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

Body Structure

#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Volvo C70.

Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2009 Volvo C70. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

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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2009 Volvo C70 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 Volvo C70 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2009 Volvo C70 has 13 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Body Structure with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Volvo C70?
Top reported problems: Body Structure (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2009 Volvo C70 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 21,027 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2009 Volvo C70?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volvo C70 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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