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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2016 Volvo XC60 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 39 total for the year
Median mileage
45,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Volvo XC60, 3% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 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 windshield is leaking heavily from the top and condensation impairs visibility. This is effecting some of the safety and electrical systems, such as the passenger airbag and door controls.”

NHTSA complaint #11340580, filed 2020-07, 45,000 miles

Related service bulletins

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

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025822%
202414%
202359%
202234%
202136%
202029%
201826%
201613%
201524%
2014213%
20132944%
20122248%
2011822%
20101221%

Other parts of the 2016 Volvo XC60

Engine
16 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology