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2007 Volvo C70 problems

The most common problem on the 2007 Volvo C70 is body and structure, typically around 73,000 miles. It has 1.5 times the complaints of a typical C70 model year.

Typical year1.5x the typical complaints
Year score
57/100
Owner complaints
17
Recalls
4
Service bulletins
204
Worst area
Body
Fuel economy
21mpg

The worst 2007 Volvo C70 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Body
    8
  • Electrical
    4
  • Brakes
    2
  • Lights
    1
  • Seats
    1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Body
    8
  • Electrical
    4
  • Brakes
    2
  • Lights
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Visibility
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls 4

Equipment: other: labelsReported October 18, 2011 · 20,611 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 c70 vehicles manufactured from november 15, 2005, through july 31, 2011, and model year 2011-2012 s60 vehicles manufactured from july 14, 2010, through april 16, 2011, that were equipped with optional accessory spare tire kit. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles do not contain the correct information for vehicles equipped with the optional accessory spare tire and wheel kit.
Risk
A misprinted label could lead to improper tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicle and install the label as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 23, 2012. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑201‑768‑7300.

Recall number 11V508000 · Recall details

Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)Reported November 8, 2010 · 416 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (GPS) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Risk
An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Remedy
Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable GPS device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866‑957‑1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.

Recall number 10V566000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinderReported March 5, 2008 · 1,114 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volvo is recalling 1,114 my 2007 c30, c70, s40, and v50 passenger vehicles. A soft anodized layer in the master cylinder may trigger early wear on a rubber seal that can result in internal leakage of brake fluid. If affected, the driver may experience reduced brake performance when applying and maintaining force of the brake pedal.
Risk
The capacity to brake will gradually deteriorate forcing the driver to use a higher than expected force on the brake pedal when compared to an intact brake system. The deterioration can eventually result in complete loss of the brake system functionality increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the master cylinder. The brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir will be replaced and certain brake lines cleaned free of charge. The recall began on march 11, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.

Recall number 08V101000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported May 23, 2007 · 7,828 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, an incorrect temporary assembly instruction resulted in an incorrect assembly of the left door handle bowden cable attachment.
Risk
This incorrect assembly may result in the left door not meeting certain legal requirements at a certain crash scenario.
Remedy
Dealers will adjust the left door bowden cable by removing an existing cable tie and placing the bowden cable in its designated position free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2007. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.

Recall number 07V218000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Volvo C70 204

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 204 bulletins for the 2007 Volvo C70

2007 Volvo C70 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.5L 5‑cylFWD182721

What 2007 Volvo C70 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 17, 2024 · CA

I took my Volvo C70 into Niello Volvo Cars Sacramento on March 24, 2022. My invoice is attached (XXX) Recall 247 performed - tire pressure recall) Cassandra at Volvo ordered a new sticker at that appointment. Can you send me the new sticker as Niello Volvo Sacramento CA never followed up. Label is 11V508000. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 18, 2020 · Body · 86,798 miles · CT

The trunk will no longer open although when I use the remote key to unlock it I do hear it click. I have read that this has been a problem for other drivers, which is why I'm reporting it here.

Filed Apr 29, 2020 · Wheels · OH

Purchased new uniroyal tires for my car all have needed to be replaced in very short time tires suffer from rapid deflation for now reason. Tire dealer has blamed wheels air pressure ect . Three of the 4 wheels have be changed all have been inspected by a wheel repair service. There have never been a nail or road hazard involved. These tires simply do not preform correctly they loose pressure at any speed at any time.12

Filed Sep 22, 2019 · Electrical · 142,000 miles · SC

My 2007 c70 stopped reading both of my key fobs at the same time. I was at walmart and when I tried to start the car it said key error try again. So I tried and I tried. Nothing. I called my roommate who came with my other key about 1 hour later. It was about 1:30 am by this time. The other key didn't work either. Also key error. My top is open and I have no choice but to leave my car exposed over night. I go back 9 hours later to try and start the car again. Nothing again. This time the key gets stuck in the ignition. I had to have the car towed to my house, and the top is still down . And neither key works. This is ridiculous that they can allow a key to be erased. It is very unsafe. I could have been in a situation in the parking lot where I needed to leave and wasn't able to leave. My life could have been at jeopardy.

