2016 Volvo V60CC
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2016 Volvo V60CC has 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (70% of all complaints), specifically: while the car was in motion, going down a steep (approximately 10 degree decline) the no oil pressure alarm was triggered and system instructions to pull over and stop engine immediately. the car was taken to the closest volvo dealer and it was determined the piston rings had failed/were failing le.
10
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
7 complaints- • WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, GOING DOWN A STEEP (APPROXIMATELY 10 DEGREE DECLINE) THE NO OIL PRESSURE ALARM WAS TRIGGERED AND SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS TO PULL OVER AND STOP ENGINE IMMEDIATELY. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE CLOSEST VOLVO DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE PISTON RINGS HAD FAILED/WERE FAILING LE
- • The 2016 Volvo V60 Cross Country started burning oil like crazy and the engine light went off. When I checked the levels, it was down multiple quarts. We have had all work done as detailed in the manual at the dealership. We took the car in and they said the Piston rings were damaged and that they h
- • Since 2021 my car has been burning excessive oil. I have recently discovered that a defect in the pistons of certain Volvo engines, including the one that is in my car, may be the cause for the excessive oil consumption. I am having check and add approximately add 1-2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles
“WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, GOING DOWN A STEEP (APPROXIMATELY 10 DEGREE DECLINE) THE NO OIL PRESSURE ALARM WAS TRIGGERED AND SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS TO PULL OVER AND STOP ENGINE IMMEDIATELY. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE CLOSEST VOLVO DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE PISTON RINGS HAD FAILED/WERE FAILING LE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
1 complaints- • BOOSTER SEAT WILL NOT RETURN TO ADULT POSITION/FLAT. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE SEAT CANNOT BE USED BY AN ADULT.
“BOOSTER SEAT WILL NOT RETURN TO ADULT POSITION/FLAT. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE SEAT CANNOT BE USED BY AN ADULT.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SEATS/RESTRAINTS
1 complaints- • BOOSTER SEAT WILL NOT RETURN TO ADULT POSITION/FLAT. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE SEAT CANNOT BE USED BY AN ADULT.
“BOOSTER SEAT WILL NOT RETURN TO ADULT POSITION/FLAT. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE SEAT CANNOT BE USED BY AN ADULT.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
STEERING
1 complaints- • Power steering cuts out intermittently. When I took the Volvo in for a recall (seatbelt Sept 5, 2024) I mentioned to Volvo that this was happening. I was told not to worry about it unless it was more consistent. After that it cut out for about a week. I took it in to my mechanic for a diagnostic,
“Power steering cuts out intermittently. When I took the Volvo in for a recall (seatbelt Sept 5, 2024) I mentioned to Volvo that this was happening. I was told not to worry about it unless it was more consistent. After that it cut out for about a week. I took it in to my mechanic for a diagnostic, ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 10 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, GOING DOWN A STEEP (APPROXIMATELY 10 DEGREE DECLINE) THE NO OIL PRESSURE ALARM WAS TRIGGERED AND SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS TO PULL OVER AND STOP ENGINE IMMEDIATELY. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE CLOSEST VOLVO DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE PISTON RINGS HAD FAILED/WERE FAILING LE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: BOOSTER SEAT WILL NOT RETURN TO ADULT POSITION/FLAT. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE SEAT CANNOT BE USED BY AN ADULT.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SEATS/RESTRAINTS: BOOSTER SEAT WILL NOT RETURN TO ADULT POSITION/FLAT. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE SEAT CANNOT BE USED BY AN ADULT.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐STEERING: Power steering cuts out intermittently. When I took the Volvo in for a recall (seatbelt Sept 5, 2024) I mentioned to Volvo that this was happening. I was told not to worry about it unless it was more consistent. After that it cut out for about a week. I took it in to my mechanic for a diagnostic,
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Volvo V60CC — Year Comparison
How does 2016 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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