2008 Volvo C70: common problems and reliability
One of the worst C70 years.
One of the Volvo C70 years to avoid. All C70 years
22 owner complaints, most about structure. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2008 C70?The 2008 Volvo C70 has 22 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are structure and steering.
Safety record for the 2008 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Volvo C70 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other C70 years only. How we score it
Is 2008 a good year for the C70?
Across the 15 C70 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2010) to 42 (2000). With 22 complaints, the 2008 C70 sits above the model's median of 13.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2008 C70
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 11V508000VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 C70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH JULY 31, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 S60 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 16, 2011, THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE KIT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL KIT.
steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Campaign 08V329000VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 VEHICLES. A SECTION OF THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE WAS NOT PROPERLY VULCANIZED (CURED) AND DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE FAILS, A SUDDEN RUPTURE OF THE HOSE CAN OCCUR.
equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Campaign 10V566000VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by strong owner affection and pride.
Owner insights cover all generations of the C70. See the full C70 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used C70 listings typically run $7,820–$11,030 across 2004 to 2013 model years.
Other C70 model years
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