2010 Volvo V70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V70 years
- Not enough data 12th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Volvo V70. That ranks 12th out of 21 V70 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 90,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 11,250 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | 40,850 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 25% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | 40,850 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Volvo V70 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front
Problem: Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
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.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 s80, xc70, model year 2011 xc60 and model year 2010 v70 vehicles. There may be an intermittent fault in the driver's airbag clockspring wiring connector for the supplemental restraint system.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal airbag may not deploy as intended or at all, and therefore will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Fix: Dealers will install a metal shim in the driver's air bag clockspring wiring connector. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 20, 2010. 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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-THEFT TAMPER DEVICE FAILED AND IMPACTED THE RADIATOR. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCLUDED THE VEHICLE FROM A SERVICE CAMPAIGN. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE DEALER'S SOLUTION WOULD REPAIR THE…
Around october of 2014 the windshield seal along the top of the windshield began leaking into the car. Water runs down the inside of the windshield, drips onto the dash board, runs behind the dashboard, and drips down onto electrical components on the center console. I've been reading some volvo…
Safety issue with tire pressure monitoring system (tpms). Sudden loss of air in tire at high speed. Pressure monitoring valve had disintegrated and fallen into tire, we learned, causing immediate flat tire. Corrosion, we were told. Car had less than 41,000 miles on it, and had been maintained at…
On december 18, 2010 i encountered a total loss of hydraulic braking caused by an abraded brake-line to the right, front wheel of my 2010 v70. The repair was completed at norco goodyear in mammoth lakes, ca. The service technician who completed the repair found that my car was missing a bracket to…
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 | 4 | 3 |
| 2009 V70 | 4 | 3 |
| 2008 V70 | 11 | 4 |
| 2007 V70 | 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 2010 Volvo V70?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Volvo V70?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.