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Volvo V70Model year report

2007 Volvo V70 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
26,162miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 2.4L 5-cyl FWD · 19 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Volvo V70 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2007 Volvo V70. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and engine (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 26,162 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 203 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the inflator module and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “Loss of braking power while trying to slow on an incline of approximately 8%. Accompanied by clicking that sounds like ABS engaging. Releasing brake and reapplying resolved. Speed approximately 15mph.”

NHTSA complaint #10216989, filed 2008-02, 6,500 miles

Air bags: “2007 Volvo V70. Consumer writes in regard to drivers side airbag. The consumer stated the recall replacement airbag would damage the cosmetics of the vehicle. The consumer stated the airbag did not match the interior of the vehicle.the consumer would be responsible for the cosmetic repairs as they are not included in the recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11471814, filed 2022-06

Engine: “The contact owns a 2007 Volvo V70. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the engine suddenly stalled and smoke emitted from the engine compartment. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder where it caught on fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10584598, filed 2014-04, 70,000 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2007 Volvo V70. While driving approximately 25-30 MPH, the vehicle would suddenly turn off without warning. The vehicle would restart once stopped and placed in park. The vehicle was taken in for service three times. The first time the vehicle was taken to an auto shop to be serviced for the recall, and the last two times it was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be identified. The current mileage was 33,000 and failure mileage was 26,162.”

NHTSA complaint #10222568, filed 2008-03, 26,162 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 19,000 and 50,000 miles.

20%0–1020%10–2520%25–5040%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 26,162 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2008220092010201420212022
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Volvo V70. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
V70 · sedan FWDnot rated5 / 5———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Volvo V70 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
V70 AWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic182621$3,900
V70 AWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic172520$4,100
V70 FWD2.4L 5-cyl5-speed manual192722$3,750
V70 FWD2.4L 5-cyl5-speed automatic192721$3,900
V70 FWD2.4L 5-cyl5-speed automatic182621$3,900
V70 FWD2.4L 5-cyl6-speed manual172420$4,100
V70 FWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic182721$3,900
V70 R AWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed manual162319$4,350
V70 R AWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed automatic152318$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 Volvo V70 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 203 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 203 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo V70

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200811115,0004—19—Not enough data
2007726,1622—21—Not enough data
20062144,0003—21—Stable
20052164,7193—21—Falling
20048484,5005—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20033262,8885—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200276100,0006—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200122180,7658—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20009378,5645—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199916980,0004—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199818777,5005—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Volvo V70 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Volvo V70 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2007 Volvo V70 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Volvo V70 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2007 Volvo V70 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Volvo V70 get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Volvo V70 (V70 FWD, 2.4L 5-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 19 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Volvo V70 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 26,162 miles and the middle half falls between 19,000 and 50,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.