What year Volvo C70 should I avoid?

The 2011 Volvo C70 is the year to avoid, with a complaint index of 100, the highest of the four years covered, plus a reported crash and a death.

Is the 2012 Volvo C70 reliable?

The 2012 C70 is rated Caution, with a complaint index of 67 and 23 total complaints, mostly tied to Structure & Body issues.

Which Volvo C70 year is best?

The 2013 model year rates Good, with the lowest complaint index (33) among the years covered and zero recalls.

Does the Volvo C70 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists two recall campaigns across the 2010-2013 C70 years, with the 2011 model tied to one recall involving a labeling issue.

What problems are most common on the Volvo C70?

Structure & Body issues make up 42% of all complaints across 2010-2013 C70 model years, followed by Electrical System issues at 16%.

Volvo C70 Best and Worst Years (2010–2013)

Among 2010-2013 Volvo C70 model years, 2011 stands out to avoid, with a complaint index of 100, 12 complaints, one crash, and one death reported. 2012 warrants caution with a complaint index of 67, while 2013 rates best with an index of 33 and zero recalls.

Avoid 2011

Model years: 4; 2010–2013
NHTSA complaints: 50
Recall campaigns: 2
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Structure & Body

C70 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Volvo C70 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2010	No verdict	0	4	0	1	2	Electrical System	22.5	—
2011	Avoid	100	12	1	0	1	Structure & Body	23	—
2012	Caution	67	23	0	0	1	Structure & Body	21	—
2013	Good	33	11	0	0	0	Structure & Body	22	—

C70 years to avoid: what went wrong

2011 Volvo C70 Index 100 · 12 complaints · 1 recalls

The 2011 C70 carries the highest complaint index (100) of the four years covered and ranks worst overall. Owners most often reported Structure & Body issues, including convertible doors that pop open on their own at highway speeds above 25 mph, with a median mileage near 64,000. Electrical System complaints, including a Sirius radio update loop that drained the battery, showed up at a median of 24,000 miles. Brake complaints included a report of brake fluid loss leading to reduced pedal pressure. NHTSA also logged a crash and a death tied to an airbag deployment issue this year, along with one recall covering a labeling defect shared with other model years.

Most common Volvo C70 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Structure & Body21 (42%)
Other16 (32%)
Electrical System8 (16%)
Brakes4 (8%)
Engine4 (8%)
Transmission & Powertrain4 (8%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (6%)
Airbags2 (4%)
Seat Belts1 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Volvo C70 should I avoid?: The 2011 Volvo C70 is the year to avoid, with a complaint index of 100, the highest of the four years covered, plus a reported crash and a death.
Is the 2012 Volvo C70 reliable?: The 2012 C70 is rated Caution, with a complaint index of 67 and 23 total complaints, mostly tied to Structure & Body issues.
Which Volvo C70 year is best?: The 2013 model year rates Good, with the lowest complaint index (33) among the years covered and zero recalls.
Does the Volvo C70 have any recalls?: NHTSA lists two recall campaigns across the 2010-2013 C70 years, with the 2011 model tied to one recall involving a labeling issue.
What problems are most common on the Volvo C70?: Structure & Body issues make up 42% of all complaints across 2010-2013 C70 model years, followed by Electrical System issues at 16%.