What are the most common Volvo V60 Cross Country problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 305+ owner reports, the 2017 Volvo V60 Cross Country has 5 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2.5L T5 PCV Oil Trap/Breather Box Failure, Tailgate Wiring Harness Breakage, Haldex AWD Coupling Pump and Pre-Charge Pump Failure. None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
Is the Volvo V60 Cross Country reliable?
The 2017 Volvo V60 Cross Country has 5 known issues documented across 305+ owner reports. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Volvo V60 Cross Country problems?
Repair costs for known Volvo V60 Cross Country issues range from $10 to $2,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2015-2018 Volvo V60 Cross Country 2.5L T5 PCV Oil Trap/Breather Box Failure?
The 2.5L turbocharged 5-cylinder engine (used in the first-gen V60 CC) has a PCV oil trap (breather box) integrated into the engine block that fails. The internal diaphragm tears, causing excessive crankcase pressure. This pushes oil past seals, causes oil leaks at multiple gaske… Repairs typically run $200-$700. Severity: medium.
What is the 2015-2018 Volvo V60 Cross Country Tailgate Wiring Harness Breakage?
The V60 Cross Country tailgate wiring harness breaks from repeated flexing at the hinge point. Wires in the rubber boot between the body and tailgate fatigue and snap, causing intermittent failures of the rear wiper, rear defroster, license plate lights, and reverse camera. The w… Repairs typically run $10-$500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2015-2018 Volvo V60 Cross Country Haldex AWD Coupling Pump and Pre-Charge Pump Failure?
The first-gen V60 Cross Country uses a Haldex Gen 4 rear AWD coupling. The Haldex pre-charge pump (which provides initial pressure to engage the rear axle) and the main coupling pump can fail from fluid contamination and lack of service. When the Haldex pump fails, the vehicle op… Repairs typically run $150-$2,500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2015-2018 Volvo V60 Cross Country Starter Motor Failure on Start-Stop Equipped Models?
Vehicles with the automatic start-stop system wear out the starter motor prematurely due to the greatly increased number of engine start cycles. Symptoms include slow cranking, clicking, or complete failure to start. The starter endures 10-20x more cycles than a conventional setu… Repairs typically run $300-$700. Severity: medium.
What is the 2015-2025 Volvo V60 Cross Country Transmission/Engine Mount Deterioration?
The engine and transmission mounts deteriorate and collapse, causing vibration at idle transmitted through the steering wheel and cabin, clunking when shifting gears, and excessive engine movement visible under the hood. Repairs typically run $300-$800. Severity: medium.
