2018 Volvo XC60 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Volvo XC60, 6% of the 36 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Water leaking from the windshield seal (possibly the moonroof) gets into electronics under the dash and causes the transmission to stop working properly and also causes the engine to just stop completely. It happened 4 years ago and Volvo replaced a module but it happened again a week ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11708031, filed 2025-12“Windshield wiper blade has failed. Previously repaired as part of recall on unsufficient torque on fastening nut. Prior repair has failed and now poses safety risk given low visibility”
NHTSA complaint #11535147, filed 2023-07Related recalls
- 20V503000Aug 25, 2020Volvo Car of N.A., LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2018-2020 XC60 vehicles. The nuts that secure the front wipers may not have been sufficiently…Covers: Volvo XC60 2018–2020
Related service bulletins
- 11016006Feb 27, 2025This is a Technical Journal: Replacement of Wiper Blades. Follow steps 1-7
- 10241647Jun 2, 2023New Information.
- 10249393Mar 14, 2023OHC replaced too often due to CEM U134187,download software prior replacement
- 10227880Nov 22, 2022Climate system heating performance.
- 10202442Jul 21, 2021Outer rear view mirror glass incorrect position after reversing.
- 10197370May 21, 2021This is a Service Journal: Head Lamp Washer pump not available. Modify connector on replacement pump.
- 10188888Feb 27, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Outer rear view mirror glass incorrect position after reversing
- 10188885Feb 25, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Outer rear view mirror glass incorrect position after reversing
- 10182500Oct 27, 2020This is a Technical Journal: Panoramic sunroof, roller blind hanging loose
- 10178505Jul 14, 2020This is a Technical Journal: Panoramic sunroof, roller blind hanging loose
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 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 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
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 29, 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