2007 Volvo XC70: common problems and reliability
An average XC70 year.
25 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2007 XC70?The 2007 Volvo XC70 has 25 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and seat belts.
Safety record for the 2007 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Volvo XC70 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other XC70 years only. How we score it
Is 2007 a good year for the XC70?
Across the 16 XC70 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2014) to 106 (2004). With 25 complaints, the 2007 XC70 sits above the model's median of 18.
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 2007 XC70
air bags:frontal
Campaign 21V800000Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
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
Deeply affectionate but pragmatic sentiment.
Owner insights cover all generations of the XC70. See the full XC70 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used XC70 listings typically run $7,998–$13,249 across 2003 to 2016 model years.
Other XC70 model years
Compare every XC70 year side by side to see how 2007 ranks against the rest.
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