Worst 2005 Volvo Xc70 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Volvo Xc70.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 112,427 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 59,233 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | 59,400 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 44,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 49,143 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 49,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 800,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 109,900 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 165 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 31,900 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 115,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2005 Volvo Xc70
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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