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Volvo V60 Problems

The Volvo V60 is a premium compact station wagon that combines Scandinavian design with safety-focused engineering. With 132 total complaints on record, engine issues lead the problem areas, followed by electrical system and brake concerns. The 2015 and 2016 model years show the highest concentration of complaints, while more recent years demonstrate improved reliability. This wagon offers practicality with documented first-generation concerns.

132
Total Complaints
42
Total Recalls
15
Model Years
0
Reported Deaths
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Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

2016 2015
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Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

2018 2019 2021

Common Problem Categories

Engine 30
Electrical System 18
Service Brakes 12
Visibility/wiper 10
Unknown Or Other 10

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2025 0 2 0 0 Good
2024 14 2 0 0 Below Average
2023 6 4 0 0 Average
2022 0 3 0 0 Good
2021 2 3 0 0 Good
2020 16 3 0 0 Below Average
2019 2 3 0 0 Good
2018 2 2 0 0 Good
2017 6 6 0 0 Average
2016 34 4 0 0 Avoid
2015 50 2 8 0 Avoid
2014 0 2 0 0 Good
2013 0 2 0 0 Good
2012 0 2 0 0 Good
2011 0 2 0 0 Good

Volvo V60 Years to Avoid

2015, 2016, 2020

Best Volvo V60 Years

2021, 2019, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common problems with the Volvo V60?

Engine problems lead with 30 complaints, followed by electrical system issues (18 complaints), service brake problems (12 complaints), and visibility/wiper concerns (10 complaints).

Which Volvo V60 model years should I avoid?

Avoid the 2015 model year with 50 complaints and 2016 with 34 complaints. Together these early years account for 64% of all V60 complaints. The 2020 year also shows elevated issues with 16 complaints.

What are the best years for the Volvo V60?

The 2021, 2019, and 2018 model years each have only 2 complaints, making them the most reliable choices. These years appear to have benefited from quality improvements.

Has Volvo improved V60 reliability over time?

Yes, the data shows significant improvement. Early years (2015-2016) had 84 combined complaints, while later years (2018-2021) show only 6-16 complaints per year, indicating meaningful quality improvements.