2008 Volvo C70 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 45%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Volvo C70, 45% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Right front door unlatches when I go around a corner while driving intermittently. It has not opened all the way yet but I am certain it was fully closed and latched before the car was in motion. I have heard of other people experiencing the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #11343962, filed 2020-08, 159,000 miles“The door open warning and interior lights come on and the door slumps slightly ajar (even the window drops like when you open the door). This happens only with the top down, driving at highway speeds. Can be either driver or passenger side. Locked or unlocked. Doors are securely closed beforehand”
NHTSA complaint #11210100, filed 2019-05, 104,000 miles“Doors unlock & randomly pop open during highway driving. Only safety latch keeps them from actually swinging out free and clear. Very alarming and disconcerting.”
NHTSA complaint #10913762, filed 2016-10, 24,500 miles“The passenger side door open indicator suddenly showed on the dash while driving approximately 50MPH. As I slowed down , I asked my wife that was in the passenger seat to make sure her door was properly shut. The door opened right up without unlatching, she then promptly shut it and made sure it was secure. About 45 minutes later the same thing happened again. After investigating, I found this is a common issue with certain Volvo models. recalled for some models, not recalled for my model.”
NHTSA complaint #11433691, filed 2021-09“VEHICLE 2008 VOLVO C70 HARDTOP CONVERTIBLE. Doors randomly unlatch/open while the vehicle is in motion. This occurs on both the drivers side and passengers side doors during vehicle operation in drive. It has occurred numerous times while driving on straight flat non bump roads and in roundabouts, while cornering. It is a serious safety issue. It occurs when the top is up and when the top is down.”
NHTSA complaint #11456410, filed 2022-03Related service bulletins
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- 10028847Mar 27, 2009Volvo: retractable hard top *rht): seal carrier ticking/snapping noise. A ticking/snapping noise from the front and center roof panels of the rht can be heard when in use.
- 10028845Mar 2, 2009Volvo: retractable hard top (rht):headlining clip noise. A rattling noise from the front and middle of the headlining area of the rht can be heard when in use.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 | 45% |
| 2012 | 8 | 35% |
| 2011 | 5 | 38% |
| 2009 | 4 | 40% |
| 2008 | 10 | 45% |
| 2007 | 8 | 47% |
| 2006 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2002 | 1 | 20% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2008 Volvo C70
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Volvo C70
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.
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