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2018 Volvo V60: common problems and reliability
One of the better V60 years.
The best Volvo V60 year (few owner reports). All V60 years
2 owner complaints, most about visibility/wiper. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 V60?The 2018 Volvo V60 has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are visibility/wiper and vehicle speed control.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Volvo V60 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other V60 years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the V60?
Across the 11 V60 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2022) to 61 (2016). With 2 complaints, the 2018 V60 sits below the model's median of 6.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2018 V60
electrical system:software
Campaign 18V800000Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
seat belts:front
Campaign 20V378000Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the V60. See the full V60 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used V60 listings typically run $11,491–$31,393.
Other V60 model years
Compare every V60 year side by side to see how 2018 ranks against the rest.
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