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Volvo XC70Model year report

2010 Volvo XC70 Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
28,500miles, 10 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 AWD · 16 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Volvo XC70 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2010 Volvo XC70. The part named most often is wheels, with 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (3) and engine (2). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 247 technical service bulletins for this model year. Wheels complaints overlap with 19 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 3 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.

Example complaints

Wheels: “I had just picked up the car from the Volvo dealership where the car was there for two weeks. I stopped for gas and did some shopping and as I was entering highway the 'tire pressure low' warning light came on. I thought it was probably due to work that was done in the shop. I entered the highway and as I was speeding up, I noticed the noise coming from the wheels, noticed that there was a flat. …”

NHTSA complaint #10523225, filed 2013-07, 35,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “I would appreciate your deepest consideration for assistance with the problematic rear differential on the 2010 XC70 Volvo. I have spent considerable funds to maintain my vehicle at top working order through maintenance at Volvo. I have always asked the Volvo advisors for service recommendations on the vehicle to keep my car running economically to ensure main components did not fail due to lack of maintenance. …”

NHTSA complaint #11434699, filed 2021-09

Engine: “Our car has about 93,000 miles on it. Beginning at 60,000 miles, the car began to use an excessive amount of oil. The low oil indicator comes on and we need to add one or more quarts of oil at each 3,000 to 3,500 miles. The car dealer tells us it is normal for some cars to use this amount of oil and the problem has not been resolved. I noticed a recall noticetsb #tj30021 covered some 2011 Volvo xc 70s for oil loss. Why does it not cover the 2010 cars? This is a continuing problem with my car. Have there been other complaints similar to mine? …”

NHTSA complaint #10928614, filed 2016-11

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,500 and 84,100 miles.

30%0–1020%10–2510%25–5010%50–7520%75–10010%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 28,500 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.

2201222201422016202122023
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 2010 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 automatic162118$3,700
XC70 AWD3.2L 6-cyl6-speed automatic162218$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 2010 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. 247 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 247 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
2013915,3002—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 2010 Volvo XC70 have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2010 Volvo XC70 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Volvo XC70 is reported most often?

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

Has the 2010 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 2010 Volvo XC70 get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Volvo XC70 (XC70 AWD, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 21 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 2010 Volvo XC70 reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,500 miles and the middle half falls between 3,500 and 84,100 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. 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.