2017 Volvo S60: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2017 Volvo S60? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 15 complaints, with Uncategorized Issues as the top reported area.
2017 Volvo S60 Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 5 2017 Volvo S60 trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 5 trims analysed.
2017 Volvo S60 Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2017 Volvo S60 4 DR FWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
10% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
10% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2017 Volvo S60 has 15 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Uncategorized Issues. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S60
- Model year
- 2017
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 15
- Crash-related complaints
- 1
- Safety recall campaigns
- 5
- Top reported component
- Uncategorized Issues
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 26
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 22 / 32
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 5/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2017 Volvo S60 Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Uncategorized Issues
Structural Problems
Door Lock Issues
Complaint patterns center on Uncategorized Issues, Structural Problems, Door Lock Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2017 Volvo S60?
The 2017 Volvo S60 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2017 Volvo S60
Inspection Focus
- Investigate any uncategorized issues by requesting detailed service records.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls (5 recalls for this model year).
- Request service records for structural, door lock, and other reported components.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on structural integrity and door locks.
Before You Close the Deal
- Investigate any uncategorized issues by requesting detailed service records.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls (5 recalls for this model year).
- Request service records for structural, door lock, and other reported components.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on structural integrity and door locks.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2017 Volvo S60, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Volvo S60, the data suggests that issues are concentrated in uncategorized problems and structural components. There is one crash-related complaint, but overall confidence is low due to the small sample size.
- Uncategorized Issues account for the highest number of complaints (6).
- Structural Problems are the second most reported component (3 complaints).
- Door Lock Issues have 2 complaints, while other components have 1 each.
- Uncategorized Issues (6 complaints) – the most frequent category, though details are unspecified.
- Structural Problems (3 complaints) – may indicate body or frame concerns.
- Door Lock Issues (2 complaints) – potential malfunction of locking mechanisms.
All 2017 Volvo S60 Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Volvo S60. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncategorized Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Volvo S60. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The contact's son owns a 2017 Volvo S60. The contact’s son stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side door unexpectedly opened. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the driver’s side door latch had failed and need…
Front driver door latch malfunctioning. There was a recall on these, but does not include my vin number.
Yesterday I took my one year old granddaughter to North Carolina, which is an hour and a half drive away. We had breakfast with family members and I loaded her into the back seat. When I closed the door it looked as if the door closed, but as I began to drive, the door swung open…
Multiple doors unexpectedly open. Door latches do not lock.
4 new Bridgestone WEATHERPEAK BL 235/45R18 tires were purchased for "mom’s" low mileage vehicle. 8 months / 3,850 miles later, while my daughter was driving it in the center lane of the highway, the front left tire suddenly exploded! Fortunately, there were no injuries but had …
The vehicle was sold with automatic 911 in the case of an accident. That is no longer functional since it uses 3G. Volvo chose to use 3G even though it was supposed to stop working.
The driver door will not latch and stay shut. We are in a warm climate and it happened suddenly. There was no warning lights and the car will drive without the door shut. Extremely dangerous. It hasn’t been looked at by a mechanic yet…it will have to be towed.
The driver door won't lock. The latch on the door is not locking causing the driver door to remain open presenting a safety issue. If the door swings opened because it is not closed properly a accident could occur. Other vehicles in that are the same make, model, and year is und…
The contact owns a 2017 Volvo S60. The contact stated while entering her vehicle, the sunroof glass detached from the sunroof frame and the glass shattered. The contact was cut from the shattered glass but did not seek medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired…
Ran into a pole due to a-pillar blind spot, right side of vehicle. No warnings prior to incident.
MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED OR IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS GOING ON. BRING IT TO A BODY SHOP AND NOTHING CHANGED. CAR JUST SHUTS DOWN WHILE TRYING TO DRIVE IT.
THE CAR HAS INTERMITTENT NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE HUB BEARING. THE DEALER AND VOLVO CORP REFUSING TO FIX THE ISSUE AND EVEN PUT THE CAR ON THE LIFT. IF HUB WILL SEIZE IT CAN CAUSE A BIG ACCIDENT IF IT WILL BE ON THE HIGHWAY . ALL THE DEALER AND VOLVO RAP DID WAS DROVE THE…
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 ST…
SPONTANEOUS EXPLOSION OF OVERHEAD SUNROOF WHILE DRIVING. CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW IN SEPTEMBER 2017 AND ONLY HAS 10,000 MILES OF IT. THE SUNROOF HAD NO SCRATCH, DENTS, OR CHIPS - DEFINITELY NO REASON TO SUGGEST THAT IT MAY LITERALLY EXPLODE OUTWARD OVER MY HEAD WHILE DRIVING DOWN TH…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2017 Volvo S60.
2017 Volvo S60 Recalls
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2017 Volvo S60. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2017 Volvo S60 Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2017 Volvo S60 reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 15 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2017 Volvo S60 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volvo S60?▾
#1: Uncategorized Issues (6 complaints). #2: Structural Problems (3 complaints). #3: Door Lock Issues (2 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Volvo S60?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2017 Volvo S60?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2017 Volvo S60, NHTSA complaints include 1 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 15 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2017 Volvo S60 have any recalls?▾
Yes. 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2017 Volvo S60. A major recall area is SEAT BELTS:FRONT. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2017 Volvo S60?▾
The 2017 Volvo S60 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Uncategorized Issues during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Volvo S60 reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.