2007 Volvo V70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V70 years
- Not enough data 11th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Volvo V70. That ranks 11th out of 21 V70 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 12,750 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 29% | 12,750 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | 26,162 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Volvo V70 recalls (2)
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.
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.
2007 volvo v70. Consumer writes in regard to drivers side airbag. The consumer stated the recall replacement airbag would damage the cosmetics of the vehicle. The consumer stated the airbag did not match the interior of the vehicle.the consumer would be responsible for the cosmetic repairs as they…
Bought 2 SuperMax TM-1 235/45R17 94 H Tires thru Walmart.com from Tirebros. Treadlife advertised as 45K. At less than 20K I brought them in to a tire shop because of terrible pulling while driving. Two tire shops showed me where the the bands were separating, necessitating replacement for safety…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volvo v70. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the engine suddenly stalled and smoke emitted from the engine compartment. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder where it caught on fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The…
I own a 2007 volvo v70 with low mileage -- 19,000 miles, vin # [xxx]. Normally my wife drives the car just around where we live since she does not work - just a few miles a day. Last week, while going to the local grocery store with my 20 month old grandson in the car, she almost had an accident…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 volvo v70. The contact stated that if he did not aggressively accelerate while driving up hill, the vehicle would roll backwards. He notified the manufacturer and was advised by a representative that the failure was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. He was in 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 | 7 | 2 |
| 2006 V70 | 21 | 3 |
| 2005 V70 | 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 2007 Volvo V70?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Volvo V70?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.