2009 Volvo C70 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Volvo C70.

20082010
Complaints
13
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2009 Volvo C70 Problems

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

#14 complaints

STRUCTURE:BODY

Avg mileage:70,000 mi
#22 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:50,000 mi
#31 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:39,500 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Volvo C70.

STRUCTURE:BODY
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
39,500
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
88,000
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,700
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
39,500
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,000
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,200
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,700

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Recalls for 2009 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.

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