Volvo is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 c70 vehicles manufactured from november 15, 2005, through july 31, 2011, and model year 2011-2012 s60 vehicles manufactured from july 14, 2010, through april 16, 2011, that were equipped with optional accessory...
1998-2013 · 15 model years
Volvo C70 Problems by year
Owners have filed 205 complaints about the Volvo C70 across 15 model years, and it has 11 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (26), while 2003 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 205
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes
- 7
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- 2
C70 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common C70 problems
Volvo C70 recalls 11
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Volvo is recalling my 2008-2009 vehicles. A section of the power steering return line hose was not properly vulcanized (cured) and does not meet specifications. If the power steering return hose fails, a sudden rupture of the hose can occur.
Volvo is recalling 1,114 my 2007 c30, c70, s40, and v50 passenger vehicles. A soft anodized layer in the master cylinder may trigger early wear on a rubber seal that can result in internal leakage of brake fluid. If affected, the driver may experience...
On certain passenger vehicles, an incorrect temporary assembly instruction resulted in an incorrect assembly of the left door handle bowden cable attachment.
Covers2007 Volvo C70
Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987mza, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed...
On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. There could be inadequate contact between the bulb and socket which could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The frontal passenger air bag may be overly sensitive to certain electrostatic discharge.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.
Latest C70 complaints
I brought my car to Firestone at [[redacted]] ri. When I picked up my car the mechanic handed me a lug nut from my car. He said he over tightened it and it broke off. I asked if it was safe to drive and he said yes you have 4 other bolts on it you don't need it. Then he said during the repair he can't seem to take the key out of the ignition. He said it just needs to be driven and the safety feature would reset. So I left with my car and after a day and a half I called Firestone left a message that the key still...
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won't reset and the car is making noise in the front. After a month they finally got back to me. Meanwhile I stopped using my car. it has been over a month since I've had my car. The store manager agreed that if I towed it in, he would pay for the tow and fix my wheel hub and get it back into running shape. He said he would call me in a day or two when it was done four days later I got a call from the insurance adjuster, saying all offers are off the table. We're going to open a claim. Meanwhile, my car is parked in their parking lot with the key inside and it's unlocked I sent 18 emails and the adjuster will not get back to me after I gave him everything he asked for I calls left messages. I'm scared about my car being vandalized or stolen. I don't know what to do. They sent me off driving without a lug nut. When after it started making a lot of noise my Machanic that I know came over there were two bolts, totally missing and two others you could turn by hand. It was hanging on by one lug nut. He completely stripped all my lug nuts and that's why I sent it back to Firestone for them to fix now I can't get a response and I'm worried that they're gonna do this to other people and it is just very concerning. I'm out of a car I've put in a form to the Attorney General and this was the second step I was told to do. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
On [redacted], my son was driving a 2011 Volvo C70 T5 convertible involved in a fatal crash on [redacted] in [[redacted]]. The crash involved substantial passenger-side damage and rollover. The rollover protection bars deployed, but the driver's frontal airbag did not deploy. Post-crash photographs show damage and tearing to deployed passenger-side airbags. I am reporting a suspected airbag/restraint-system malfunction and possible inadequate warning. I had not observed an airbag warning light before the crash....
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Whether a fault existed before impact, whether it should have triggered a warning, and which airbags should have deployed remain UNKNOWN. The vehicle and supplemental restraint system module were inspected on [redacted]. Volvo subsequently obtained the module and downloaded data using proprietary Merkur software. I have received crash reports, fault-memory information, and spreadsheets, but have not received the original native download file needed for independent analysis. The module was returned to me in [redacted] and is available for inspection. The precise cause of the suspected malfunction has not been independently confirmed. I request NHTSA review of airbag deployment, sensor and wiring faults, diagnostic warning operation, and the integrity of the downloaded module data. Photographs, inspection records, and produced data are available upon request.For the incident date, enter [redacted]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Door unlocking while driving
On multiple occasions while driving this vehicle at various speeds various road conditions the doors will become unlocked and partially open you have to open the door and re-close it in order for the inside lights to go off because they come on when this happens. It also appears in the driver's safety alert that the doors are unlocked this is a very uncomfortable feeling I have spoke to Volvo dealership on several locations concerning this problem which they have taken responsibility for none of it. I just don't...
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understand how this could not be a manufacturer's problem there have been several complaints by others about this specific problem and Volvo seems to have no answer for it. I would think this would be considered a severe safety issue
I believe the brake line are running along the firewall caught on fire I'm not sure if it was a brake line but it was a fire and it is at the dealer now I have not heard back from them
The drivers side door keeps opening while driving. I see recalls for other volvo models but not mine. This is very concerning when driving on the highway
Questions about the Volvo C70
Which Volvo C70 years have the most problems?
Which Volvo C70 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Volvo C70 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (51), electrical system (39), wheels & tires (23) most often.
How many recalls does the Volvo C70 have?
NHTSA lists 11 recalls across all Volvo C70 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data