Is the 2017 Volvo V60 a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B7.5/10
The Volvo V60 is a solid choice if you prioritize comfort and safety in a wagon, but be prepared for higher maintenance costs.
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Pros
- Comfortable ride
- Luxurious interior
- Advanced safety features
Cons
- High maintenance costs
- Infotainment system reliability
- Average fuel economy
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
22 mpg
Maintenance cost
$4,000/yr
Expected lifespan
200,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Infotainment system glitches
- Premature brake wear
- Suspension noise
Model years to avoid: 2015
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (6)
The 2017 Volvo V60 has 6 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch (campaign 19V849000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Air Bags — Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initia…
- Seat Belts — Front — Buckle Assembly — Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On th…
- Seat Belts — Front — Volvo 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 Count…
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch — Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a pas…
Real owner data from the CarsJudge fleet
1 2017 Volvo V60 owner tracks this exact car in CarsJudge.
V60 years to avoid
- 2015 — Reported issues with transmission and infotainment
5-year cost forecast
- Year 1 (~15,000 mi):
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000 — Oil and filter change, Brake pad inspection - Year 2 (~30,000 mi): $800 — Tire rotation, Brake fluid replacemnt
- Year 3 (~45,000 mi):
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200 — Transmission fluid replacement, Cabin air filter replacement - Year 4 (~60,000 mi):
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500 — Major service including timing belt, Coolant replacement - Year 5 (~75,000 mi): $2500 — Suspension component inspection, Exhaust system check
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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