2014 Volvo XC70: common problems and reliability
One of the best XC70 years.
The best Volvo XC70 year (few owner reports). All XC70 years
2 owner complaints, most about visibility/wiper. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2014 XC70?The 2014 Volvo XC70 has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are visibility/wiper and fuel system. Owners most often flag oil consumption: noted specifically for 2012-2016 petrol engines having issues with oil control rings, potentially leading to engine failure. also mentioned as a minor trait of the t6 engine.
Safety record for the 2014 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Volvo XC70 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other XC70 years only. How we score it
Is 2014 a good year for the XC70?
Across the 16 XC70 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2014) to 106 (2004). With 2 complaints, the 2014 XC70 sits below 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 2014 XC70
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 Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
electrical system
Campaign 13V377000Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended. As a result, the front windshield wipers might run continuously when the ignition is on. Also, the turn signals, high beams, and headlight switch might not work.
What owners say across generations
Deeply affectionate but pragmatic sentiment.
- RecurrentOil consumption
Noted specifically for 2012-2016 petrol engines having issues with oil control rings, potentially leading to engine failure. Also mentioned as a minor trait of the T6 engine.
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
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