2017 Volvo S60 Owner Complaints
Complaint Summary
The 2017 Volvo S60 has 17 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve unknown or other and structure:body.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 17 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6 35.3%
STRUCTURE:BODY
3 17.6%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
2 11.8%
SERVICE BRAKES
1 5.9%
WHEELS
1 5.9%
Quick Insights
The top category is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, accounting for 35.3% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 9 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2017 Volvo S60
The 2017 Volvo S60 has 17 owner complaints in this dataset. UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the most common complaint category, representing about 35% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2017 Volvo S60 are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6), STRUCTURE:BODY (3), LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH (2).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 2 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2017 Volvo S60?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 9 of 9 systems
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6 Reports35% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
SPONTANEOUS EXPLOSION OF OVERHEAD SUNROOF WHILE DRIVING. CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW IN SEPTEMBER 2017 AND ONLY HAS 10,000 MILES OF IT. THE SUNROOF HAD NO SCRATCH, DENTS, OR CHIPS - DEFINITELY NO REASON TO SUGGEST THAT IT MAY LITERALLY EXPLODE OUTWARD OVER MY HEAD WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT I WAS ACTUALLY ON THE PHONE WITH MY MOM AND THE EXPLOSION WAS SO LOUD THAT SHE THOUGHT I HAD WRECKED MY VEHICLE DOWN AN EMBANKMENT.
2/21/2018
The driver door will not latch and stay shut. We are in a warm climate and it happened suddenly. There was no warning lights and the car will drive without the door shut. Extremely dangerous. It hasnât been looked at by a mechanic yetâ¦it will have to be towed.
8/14/2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
3 Reports18% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
Ran into a pole due to a-pillar blind spot, right side of vehicle. No warnings prior to incident.
7/10/2021
The driver door won't lock. The latch on the door is not locking causing the driver door to remain open presenting a safety issue. If the door swings opened because it is not closed properly a accident could occur. Other vehicles in that are the same make, model, and year is under recall. The problem first occurred on Saturday, May 7, 2022. I was driving the vehicle and there was no warning that the door latch had a problem. The door came opened while driving. The vehicle was towed to Southwest Volvo Sevice department and it is determined that the door latch needs to be repaired.
5/11/2022
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
2 Reports12% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
Multiple doors unexpectedly open. Door latches do not lock.
5/13/2024
The contact's son owns a 2017 Volvo S60. The contactâs son stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driverâs side door unexpectedly opened. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the driverâs side door latch had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passengerâs side door unexpectedly opened. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the passengerâs side door latch also had failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle could be associated with a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic referred the contact to the dealer for further assistance. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.
10/1/2025
SERVICE BRAKES
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR BY SWITCHING THE GEAR TO PARK POSITION AFTER TURNING INTO LOCAL ROAD. BRAKE LEVER WAS GOING ALL THE WAY DOWN BEFORE CAR CAME TO STOP AND ALSO WHILE TRYING TO RESUME DRIVING. CAR WAS STOPPED AND CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE.
9/11/2019
WHEELS
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
THE CAR HAS INTERMITTENT NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE HUB BEARING. THE DEALER AND VOLVO CORP REFUSING TO FIX THE ISSUE AND EVEN PUT THE CAR ON THE LIFT. IF HUB WILL SEIZE IT CAN CAUSE A BIG ACCIDENT IF IT WILL BE ON THE HIGHWAY . ALL THE DEALER AND VOLVO RAP DID WAS DROVE THE CAR AROUND THE BLOCK DIDN'T HEAR THE NOISE AND REFUSING TO DIAGNOSE MORE AND REPLACE THE FAULTY PART. VOLCO CORP CLOSE THE CASE ON THIS ISSUE AND REFUSING TO OPEN ANOTHER ONE. MEANWHILE THE CAR NOT VERY SAFE TO DRIVE. SAME ISSUE WAS WITH LEFT SIDE AND IT TOOK VOLVO MONTH TO FINALLY REPLACE IT EVEN THEY HERD THE NOISE BUT DIDNT WANNA BELIEVE IT WAS THE HUB. DEALER IS KUNDERT VOLVO OF HASBROUCK
7/2/2020
ENGINE
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS GOING ON. BRING IT TO A BODY SHOP AND NOTHING CHANGED. CAR JUST SHUTS DOWN WHILE TRYING TO DRIVE IT.
8/29/2020
SEAT BELTS
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED OR IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER
1/7/2021
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2017 Volvo S60. The contact stated while entering her vehicle, the sunroof glass detached from the sunroof frame and the glass shattered. The contact was cut from the shattered glass but did not seek medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,427.
3/10/2022
TIRES
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
4 new Bridgestone WEATHERPEAK BL 235/45R18 tires were purchased for "momâs" low mileage vehicle. 8 months / 3,850 miles later, while my daughter was driving it in the center lane of the highway, the front left tire suddenly exploded! Fortunately, there were no injuries but had there been another vehicle at her side, this might have been a different story. The vehicle was towed back to the tire dealer to have the tire replaced. Combined with Bridgestoneâs known past tire issues, we are now afraid to drive on the highway on these tires!!
1/16/2024
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
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- Complaint entries
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