Worst 2012 Volvo Xc70 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
STRUCTURE:BODY
STEERING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Volvo Xc70.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | — | — | 37,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 103,667 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 12,512 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 131,898 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 14,114 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 25,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2012 Volvo Xc70
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~957,332 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 MODEL YEAR 2012 S60, XC60, S80 AND XC70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2011. IN THESE VEHICLES, THE WIRE HARNESS UNDER THE FRONT SEATS MAY HAVE NOT BEEN ATTACHED PROPERLY TO THE SEAT FRAME. AS A RESULT, WHEN THE SEATS ARE MOVED TO ADJUST THE SEATING POSITION, THE WIRE HARNESS MAY GET PULLED, CAUSING IT TO DISCONNECT.
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