Major Problems with 2008 Volvo XC70 Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2008 Volvo XC70

2008 Volvo XC70 AIR BAGS Mileage: 63627 miles

2008 Volvo XC70 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2008 Volvo XC70 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mileage: 108109 miles

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Problems with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Volvo XC70 owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
traveling on a busy expway during rush hour in left lane when car started bucking. i was able to switch...
8
~ 32558 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
my 2008 volvo xc70 spontaneously accelerated as i prepared to park. this happened on two occasions so far and i...
4
~ 60000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
battery failure caused by open low current short. if volvo followed manufacturer specifications upon routine maintenance inspections inclusive of any...
4
~ 83157 miles
AIR BAGS
we bought our volvo on oct. 22 2007 and the day that we bought it the airbag light went on....
4
~ 46907 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
tailgate lock wont work seems like the piece that should engage with the piece on the floor is not...
3
~ 113000 miles
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2008 volvo xc70. while driving various speeds the air conditioner failed and several warning indicators...
3
~ 118667 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
my 2008 volvo xc70 spontaneously accelerated as i prepared to park. this happened on two occasions so far and i...
3
~ 87333 miles
WHEELS
on or about the above caption date. while traveling north on st rt 219 (west seneca ny) i indicator...
2
~ 56655 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
tl* the contact owns a 2008 volvo xc70. the contact stated that the stereo failed to activate. the contact mentioned...
2
~ 57500 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
my 2008 volvo xc70 spontaneously accelerated as i prepared to park. this happened on two occasions so far and i...
2
~ 54055 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
the problems include door latches quit working and unable to secure doors when vehicle was stationary doors could latch but...
1
~ 198000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2008 volvo cross country wagon. while driving 70 mph the sun roof exploded. the glass...
1
~ 165000 miles
STEERING
had a flat tire took to costco for a new tire costco could not find rim size or load verification...
1
~ 108109 miles
VALVE > TIRES
2008 volvo xc-70. consumer writes in regards to vehicle tire pressure monitor sensors corrosion. *m the consumer stated during a
1
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES
2008 volvo xc-70. consumer writes in regards to vehicle tire pressure monitor sensors corrosion. *m the consumer stated during a
1
SEAT BELTS
seat belt buckle (driver's seat) will not release under tension (dangerous after an accident) metal tab must be pushed into...
1
~ 78000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
submitting complaint based on 2008 volvo xc70 recall #184/srs software upgrade 2008 xc70. volvo corp & local volvo dealerships are...
1
~ 63627 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
my volvo's engine started to sputter then died and lost all power. this occurred in seconds and left my two...
1
~ 21151 miles
SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 2008 volvo xc70 cross-country. the contact stated that all four tires prematurely wore at 20...
1
~ 20000 miles
TIRES
tl* the contact owns a 2008 volvo xc70 cross-country. the contact stated that all four tires prematurely wore at 20...
1
~ 20000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2008 volvo xc70 had a defective fuel tank. consumer states that the fuel tank was defective because it registered a
1

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