Steering Related Problems of the 2012 Volvo S60

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2012 Volvo S60. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering fluid (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Volvo S60

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
6
Power Steering Fluid problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 2012 Volvo S60

The Steering problem

I have experienced the steering in my car to become looser over time. I have found the culprit to be a plastic tension cap on the steering rack itself. The cap appears to have stripped and backed out completely and is now resting against the subframe.   Read details...

The Power Steering Fluid problem

1) power steering fluid leaking constantly since purchasing car at 52k miles; diagnosed as rack and pinion failure 2) engine light came on and engine made whistling noise at 60k miles while driving; diagnosed as pcv failure   Read details...


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