2012 Volvo S60 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,436miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Volvo S60, 3% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,436 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Windshield separating from the car at the top. Potentially hazardous from water running down the inside of the windshield that can not be cleared except by hand while driving. Also likely to cause water damage to the interior of the car!”
NHTSA complaint #11407198, filed 2021-04, 126,436 miles“While driving or parked water is dripping down my window shield. This obstructs my view and distracts me from driving. It further distracts my driving if I have to wipe away the water which usually leads to smearing which causes further obstruction to my field of vision.”
NHTSA complaint #11574442, filed 2024-02“The front windshield has a faulty gasket, I put sealant from Autozone but didn’t help. Water falls down the windshield causing skewed vision. I’m also afraid that there may be some type of short, which can cause damage either parked or driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11471918, filed 2022-06Related service bulletins
- 10164848Aug 3, 2019This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.
- 10130198Oct 25, 2017Title BLIS fault tracing . Status Released Status 2012 - Ref No US25788.1.1 en - US Date 04 - 16 Issue 2012 - Issuer - Date 01 - 19 Vida Partner 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North…
- 10128164Oct 25, 2017Title BLIS fault tracing . Status Released Status 2012 - Ref No US25788.1.1 en - US Date 04 - 16 Issue 2012 - Issuer - Date 01 - 19 Vida Partner 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North…
- 10167802Dec 15, 2016This is a Technical Journal: Washer system layout for identifying leakage points REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25153 Technical Service…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 3 | 38% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 6% |
| 2016 | 3 | 11% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 12% |
| 2013 | 5 | 6% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 10% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Volvo S60
61 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Volvo S60
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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