2008 Volvo C70
Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 22 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 11 |
Known problem areas
Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
10 of 22 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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This vehicle is the C70 convertible. When driving and hitting a speed bump or a pothole, both the driver and passenger doors pop open from a fully closed state to a partially open state.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-05
The "Door open" Warning and interior lights come on and the door slumps slightly ajar (Even the window drops like when you open the door). This happens only with the top down, driving at highway speeds. Can be either driver or passenger side.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-26
Steering
4 of 22 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections.
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The rear camber arms of the Volvo c 70 are failing at an alarming rate. Not only are tires wearing unevenly at owners expense, the failure of the arms causes the car to become totally uncontrollable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-10
Also filed under Wheels
2008 Volvo C70. Consumer states power steering failure *tgw the consumer stated when the power steering failed without warning, it caused him to swerve off the road. As a result, the consumer sustained various bodily injuries and auto body damage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-06-29
This vehicle was being operated at a speed in excess of 40 miles per hours on 9/12/2010 on the New Jersey turnpike, on 9/13/2010 on the bruckner expressway and on 9/13/2010 on the triborough bridge.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-09-17
Wheels
1 of 22 total reports mentions: wheels.
Tires
1 of 22 total reports mentions: tires.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Volvo C70. The contact discovered that he had a flat tire and would frequently inflate it with air. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that both front rims were cracked.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-10-07
Suspension
1 of 22 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing rear.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008-08-13Steering08V329000 Volvo is recalling my 2008-2009 vehicles. A section of the power steering return line hose was not properly vulcanized (Cured) and does not meet specifications. If the power steering return hose…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering return line hose assembly free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo AT 1-800-458-1552.
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2010-11-18Equipment10V566000 Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (Gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Remedy: 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…
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2012-04-25Equipment11V508000 Volvo is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 C70 vehicles manufactured from November 15, 2005, through July 31, 2011, and model year 2011-2012 S60 vehicles manufactured from July 14, 2010…
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicle and install the label as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 23, 2012. Owners may contact Volvo AT…
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Volvo C70 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V329000 · Steering
- Recall 10V566000 · Equipment
- Recall 11V508000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2008 Volvo C70 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volvo C70?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Volvo C70 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.