The 2009 Volvo C70 has 10 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are structure and engine. Owners most often flag retractable hardtop mechanism and sensor problems: frequent disengagement, "top opened" warnings, sensor failures requiring repeated dealer visits. frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Volvo C70 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 8 C70 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 7 (2003) to 31 (1999). With 10 complaints, the 2009 C70 sits about the same asthe 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.
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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…
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 O…
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.
Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by strong owner affection and pride. The C70 is consistently praised for its distinctive, attractive design, robust safety credentials as a convertible, and the renowned reliability and…
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Used C70 listings typically run $7,820–$11,030 across 2004 to 2013 model years.
Compare every C70 year side by side to see how 2009 ranks against the rest.