MYRModel Year Report

2009 Volvo C70

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2009 Volvo C70
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:22:29.984Z

Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo C70 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 7 complaints 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2003: 4 complaints 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2006: 9 complaints 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 22 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2011: 12 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 11 complaints 2013
2009: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19987
199923
200026
20017
20025
20034
200415
20069
200717
200822
200910
20104
201112
201223
201311

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

4 of 10 total reports mention: structure.

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Door actuator fault while driving, door opens slightly ajar while driving. Frequently happens while driving on highway with top up or down.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240517

While driving with the top up or down on the highway the doors will intermittently unlock and the security light come on because the door is ajar. This has been going on since I purchacesed the car 2 yrs ago.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230530

I am having an issue where the driver side door randomly unlocks and opens while driving. This has happened daily multiple times a day. upwards of at least 5 to 10 incidents daily. Now my passenger door is alerting my it is opened.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210829

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

TIRES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 10 total reports mentions: power train.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

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DRIVER DOOR UNLATCHES WITHOUT WARNING; INTERIOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. DOOR MOVES/OPENS ABOUT 1/4-1/2 INCH BUT SAFETY CATCH PREVENTS FULL OPENING. DRIVING OVER SMOOTH ROAD, TOP DOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120626

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080813 — steering

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 FAI

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.

Campaign 08V329000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101118 — equipment

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 N

Campaign 10V566000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20120425 — equipment

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, THROUGH

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 1-201-768-

Campaign 11V508000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Volvo C70 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V329000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V566000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V508000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 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 2009 Volvo C70?

The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Volvo C70 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.