2008 Volvo XC70

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2008 Volvo XC70
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:05.739Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo XC70 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2001: 66 complaints 2001 2002: 35 complaints 2003: 24 complaints 2003 2004: 101 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005 2006: 18 complaints 2007: 24 complaints 2007 2008: 39 complaints 2008 2009: 15 complaints 2009 2010: 15 complaints 2011: 15 complaints 2011 2012: 14 complaints 2013: 8 complaints 2013 2014: 2 complaints 2015: 6 complaints 2015 2016: 7 complaints 2016
2008: 39 complaints
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YearComplaints
200166
200235
200324
2004101
200527
200618
200724
200839
200915
201015
201115
201214
20138
20142
20156
20167

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 21%

21% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 8 distinct reports on file.

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TRAVELING ON A BUSY EXPWAY DURING RUSH HOUR IN LEFT LANE WHEN CAR STARTED BUCKING. I WAS ABLE TO SWITCH 2 LANES AND ALMOST MADE IT TO THE SHOULDER WHEN THE CAR STOPPED AND WOULDN'T START AGAIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080804

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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MY 2008 VOLVO XC70 SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED AS I PREPARED TO PARK. THIS HAPPENED ON TWO OCCASIONS SO FAR, AND I AM FRIGHTENED TO GET BEHIND THE WHEEL AGAIN. THE EXPERIENCE IN BOTH CASES WAS ALMOST IDENTICAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121002

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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MY 2008 VOLVOS ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS SHOPPING , THE ENGINE IS COMPLETELY DESTROYED SO IT IS TOTALED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200810

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO XC70. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE "SRS URGENT NEEDS SERVICE" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180215

WE BOUGHT OUR VOLVO ON OCT. 22, 2007, AND THE DAY THAT WE BOUGHT IT, THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON. WE HAD TRAVELED TO VERMONT FROM MASSACHUSETTS WHERE WE BOUGHT THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20071210

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20071031 — air bags

IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, TWO SOFTWARE ERRORS HAVE BEEN FOUND IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE. THIS MAY RESULT IN A LATE DEPLOYMENT OF THE INFLATABLE CURTAIN (IC) AND SIDE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERFORM A SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF THE SRS CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Campaign 07V500000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080131 — equipment

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE WHEEL

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF THE OWNER PREFERS, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2008. OWNERS

Campaign 07V566000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080220 — equipment

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR INTEGRATED BOOSTER SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." LABELS ON THE A

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LABEL WITH THE CORRECT WARNING INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Campaign 08V032000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090515 — electrical system

VOLVO IS RECALLING 12,303 MY 2007-2008 S80 AND V70 VEHICLES. THE DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE IN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTIONALITY. IF THIS COND

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CEM AND UPGRADE THE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CUSTOMER CARE CENTER AT 1-800-458-1552, OR CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.

Campaign 09V139000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090708 — engine and engine cooling

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 DRIVING

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.

Campaign 09V218000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100614 — equipment

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 XC70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 5, 2006 THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2009 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD

Remedy: THE CORRECTIVE ACTION IS TO UPDATE THE VEHICLES WITH A NEW FMVSS LABEL, TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND TPMS SOFTWARE. VOLVO RETAILERS WILL ALSO APPLY A LABEL WITH CORRECT MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSUR

Campaign 10V190000 — 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 20201210 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 20V378000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Volvo XC70 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07V500000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V566000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V032000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V139000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V218000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V190000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V566000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V378000 (seat belts) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2008 Volvo XC70 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 XC70?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Volvo XC70 have?

8 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.