2018 Volvo XC60 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 307miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Volvo XC60, 6% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 307 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.
“My wife and I picked up our new Volvo XC60 t8 a week ago and we tried the park assist pilot function for the first time last night in our apartment's garage. We turned on the park assist pilot for perpendicular park as we looked for a parking spot. After the central monitor indicated a spot has been found, I put the gear in reverse as advised and placed my foot on the brakes as the car begins to do its job. …”
NHTSA complaint #11076417, filed 2018-03, 307 miles“Distracting Dash warnings “POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE TEMPORARILY REDUCED”, auto parking warning come on while driving and engine pause during stops working intermittently. Wife refuses to drive vehicle due to warnings that involve steering issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11431329, filed 2021-09Related service bulletins
- 10234811Mar 23, 2023Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module (SWM)
- 10249383Mar 16, 2023Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module (SWM)
- 10188869Feb 9, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Noise when turning steering wheel. Check rubber gromet in firewall
- 10188427Jan 12, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module
- 10187449Jan 12, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module
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 2018 Volvo XC60
11 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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