YearToAvoid

2007 Volvo V70 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2007 Volvo V70 has a Complaint Index of 73 and ranks 4th-worst among 12 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 7 complaints, 2 recalls, and 1 fire report, with brakes and engine the top problem areas.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
73/100
#4 of 12 V70 years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
7
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Top issue
Brakes
Best nearby year
—
no alternative with data
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
21
18 city / 26 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2007 Volvo V70 problems

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

  1. Brakes2 (29%)
  2. Engine2 (29%)
  3. Airbags1 (14%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (14%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain1 (14%)

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

What owners report

  • Engine stalled suddenly at highway speed and produced smoke, followed by a fire that destroyed the vehicle.
  • Vehicle lost braking power on an incline, accompanied by a clicking sound resembling ABS engagement, resolved by releasing and reapplying the brake.
  • Engine shut off without warning at low speed and would only restart once the vehicle was stopped and placed in park.
  • Vehicle rolled backward on inclines during acceleration, which a dealer representative described as normal behavior.
  • Owner reported that a replacement airbag installed under recall did not match the interior trim, requiring cosmetic repair at the owner's expense.
2007 Volvo V70 complaints: complaints filed per month1Feb 2008Mar 2008Sep 2009Jul 2010Apr 2014Aug 2021Jun 2022
7 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2008 to Jun 2022; peak Feb 2008 (1).

2007 Volvo V70 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V800000Oct 14, 2021Airbags194,546 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.

  2. 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.

2007 Volvo V70 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18 MPG
Highway
26 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 V70 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid9121320
2006Avoid10021320
2007Caution737221
2008Avoid8211419
2009No verdict644320

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Volvo V70 reliable?
It ranks 4th-worst out of 12 model years for this model, with a Complaint Index of 73 and a Caution verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volvo V70?
NHTSA data shows brakes and engine issues each make up 29% of complaints, followed by airbags, suspension, and transmission issues at 14% each.
Does the 2007 Volvo V70 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a driver's airbag inflator that may explode during deployment, and one for overheating Garmin GPS unit batteries.
How does the 2007 V70 compare to other years?
The 2007 model has a lower Complaint Index (73) than 2005 (91), 2006 (100), and 2008 (82), all of which carry Avoid verdicts, but it still ranks worse than most later years.
Did the 2007 Volvo V70 have any fires reported?
NHTSA lists 1 fire complaint for the 2007 V70, involving an engine stall followed by smoke and fire at 70,000 miles.

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.