2008 Volvo XC70 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,627miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Volvo XC70, 5% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,627 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.
“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“1. Low beam headlights failed - both at the same time, resulting in high beam only driving at night. Units available for inspection. 2. Yes. No low beam headlights. Upon inspection of wiring, during replacement of low beams, headlight wiring insulation found to be flaking off, exposing bare wiring. 3. Unknown. Found no information in Google search. Plenty of information on others having same issue, in Volvo forums online. Last search regarding this problem brought me to NHTSA website, to look on a recall about this issue, then to this form submission. 4. No. …”
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Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Volvo XC70
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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