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Volvo XC70Model year report

2009 Volvo XC70 Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
63,223miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 15 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Volvo XC70 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2009 Volvo XC70. The part named most often is wheels, with 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by tires (3) and electrical system (2). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 36% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 63,223 miles. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 238 technical service bulletins for this model year. Wheels complaints overlap with 18 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Tires complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Seat belts (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Wheels: “Brake pads on passenger side/right rear wearing prematurely or faster than pads on other wheels, or in relation to other 3 wheels. Either brake calipers are sticking or there is a software or electronic braking problem on the car. Local Volvo dealer (only one in idaho) indicated that the Volvo regional rep instructed service department to notify them of each case this is reported by an owner - unofficial TSB.”

NHTSA complaint #10503197, filed 2013-03, 32,114 miles

Tires: “Tire pressure monitoring system failed. On two separate occasions (4/14/14 and 8/25/14) low pressure light came on. When checking tire pressure, the stems disintegrated. Tires went flat. Replaced flat tire with spare and drove to local tire shop. The tire service mechanic told us the replacement part is the exact same part that corroded initially. Called Volvo with no satisfactory response. Said it was not on any recall list. Informed them of my concerns for a potentially catastrophic situation. After researching the problem, found there are other complaints about this TPMS senor. …”

NHTSA complaint #10632524, filed 2014-09, 63,223 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2009 Volvo XC70. The contact stated that when the electrical system malfunctioned the speedometer and the fuel gauge stopped working; leaving the contact unaware of speed and the amount of fuel in the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle had major electrical problems. The battery caused the entire electrical system to malfunction. The dealer replaced the battery; however, the vehicle continued to have electrical problems. The dealer confirmed that they would replace the audio control panel and the electronic control module. …”

NHTSA complaint #10374757, filed 2011-01, 15,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

36% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 32,114 and 90,000 miles.

9%0–109%10–2518%25–5036%50–759%75–10018%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 63,223 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Volvo XC70 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
XC70 AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic152218$3,700
XC70 AWD3.2L 6-cyl6-speed automatic152318$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 Volvo XC70 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 238 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 238 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo XC70

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016727,3502—26—Not enough data
2015628,7001—27—Not enough data
2013815,3002—21—Not enough data
20121425,0002—21—Not enough data
20111538,0003—21—Falling
20101528,5005—18—Falling
20091563,2235—18—Falling
20083971,5008—17Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20072585,3752—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200618101,0002—19—Falling
20052771,1432—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200410190,0003—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200324115,5524—19—Stable
20023581,4424——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20016679,0005——Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Volvo XC70 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Volvo XC70 have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2009 Volvo XC70 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Volvo XC70 is reported most often?

Wheels is named most often, in 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by tires with 3.

Has the 2009 Volvo XC70 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Volvo XC70 get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Volvo XC70 (XC70 AWD, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Volvo XC70 reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 63,223 miles and the middle half falls between 32,114 and 90,000 miles; 36% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.