Volvo C70 Problems by Year
Volvo C70 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical C70 year: 1999, 2000, 2008, 2012. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 C70: 26 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2012 C70: 23 complaints, 1 recall
- 1999 C70: 23 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Volvo C70 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 46 | 12 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 12 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 6 | 1 |
| Power Train | 16 | 9 | 0 |
| Wheels | 13 | 8 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| Steering | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| Tires | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Volvo C70 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 C70 | 11 | 0 | — | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2012 C70 | 23 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 C70 | 13 | 1 | — | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2010 C70 | 4 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2009 C70 | 10 | 3 | — | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2008 C70 | 22 | 3 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 C70 | 17 | 4 | — | Structure | More complaints than other years |
| 2006 C70 | 9 | 2 | — | Wheels | |
| 2004 C70 | 15 | 0 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2003 C70 | 4 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2002 C70 | 5 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2001 C70 | 7 | 2 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2000 C70 | 26 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 C70 | 23 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 C70 | 7 | 4 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo C70 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1999 (23), 2000 (26), 2008 (22), 2012 (23) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical C70 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Volvo C70?
Structure, with 46 complaints across 12 model years.
How many recalls does the Volvo C70 have?
10 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.