2008 Volvo C70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C70 years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Volvo C70. That ranks 4th out of 15 C70 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (10 complaints, 45%), typically at around 75,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Volvo C70 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 10 | 45% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 18% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 14% | 79,101 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 17,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | 20,016 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 19,800 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 58,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Volvo C70 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 c70 vehicles manufactured from november 15, 2005, through july 31, 2011, and model year 2011-2012 s60 vehicles manufactured from july 14, 2010, through april 16, 2011, that were equipped with optional accessory spare tire kit. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles do not contain the correct information for vehicles equipped with the optional accessory spare tire and wheel kit.
Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicle and install the label as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 23, 2012. Owners may contact volvo at 1-201-768-7300.
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Fix: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: Volvo is recalling my 2008-2009 vehicles. A section of the power steering return line hose was not properly vulcanized (cured) and does not meet specifications. If the power steering return hose fails, a sudden rupture of the hose can occur.
Risk: This can result in a rapid drainage of the power steering fluid in the system and a complete loss of power assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering return line hose assembly free of charge. The recall began on august 13, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On multiple occasions while driving this vehicle at various speeds various road conditions the doors will become unlocked and partially open you have to open the door and re-close it in order for the inside lights to go off because they come on when this happens. It also appears in the driver's…
I believe the brake line are running along the firewall caught on fire I'm not sure if it was a brake line but it was a fire and it is at the dealer now I have not heard back from them
This vehicle is the C70 convertible. When driving and hitting a speed bump or a pothole, both the driver and passenger doors pop open from a fully closed state to a partially open state. The doors do NOT fully disengage but in the partially closed state the doors rattle and shake. When this…
VEHICLE 2008 VOLVO C70 HARDTOP CONVERTIBLE. Doors randomly unlatch/open while the vehicle is in motion. This occurs on both the drivers side and passengers side doors during vehicle operation in drive. It has occurred numerous times while driving on straight flat non bump roads and in roundabouts…
The "passenger side door open" indicator suddenly showed on the dash while driving approximately 50MPH. As I slowed down , I asked my wife that was in the passenger seat to make sure her door was properly shut. The door opened right up without unlatching, she then promptly shut it and made sure it…
Other Volvo C70 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 C70 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 C70 | 23 | 1 |
| 2011 C70 | 13 | 1 |
| 2010 C70 | 4 | 2 |
| 2009 C70 | 10 | 3 |
| 2008 | 22 | 3 |
| 2007 C70 | 17 | 4 |
| 2006 C70 | 9 | 2 |
| 2004 C70 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 C70 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 C70 | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 C70 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000 C70 | 26 | 3 |
| 1999 C70 | 23 | 3 |
| 1998 C70 | 7 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volvo C70?
Owners most often report structure, steering, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Volvo C70?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Volvo C70 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C70 model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.