The 2008 Volvo XC70 has 39 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 8 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel system and gasoline. Owners most often flag electrical system faults: myriad issues including bulb failure warnings with functional bulbs, srs/airbag lights, abs lights, faulty brake light switches, failing dim (driver information module), and general gremlins. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Volvo XC70 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 11 XC70 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 6 (2015) to 106 (2004). With 39 complaints, the 2008 XC70 sits abovethe model's median of 15.
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.
seat belts:front
Campaign 20V378000Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Count…
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 08V032000CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR INTEGRATED BOOSTER SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." LABELS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE …
electrical system:software
Campaign 09V139000VOLVO IS RECALLING 12,303 MY 2007-2008 S80 AND V70 VEHICLES. THE DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE IN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTIONALITY. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE WIN…
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.
Deeply affectionate but pragmatic sentiment. The XC70 is consistently praised for its exceptional practicality, robust all-wheel-drive capability in winter conditions, comfortable long-distance ride, and a sense of safety and durability…
Owner insights cover all generations of the XC70. See the full XC70 owner picture and every model year.
Used XC70 listings typically run $7,998–$13,249 across 2003 to 2016 model years.
Compare every XC70 year side by side to see how 2008 ranks against the rest.