Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Volvo xc70 has 8 recalls, 39 complaints.
8
Recalls
39
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...
09V139000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
VOLVO IS RECALLING 12,303 MY 2007-2008 S80 AND V70 VEHICLES. THE DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE IN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY CAUSE A MALFUNCTION O...
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...
07V566000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTO...
07V500000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, TWO SOFTWARE ERRORS HAVE BEEN FOUND IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE. THIS MAY RESULT IN A LATE ...
10V190000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 XC70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 5, 2006 THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2009 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2008 Volvo XC70 4-DR. Wagon w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2024 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2008 Volvo XC70. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the su... |
| Mar 25, 2023 | STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | I have noticed water leaking into the inside of my windshield and also noticed that the front and re... |
| Sep 7, 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2008 Volvo XC70. The contact stated that while her husband was leaving a restaura... |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1. Low beam headlights failed - both at the same time, resulting in high beam only driving at night.... |
| Aug 6, 2020 | ENGINE | MY 2008 VOLVOS ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS SHOPPING , THE ENGINE IS COMPLETELY DESTROYED SO IT... |
| Mar 13, 2020 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | AFTER GETTING A CAR WASH (ON A TRACK, IN NEUTRAL) THE WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE LEAKS, AND IT A... |
| Feb 8, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | THE PROBLEMS INCLUDE DOOR LATCHES QUIT WORKING AND UNABLE TO SECURE DOORS WHEN VEHICLE WAS STATIONAR... |
| Jun 1, 2019 | ENGINE | HAVE HAD MULTIPLE OVERHEATING INCIDENTS WHILE DRIVING, WHICH COINCIDED WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER STOP... |
| Apr 18, 2019 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO CROSS COUNTRY WAGON. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. ... |
| Apr 7, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | PRIOR TO A 165 MILE ROAD TRIP THE FUEL GAUGE READ 1/4 TANK - 120 MILES TO EMPTY. I FILLED THE TANK T... |
| Dec 1, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | TRAVELING 7-10 MPH, BUSY RESIDENTIAL STREET IN LOU, KY, CAR SWERVED IN FRONT OF ME, APPLIED BRAKES, ... |
| Dec 1, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | AUTO DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD THE VEHICLE HAD INSTALLED BRAKE PARTS, THAT WERE NONCOMPLIANT WITH FMVSS, ... |
| Jul 1, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO XC70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HOT AIR BLEW FROM THE AIR VENTS WHEN... |
| Jun 28, 2018 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS | HAD A FLAT TIRE, TOOK TO COSTCO FOR A NEW TIRE, COSTCO COULD NOT FIND RIM SIZE OR LOAD VERIFICATION ... |
| Feb 15, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO XC70. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE "SRS URGENT NEEDS SERVICE"... |
| Jul 12, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TAILGATE LOCK WONT WORK SEEMS LIKE THE PIECE THAT SHOULD ENGAGE WITH THE PIECE ON THE FLOOR IS NOT |
| Jul 8, 2016 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO XC70. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED AND... |
| Apr 1, 2016 | TIRES | 2008 VOLVO XC-70. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SENSORS CORROSION. *... |
| Feb 18, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | DESPITE FUEL GAUGE READING OVER 1/4 TANK CAR STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF A HIGHWAY AND NEARLY CAUSED A COL... |
| Jan 15, 2015 | SEAT BELTS | SEAT BELT BUCKLE (DRIVER'S SEAT) WILL NOT RELEASE UNDER TENSION (DANGEROUS AFTER AN ACCIDENT) METAL ... |