2005 Volvo V70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V70 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Volvo V70. That ranks 8th out of 21 V70 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (4 complaints, 19%), typically at around 33,382 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Volvo V70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 19% | 33,382 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 14% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 14% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 10% | 19,482 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 10% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 10% | 34,900 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | 2,045 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 32,300 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Volvo V70 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
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.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the label denoting the tire and loading pressure information is incorrect.
Risk: A misprinted label would lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail the correct labels free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. 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.
Volvo do not want to replace the recall airbag with the same original logo on the airbag. This logo is the âRâ on the airbag. The airbag without the âRâ is for a regular Volvo.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo v70. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body modulator failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo v70. While the vehicle was undergoing maintenance, it was discovered that the fuel lines were hanging and the plastic cover had detached. The dealer recommended replacing the fuel line cover. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The…
Car stalls dies in traffic. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo v70. The contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the emergency brake engaged, causing the rear driver side wheel to seize. The vehicle was later towed to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the parking brake failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Other Volvo V70 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 V70 | 4 | 3 |
| 2009 V70 | 4 | 3 |
| 2008 V70 | 11 | 4 |
| 2007 V70 | 7 | 2 |
| 2006 V70 | 21 | 3 |
| 2005 | 21 | 3 |
| 2004 V70 | 83 | 5 |
| 2003 V70 | 32 | 5 |
| 2002 V70 | 76 | 6 |
| 2001 V70 | 221 | 8 |
| 2000 V70 | 93 | 5 |
| 1999 V70 | 169 | 4 |
| 1998 V70 | 187 | 5 |
| 1997 V70 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 V70 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Volvo V70?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, air bags, power train problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Volvo V70?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Volvo V70 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V70 model years, the 2005 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.