2013 Volvo C70

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2013 Volvo C70
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:34:55.374Z

Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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: 13 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 11 complaints 2013 11
1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 7 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2003: 4 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2006: 9 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 22 complaints 2008 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 13 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 11 complaints 2013 11
1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 7 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2003: 4 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2006: 9 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 22 complaints 2008 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 13 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 11 complaints 2013 11

2013: 11 complaints

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YearComplaints
19987
199923
200026
20017
20025
20034
200415
20069
200717
200822
200910
20104
201113
201223
201311

Known problem areas

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

5 of 11 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and door.

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While driving, periodically, both doors (Not simultaneously but it has occurred in both doors multiple times) will come ajar. Most often, this occurs at highway speeds and when a bump occurs to slightly jolt the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-09

Electrical system

3 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system.

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My car is a hard top convertible. When I drive with the top down for a prolonged period of time my driver side door unlocks and a warning light that the door is open comes up on the dashboard.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-25

When driving at highway speeds with the top down, the "Door open" Warning and interior lights come on and the door opens slightly ajar. Can be either driver or passenger side. Locked or unlocked. Doors are securely closed beforehand.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-02

Engine

2 of 11 total reports mention: engine.

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Unit has intermittent engine/exhaust brake malfunction. This is causing the vehicle engine/ exhaust brake to disengage when on a decline at highway speeds.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-20

Also filed under Service brakes

Wheels

1 of 11 total reports mentions: wheels.

Suspension

1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2013 Volvo C70 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2013 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 2013 Volvo C70?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Volvo C70 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.