Volvo C70 Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

Volvo C70 years to avoid

No model year of the Volvo C70 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2013	75	11	Body	75,900	0	0	Fewest complaints
2012	48	23	Body	65,000	1	0
2011	59	13	Body	63,000	1	2
2010	89	4	Body		2	0
2009	76	10	Body	50,000	3	0	Fewest complaints
2008	46	22	Body	58,000	3	2
2007	57	17	Body	63,000	4	0
2006	79	9	Wheels	35,000	2	0	Fewest complaints
2004	61	16	Electrical	87,000	0	1
2003	89	4	Electrical		0	0
2002	87	5	Transmission		1	0
2001	83	7	Acceleration	62,227	2	0
2000	-	26	Electrical	71,000	3	2
1999	-	23	Acceleration	66,348	3	0
1998	-	7	Brakes	89,000	4	0

What years of the Volvo C70 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Volvo C70 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Volvo C70?

2006, 2009 and 2013 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (9, 10 and 11).

What is the most common problem with the Volvo C70?

Body, with 46 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (39) and acceleration (19).

How many recalls does the Volvo C70 have?

10 recalls between 1998 and 2013. The 2007 model year has the most, with 4.

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