2008 Volvo V70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2008 Volvo V70, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2008 Volvo V70
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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Seat belts: front
Volvo 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…
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for…
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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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Fan (engine and engine cooling)
Volvo is recalling 17,614 my 2008-2009 s80, v70, and xc70 vehicles. The engine cooling fan may stop working due to a software programming error in the fan control module (fcm). Depending on driving conditions, the customer may experience reduced air conditioning performance, and/or rapid increase in engine coolant temperature.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fan control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2009. Owners may contact volvo customer care center at 1-800-458-1552.
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Labels (equipment)
Certain vehicles equipped with rear integrated booster seats fail to comply with the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." labels on the affected vehicles are missing warning information indicating that 'death or serious injury can occur' if the manufacturer's instructions are…
Remedy: 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.
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Volvo V70 have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 102,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“225/55R 95H On the highway in center lane going 70mph. Car was starting to shake and then heard loud noise coming from the back. Next thing the tire blew. Tread ripped off the bumper, side rear panel,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 9, 2024 · Tires
“Sunroof exploded while mechanic was driving the vehicle. Fortunately, sunroof visor was closed, so only minor amount of glass entered the vehicle, and no injury from the explosion or glass. There was”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 15, 2023 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Volvo V70 (V70 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 24 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Station Wagons |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Volvo V70 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo V70 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Volvo V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Volvo V70 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 Volvo V70 | 5 | 187 |
| 1999 Volvo V70 | 4 | 169 |
| 2000 Volvo V70 | 5 | 93 |
| 2001 Volvo V70 | 8 | 221 |
| 2002 Volvo V70 | 6 | 76 |
| 2003 Volvo V70 | 5 | 32 |
| 2004 Volvo V70 | 5 | 83 |
| 2005 Volvo V70 | 3 | 21 |
| 2006 Volvo V70 | 3 | 21 |
| 2007 Volvo V70 | 2 | 7 |
| 2008 Volvo V70 | 4 | 11 |
| 2009 Volvo V70 | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 Volvo V70 | 3 | 4 |
| 2011 Volvo V70 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Volvo V70 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Volvo V70 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Volvo V70 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Volvo V70 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Volvo V70 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 Volvo V70
How do I know if my 2008 Volvo V70 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2008 Volvo V70; 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 08V032000).
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
- XC60651 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- S40491 complaints
- XC70417 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.