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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2013 Volvo S60 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
6%of 87 total for the year
Median mileage
5,581miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Volvo S60, 6% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,581 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.

“The wiper fluid stopped coming out from the nozzles, as well as headlight washers during snowy weather. The car has a sensor to notify driver if the fluid levels are below a specific amount. No warning was issued. Windshield washer fluid was added but there was no improvement. There was noted snow accumulation inside the engine compartment at the driver's side, near the area of windshield wiper fluid reservoir.”

NHTSA complaint #10494362, filed 2013-01, 5,581 miles

“Water was dripping onto my lap while I was driving (distracting), as well as obstructing my vision while it ran down the inside of the glass. Took the car to the volvo dealership and found the windshield was loose. Had to pay to have the windshield replaced for safety reasons.”

NHTSA complaint #11430967, filed 2021-08

“I was driving down the freeway and the driverside door swung open while it was locked. This is after the door handle recall repair was performed. Prior to the recall repair, my door never came open like that while drving. This is dangerous because I could have fallen out, or a car could have hit my door! Also, the windshield leaks on the inside and has been doing that for a long while. Volvo service said it does not leak. It does leak when raining or ice/snow melt. …”

NHTSA complaint #11436803, filed 2021-10

“For the last year or so I have been experiencing a leak on the passenger side coming from the windshield. It is quite noticeable after heavy rain and even going through the carwash. The water has damaged the interior material right behind the sun visor. As a result, I glued it a few times but of course it is not staying because of the continual rain. I also have to keep a Damp Rid underneath the passenger seat because the car smells damp and musky after it has rained and being closed up. …”

NHTSA complaint #11418426, filed 2021-05

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202415%
202217%
2021338%
202018%
201928%
201716%
2016311%
201512%
2014312%
201356%
201243%
2008110%
200613%
200512%
200421%
200221%
200152%

Other parts of the 2013 Volvo S60

Engine
36 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Volvo S60

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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