2016 Volvo S60 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Volvo S60, 11% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,750 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 sunroof spontaneously exploded outward on the highway, no possibility of road debris hitting it as no other cars were nearby, and I was not close to an overpass. I believe temperature fluctuation causes it, as I was recently in below-freezing weather (15*f). On the day of the explosion I drove south starting at 40*f driving to 86*f.”
NHTSA complaint #11386035, filed 2021-01, 60,500 miles“Semi-circular stress fracture in windshield occurred on its own at some point after driving it. No impact at all. Fracture starts from driver's side upper corner down towards driver's viewing area and then curves upward.”
NHTSA complaint #11318027, filed 2020-03, 15,000 miles“Windscreen wiper motors failed during inclement weather making visibility impossible. The vehicle was only approximately 2 years old at the time of failure. This created a serious safety issue and may have led to a crash and injury. The dealer diagnosed the issue as failed wiper motors and replaced the motors under manufacturer's warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11440996, filed 2021-11Related service bulletins
- 10171682Jan 9, 2020This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield Cleaning Operation Service Interval Change. Will only be performed at 20k
- 10164848Aug 3, 2019This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.
- 10158661Mar 8, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Rear Window Defrost will not Stay Activated. Total Upgrade should be used if there are any upgrades available. - Perform an IHU Reload
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 2016 Volvo S60
10 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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