2010 Volvo C70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C70 years
- Not enough data 14th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Volvo C70. That ranks 14th out of 15 C70 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 50,112 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 50,112 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 103,570 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | 71,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Volvo C70 recalls (2)
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.
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.
I have had the passenger door open on its own while locked and driving on the expressway at least 2 times with no one in the seat. The dome light goes on and the warning light on the dash lights up that door is ajar. The passenger door has also opened on its own when its been parked (off) in my…
While driving on the interstate, the passenger door indicator illuminated signaling that the passenger door was open. There was only one person in the car (the driver) and could have caused a serious accident had the passenger door actually opened. This has been reported by a number of c70 owners…
While driving on a busy boulevard ,the above vehicle, suddenly lost all power and quit running. Upon inspection of the battery i saw that it had been severely overheated and the cables were welded to the battery post. The vehicle repair mechanic said this is a common problem with volvo vehicles…
Unintended sudden acceleration 2010 volvo c70 convertible. Accelerator stuck down under full acceleration. Popped up on own after 10 seconds.
Other Volvo C70 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 C70 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 C70 | 23 | 1 |
| 2011 C70 | 13 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 | 2 |
| 2009 C70 | 10 | 3 |
| 2008 C70 | 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 2010 Volvo C70?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Volvo C70?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.