2011 Volvo XC60 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Volvo XC60, 8% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,100 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.
“I was advised by the Volvo service manager that the clamp design resulted in the cutting both of the outer cv boots that was occurring over the years. This is a design error to see a failure like this that can result in a loss of life. Once the boot is cut the grease can catch on fire while driving resulting in an accident and possible loss of life. The fire could of stopped the vehicle while on the road resulting in an accident causing injuries or death.”
NHTSA complaint #10660082, filed 2014-11, 66,081 miles“While driving on a local street the vehicle without warning suddenly shut down, braking the vehicle to a sudden stop and locking the steering wheel in the middle of moving traffic. The vehicle came to a sudden complete stop without driver input narrowly avoiding a collision. Vehicle was unable to start or be moved and had to be placed on a flatbed by the use of a dolly system. If the vehicle had been driving on a highway control would have been lost causing a very serious and most likely fatal accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10494944, filed 2013-01, 21,100 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the steering wheel seized without warning. In addition, the gear shifted from drive to reverse independently and the vehicle then stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 15,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10452746, filed 2012-03, 15,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10156266Mar 13, 2018This is a Technical Journal: If the Volvo logo on the center of the steering wheel is peeling off or corroded, the logo itself can now be replaced (no need to replace the whole…
- 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…
- 10128158Oct 19, 2017VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Front brake caliper - Noise REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 30393 Technical…
- 10167722Mar 18, 2017VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 | 7 | 14% |
| 2019 | 5 | 14% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 1 | 6% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 7% |
| 2011 | 3 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2011 Volvo XC60
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Volvo XC60
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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