2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country
Introduction
The 2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country is a compact luxury crossover wagon that combines rugged off-road capabilities with Volvo’s signature Scandinavian design and safety features. It is offered with a range of engine and transmission options, including a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, a turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder paired with the same eight-speed automatic, and a plug-in hybrid variant using a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Owners appreciate the V60 Cross Country’s comfortable and spacious interior, impressive safety features, and capable all-wheel drive system. However, some have reported minor issues with various components.
Engine Turbocharged 2.0-liter Four-Cylinder
- Hesitation on acceleration Description/Symptoms: The engine may hesitate or shudder when accelerating, especially at low speeds. Solution: Updating the engine software or replacing the fuel injector has resolved the issue. Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500 Recalls: None Found
Turbocharged and Supercharged 2.0-liter Four-Cylinder
- No Issues Found
Plug-in Hybrid Variant
- Battery drain Description/Symptoms: The hybrid battery may drain rapidly even when the vehicle is not in use. Solution: Replacing the battery cooling module has addressed the issue. Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,500 Recalls: None Found
Transmission Eight-Speed Automatic
- Shifting issues Description/Symptoms: The transmission may shift gears roughly or hesitate to shift at times. Solution: Updating the transmission software or replacing the transmission control module has solved the issue. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $1,000 Recalls: None Found
Seven-Speed Dual-Clutch
- Clutch wear Description/Symptoms: The clutch may wear prematurely, causing slipping or shuddering during acceleration. Solution: Replacing the clutch assembly is the necessary fix. Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,500 Recalls: None Found
Suspension
- Front suspension noise Description/Symptoms: A clunking or rattling noise may be heard from the front suspension when driving over rough surfaces. Solution: Replacing the front strut mounts or sway bar links has resolved the issue. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500 Recalls: None Found
Electrical
Infotainment system glitches Description/Symptoms: The infotainment system may freeze, reboot, or display incorrect information. Solution: Updating the software or replacing the infotainment module has fixed the issue. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $1,000 Recalls: None Found
Blind-spot monitoring malfunction Description/Symptoms: The blind-spot monitoring system may fail to alert the driver of vehicles in the blind spots. Solution: Replacing the side mirrors or blind-spot sensors has addressed the issue. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,500 Recalls: None Found
Exterior
- Roof rack corrosion Description/Symptoms: The aluminum roof rack may corrode prematurely, especially in areas with high salt exposure. Solution: Replacing the roof rack assembly is the solution. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000 Recalls: None Found
Interior
- Climate control malfunction Description/Symptoms: The climate control system may not maintain the desired temperature or may blow warm air even when set to cold. Solution: Replacing the climate control module or temperature sensor has resolved the issue. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $800 Recalls: None Found
Summary
Overall, the 2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country is a reliable and capable vehicle with minimal reported issues. The most common problems are related to the engine (hesitation on acceleration), transmission (shifting issues), suspension (front suspension noise), and electrical (infotainment system glitches). The severity of the issues is generally minor, and the repair costs are within the average range for luxury vehicles.