49 problems have been reported for the 2011 Volvo XC60. The following chart shows the 13 most common problems for 2011 Volvo XC60. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belts with 8 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (8 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt | |
| Equipment | |
| Visibility | |
| Electrical System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Structure | |
| Steering | |
| Electronic Stability Control | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Air Bag | |
| Power Train | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Other Fuel System |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2011 Volvo XC60 in the United States are 13,203 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Volvo XC60 owners in the last 13 years is 49, and the age of the vehicle is 13, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 49 / 13,203 / 13 * 1000 = 0.29.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Volvo XC60 model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2011 Volvo XC60 in 2011.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Volvo XC60, the following table can be used to compare the 2011 Volvo XC60 with the Volvo XC60 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2011 XC60 is 49 while the average number of problems reported for the 15 model years of the Volvo XC60 is 40.