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2012 Volvo C70 Electrical problems

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Volvo C70's electrical system with NHTSA - 4% of all its complaints, most recently on April 4, 2025. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

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Electrical complaints

Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemBrakes

The car developed an electronic communication issue that would cause random failure messages for the ABS, anti-skid system, transmission control and a "brake failure" message that would put the car into limp mode even at highway speeds. If you come to a complete stop, it would not allow you to pull away at any speed which makes you a traffic hazard and at risk for a rear end collision. I took the car to the dealer and they said it was the steering module so I had them replace it which ended up not resolving the...

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problem. More alarming, the mechanic said that the factory original windshield had become unbonded and needed resealed. He showed me by flexing the windshield out at the top. I paid a windshield shop to reseal the windshield but I am reporting this since it's bond to the body is integral to keeping occupants from being ejected in the event of a rollover and the owner is unlikely to ever notice the issue.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Service brakesNHTSA 11652791

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