2012 Volvo C70
Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2012
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 23 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 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
8 of 23 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and door.
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There is a know defect with the chassis used for several Volvo car models. My car is a Volvo C70, year 2012. My car is affected by this defect. The defect wasn't disclosed to me at time of sale.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-03
Also filed under Wheels and suspension
Drivers door opened on its own.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-05
Wheels
2 of 23 total reports mention: wheels.
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This 2012 Volvo C70 was driven from cohasset, ma to chicago il in late September 2014. It was driven with the top down for a period of 400 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-17
Also filed under Suspension
Suspension
2 of 23 total reports mention: suspension.
Power train
2 of 23 total reports mention: power train.
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Make: Volvo car model : C30, S40, V50 and C70 recall defect description: the rod connecting the clutch master cylinder and the clutch pedal may break. It may not be possible to disengage the clutch.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-13
Service brakes
1 of 23 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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
2012 Volvo C70 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 11V508000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2012 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 2012 Volvo C70?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Volvo C70 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.