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#BS-2018-VOLXC6-72102018 Volvo Xc60
Based on reports from 53 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 53 complaints, 8 crashes, 0 fires, and 5 recalls.
Top reported problems
premature brake wear
2 complaints • Severity 6/10
water leaking into vehicle
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
windshield shattered
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
11 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (23 reports) • Median: 5K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (11 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2018 Volvo Xc60: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2018 Volvo Xc60, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2018 Volvo Xc60, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2018 Volvo Xc60, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2018 Volvo Xc60, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Volvo Xc60. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (5 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 vehicles. Under certain conditions and cold temperatures, the tailgate lifting arms may freeze which may cause the lifting arms to separate from the vehicle.
SEATS
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 XC60 and S90 vehicles. The driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Volvo Car of N.A., LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2018-2020 XC60 vehicles. The nuts that secure the front wipers may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly causing the wipers to not function properly.
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2026 XC60MHEV, 2018 and 2025 XC60 vehicles. The front seat bolts may have been improperly tightened, resulting in loose bolts.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Volvo Xc60 is the 2019 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2018 Volvo Xc60 vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
53
Class avg
262
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 53 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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