AM RADIO QUIT WORKING SEVERAL YEARS AGO. I COMPLAINED TO VOLVO OF AMERICA AND I'VE LODGED A COMPLAINT PREVIOUSLY WITH NHTSA REGARDING THE SAFETY FACTOR WITH THE RADIO NOT LOCKING ONTO ANY AM STATION. IT IS MY CONCERN THAT IN THE EVENT OF A NATIONAL EMERGENCY I WOULD NOT BE ABLE…

12/19/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10936118.0

2008 XC70 · fuel system

WHILE DRIVING ALONG WITH FUEL INDICATOR READING 1/4 - 1/2 TANK REMAINING, MY 2008 XC70 ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLS OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE AND BOTH TIMES COULD HAVE BEEN POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS. I AM SICKENED TO LEARN THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2011 MODEL (SOFTWARE…

12/13/2011 · NHTSA ODI #10439776.0

2008 XC70 · airbags

WE BOUGHT OUR VOLVO ON OCT. 22, 2007, AND THE DAY THAT WE BOUGHT IT, THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON. WE HAD TRAVELED TO VERMONT FROM MASSACHUSETTS WHERE WE BOUGHT THE CAR. WE CALLED OUR SALES REP FROM WHOM WE BOUGHT THE CAR TO SEE IF WE COULD STILL DRIVE THE CAR SAFELY. HE SAID WE…

12/10/2007 · NHTSA ODI #10211353.0

2008 XC70 · fuel system

2008 VOLVO XC70 ON ROAD TRIP TO COLLEGE ON I-75, STARTED SPUTTERING AND "CHECK ENGINE " LIGHT WENT ON. I EXITED AT NEAREST EXIT LAKE CITY, FL AND PARKED AND CALLED FOR ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE. MY CAR WAS FLAT-BEDDED AND TAKEN TO OCALA VOLVO. FUEL SENSOR, FUEL TANK , FUEL PUMP ETC…

10/19/2009 · NHTSA ODI #10288964.0

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Active recalls showing 3 of 3

critical NHTSA 08V032000 28/01/2008

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR INTEGRATED BOOSTER SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO

THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS USED IN MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCING THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN KILLED OR INJURED IN MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES AND IN AIRCRAFT.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LABEL WITH THE CORRECT WARNING INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

severe NHTSA 07V500000 26/10/2007

IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, TWO SOFTWARE ERRORS HAVE BEEN FOUND IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE

LATE DEPLOYMENTOF THE IC AND SIPS AIR BAGS IN CERTAIN SIDE IMPACT CRASH SITUATIONS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Fix: DEALERS WILL PERFORM A SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF THE SRS CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

moderate NHTSA 07V566000 13/12/2007

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO

THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO PROVIDE SAFE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE BY ENSURING THAT VEHICLES TO WHICH IT APPLIES ARE EQUIPPED WITH TIRES OF ADEQUATE SIZE AND LOAD RATING AND WITH RIMS OF APPROPRIATE SIZE AND TYPE DESIGNATION.

Fix: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF THE OWNER PREFERS, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.

Common questions

Is the 2008 Volvo XC70 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 Volvo XC70 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2008 Volvo XC70?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is fuel system, with 8 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,200 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The fuel system is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,200 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Volvo XC70 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2008 Volvo XC70?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 39 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,200, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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