2008 Volvo C70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2008 Volvo C70, and owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2008 Volvo C70
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment)
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 c70 vehicles manufactured from november 15, 2005, through july 31, 2011, and model year 2011-2012 s60 vehicles manufactured from july 14, 2010, through april 16, 2011, that were equipped with optional accessory spare tire kit. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal…
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicle and install the label as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 23, 2012. Owners may contact volvo at 1-201-768-7300.
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Navigational system(global positioning system) (equipment)
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Remedy: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a…
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Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
Volvo is recalling my 2008-2009 vehicles. A section of the power steering return line hose was not properly vulcanized (cured) and does not meet specifications. If the power steering return hose fails, a sudden rupture of the hose can occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering return line hose assembly free of charge. The recall began on august 13, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Volvo C70 have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 60,001 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“On multiple occasions while driving this vehicle at various speeds various road conditions the doors will become unlocked and partially open you have to open the door and re-close it in order for the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 17, 2025 · Latches/locks/linkages
“I believe the brake line are running along the firewall caught on fire I'm not sure if it was a brake line but it was a fire and it is at the dealer now I have not heard back from them”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 3, 2025 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Volvo C70 (C70 Convertible). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18 / 26–27 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Volvo C70 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo C70 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Volvo C70 | 4 | 7 |
| 1999 Volvo C70 | 3 | 23 |
| 2000 Volvo C70 | 3 | 26 |
| 2001 Volvo C70 | 2 | 7 |
| 2002 Volvo C70 | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 Volvo C70 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 Volvo C70 | 0 | 15 |
| 2006 Volvo C70 | 2 | 9 |
| 2007 Volvo C70 | 4 | 17 |
| 2008 Volvo C70 | 3 | 22 |
| 2009 Volvo C70 | 3 | 10 |
| 2010 Volvo C70 | 2 | 4 |
| 2011 Volvo C70 | 1 | 12 |
| 2012 Volvo C70 | 1 | 23 |
| 2013 Volvo C70 | 0 | 11 |
Checking a specific 2008 Volvo C70
How do I know if my 2008 Volvo C70 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2008 Volvo C70; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V329000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Volvo models
- XC901,528 complaints
- S601,266 complaints
- S80954 complaints
- V70933 complaints
- XC60651 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- S40491 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.