MYRModel Year Report

2011 Volvo XC70

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2011 Volvo XC70
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:07:32.188Z

Only 15 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 15 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 XC70 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 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 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
2011: 15 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

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

2 of 15 total reports mention: wheels.

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WENT TO THE LOCAL SERVICE STATION ABOUT A LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING. THE MECHANIC NOTED THAT CONTINENTAL AND MICHELIN TIRES HAVE HAD AN ISSUE OF TIRE ROT. THE AIR COMES RIGHT THROUGH THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160614

VISIBILITY/WIPER

2 of 15 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.

STRUCTURE

2 of 15 total reports mention: structure.

SEAT BELTS

2 of 15 total reports mention: seat belts.

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I RECENTLY TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE, 119,600 MILES, AND NOTED I WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT LATCH NOT ALWAYS RELEASING PROPERLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180112

POWER TRAIN

2 of 15 total reports mention: power train.

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"TAKATA RECALL" AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ARE JERKY. I TOOK INTO VOLVO SERVICE WHITE PLAINS NY. THEY FOUND ERROR CODE TCM-P074468 AND RESET. THEY TOLD ME IF PROBLEM PERSISTS I WOULD NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181204

THE CAR MAKES A LOUD ROARING SOUND AT ABOUT 45-50 MPH AND THE DEALERSHIP SAYS "PROBABLY THE TIRES" BUT DOING SOME RESEARCH THERE SEEMS TO BE A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND ADD TO THIS IT RANDOMLY DOWNSHIFTS WHILE BRAKING (OR MAYBE IT IS...

NHTSA ODI report, 20170923

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20101020 — air bags

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 S80, XC70, MODEL YEAR 2011 XC60 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 V70 VEHICLES. THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT FAULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A METAL SHIM IN THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTAC

Campaign 10V489000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101213 — engine and engine cooling

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, S80, S60, XC70 AND XC60 VEHICLES. THE SOFTWARE CALIBRATION FOR THE FUEL CUT-OFF FUNCTIONALITY IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IS TOO SENSITIVE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE ECM AND TCM WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT CUSTOMER

Campaign 10V579000 — 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

2011 Volvo XC70 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V489000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V579000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V378000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2011 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 2011 Volvo XC70?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Volvo XC70 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.