Volvo V70XC Problems by Year
NHTSA has 411 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Volvo V70XC, across 10 model years (1998–2007). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (144). The most reported problem area overall is vehicle speed control.
Volvo V70XC years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical V70XC year: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2001 V70XC: 144 complaints, 1 recall
- 2000 V70XC: 103 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1999 V70XC: 79 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2005 V70XC: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2006 V70XC: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 V70XC: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Volvo V70XC problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 118 | 5 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 77 | 7 | 1 |
| Power Train | 67 | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 47 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 45 | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 19 | 8 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 4 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Engine | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Volvo V70XC model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 V70XC | 4 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2006 V70XC | 3 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2005 V70XC | 3 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2004 V70XC | 5 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2003 V70XC | 12 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2002 V70XC | 27 | 1 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 V70XC | 144 | 1 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2000 V70XC | 103 | 2 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 V70XC | 79 | 2 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 V70XC | 31 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo V70XC years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1998 (31), 1999 (79), 2000 (103), 2001 (144), 2002 (27) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical V70XC year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Volvo V70XC?
Vehicle Speed Control, with 118 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Volvo V70XC have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.