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2009 Volvo C70 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
10%of 10 total for the year
Median mileage
39,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2009 Volvo C70, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,500 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.

“Driver door unlatches without warning; interior lights illuminated. Door moves/opens about 1/4-1/2 inch but safety catch prevents full opening. Driving over smooth road, top down. No highway or surface interruptions (such as bumps or holes) that jarred door open. Same events has happened about 8-10 separate times. Dealer reports no codes captured and unwilling to replace door lock assembly.”

NHTSA complaint #10463113, filed 2012-06, 39,500 miles

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201214%
201118%
2009110%
200815%
1998114%

Other parts of the 2009 Volvo C70

Body and structure
4 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Volvo C70

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology