2010 Volvo C70 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2010 Volvo C70 has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of all 8 model years, with only 4 complaints and 2 recalls on record. It ranks 8th worst (meaning best) among C70 years based on NHTSA data.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #8 of 8 C70 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22.5
- 19.5 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2010 Volvo C70 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System1 (25%)
- Other1 (25%)
- Structure & Body1 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (25%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report a battery that overheated with cables welding to the post, causing sudden loss of power while driving, in one case sparking a fire.
- One owner described the accelerator sticking down during full acceleration before popping back up on its own after about 10 seconds.
- Another owner reported the passenger door opening on its own while locked and driving, along with the door-ajar warning light and dome light staying on for extended periods, including overnight while parked.
2010 Volvo C70 recalls
2 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.
2010 Volvo C70 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19.5 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 22.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,875
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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.
2010 compared with other C70 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Volvo C70 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 C70 has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any C70 model year, with only 4 complaints filed.
- What problems does the 2010 Volvo C70 have?
- NHTSA complaints cite issues split evenly across the electrical system, structure & body, and transmission & powertrain, including a battery overheating incident, a stuck accelerator, and a door that opened on its own while driving.
- Does the 2010 Volvo C70 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 C70, covering a label installation issue and overheating Garmin GPS unit batteries. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Volvo C70 should I avoid?
- Among C70 years, 2008 and 2011 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 100 and 86. The 2010 model year is not one to avoid, ranking as the lowest-risk year in the lineup.