2009 Volvo C70 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 40%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Volvo C70, 40% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“The passenger side door has opened while driving on over 12 occasions under varying speed and road conditions. Several have been at 65 MPH during highway operation, and at less than 30 MPH rural roadways. The roof has been both up and down, and the doors have been locked and unlocked. The interior lights suddenly come on and the passenger door open warning light is illuminated. I have had to pull over and shut the door each time. If I wasn't any experienced driver I shudder to think what might have happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10904740, filed 2016-09, 70,000 miles“I am having an issue where the driver side door randomly unlocks and opens while driving. This has happened daily multiple times a day. upwards of at least 5 to 10 incidents daily. Now my passenger door is alerting my it is opened. this is a very risky. This is a faulty issue I am seeing in forums about the 2009 C70 Volvo. please let me know this will be taken care of.”
NHTSA complaint #11430926, filed 2021-08“While driving with the top up or down on the highway the doors will intermittently unlock and the security light come on because the door is ajar. This has been going on since I purchacesed the car 2 yrs ago. Now 5/29/23 while driving on the highway the drivers door opened while driving 70 miles an hour. This is a daily occurrence and it happens multiple times daily. This is a dangerous and scary malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #11524447, filed 2023-05“Door actuator fault while driving, door opens slightly ajar while driving. Frequently happens while driving on highway with top up or down. Requires driver to hold door from swinging open around turns until there is a stop that allows driver to open and shut door again.”
NHTSA complaint #11589256, filed 2024-05Related service bulletins
- 10146091May 1, 2018VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ…
- 10128164Oct 25, 2017Title BLIS fault tracing . Status Released Status 2012 - Ref No US25788.1.1 en - US Date 04 - 16 Issue 2012 - Issuer - Date 01 - 19 Vida Partner 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North…
- 10167887Feb 15, 2017Technical Journal TITLE : The Error Frame Finder (EFF) can be an aid in fault tracing intermittent CAN network problems by providing a visible indication of error frames that are…
- 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 2009 Volvo C70
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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