2007 Volvo XC70 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Volvo XC70, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 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.
“When reversing out of our garage first thing in the morning, brakes were nearly inoperative and required an additional 10-15 feet of stopping distance. Unable to depress the brake (hard brake). I almost ran into a tree and hit my dog. Dealer diagnosed as a faulty brake vacuum pump switch and brake vacuum. Scariest thing I have ever had happen. Luckily, no one was hurt as we were in a large driveway and my husband was able to get the dog out of the way. Thank goodness we had the extra space. If this had been in a parking lot, I would have hit another car or hit a person without question. …”
NHTSA complaint #10579230, filed 2014-04, 106,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Volvo XC70. The contact stated that the all wheel drive failed to function. The contact was concerned that the failure could cause a crash during inclement weather. In addition, while in a ditch, the vehicle was difficult to exit and was damaged while attempting to get the vehicle out. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer located in santa fe, new mexico where the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #11024233, filed 2017-09, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10157889Feb 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10167828Dec 3, 2016This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10033816May 14, 2010Volvo: unnecessary brake control module (bcm) replacements. When diagnosing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) for brake control system, technician must always follow complete…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Volvo XC70
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Volvo XC70
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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