- The problem
- Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- The risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Volvo V70 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2007 Volvo V70 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (3) and the suspension (3). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2021 for the frontal. For comparison, the 2006 has 24 and the 2008 has 11.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical V70 year, for its age
#227 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Volvo V70 problems
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2007 Volvo V70 recalls 2
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.
What owners say
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11 complaints about the 2007 Volvo V70
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
2007 Volvo v70. Consumer writes in regard to drivers side airbag. The consumer stated the recall replacement airbag would damage the cosmetics of the vehicle. The consumer stated the airbag did not match the interior of the vehicle.The consumer would be responsible for the cosmetic repairs as they are not included in the recall.
Bought 2 SuperMax TM-1 235/45R17 94 H Tires thru Walmart.com from Tirebros. Treadlife advertised as 45K. At less than 20K I brought them in to a tire shop because of terrible pulling while driving. Two tire shops showed me where the the bands were separating, necessitating replacement for safety issue of catastrophic tire tearing apart at speed. Tirebros, the sellers, would not return several emails for warranty and never answered the support phone. Because of that, it's possible they know they are selling bad tires. There is also a page of all negative reviews: https://www.wmtsellers.com/tire-bros#review
Throttle body has ongoing issues with needing to be cleaned frequently. Car has rough idle, sputters and jumps without warning. This happens when the car is in motion as well as when stationary. The car suddenly loses power when it does this which could cause a fatal accident. Car has never been damaged.
This car has been driven with care for 7 years. It has never been in an accident nor has it had other significant failures. In the past few months both springs on the rear of the car have broken and the car has dropped significantly. We repaired the first one ($500) and were told that the dealer (wynn volvo) has never seen broken springs until this year. When the second one went today ( while in the driveway) it not only raised concerns about the quality of the vehicle, but also about the safety of it. If we had...
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been driving at any speed when this happened, serious injury and potentially death may have occurred. In doing some research, it appears that this is a recurrent theme with volvos during the last decade. It seems that there is inherent danger that could cause injury or loss of life and yet volvo claims that it is not common. I disagree and would encourage an investigation. *Tr
This car in the last year has had both rear coil springs brake in half while just driving normally down the road it has thrown off the drivability of the car and of course you don't notice it until after the event. I believe there is a problem with the tempering of the steel coils. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volvo v70. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the engine suddenly stalled and smoke emitted from the engine compartment. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder where it caught on fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Driving home from work on i93 when I head a loud bang. Pulled off the highway and could not find anything wrong. Got home with no other issues. In the morning I noticed the car leaning to the right. Went out and looked under the car and found my coil spring had snapped. No sign of impact. Car was out of warranty so had to pay for repair. Repair shop told me spring must have been defective and it failed. Hope the other spring does not let go. *Tr
I own a 2007 volvo v70 with low mileage -- 19,000 miles, vin # [[redacted]]. Normally my wife drives the car just around where we live since she does not work - just a few miles a day. Last week, while going to the local grocery store with my 20 month old grandson in the car, she almost had an accident when braking the car from about 50 mph. So I began driving the car to work which is about 20 miles away. When braking from high medium to high speeds 45-70 mph, front wheel shimmy shake is enough to cause car to...
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brake improperly and cause car to severely pull to one side. This also almost caused me to wreck twice. I took the vehicle to demontrond volvo, houston, texas. Their shop foreman said the problem was due to rust buildup on the rotors and brake pads. I said what? You must be kidding. Volvo refuses to cover this under warranty citing normal wear and tear. I contend this is not normal wear and tear having owned cars since 1965 with no problems with brakes due to rust buildup, with all of those being volvos since 1985. I have never heard of this in my life -- rust buildup on rotors and pads causing a braking problem. Volvo also states that the vehicle should be driven more frequently to prevent the rust buildup. This is totally ridiculous. When I purchased the car, I told the sales manager at demontrond volvo that my wife only drives a car about 6,000 miles per year. I had noticed the front brake rotors would start to rust before I could finish washing the car when I washed the car myself. Being a safety engineer, my contention is this rust buildup on 2007 volvo v70 brake rotors and pad is a safety defect. Likewise, from searching the internet, others have had similar problems with volvos. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 volvo v70. The contact stated that if he did not aggressively accelerate while driving up hill, the vehicle would roll backwards. He notified the manufacturer and was advised by a representative that the failure was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. He was in the process of taking the vehicle to a transmission specialist. The current mileage is 54000 updated 09/23/09 *bf updated 09/30/09.*Jb
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 volvo v70. While driving approximately 25-30 mph, the vehicle would suddenly turn off without warning. The vehicle would restart once stopped and placed in park. The vehicle was taken in for service three times. The first time the vehicle was taken to an auto shop to be serviced for the recall, and the last two times it was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be identified. The current mileage was 33,000 and failure mileage was 26,162.
Loss of braking power while trying to slow on an incline of approximately 8%. Accompanied by "clicking" that sounds like abs engaging. Releasing brake and reapplying resolved. Speed approximately 15mph. *Tr
Volvo V70: every year compared
All V70 years2007 Volvo V70 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Volvo V70 | 11 | 2 | C | |
| 2007 Volvo XC90 | 38 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Volvo XC70 | 25 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Volvo S40 | 25 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Volvo S80 | 24 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Volvo S60 | 21 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Volvo C70 | 17 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Volvo VNL | 15 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Volvo V50 | 6 | 2 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2007 Volvo V70
Does the 2007 Volvo V70 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Volvo V70: frontal (October 2021); navigational system(global positioning system) (November 2010). 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 2007 Volvo V70?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (3), suspension (3), brakes (2).
How many complaints has the 2007 Volvo V70 had?
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 5, 2008 and the latest on June 30, 2022. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Volvo V70 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo V70 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 V70 years have the most complaints?
2001 (221), 1999 (169), 2002 (106). See every Volvo V70 year compared.
What should I do if my 2007 Volvo V70 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