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Risk. A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2008 Volvo C70Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2008 Volvo C70, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 17, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Volvo C70 has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Structure
4Steering2 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes
1Suspension
1Tires
1Air bags
1Wheels
1Equipment
1Latches/locks/linkages
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 10 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2008 Volvo C70 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk. AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
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Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN A RAPID DRAINAGE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE SYSTEM AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other C70 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C70 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2008 Volvo C70 safety ratings
2008 Volvo C70 Convertible w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What C70 owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This vehicle is the C70 convertible. When driving and hitting a speed bump or a pothole, both the driver and passenger doors pop open from a fully closed state to a partially open state. The doors do NOT fully disengage but in the partially closed state the doors rattle and shake. When this…
VEHICLE 2008 VOLVO C70 HARDTOP CONVERTIBLE. Doors randomly unlatch/open while the vehicle is in motion. This occurs on both the drivers side and passengers side doors during vehicle operation in drive. It has occurred numerous times while driving on straight flat non bump roads and in roundabouts,…
The "passenger side door open" indicator suddenly showed on the dash while driving approximately 50MPH. As I slowed down, I asked my wife that was in the passenger seat to make sure her door was properly shut. The door opened right up without unlatching, she then promptly shut it and made sure it…
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