KNOWN FAULTS · Volvo
Volvo XC60 (I) common problems.
2008–2017 · Petrol / Diesel
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
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1 known fault with sources
Engines: T5 / T6 / 3.2 (Petrol) · D3 / D4 / D5 (Diesel)
Volvo XC60 weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Volvo XC60, all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2008 onwards
- Symptoms
- First XC60: rear lights and indicators, oil leaks that grow with age, axle springs, failing Haldex clutch, jerky dual-clutch gearbox, central locking and batteries; risk of engine damage on the 205 hp diesel. Second XC60: front lights and oil leaks.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD’s 2026 TÜV report, rust is no issue and the current XC60 scores well.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines for this model
- T5 / T6 / 3.2Petrol
- D3 / D4 / D5Diesel