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 CALIBRATION FOR THE FUEL CUT-FUNCTIONALITY IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE IS TOO SENSITIVE) BUT NOT THE 2008! THANKS VOLVO!! *TR
2008 Volvo XC70 fuel system problems
moderate 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,200
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
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 REPLACED. I HAD TO USE A LOANER FOR THE ROAD TRIP AFTER ALREADY LOSING ONE DAY OF TRAVEL. *TR
2008 VOLVO XC70 HAD A DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DEFECTIVE BECAUSE IT REGISTERED A HALF TANK OF FUEL ON THE GAUGE, BUT THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF GAS. *NJ
TRAVELING ON A BUSY EXPWAY DURING RUSH HOUR IN LEFT LANE WHEN CAR STARTED BUCKING. I WAS ABLE TO SWITCH 2 LANES AND ALMOST MADE IT TO THE SHOULDER WHEN THE CAR STOPPED AND WOULDN'T START AGAIN. CAR INFORMATION SYSTEM REPORTED THAT THE BATTERY POWER WAS CRITICALLY LOW. I PUT MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON AND CALLED THE POLICE. I COULD NOT GET OUT OF MY CAR BECAUSE THE TRAFFIC WAS GOING BY TOO QUICKLY (I …
Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2008 Volvo XC70?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the fuel system typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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