MYRModel Year Report

2009 Volvo V70

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2009 Volvo V70
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:28.188Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 187 complaints 1999: 169 complaints 1999 2000: 93 complaints 2001: 221 complaints 2002: 76 complaints 2002 2003: 32 complaints 2004: 84 complaints 2005: 21 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 7 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 4 complaints 2009 4 2010: 4 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 0 complaints
1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 187 complaints 1998 1999: 169 complaints 2000: 93 complaints 2000 2001: 221 complaints 2002: 76 complaints 2002 2003: 32 complaints 2004: 84 complaints 2004 2005: 21 complaints 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 7 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 4 complaints 2009 4 2010: 4 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 0 complaints 2016
1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 187 complaints 1998 1999: 169 complaints 1999 2000: 93 complaints 2000 2001: 221 complaints 2001 2002: 76 complaints 2002 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2004: 84 complaints 2004 2005: 21 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 7 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009 4 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2015 2016: 0 complaints 2016

2009: 4 complaints

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YearComplaints
19961
19973
1998187
1999169
200093
2001221
200276
200332
200484
200521
200621
20077
200811
20094
20104
20110
20120
20130
20140
20150
20160

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

2 of 4 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing valve and pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

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Cpsc# I1320468A. 2009 Volvo V70. Consumer is having problems with the tire pressure monitoring device. *ln the consumer stated the tire pressure monitoring light illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-19

Visibility

1 of 4 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.

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I have a windshield problem: the seal that secures the windshield to the roof of the car has failed along the entire length of the top of the windshield.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-13

Structure

1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure.

Steering

1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering.

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Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Volvo V70. While driving, she noticed that the steering wheel was extremely warm. When she drove three hours away from her home, she noticed that the steering wheel was hot although she had the air conditioner on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-09-29

Seats

1 of 4 total reports mentions: seats.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2009-07-08Engine and engine cooling09V218000 Volvo is recalling 17,614 my 2008-2009 S80, V70, and XC70 vehicles. The engine cooling fan may stop working due to a software programming error in the fan control module (Fcm). Depending on…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fan control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2009. Owners may contact Volvo customer care center 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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    2020-12-10Seat belts20V378000 Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles.

    Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 Volvo V70 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V218000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 10V566000 · Equipment
  • Recall 20V378000 · Seat belts
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Volvo V70 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 V70?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Volvo V70 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.