2011 Volvo XC60 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Volvo XC60. The most-reported areas: Seat Belts (8), Visibility/Wiper (6), Electrical System (6).

Key takeaways

  • 36 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Seat Belts822%
Visibility/Wiper617%
Electrical System617%
Unknown Or Other617%
Engine38%
Structure38%
Steering38%
Visibility26%
Electronic Stability Control (esc)26%
Service Brakes26%
Air Bags26%
Equipment26%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2011 Volvo XC60 SUV AWD5/55/55/54/5
2011 Volvo XC60 SUV FWD5/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Visibility/Wiper - filed 2024-02-05

Windshield is original from Volvo but leaks during rain and car washes. Rain floods my driver’s side floor board and heavy enough might effect my electrical system.

Visibility,seat Belts - filed 2023-01-23

The contact owns a 2011 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that the front driver’s side belt was restraining her extremely tightly and failed to release as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that water had leaked from around the windshield into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer...

Engine - filed 2022-08-08

The contact owns a 2011 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that she noticed an oil leak underneath the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the turbo needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repai...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.