2010 Volvo Xc70 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Volvo Xc70.

20092011
Complaints
17
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2010 Volvo Xc70 Problems

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

#14 complaints

Wheel Issues

#22 complaints

Engine Problems

Fires:1
#32 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Volvo Xc70.

Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Other:Labels
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2010 Volvo Xc70

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~319,101 vehicles.

20V378000Seat Belts:front
~308,260 affected

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.

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.

10V489000Air Bags:frontal
~9,746 affected

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 S80, XC70, MODEL YEAR 2011 XC60 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 V70 VEHICLES. THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT FAULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.

10V190000Equipment:other:labels
~679 affected

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.

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2010 Volvo Xc70 — FAQ

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

Is the 2010 Volvo Xc70 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2010 Volvo Xc70 has 17 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Wheel Issues with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Volvo Xc70?
Top reported problems: Wheel Issues (4 complaints); Engine Problems (2 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2010 Volvo Xc70?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Volvo Xc70 include 0 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 Volvo Xc70 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 319,101 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 2010 Volvo Xc70?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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

Wider context: See the full Volvo Xc70 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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