IT HAS BEEN VERY COLD HERE IN GERMANY. OUR TEMPERATURES HAVE DROPPED BELOW ZERO. I WENT OUTSIDE ON THE 20TH TO CLEAN OFF THE SNOW FROM MY CAR. I WALKED UPON MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED INTO A MILLION PIECES. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER ONLY TO FIND IT'S NOT UNDER WARRANTY. I LOVE MY VOLVO, I HAVE ONLY HAD IT FOR TWO MONTHS AND NOW WE HAVE TO COME OUT OF THE POCKET FOR SOMETHING THAT HAPPEN…
2010 Volvo XC60 visibility problems
moderate 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$350
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO XC60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER ONLY EXHIBITED TWO SPEEDS SETTINGS AND WOULD NOT COMPLETELY CLEAR THE WINDOW WHEN DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000. SJ
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO XC60. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS AN ADHESIVE BONDING FAILURE WITH THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT CONTACTED BILL GRAY VOLVO CARS (2897 WASHINGTON RD, MCMURRAY, PA 15317, (724) 949-1555) AND WAS INFORMED TO HAVE THE…
Front windshield completely separated from vehicle driver side top If side window open it flaps open. Very dangerous at freeway speeds. Known issue of faulty primer on window glass for XC60 vehicles.
1. CAN BARELY SEE OUT OF INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR IN THE DAYTIME. PARTICULARLY HAZARDOUS IF CARS FOLLOWING DO NOT HAVE THEIR HEADLIGHTS ON. VOLVO SAYS THEY CANNOT LIGHTEN/CORRECT THE AUTO DIMMING MIRROR. 2. BLIS SYSTEM IS NOT RELIABLE FOR CARS IN BLIND SPOT AND SHOULD BE IGNORED. HOWEVER, IT CANNOT BE TURNED OFF. RESPONSE FROM VOLVO: HI , THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING VOLVO CARS OF…
Front windshield is not sealed properly. Leaks water at top of windshield and onto the steering wheel. This is not a problem with the sunroof.
REAR WINDOW IN 2010 VOLVO XC60 EXPLODED AFTER SMALL IMPACT INTO THOUSANDS OF VERY SHARP SHARDS (NOT THE "PEBBLES" AS IS SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN). SHARDS WERE SENT THROUGHOUT THE CABIN INCLUDING TO THE PASSENGER SEATS, WINDSCREEN, SPEEDO, ETC. THIS DOES NOT SEEM THE APPROPRIATE WAY FOR TEMPERED GLASS TO BEHAVE. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2010 Volvo XC60?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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