2009 Volvo XC70 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,180miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Volvo XC70, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,180 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.
“I started hearing a loud noise when I turned the steering wheel. The mechanic tried changing the power steering fluid. This remedied the problem for 6 months before the noise returned. Upon further inspection by an import car service, the right side of the rack and pinion steering need replacing, costing $1700.”
NHTSA complaint #10958672, filed 2017-03, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Volvo XC70. The contact stated while driving she noticed a very loud noise in the front end of the vehicle. The dealer inspected the vehicle and determined that the hose that provided steering fluid to the steering system caused the steering rack to fail. The steering rack is currently being repaired at no cost to the contact. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 360 and the current mileage was 400.”
NHTSA complaint #10283440, filed 2009-09, 360 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10128164Oct 25, 2017Title BLIS fault tracing . Status Released Status 2012 - Ref No US25788.1.1 en - US Date 04 - 16 Issue 2012 - Issuer - Date 01 - 19 Vida Partner 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North…
- 10128158Oct 19, 2017VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Front brake caliper - Noise REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 30393 Technical…
- 10167722Mar 18, 2017VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ…
- 10110172Jun 28, 2016If oil leakage is suspected from the steering gear, make sure it is oil leakage and not contamination (which can appear as leakage), an inspection needs to be performed . If…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Volvo XC70
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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