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Fuel systemPart report

2008 Volvo XC70 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
33%of 39 total for the year
Median mileage
30,010miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Volvo XC70, 33% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,010 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“While driving along with fuel indicator reading 1/4 - 1/2 tank remaining, my 2008 XC70 engine completely stalls out. This has happened twice and both times could have been potentially very dangerous. I am sickened to learn there is a recall for the 2011 model (software calibration for the fuel cut-functionality in the engine control module is too sensitive) but not the 2008! Thanks Volvo!!”

NHTSA complaint #10439776, filed 2011-12, 80,000 miles

“Prior to a 165 mile road trip the fuel gauge read 1/4 tank - 120 miles to empty. I filled the tank to full before heading out. After refueling, I closed the gas cap but forgot to shut the fuel door. The fuel door open error light came on and the fuel gauge still read 1/4 tank - 120 miles to empty. I pulled to the side of road and with the vehicle running shut the fuel door. The fuel door open error light was still lit and the fuel gauge did not change. I drove towards home on winding mountain roads in high speed l.a. Traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #11194578, filed 2019-04, 141,000 miles

“2008 Volvo XC70 on road trip to college on I-75, started sputtering and check engine light went on. I exited at nearest exit lake city, fl and parked and called for road side assistance. My car was flat-bedded and taken to ocala Volvo. Fuel sensor, fuel tank , fuel pump etc replaced. I had to use a loaner for the road trip after already losing one day of travel.”

NHTSA complaint #10288964, filed 2009-10, 22,500 miles

“My Volvo's engine started to sputter then died and lost all power. This occurred in seconds and left my two young children and I in a very dangerous, potentially deadly traffic situation. My gas gauge read 150 miles worth of gas left in gas tank. The Volvo was towed to the dealership where it was found to have a faulty fuel pump and control module. Both were replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10282928, filed 2009-09, 21,151 miles

“In mar, 2010 while in heavy slow moving traffic, car stalled. Mileage indicator showed 245 miles to empty. Car towed to Volvo dealership and it was found tank was empty and fuel sensor was not functioning properly. Problem was supposedly fixed under warranty. In mar, 2012 on interstate in driving rain car stalled again. I was able to get to shoulder before complete stoppage. Fuel indicator showed 255 miles to empty. Again we were out of gas. Car taken to dealership where it was purchased from and they reported they could find no problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10542551, filed 2013-09, 34,000 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015233%
2009213%
20081333%
200728%
200616%
2005311%
20043333%
2003625%
2002720%
2001914%

Other parts of the 2008 Volvo XC70

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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