2012 Volvo XC70 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 43%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Volvo XC70, 43% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 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.
“Water streaking was noticed on the inside of the windshield in front of the driver's seat. We cleaned the window in case the streak was left from a previous cleaning. During a rainstorm a fresh drip of water was moving down the inside of the windshield. I researched the problem and saw that there are issues with the bonding of windshields on Volvo cars so I pushed on the window lightly from the inside and saw the windshield move about 1/16 inch on both sides. There was little resistance to movement. …”
NHTSA complaint #10969292, filed 2017-03, 58,000 miles“The seal for the windshield has failed along the top passenger side. From the inside of the vehicle, one can push the windshield enough to see a gap. Water enters when raining; I believe this is also a safety issue is the seal completely fails. It started at about 55 months after delivery and 24,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11382865, filed 2020-12, 24,000 miles“Windshield wiper speed on highest setting is unable to keep up with moderate to heavy rain. Called dealership this morning and was told that numerous other customers had called as well and that it is a Volvo issue that affects nearly all models.”
NHTSA complaint #10492325, filed 2013-01, 5,000 miles“Windshield seal leaking at top. This started a few weeks ago, I noticed water drips run down the inside of the windshield in front of the driver. I took a 4-hour trip last week and it rained for 30 minutes, the leak became worst causing me to need to wipe the inside of the windshield. Yesterday, I went through the car wash and water pour down onto the dashboard, instrument cluster, steering wheel, and airbag. I have to get paper towels and dry things before I could drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #11442748, filed 2021-12“The contact owns a 2012 Volvo XC70. While the contact was driving in the rain, water was entering the vehicle. The contact discovered the windscreen failed and caused the front windshield to become unsecured. The vehicle was taken to Volvo of monterey in seaside, ca where it was diagnosed that the window seal was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11291627, filed 2019-12, 63,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164848Aug 3, 2019This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.
- 10130198Oct 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…
- 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…
- 10167802Dec 15, 2016This is a Technical Journal: Washer system layout for identifying leakage points REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25153 Technical Service…
- 10167832Dec 3, 2016This is a Technical Journal: "BLIS service required" may be displayed in DIM(Drivers Information Module) intermittently during start, without any corresponding DTC's set. This…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 3 | 38% |
| 2012 | 6 | 43% |
| 2011 | 2 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 5 | 13% |
| 2006 | 2 | 11% |
| 2005 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 9% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Volvo XC70
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Volvo XC70
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.
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