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2008 Volvo XC70Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 39 owner complaints about the 2008 Volvo XC70, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-378 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.

2008 Volvo XC70
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.1× the XC70 median · #3 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls8Lowest repair rate 65%Owner complaints393 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage26kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 23, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Volvo XC70 has problems

39 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
Fuel system, gasoline90
Fuel/propulsion system41
Electrical system40
Engine41
Air bags40
Service brakes31
Visibility/wiper30
Equipment20
Tires20
10 other systems152

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

8 recalls

2008 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.

65%repaired · 2022 Q3

Seat belts: front

Recall 20V-378 · Jun 30, 2020 · 308,260 vehicles · 199,654 repaired

Risk. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 4 more recalls
–no report yet

Electrical system: software

Recall 09V-139 · Apr 29, 2009 · 12,303 vehicles

Risk. OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS WITHOUT FUNCTIONING WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 08V-032 · Jan 28, 2008 · 1,900 vehicles

Risk. THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS USED IN MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCING THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN KILLED…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 07V-566 · Dec 13, 2007 · 1,695 vehicles

Risk. THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO PROVIDE SAFE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE BY ENSURING THAT VEHICLES TO WHICH IT APPLIES ARE EQUIPPED WITH TIRES OF ADEQUATE SIZE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Air bags: frontal

Recall 07V-500 · Oct 26, 2007 · 1,601 vehicles

Risk. LATE DEPLOYMENTOF THE IC AND SIPS AIR BAGS IN CERTAIN SIDE IMPACT CRASH SITUATIONS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

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

2008 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

'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2008 Volvo XC70 safety ratings

2008 Volvo XC70 4-DR. Wagon w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What XC70 owners report

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

FUEL GAUGE ERRATICALLY MOVES DOWNWARD INAPPROPRIATELY. SEEMS TO RESET WHEN CAR RESTARTED, BUT TOTALLY UNDEPENDABLE IN TERMS OF ACCURACY. AUTO IS 3.5 YEARS OLD BUT OUT OF WARRANTY AT 60K MI. DEALER RECOMMENDS NEW FUEL TANK (WHICH INCLUDES SENDING UNIT) AND FUEL PUMP. RECOMMENDED AGAINST USED PART AS…
Complaint 10444417 · Jan 18, 2012 · 59,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING ALONG WITH FUEL INDICATOR READING 1/4 - 1/2 TANK REMAINING, MY 2008 XC70 ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLS OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE AND BOTH TIMES COULD HAVE BEEN POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS. I AM SICKENED TO LEARN THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2011 MODEL (SOFTWARE CALIBRATION FOR THE FUEL…
Complaint 10439776 · Dec 13, 2011 · 80,000 miles
A 2008 VOLVO XC70 WITH APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES STALLED WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH. THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED 1/4 TANK AND THE LOW FUEL INDICATOR ON THE DASH WAS NOT ON. THE VEHICLE HAD RUN OUT OF GAS. *TR
Complaint 10330545 · May 15, 2010 · 30,010 miles

Own a 2008 XC70?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.