- The problem
- 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 spare tire kit. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles do not contain the correct information for vehicles equipped with the optional accessory spare tire and wheel kit.
- The risk
- A misprinted label could lead to improper tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Volvo will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicle and install the label as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 23, 2012. Owners may contact volvo at 1-201-768-7300.
Vehicle safety record
2009 Volvo C70 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2009 Volvo C70 with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (5) and the electrical system (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 2011 for the labels. For comparison, the 2008 has 22 and the 2010 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical C70 year, for its age
#220 most complained-about 2009 vehicle
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2009 Volvo C70 problems
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2009 Volvo C70 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
- The risk
- AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
- The fix
- Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.Garmin.Com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This can result in a rapid drainage of the power steering fluid in the system and a complete loss of power assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the steering return line hose assembly free of charge. The recall began on august 13, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
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10 complaints about the 2009 Volvo C70
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Door actuator fault while driving, door opens slightly ajar while driving. Frequently happens while driving on highway with top up or down. Requires driver to hold door from swinging open around turns until there is a stop that allows driver to open and shut door again.
While driving with the top up or down on the highway the doors will intermittently unlock and the security light come on because the door is ajar. This has been going on since I purchacesed the car 2 yrs ago. Now 5/29/23 while driving on the highway the drivers door opened while driving 70 miles an hour. This is a daily occurrence and it happens multiple times daily. This is a dangerous and scary malfunction.
I am having an issue where the driver side door randomly unlocks and opens while driving. This has happened daily multiple times a day. upwards of at least 5 to 10 incidents daily. Now my passenger door is alerting my it is opened. this is a very risky. This is a faulty issue I am seeing in forums about the 2009 C70 Volvo. please let me know this will be taken care of.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volvo c70. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing belt tensioner had failed. During the failure, the valves were bent. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
The passenger side door has opened while driving on over 12 occasions under varying speed and road conditions. Several have been at 65 mph during highway operation, and at less than 30 mph rural roadways. The roof has been both up and down, and the doors have been locked and unlocked. The interior lights suddenly come on and the passenger door open warning light is illuminated. I have had to pull over and shut the door each time. If I wasn't any experienced driver I shudder to think what might have happened.
Apparently it is a known issue that the headliners in extreme heat become lose from the brackets that hold it in place. Recently, my headliner failed as I was driving causing me to almost have an accident. This is not safe.
I brought my 2009 volvo c70 to the dealer for regular maintenance. The dealer told me that my transmission needed a software update which will cost $450. If the transmission will not operate properly without its software being updated, this sounds more like a manufacturer recall issue than something that should be passed onto the customer. *Tr
Dashboard indicator that tire pressure monitor system (tpms) requires maintenance illuminates. Dealer check of control module and individual tire sensors does not identify a specific problem but light appears after the car has been driven for short amount of time. Dealer has replaced rxx control module after consulting with volvo but problem continues to occur. This problem appears similar to nhtsa campaign id #10v335000 (corresponds to volvo safety recall no. R228) for model year 2007-2010 volvo s80s. Problem has occurred on intermittent basis for almost a year prior to date above where tpms maintenance required light illuminates regularly. *Tr
On two occasions my car decelerated without warning to 30 mph. Dealer unable to identify the problem. *Tr
Driver door unlatches without warning; interior lights illuminated. Door moves/opens about 1/4-1/2 inch but safety catch prevents full opening. Driving over smooth road, top down. No highway or surface interruptions (such as bumps or holes) that jarred door open. Same events has happened about 8-10 separate times. Dealer reports no codes captured and unwilling to replace door lock assembly. *Jb
Volvo C70: every year compared
All C70 years2009 Volvo C70 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Volvo C70 | 10 | 3 | C | |
| 2009 Volvo S80 | 16 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2009 Volvo XC70 | 15 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2009 Volvo S40 | 10 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2009 Volvo S60 | 7 | 3 | A | Compare |
| 2009 Volvo XC90 | 7 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2009 Volvo C30 | 6 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2009 Volvo V70 | 4 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2009 Volvo VNM | 3 | 2 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2009 Volvo C70
Does the 2009 Volvo C70 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Volvo C70: labels (October 2011); navigational system(global positioning system) (November 2010); hose, piping, and connections (July 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Volvo C70?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (5), electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2009 Volvo C70 had?
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 26, 2012 and the latest on May 17, 2024. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2009 Volvo C70 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo C70 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo C70 years have the most complaints?
2000 (26), 1999 (23), 2012 (23). See every Volvo C70 year compared.
What should I do if my 2009 Volvo C70 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data