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Volvo V70

Safety Grade: F
1,181
Total Complaints
64
Crashes
48
Injuries
1
Deaths

Top Issues

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
155
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
105
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMIS
48
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
47
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
40
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTI
35
POWER TRAIN
34
AIR BAGS
33
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGI
30
ENGINE
25

Recent Complaints

2008 VOLVO V70 — TIRES:TREAD/BELT
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 h...
2002 VOLVO V70 — AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2002 Volvo XC70. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V800000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated...
2003 VOLVO V70 — AIR BAGS
I live 5 hours from the closest Volvo dealership so I called to see if they could send me the the air bag that has been recalled. The airbag is very easy to be replaced in less then 10 minutes. Because of this it is absolutely absurd for me to travel for ten hours to get something done that I can do...
2006 VOLVO V70 — VISIBILITY/WIPER
The glue used by Volvo for this era of cars is known to fail causing the side mirrors to fall off. I have had to replace the both side mirrors due to this issue.
2006 VOLVO V70 — AIR BAGS
I have been requesting the recall service of my vehicle since November 2020. I was first told by the dealership they were delayed in getting the replacement airbag but should in January. Called in January and they still didn’t have them and after asking I was put on a list and told they would cont...
2008 VOLVO V70 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
2004 VOLVO V70 — SEAT BELTS
The front passenger seat belt locks up. When pulled out it will not go back in causing the passenger not to be able to wear a seat belt. I think it might be the seat belt retractor I would like to have it fixed I believe it is a safety issue and I am looking for this to be covered for replacement a...
2007 VOLVO V70 — AIR BAGS
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 ...
2008 VOLVO V70 — ENGINE
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. Sinc...
2008 VOLVO V70 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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. Sinc...

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