Visibility Problems of Volvo S60

Volvo S60 owners have reported 35 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (22 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power window (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Volvo S60

The Wiper problem

2021 Volvo S60 t8 awd, VIN [xxx] , ~71k miles component: sunroof / drainage system / electrical system summary: water entered the passenger compartment through clogged sunroof drain hoses and accumulated under the front passenger seat, causing catastrophic failure of wide angle module (wam) and   Read details...

The Power Window problem

Lower brake lights fail while upper rear windshield light continues to work. Had this work done once in 2005 to correct the wiring situation and now it is having to be done again. I feel this is completely dangerous for both brake lights to fail at the same time.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

2005 Volvo saa. The consumer stated that is==was a glare in the windshield. The dashboard itself was a two tone color black and tan. The black piece was right above the steering column, and the rest of the dash was tan . Therefore can see a crease in the glare of the windshield.   Read details...

The Defroster/defogger/hvac System problem

The contact owns a 2018 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the hvac system fan was inoperable, and the front windshield could not be defrosted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the fan, and the failure was remedied.   Read details...

The Side/rear Glass problem

An 8-inch crack appeared in my Volvo's driver-side window while we were dining inside. The next morning the hairline crack had crossed the window, left to right. Our auto insurers got safelite to replace the window.   Read details...




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