2017 Volvo S60 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
42,427 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 16 complaints (37.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 6.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Structure:Body | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Unknown Or Other: 6; Structure:Body: 3; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 2; Engine: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 1; Seat Belts: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Tires: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 2; 2021: 2; 2022: 3; 2023: 1; 2024: 3; 2025: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11254848 · 2019-09-11 (September 11, 2019)
BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR BY SWITCHING THE GEAR TO PARK POSITION AFTER TURNING INTO LOCAL ROAD. BRAKE LEVER WAS GOING ALL THE WAY DOWN BEFORE CAR CAME TO STOP AND ALSO WHILE TRYING TO RESUME DRIVING. CAR WAS STOPPED AND CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE.
Owner-reported narrative. 11,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11254848 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11762192 · 2026-09-04 (September 4, 2026)
The contact owns a 2017 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to be locked, and it was possible that the door could open while driving. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V849000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer confirmed the failure and determined that the battery drainage had caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11762192 at NHTSA ↗