Worst 2008 Volvo Xc70 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Volvo Xc70.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 | — | — | 32,558 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | — | — | 62,542 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 83,157 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | 1 | 120,250 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 1 | — | 80,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1 | — | 131,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 113,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 194,525 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 70,576 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | — | 57,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 63,627 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 108,109 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 182,700 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | 1 | — | 56,654 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 108,109 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:VALVE | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Volvo Xc70
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~925,875 vehicles.
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 XC70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 5, 2006 THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2009 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE FMVSS LABEL, TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND A PAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL CONTAIN INCORRECT MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE INFLATION PRESSURE ACCORDING TO FMVSS 110.
Other Volvo Xc70 Years
Wider context: See the full Volvo Xc70 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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