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2007 Volvo XC70 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
28%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
87,028miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Volvo XC70, 28% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,028 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“After driving for about 20 minutes in 77f, sunny, dry conditions, I'd come off the freeway and stopped for about 15 seconds at a light to make a left turn. When I started making the left, someone blew through the red light to turn right coming from the opposite direction right in front of me. I let off the throttle but the throttle did not release. I was going about 15-20mph with the engine around 2,000rpm in, most likely, third gear. …”

NHTSA complaint #10714553, filed 2015-05, 94,057 miles

“Vehicle ignition assembly failed, immobilizing car. Key wouldn't move past I position, preventing it from starting. The steering wheel was locked and the transmission couldn't be moved from the park position. Vehicle had to be towed to Volvo dealer for repair.”

NHTSA complaint #10678929, filed 2015-01, 141,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Volvo XC70. The contact stated that while parked the key became stuck in the ignition and would not release or turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the ignition lock switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10482258, filed 2012-10, 80,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Volvo XC70. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH the vehicle lost all electrical power. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. Electrical power was restored after the vehicle was shut off and restarted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 43,400.”

NHTSA complaint #10578844, filed 2014-04, 43,400 miles

“Description of Safety Problem:This complaint is a formal report of an open safety recall remedy failure under NHTSA Campaign 21V800 (Volvo Recall R10136). On 7/8/2026, an authorized manufacturer dealership (Volvo Cars Palo Alto) replaced the driver's airbag module on my 2007 Volvo XC70. Prior to this mandatory safety service, the vehicle's Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) network functioned flawlessly with no dashboard warning lights. Shortly after picking up the vehicle, the SRS Service Urgent hard fault was active. …”

NHTSA complaint #11750222, filed 2026-07

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016114%
2009213%
2008410%
2007728%
2006211%
2005311%
20041414%
2003417%
200169%

Other parts of the 2007 Volvo XC70

Seat belts
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 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 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