YearToAvoid

2013 Volvo C70 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2013 Volvo C70 ranks 6th out of 8 model years with a complaint index of 29 and earns a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 11 complaints, no recalls, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths for this year.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
29/100
#6 of 8 C70 years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
11
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Structure & Body
Best nearby year
2009
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 27 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2013 Volvo C70 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Structure & Body5 (45%)
  2. Electrical System3 (27%)
  3. Other3 (27%)
  4. Engine2 (18%)
  5. Brakes1 (9%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (9%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Doors, especially the driver's side, unlatch or pop slightly ajar on their own when driving at highway speeds with the convertible top down.
  • Interior warning lights and a door-open alert trigger even though the door was securely closed before driving.
  • Some owners report the driver's side window drops slightly when the door issue occurs.
  • Uneven and premature tire wear develops when driving with the top down, causing road noise and steering wheel vibration.
  • One owner reported an intermittent engine/exhaust brake malfunction that caused the vehicle to gain speed on a decline.
2013 Volvo C70 complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2016Jun 2019Dec 2019Apr 2022May 2023
11 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2016 to Jun 2024; peak Apr 2022 (2).

2013 Volvo C70 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 Volvo C70 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,950
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.

2013 compared with other C70 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020062007200820092010201120122013
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011Avoid8612123
2012Caution7123121
2013Good2911022

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Volvo C70 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 C70 has a complaint index of 29, one of the lower figures among the 8 model years with data, and carries a Good verdict relative to other C70 years.
What problems does the 2013 Volvo C70 have?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 C70 center on Structure & Body issues, mainly doors unlatching while driving with the top down, at 45 percent of complaints, followed by Electrical System issues at 27 percent.
Does the 2013 Volvo C70 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Volvo C70.
How does the 2013 C70 compare to other Volvo C70 years?
The 2013 C70 ranks 6th worst out of 8 years with a complaint index of 29, much lower than the 2008 model year's index of 100, which is rated Avoid.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Volvo C70?
The EPA rates the 2013 Volvo C70 at 22 mpg combined (19 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.