Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Volvo XC60
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Volvo XC60 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 36 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V818000 Loose Front Seats NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V503000 Wipers may Loosen NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V220000 Front Seats may Move in a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V046000 Tailgate Lifting Arms may Freeze and Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V800000 No GPS Location in the Event of a Crash NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Service Brakes 7 complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
Of the 36 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 36 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Volvo XC60 has moderate reliability issues, mainly concerning electrical and braking systems. It's essential to monitor these areas as they can affect overall costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | very common |
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| air bags | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 10,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 20,000 miles
- Coolant replacement at 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid every 60,000 miles
- Replace cabin air filter yearly
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering interior lights
- Inconsistent braking feel
- Airbag warning light
- Lane departure alert malfunction
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Volvo XC60 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.