Volvo V70XC recalls & problems by year
7 recalls and 411 owner complaints across 10 model years (1998–2007).
Most complaints2001144 complaints
Most recalls20002 recalls
Crashes reported12in owner complaints
Injuries reported171 death
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | — | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | — | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | — | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | — | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 | — | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2002 | — | 20 mpg | 1 | 27 |
| 2001 | — | 18 mpg | 1 | 144 |
| 2000 | — | — | 2 | 103 |
| 1999 | — | — | 2 | 79 |
| 1998 | — | — | 1 | 31 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Vehicle speed control — 118 complaints
- Electrical system — 84 complaints
- Power train — 67 complaints
- Engine and engine cooling — 47 complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline — 47 complaints
- Suspension — 22 complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic — 16 complaints
- Exterior lighting — 14 complaints