10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,956 miles

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2012 Volvo XC60 Owner Comments

problem #9

Jan 012024

XC60

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The windshield leaks constantly. I'm worried about the windshield blowing out or electrical components being damaged. This seems to be a constant complaint according to internet search. Why hasn't this been addressed as a safety issue and a recall ordered?

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #8

Oct 082022

XC60

  • miles
A faulty radiator anti-tamper device caused loss of communication to the engine control computer. The check engine light turns on and -??charging failure-service urgent-?? message pops up during driving. Which cause the drivers worry even panic. I talked to local dealer several times. I was told to change battery everytime. But my battery and alternator were both tested fine. The message could pop up right after full charged battery. There are many complains at Volvo forums. Volvo knows the issue, but they decided not to recall it. The check engine light and messages pops up on and off by itself. The DTC codes are normally U0286 and/or B1087. I am already changed one battery. The problem is still there. It could cause accident because the message pops up during driving on highway and cause unnecessary worry and panic.

- Ramsey, NJ, USA

problem #7

Jul 132022

XC60

  • miles
Lately my vehicle has been shutting off power when I hard right turn during parking everything shut off then I have to restart it again, but the scary part was what happened this morning I was driving on interstate and as I was charging lanes it almost powered off again but it picked up.

- Greenwood, IN, USA

problem #6

Nov 242021

XC60

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

There is a steady leak in the top left (driver side) of the windshield. Heard from the Tom Wood service and collision department that this is a common problem with these vehicles.

- Noblesville, IN, USA

problem #5

Dec 102020

XC60

  • 114,000 miles
The fuel gauge shows no fuel even when full or at times shows about 1/3 full even when full. And does not decrease - allowing for possible running out of gas- causing a road hazard

- Turnersville, NJ, USA

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problem #4

Sep 012019

XC60

  • 85,000 miles
During rain, the driver's side of the windshield leaks. With research of the issue, many people have complained. The problem is present due to a primer on the glass that is failing. This black primer is applied in a thin layer to the windshield. The adhesive being used by Volvo, requires this primer promote a proper bond between the glass and the adhesive (polyurethane). However, this primer is separating from the glass. The biggest concern Volvo owners should be aware of is not the potential of a water leak. The windshield is a structural component of the vehicle. If the windshield is not bonded to the vehicle properly it will compromise the safety of the occupants in the event of an accident. The windshield supports the airbags upon deployment, crumple zone function during a collision, and the roof in the event of a rollover.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #3

Dec 142019

XC60

  • 57,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Over a period of the last 45 days on two separate occasions, in rain, at highway speed of 55mph+, the overall performance of the driver inputs failed to function. When driving, turning the wheel to left/right to change lanes or pull to the slow lane; made the car feel as it wanted to spin out uncontrollably.to move the steering wheel left, the car wanted to go right. When going straight there was a wobbly unstable feeling, and was noticeable to passengers in the car. The issue did not occur at lower speeds and car perform normally. The sensation was similar to the input on a boat. The only correction which worked was to slow down to 40-45 and take side roads. At lower speeds brake testing and other maneuvers were performed without issue.

- Severna Park, MD, USA

problem #2

Dec 192015

XC60

  • 49,000 miles
I was in an accident driving on a highway driving my Volvo XC60. I was traveling at approx 100km/H and ran into the back of a semi that was traveling at an approx speed of 80km/H. the impact was in the right front (passenger) side of my xc-60 and the left rear of the semi. The airbags failed to deploy anywhere on the Volvo. Thankfully, nobody was seriously hurt as all were wearing seatbelts. Based on the severity and speed of the impact, I am very suprised and concerned the airbag system didn't function.

- Apo, AE, USA

problem #1

Mar 012012

XC60 6-cyl

  • 100 miles
Blind spot information system does not function during inclement weather. System provides incorrect information to the driver about the presence of another vehicle in the blind spot. I believe this increases the risk of accident.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

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