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2007 Volvo XC70Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2007 Volvo XC70, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-800 the manufacturer reports only 16% of affected cars repaired.

2007 Volvo XC70
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year39% below the XC70 median · #7 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 16%Owner complaints250 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage87kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Volvo XC70 has problems

25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system70
Seat belts50
Air bags40
Suspension40
Vehicle speed control30
Service brakes20
Structure20
Engine20
Exterior lighting20
6 other systems80

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2007 Volvo XC70 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.

16%repaired · 2023 Q3

Air bags: frontal

Recall 21V-800 · Oct 14, 2021 · 194,546 vehicles · 31,818 repaired

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2007 vs. every other XC70 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 XC70 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Volvo XC70 safety ratings

2007 Volvo XC70 4-DR. Wagon w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 4 stars (13.0% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What XC70 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Description of Safety Problem:This complaint is a formal report of an open safety recall remedy failure under NHTSA Campaign 21V800 (Volvo Recall R10136). On 7/8/2026, an authorized manufacturer dealership (Volvo Cars Palo Alto) replaced the driver's airbag module on my 2007 Volvo XC70. Prior to…
Complaint 11750222 · Jul 14, 2026
Transmission issues, shifting, stop bump. Headlight issues wiring and hid ballast. Engine Evap work done. Back drivers side seat belt locking mechanism faulty. Knocking clinging under carriage in suspension areas.
Complaint 11471592 · Jun 29, 2022
AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES IN 77F, SUNNY, DRY CONDITIONS, I'D COME OFF THE FREEWAY AND STOPPED FOR ABOUT 15 SECONDS AT A LIGHT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. WHEN I STARTED MAKING THE LEFT, SOMEONE BLEW THROUGH THE RED LIGHT TO TURN RIGHT COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. I LET…
Complaint 10714553 · May 5, 2015 · 94,057 miles

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