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SteeringPart report

2013 Volvo XC70 Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
11%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
1,210miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Volvo XC70, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,210 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.

“New Volvo was purchased in carlsbad ca. On june 21, 2013. Took a trip from l.a. To monterey ca. On return my attendant at full serve in l.a. Checked under the hood and noticed very little steering fluid in the reservoir. Took the car to my local Volvo dealer in l.a...galpin Volvo..they have ordered a new steering box to be installed next week. Lots of trouble for a brand new car!”

NHTSA complaint #10525673, filed 2013-07, 1,210 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013111%
2012214%
201117%
2009213%
200813%
200616%
200514%
200411%
200213%

Other parts of the 2013 Volvo XC70

Body and structure
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 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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