2008 Volvo C70 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Volvo C70.

20072009
Complaints
24
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2008 Volvo C70 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#110 complaints

STRUCTURE:BODY

Avg mileage:66,083 mi
#23 complaints

STEERING

Avg mileage:74,333 mi
Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:79,101 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Volvo C70.

STRUCTURE:BODY
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
66,083
STEERING
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
74,333
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
79,101
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
17,500
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
20,016
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
19,800
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,000
WHEELS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
58,000

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Recalls for 2008 Volvo C70

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~21,027 vehicles.

11V508000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
~20,611 affected

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.

10V566000EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
~416 affected

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

Other Volvo C70 Years

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