Worst 2005 Volvo V70 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Volvo V70.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 47,707 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 89,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 8,964 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 2,045 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 109,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | 9,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | 1 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 81,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 91,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 34,900 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 32,300 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2005 Volvo V70
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~389,508 vehicles.
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
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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