Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Volvo v70 has 4 recalls, 11 complaints.
4
Recalls
11
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V378000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2...
08V032000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR INTEGRATED BOOSTER SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO...
10V566000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY O...
09V218000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
VOLVO IS RECALLING 17,614 MY 2008-2009 S80, V70, AND XC70 VEHICLES. THE ENGINE COOLING FAN MAY STOP WORKING DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING ERROR IN TH...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2008 Volvo V70 4-DR. Wagon w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2024 | TIRES | 225/55R 95H On the highway in center lane going 70mph. Car was starting to shake and then heard lo... |
| Feb 14, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sunroof exploded while mechanic was driving the vehicle. Fortunately, sunroof visor was closed, so ... |
| May 3, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | In mid summer of 2021, my car overheated randomly without any warning driving down the interstate. I... |
| Jun 12, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TODAY I RECEIVED A WARNING MESSAGE THAT MY LOW BEAM WAS OUT. I STOPPED IN THE AUTO PARTS STORE AND B... |
| Mar 28, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MIRRORS PASSENGER MIRROR FELL FROM THE MOUNT ON SEPT 2015 DRIVER MIRROR FELL FROM THE MOUNT MARCH ... |
| Sep 9, 2017 | ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING THE WARNING FOR ENGINE OVERHEATING COMES ON AND ADVISES TO STOP SAFELY.VOLVO DEALER ST... |
| May 1, 2017 | ENGINE | TAKATA RECALL: A RECALL FAILURE OCCURRED MAY 1, 2017 ON A FAN CONTROL MODULE THAT WAS INSTALLED ON ... |
| Sep 25, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MIRROR ON PASSENGER SIDE FELL OFF MOUNT SEPT 2015 DRIVING 45 MPH ON 2 LANE ROAD |
| Jan 27, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTE... |
| Oct 13, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO V70. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE OVERHEATING WARNING ... |
| Jul 17, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CON... |