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BrakesPart report

2009 Volvo XC70 Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
7%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
32,114miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Volvo XC70, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,114 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.

“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

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013111%
201217%
201117%
200917%
200838%
200728%
200444%
200328%
200112%

Other parts of the 2009 Volvo XC70

Wheels
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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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