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Volvo C70Model year report

2007 Volvo C70 Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
63,000miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 2.5L 5-cyl FWD · 18 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Volvo C70 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2007 Volvo C70. The part named most often is body and structure, with 8 complaints (47% of the total), followed by other or unknown (6) and electrical system (4). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 31% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 63,000 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 204 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 18 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Body and structure: “The trunk will no longer open although when I use the remote key to unlock it I do hear it click. I have read that this has been a problem for other drivers, which is why I'm reporting it here.”

NHTSA complaint #11364901, filed 2020-10, 86,798 miles

Other or unknown: “My 2007 C70 stopped reading both of my key fobs at the same time. I was at walmart and when I tried to start the car it said key error try again. So I tried and I tried. Nothing. I called my roommate who came with my other key about 1 hour later. It was about 1:30 am by this time. The other key didn't work either. Also key error. My top is open and I have no choice but to leave my car exposed over night. I go back 9 hours later to try and start the car again. Nothing again. This time the key gets stuck in the ignition. I had to have the car towed to my house, and the top is still down . …”

NHTSA complaint #11257206, filed 2019-09, 142,000 miles

Electrical system: “While driving either the passenger door or the driver door suddenly becomes unlatched even when locked and the information message system comes on saying passenger (or driver) door is open and cabin lights come on. I am required to pull over and resecure doors. This issue has escalated to a nearly daily occurrence. This problem should be fixed by a recall as doors are not supposed to automatically come open on a 7 year old car that has never been in an accident. I have made an appt with the herb gordon Volvo dealer in silver spring md for an assessment.”

NHTSA complaint #10680779, filed 2015-02, 130,000 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2007 Volvo C70. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle had a delayed response. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08v101000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10851262, filed 2016-03, 80,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

31% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,000 and 86,000 miles.

15%0–108%10–258%25–5031%50–7523%75–10015%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 63,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2007320112014201620192024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Volvo C70 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
C70 Convertible FWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed manual182721$3,900
C70 Convertible FWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic182721$3,900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 Volvo C70 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 204 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 204 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo C70

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20131175,8300—22—Not enough data
20122360,9501—21—Falling
20111363,0001—23—Not enough data
20091050,0003—21—Not enough data
20082246,0003—21—Falling
20071763,0004—21—Falling
2006930,7972—21—Not enough data
20041573,5000—19—Stable
2002563,5001—21—Not enough data
2001762,2272—21—Not enough data
20002671,0003—20Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19992360,0003—20—Stable
1998783,6004—19—Not enough data

All Volvo C70 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Volvo C70 have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2007 Volvo C70 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Volvo C70 is reported most often?

Body and structure is named most often, in 8 complaints (47% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 6.

Has the 2007 Volvo C70 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Volvo C70 get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Volvo C70 (C70 Convertible, 2.5L 5-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Volvo C70 reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 63,000 miles and the middle half falls between 48,000 and 86,000 miles; 31% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.