2012 Volvo C70 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Volvo C70.

20112013
Complaints
28
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2012 Volvo C70 Problems

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

#17 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:140,000 mi
#22 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#32 complaints

Suspension Failures

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Volvo C70.

Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch Plate
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2012 Volvo C70

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~20,611 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.

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2012 Volvo C70 — FAQ

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

Is the 2012 Volvo C70 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2012 Volvo C70 has 28 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Body Structure with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Volvo C70?
Top reported problems: Body Structure (7 complaints, avg 140,000 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints); Suspension Failures (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Volvo C70?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 140,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2012 Volvo C70 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 20,611 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 2012 Volvo C70?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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