2010 Volvo XC60 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2010 Volvo XC60, 4% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 contact owns a 2010 Volvo XC60. While driving at approximately 35 MPH with the adaptive cruise control activated, the vehicle abnormally accelerated until the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. In addition, the contact stated that a radar blocked service light has intermittently illuminated on the dashboard since the date of purchasing the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 1,000. Updated 11/03/10 the consumer stated all information was accurate. Updated 11/04/10”
NHTSA complaint #10330965, filed 2010-05, 1,000 miles“2010 Volvo XC60 surged on three occasions while stopped at a red light. The consumer stated the first time the incident happened, the vehicle began to move forward and the tachometer reading was 2500 RPM. The light happened to turn green before the vehicle went any further. The second time, the same thing happened. The third time, while at a red light, the vehicle surged and the tachometer reading was 4500 RPM. The consumer placed the gear in neutral and the tachometer increased to 5500 RPM. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were unable to find a problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10316505, filed 2010-03Related service bulletins
- 10157889Feb 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 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…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 6 | 8% |
| 2019 | 4 | 11% |
| 2018 | 3 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 6% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 3 | 19% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2010 Volvo XC60
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Volvo XC60
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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