2013 Volvo XC70 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 33%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,592miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Volvo XC70, 33% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,592 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.
“Windshield seal failure. Water/rain/carwash now leaks into the cabin of the car down the inside of the windshield directly in front of the driver's field of vision, obscuring visibility while driving. This is a clear safety hazard that is well chronicled on Volvo owner-sites. Volvo needs to issue a recall, as this affects the entire P3 platform (S60/V70/XC70)”
NHTSA complaint #11449632, filed 2022-01“Top windshield seal leaks, causing water running down windshield, and excess condensation creating visibility issues. Known problem by Volvo USA and dealers.”
NHTSA complaint #11490261, filed 2022-10Related service bulletins
- 10164848Aug 3, 2019This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.
- 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 | 33% |
| 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 2013 Volvo XC70
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSteering
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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