Volvo C70 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 131 owner complaints for the Volvo C70 (model years 2000–2004, 2006–2013). The most reported problem area is structure (37 complaints), followed by electrical system (25 complaints). The 2007 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 3 | 26 | 2 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (26), 2012 (23) and 2008 (22). Among model years at least two years old, the 2003 has the fewest complaints on file (4).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Volvo C70 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 37 | 7 of 13 | |
| Electrical system | 25 | 8 of 13 | |
| Wheels | 11 | 6 of 13 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 3 of 13 | |
| Air bags | 7 | 4 of 13 |
All 8 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V508000 | Oct 18, 2011 | Equipment: other, labels | 2006–2012 | 20,611 |
| 10V566000 | Nov 8, 2010 | Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system) | 2006–2010 | 416 |
| 08V329000 | Jul 23, 2008 | Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections | 2008–2009 | 1,020 |
| 08V101000 | Mar 5, 2008 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder | 2007 | 1,114 |
| 07V218000 | May 23, 2007 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2007 | 7,828 |
| 06V441000 | Nov 15, 2006 | Vehicle speed control | 2000–2001 | 170,099 |
| 04V504000 | Oct 21, 2004 | Exterior lighting: headlights, switch | 2000 | 97,000 |
| 00V405000 | Dec 6, 2000 | Exterior lighting: turn signal | 2000–2001 | 245,894 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 6 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 3 people injured and 2 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.