2011 Volvo C70 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 38%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Volvo C70, 38% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 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.
“This car is a convertible. When the top is down and I hit a bump, the driver door pops open, door ajar message appears, and dome lights come on. Like the previous driver complaint, I am forced to pull over to re-close the door. I reported this to the dealer back in 2012. We looked to see if there were any active recalls. None then and none currently. Since then, the door pops open 50% of the time when the top is down. The car has never had structural damage to it. The local auto body shop recommended I post to this site. …”
NHTSA complaint #11002890, filed 2017-07, 50,000 miles“This car is a convertible, and when the top is down/open, and I am driving at speeds exceeding 25mph, both the driver and passenger door can spontaneously open. The doors do not fly open, but the door open warning light comes on, the interior lights come on, and the window drops slightly as it does when you open the door. Then, I am forced to pull over to re-close the doors. This happens whether or not the doors are locked, and I am confident they are fully secured before this happens. This happens more often on the passenger side than the driver side, but it has happened on both sides. …”
NHTSA complaint #10893556, filed 2016-08, 63,000 miles“While driving on the interstate, the passenger side door popped open. The convertible top was down when this happened. We were driving about 65mph when this happened. Car has never been in any accidents.”
NHTSA complaint #11328623, filed 2020-06, 65,000 miles“The passenger door unlatches after hitting mild bumps in the road. The door does not fully open due to the secondary safety latch but it still represents a dangerous condition especially if a person is sitting in the passenger seat.”
NHTSA complaint #11505427, filed 2023-02Related service bulletins
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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 2011 Volvo C70
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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