |
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