2007 Volvo C70 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 Volvo C70 has a complaint index of 57, ranking 4th worst out of 8 model years, with a Caution verdict. Owners mainly reported structure and body issues, especially convertible top and door problems, along with 4 recall campaigns.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 57/100
- #4 of 8 C70 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 17
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2007 Volvo C70 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body9 (53%)
- Other6 (35%)
- Electrical System5 (29%)
- Brakes2 (12%)
- HVAC1 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Doors report open or unlocked while driving, sometimes triggering a dashboard warning message and interior lights.
- The retractable hardtop or convertible top mechanism gets stuck open, leaving the cabin exposed.
- Rear window seals leak water into the cabin, with repeated dealer visits and repairs that owners say made the leak worse.
- Rear brake calipers seize or the brake booster fails, causing delayed or hesitant braking response at low speeds.
- Key fobs stop being recognized by the ignition system, preventing the car from starting.
- Uniroyal replacement tires lose air pressure rapidly despite no visible damage, according to one owner.
2007 Volvo C70 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 11V508000Oct 18, 2011Other20,611 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
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 motor vehicle safety standard number. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles do not contain the correct information for vehicles equipped with the optional accessory spare tire and wheel kit.
Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 10V566000Nov 8, 2010Other416 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
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 spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
- NHTSA 08V101000Mar 5, 2008Brakes1,114 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Volvo is recalling 1,114 my 2007 c30, c70, s40, and v50 passenger vehicles. A soft anodized layer in the master cylinder may trigger early wear on a rubber seal that can result in internal leakage of brake fluid. If affected, the driver may experience reduced brake performance when applying and maintaining force of the brake pedal.
Risk: The capacity to brake will gradually deteriorate forcing the driver to use a higher than expected force on the brake pedal when compared to an intact brake system. The deterioration can eventually result in complete loss of the brake system functionality increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the master cylinder. The brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir will be replaced and certain brake lines cleaned free of charge. The recall began on march 11, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
2007 Volvo C70 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other C70 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Volvo C70 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 57 for the 2007 C70, ranking 4th worst among the 8 model years covered, with a Caution verdict relative to other C70 years.
- What are the main problems with the 2007 Volvo C70?
- Structure and body complaints make up 53% of reports, mainly convertible top and door issues, followed by electrical system problems at 29%, including key fob and warning light failures.
- Does the 2007 Volvo C70 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2007 C70, covering brake master cylinder wear, a GPS unit battery overheating issue, a door handle cable assembly error, and another component labeled 'Other'.
- How does the 2007 C70 compare to other years?
- The 2007 C70's complaint index of 57 is higher than the 2006 (14), 2009 (43), and 2013 (29) model years, but lower than the 2008 (100) and 2011 (86) years, which are rated Avoid.
- At what mileage do 2007 C70 problems typically show up?
- Structure and body complaints show a median mileage of 63,000, brake complaints a median of 64,000, and electrical system complaints a median of 101,500.