2010 Volvo XC60 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 21%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Volvo XC60, 21% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,900 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.
“Rear window in 2010 Volvo XC60 exploded after small impact into thousands of very sharp shards (not the pebbles as is supposed to happen). Shards were sent throughout the cabin including to the passenger seats, windscreen, speedo, etc. This does not seem the appropriate way for tempered glass to behave.”
NHTSA complaint #10281828, filed 2009-08, 3,910 miles“1. Can barely see out of inside rearview mirror in the daytime. Particularly hazardous if cars following do not have their headlights on. Volvo says they cannot lighten/correct the auto dimming mirror. 2. Blis system is not reliable for cars in blind spot and should be ignored. However, it cannot be turned off. Response from Volvo: hi , thank you for contacting Volvo cars of north america. The auto-dim rearview mirror is unable to be lightened for daytime use. There is no permanent shut-off for the blis function in your vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10285952, filed 2009-10, 5 miles“It has been very cold here in germany. Our temperatures have dropped below zero. I went outside on the 20th to clean off the snow from my car. I walked upon my drivers side window shattered into a million pieces. My car was towed to the dealer only to find it's not under warranty. I love my Volvo, I have only had it for two months and now we have to come out of the pocket for something that happened weather related.”
NHTSA complaint #10296548, filed 2009-12“The contact owns a 2010 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that the rear windshield wiper only exhibited two speeds settings and would not completely clear the window when driving. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer is not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000. Sj”
NHTSA complaint #10926980, filed 2016-11, 102,000 miles“Vehicle windshield isn't sealed properly. Water pours into car, just under the dash at an alarming rate whenever it rains. When coming to a stop or accelerating, the water that has collected in the body can be heard sloshing back and forth. When the outside temperature drops, the inside windows need to be scraped. This water leak has also caused a mold and mildew smell.”
NHTSA complaint #11165331, filed 2019-01Related 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.
- 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…
- 10167832Dec 3, 2016This is a Technical Journal: "BLIS service required" may be displayed in DIM(Drivers Information Module) intermittently during start, without any corresponding DTC's set. This…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 22% |
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 | 5 | 9% |
| 2022 | 3 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 9% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 13% |
| 2013 | 29 | 44% |
| 2012 | 22 | 48% |
| 2011 | 8 | 22% |
| 2010 | 12 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2010 Volvo XC60
13 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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Volvo XC60
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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