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2013 Volvo C70 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
27%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
52,300miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Volvo C70, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,300 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.

“When driving at highway speeds with the top down, the door open warning and interior lights come on and the door opens slightly ajar. Can be either driver or passenger side. Locked or unlocked. Doors are securely closed beforehand. Having researched this extensively, I know it is also an issue for other Volvo owners. I have tried to lube the door latches as some have suggested, but this does not work. Volvo and their dealers have stated they have never heard of this happening before, much to my frustration. This is a serious safety issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11217325, filed 2019-06, 52,300 miles

“My car is a hard top convertible. When I drive with the top down for a prolonged period of time my driver side door unlocks and a warning light that the door is open comes up on the dashboard. The door doesn't swing open but has loosened and you can feel it rattle. This only happens with the top down, never when the top is up. I have to generally slow down/pull over and then open and slam my door shut. It can be very scary when driving at high speeds. It seems to be happening more and more frequently these days.”

NHTSA complaint #11596603, filed 2024-06

“When top is down, at highway speeds, the driver-side door becomes ajar, interior light comes on and window goes down 1/2 inch. This seems to happen about 20 minutes into the drive. Will happen multiple times on long drives. This only seems to happen when the convertible top is down. Driving at highway speeds and having the door go ajar is not safe. Not sure why Volvo never took this seriously, as its reported by many others on the internet - same exact issue. Reported to Volvo (Leiken Volvo Cars Cleveland), they cannot reproduce and said everything looks correct. …”

NHTSA complaint #11437109, filed 2021-10

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013327%
201214%
2011431%
2009110%
2007424%
2006111%
2004427%
2001114%
20001246%
1999417%

Other parts of the 2013 Volvo C70

Body and structure
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Volvo C70

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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