Volvo XC70 problems by year
317 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 15 Volvo XC70 model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | 2 | — | |
| 2015 Fewer complaints | 6 | 1 | — | |
| 2013 | 8 | 2 | — | |
| 2012 | 14 | 2 | — | |
| 2011 | 15 | 3 | — | |
| 2010 | 15 | 5 | — | |
| 2009 | 15 | 5 | — | |
| 2008 | 39 | 8 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2007 | 25 | 2 | Electrical System | |
| 2006 | 18 | 2 | — | |
| 2005 | 27 | 2 | Power Train | |
| 2004 Most complained | 101 | 3 | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2003 | 24 | 4 | Power Train | |
| 2002 | 35 | 4 | Power Train | |
| 2001 | 66 | 5 | Power Train |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Volvo.