Volvo V70 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 922 consumer complaints across the 11 model years of the Volvo V70 (1998–2008) that have at least 5 complaints. 2001 has the most, with 221. Across all years, the part named most often is vehicle speed control (160 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All V70 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 11 | 115,000 | 4 | 241 | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 7 | 26,162 | 2 | 203 | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 21 | 44,000 | 3 | 199 | — | Stable |
| 2005 | 21 | 64,719 | 3 | 203 | — | Falling |
| 2004 | 84 | 84,500 | 5 | 200 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 32 | 62,888 | 5 | 192 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 76 | 100,000 | 6 | 188 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 221 | 80,765 | 8 | 195 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 93 | 78,564 | 5 | 174 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 169 | 80,000 | 4 | 164 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 187 | 77,500 | 5 | 151 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Vehicle speed control160 19%
- Electrical system138 16%
- Fuel system122 14%
- Engine cooling111 13%
- Transmission and drivetrain107 13%
- Brakes91 11%
- Exterior lighting63 7.5%
- Air bags50 5.9%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2008: “Today I received a warning message that my low beam was out. I stopped in the auto parts store and bought the passenger side low beam replacement bulb. When I went to disassemble it I noticed that the wiring harness was burnt. I'm going to replace the wiring harness but this is very concerning. It's not old and just corroded it is actually burnt.”
NHTSA complaint #11219631, filed 2019-06, 132,000 miles2004: “Vehicle warning light for airbag is alarming since my airbag didn't deploy in my 2017 car accident when my car was hit from rear, front and driver side. Car was total. Seat beat and airbag failure in vehicle during accident while moving. This vehicle had a small tap accident but airbag warning light continues to appear but airbag didn't deploy..”
NHTSA complaint #11054857, filed 2017-12, 90,000 miles1999: “Car surges randomly at lower speeds. Car also loses power on freeway and acceleration fluctuates uncontrollably at times. All symptoms happening while car is in motion, mostly at speeds over 50mph. I brought the car to my local dealership where there were open recalls on the model I own. After recall was performed, the symptoms have increased and worsened. Dealership is refusing to take any responsibility.”
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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. Methodology