2011 Volvo C70 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2011 Volvo C70 has a complaint index of 86, the second-worst of the 8 model years with data, and carries an Avoid verdict. NHTSA lists 12 complaints and 1 recall, with Structure & Body issues (convertible doors popping open) making up half of all complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 86/100
- #2 of 8 C70 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 12
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 19.5 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 1
Top 2011 Volvo C70 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body6 (50%)
- Electrical System3 (25%)
- Airbags2 (17%)
- Brakes2 (17%)
- Engine2 (17%)
- Other1 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Convertible driver or passenger doors pop open or unlatch while driving at highway speed, often after hitting a bump.
- A door-ajar warning light stays illuminated and interior lights and window activate on their own, forcing the driver to pull over.
- The vehicle stalls without warning at various speeds, with the oil indicator illuminating and the throttle body and intake manifold cited as failing.
- Complete brake failure was reported, with the pedal going to the floor and brake fluid found empty.
- A software update tied to a Sirius radio component was reported to drain and damage the battery.
- One airbag-related crash was reported in which only the passenger-side airbag deployed on impact.
2011 Volvo C70 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.
2011 Volvo C70 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19.5 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,800
- 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.
2011 compared with other C70 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Volvo C70 reliable?
- Compared to other C70 model years, 2011 ranks poorly. It has a complaint index of 86, the second-highest among the 8 years with data, and carries an Avoid verdict.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2011 Volvo C70?
- Structure & Body complaints make up 50% of all reports for this year, mostly convertible doors popping open or showing a door-ajar warning while driving, with a median failure mileage of 64,000.
- Does the 2011 Volvo C70 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 C70, covering certain 2006-2012 C70 and 2011-2012 S60 vehicles; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- Which C70 model years are better than 2011?
- The 2006, 2009, and 2013 C70 model years all carry a Good verdict with lower complaint indexes of 14, 43, and 29 respectively, compared to 86 for 2011.
- How many complaints does the 2011 Volvo C70 have?
- NHTSA lists 12 complaints for the 2011 C70, including 1 crash and 1 death, with a median mileage at failure of 63,000.