- The problem
- Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
- The risk
- An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Volvo V70 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2008 Volvo V70 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (6) and the engine & cooling (4). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in June 2020 for the front. For comparison, the 2007 has 11 and the 2009 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical V70 year, for its age
#244 most complained-about 2008 vehicle
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2008 Volvo V70 problems
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2008 Volvo V70 recalls 4
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 17,614 my 2008-2009 s80, v70, and xc70 vehicles. The engine cooling fan may stop working due to a software programming error in the fan control module (fcm). Depending on driving conditions, the customer may experience reduced air conditioning performance, and/or rapid increase in engine coolant temperature.
- The risk
- This situation may result in loss of cooling system function and engine failure. The driver may not have sufficient time to react to the warning light(s) or the text message in the instrument panel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the fan control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2009. Owners may contact volvo customer care center at 1-800-458-1552.
- The problem
- Certain vehicles equipped with rear integrated booster seats fail to comply with the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "Child restraint systems." Labels on the affected vehicles are missing warning information indicating that 'death or serious injury can occur' if the manufacturer's instructions are not followed when using child restraint systems.
- The risk
- This standard specifies requirements for child restraint systems used in motor vehicles and aircraft for the purpose of reducing the number of children killed or injured in motor vehicle crashes and in aircraft.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new label with the correct warning information. The recall began on february 20, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
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11 complaints about the 2008 Volvo V70
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225/55R 95H On the highway in center lane going 70mph. Car was starting to shake and then heard loud noise coming from the back. Next thing the tire blew. Tread ripped off the bumper, side rear panel, taillight and trim under the door. We were lucky to be able to pull over to the shoulder. We had to get a flat bed tow back home. Took the tire to the Goodyear place where we had purchased the tires. There was 12000 mile on the tires. We purchased a new tire. Driving home there was the same shake. Went back...
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to the tire place and they put the passenger rear tire on the front passenger side to see if it was truly the tire. Yes it was, so we purchased 3 new Goodyear tires, the same ones that was replaced from flat. The Goodyer guy told us to send the tire to Goodyear, because it felt it was defected. Maybe they would pay the over $5000.00 to repair our car. He told me that they have had a lot of problems with that tire. Goodyear sent a certified letter to us stating " Tire condition occured as a result of substantial impact causing overdeflection of the tire and fracture of sidewall rubber and/or fabric plies and/or liner material". They will not pay. If we had hit something substantial we would not be here today. There were not warning light or messages prior to the blowout.
Sunroof exploded while mechanic was driving the vehicle. Fortunately, sunroof visor was closed, so only minor amount of glass entered the vehicle, and no injury from the explosion or glass. There was no inspection by manufacturer or police, as not needed, also no warning lights, etc.
In mid summer of 2021, my car overheated randomly without any warning driving down the interstate. I pulled off immediately and cut the car off but, it was already done. The radiator cracked as a result of the engine overheating. I had the car towed to my mechanic and he replaced the radiator. Since then I've been having a lot of check engine codes. It's now May of 2022, my car is still using and going through a lot of coolant. There are no leaks in the coolant. My mechanic recently said that the radiator fan is...
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malfunctioning which is popping the check engine and also probably making the car overheat. I contacted Volvo dealership after seeing the recall on the radiator fan for my year make and model but, they informed me there is no recall on my car via the vin#. This week I've been watching not only the coolant level but also the fans.... My car has two fans on the front, one of which is not cutting on when it should be , the smaller one seems to be working fine. I think the same recall issue is also effecting my car but, Volvo is not helping me.
Today I received a warning message that my low beam was out. I stopped in the auto parts store and bought the passenger side low beam replacement bulb. When I went to disassemble it I noticed that the wiring harness was burnt. I'm going to replace the wiring harness but this is very concerning. It's not old and just corroded it is actually burnt.
Mirror on passenger side fell off mount sept 2015 driving 45 mph on 2 lane road
Mirrors passenger mirror fell from the mount on sept 2015 driver mirror fell from the mount march 2019 both incidents were while driving 2 lane roads. Flat and smooth
While driving the warning for engine overheating comes on and advises to stop safely.Volvo dealer states it is the fan control module that is at fault and I believe there is a recall for this particular issue with some 2008-2009 v70 models.The volvo dealer states that my vin is exempt from recall but clearly is a huge safety issue which could lead to an accident. I was driving in the city and the a/c was not fully functional windows fog up and the error message displays without any predictability. This could have happened while travelling on the highway leading to more serious consequence.
Takata recall: a recall failure occurred may 1, 2017 on a fan control module that was installed on 7/22/2009-rcall number 214. . The recall was done but now the recall part has failed again. Dealership is not willing to pay for it again..
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 volvo v70. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition key remained stuck in the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volvo v70. While driving various speeds, the engine overheating warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to shut the vehicle off and wait before the vehicle would resume normal function. The dealer diagnosed that the engine cooling fan control and module had failed. The vehicle was previously repaired under an unknown manufacturer recall for the same failure. However, the failure persisted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was...
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unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. The consumer stated the recall repair that was performed in july 2009, failed. On october 16, 2014, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where it was determined the engine was overheating, due to the failure of the engine fan control module and cooling fan. She also experienced reduced air conditioning performance and air condition failure during slow traffic. The dealer stated it was cost $1200. Updated 12/02/14 *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volvo v70. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact also smelled sulfur fumes. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the battery was corroded. The negative cable of the battery was so corroded that it was bare and touching metal in the engine compartment causing a short and the battery to overheat and it almost came close to combusting. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated that both the battery and the battery cables needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 72,000.
Volvo V70: every year compared
All V70 years2008 Volvo V70 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Volvo V70 | 11 | 4 | C | |
| 2008 Volvo XC70 | 39 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo XC90 | 29 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo S80 | 26 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo C70 | 22 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo S40 | 16 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo S60 | 10 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo C30 | 8 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo VNL | 3 | 12 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 2008 Volvo V70
Does the 2008 Volvo V70 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2008 Volvo V70: front (June 2020); navigational system(global positioning system) (November 2010); fan (June 2009); labels (January 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 2008 Volvo V70?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (6), engine & cooling (4), lights (1).
How many complaints has the 2008 Volvo V70 had?
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 22, 2013 and the latest on August 9, 2024. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2008 Volvo V70 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 40 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 2008 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