Filed May 16, 2019 · Body · 86,000 miles · MI

Without notice, the driver's door comes unlocks itself and unlatched which results in the door opening while driving. I have researched this and it appears to be a fairly common problem. Https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-c70-14/c70-door-unlocks-opens-itself-while-driving-83545/

Filed May 15, 2018 · Body, Electrical · 73,000 miles · TX

While driving at highway speeds, passenger door suddenly comes unlatched. Doors are automatically locked when driving. The information system reports a door open, the interior lights flicker on and off with the door vibrating by the wind at 70 MPH. Also, the window starts going up and down about a half inch like it would normally function when the door is opened for clearance. This has happened on a road trip, and was in a place where it was difficult to find a safe place to exit the highway, the door, after closing, appears to shut properly, and the lock seems to function. Then, when there is a bump or dip in the road, the door becomes unlatched again. This is very scary to have the door come unlatched for no reason at all. There was not a passenger on this trip, so it was not accidentally opened. There was a small dog with me, and she was terrified by the noise, and the window movement. I was terrified that my dog would go out the open door. There are other complaints of this happening to other owners, so it is not a rare occurrence. Volvo should issue a recall to repair the doors to prevent them from opening unexpectedly. Reference the federal safety agency id numbers 10680779 and 10616590

Filed Mar 23, 2016 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volvo c70. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle had a delayed response. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v101000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 130,000 miles · MD

While driving either the passenger door or the driver door suddenly becomes unlatched even when locked and the information message system comes on saying passenger (or driver) door is open and cabin lights come on. I am required to pull over and resecure doors. This issue has escalated to a nearly daily occurrence. This problem should be fixed by a recall as doors are not supposed to automatically come open on a 7 year old car that has never been in an accident. I have made an appt with the herb gordon volvo dealer in silver spring md for an assessment.

Filed Dec 11, 2014 · Body · 63,000 miles · OH

The doors open while driving. Even if they are locked. The information system gives a message drivers door open or passenger door open and the interior lights come on while driving. This happened to me recently 4 times while driving from kent, ohio to naples, florida. The doors were firmly closed and locked and hours later came open by them self. I went to the volvo dealer in bonita springs and spoke to [xxx] the assistant service manager.he told me the problem was in a door actuator and they were aware of this problem and he claimed this is a wear and tear item costing around a $1000 to repair. I asked what wear and tear could cause the doors to electronically open while driving. He had no reply. I also explained that this is a very unsafe condition and if there isn't a recall, there should be. I called volvo also on 12-11-14 and spoke to [xxx] who also gave me the run around. I feel this condition is a common problem with theses cars and is an accident waiting to happen, can cause injury or death and should be repaired by volvo at no cost to all affected owners. Owners who have paid for this repair should be refunded. This is a safety problem caused by volvo and should be repaired by volvo. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 26, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 58,000 miles · IL

Dash warning light indicating open drivers door came on. Pulled to shoulder to check. Applied brakes and door came open. Previously light came on, opened and closed door and light went out. When drivers door came open, the retractable top was open completely.

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Questions about the 2007 Volvo C70

Is the 2007 Volvo C70 reliable?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2007 Volvo C70, 1.5 times a typical C70 model year.

What is the 2007 Volvo C70 year score?

The 2007 Volvo C70 scores 57 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Volvo C70: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Volvo C70?

Body and structure, with 8 complaints, typically around 73,000 miles. Next is electrical (4).

How many recalls does the 2007 Volvo C70 have?

4 recalls, covering equipment, service brakes, hydraulic and latches/locks/linkages.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Volvo C70 get?

Official estimates for the 2007 Volvo C70 range from 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 5-cyl, FWD) gets 18 city and 27 highway.

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