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2008 Volvo XC70 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
10%of 39 total for the year
Median mileage
59,314miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Volvo XC70, 10% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,314 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.

“Am radio quit working several years ago. I complained to Volvo of america and I've lodged a complaint previously with NHTSA regarding the safety factor with the radio not locking onto any am station. It is my concern that in the event of a national emergency I would not be able to receive the alert. I am, also, not able to tune to local area station for emergency traffic reports. My vehicle, with this problem, is not of an isolated condition. …”

NHTSA complaint #10936118, filed 2016-12, 55,000 miles

“Submitting complaint based on 2008 Volvo XC70 recall #184/srs software upgrade 2008 XC70. Volvo corp & local Volvo dealerships are unable to confirm the specific VIN, mileage, date completed, & place of servicing of recall #184 on my Volvo; specific VIN completion details of recall are necessary for insurance coverage to drive vehicle per my insurance company. Was told to not drive vehicle on 01/28/12 & 01/30/12 by insurance company until specific details are provided & submitted in writing from us to insurance company as noted above to my vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10446348, filed 2012-02, 63,627 miles

“The problems include door latches quit working and unable to secure doors when vehicle was stationary, doors could latch but upon starting the vehicle the locks would not engage and unable to drive or leave the vehicle if the doors are unable to engage. The passenger and driver side mirrors falling/flying off the mount while in motion and then shattering on the road way. When vehicle is stationary the rear door not catching when fully open and automatically closes in rapid motion. The am radio transmission/reception motor stopping,”

NHTSA complaint #11309652, filed 2020-02, 198,000 miles

“Battery failure caused by open low current short. If Volvo followed manufacturer specifications upon routine maintenance inspections inclusive of any non-routine electrical faults and attempted repairs in these years in question, and if Volvo followed proper maintenance repair procedures, this unknown problem which could be life threatening to maintenance technicians, owners, and passengers, would not be an issue every day that this is installed improper risks the lives of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of Volvo car owners from years prior to 2011. …”

NHTSA complaint #10442559, filed 2012-01, 16,000 miles

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 2008 Volvo XC70

Fuel system
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 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