2011 Volvo XC70 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Volvo XC70, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,200 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.
“This car has only 54k miles! And is driven by a senior citizen lady, bought new, no crashes etc. 1. Abs and dtsc warning appears on dash. Car traveling about 25 MPH and stops in middle of intersection, engine still running, will not move despite flooring accelerator. It's as thought the ABS has applied the brakes and wont let the car move. Tap brakes, move shift to manual mode after not moving for about 30 seconds car frees up and drives normally but ABS/dtsc lights still on. Went straight to dealer, which was nearby. Dealer says rear ABS sensor is bad will order part. 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #11194253, filed 2019-04, 54,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175785Apr 3, 2020This is a Technical Journal: Unusual noise while driving from sealing ring. check first if the sealing ring is displaced, if so, proceed with replacement of the sealing ring
- 10158649Mar 19, 2019This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
- 10157896Mar 16, 2018This is a Technical Journal: Unusual noise while driving from sealing ring. check first if the sealing ring is displaced, if so, proceed with replacement of the sealing ring
- 10157918Nov 17, 2017VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Knocking noise from rear suspension , loose spring aid in upper spring seat REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR…
- 10156297Nov 17, 2017VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Knocking noise from rear suspension , loose spring aid in upper spring seat REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR…
- 10146182Nov 17, 2017VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Knocking noise from rear suspension , loose spring aid in upper spring seat REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR…
- 10146175Nov 17, 2017VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Knocking noise from rear suspension , loose spring aid in upper spring seat REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Volvo XC70
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Volvo XC70
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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