2010 Volvo V70 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2010 Volvo V70 has 4 complaints, 3 recalls, and a complaint index of 55, ranking 6th worst out of 12 model years. It falls in the middle of the pack, with brakes as the top-reported problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 55/100
- #6 of 12 V70 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2010 Volvo V70 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes1 (25%)
- Electrical System1 (25%)
- Engine1 (25%)
- Other1 (25%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (25%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (25%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- A brake line abraded against the front wheel after a missing clamp bracket let it rub against the tire, causing total loss of hydraulic braking at low mileage.
- A tire pressure monitoring sensor corroded and disintegrated inside a tire, causing a sudden high-speed air loss.
- A windshield seal leaked water down the inside of the glass and onto electrical components behind the dashboard.
- An anti-theft tamper device failed and struck the radiator, triggering a service-engine warning and reported loss of power.
2010 Volvo V70 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V378000Jun 30, 2020Seat Belts308,260 vehicles
Seat belts:front
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
- 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 10V489000Oct 13, 2010Airbags9,746 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 s80, xc70, model year 2011 xc60 and model year 2010 v70 vehicles. There may be an intermittent fault in the driver's airbag clockspring wiring connector for the supplemental restraint system.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal airbag may not deploy as intended or at all, and therefore will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Remedy: Dealers will install a metal shim in the driver's air bag clockspring wiring connector. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 20, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
2010 Volvo V70 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 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 V70 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Volvo V70 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 4 complaints and 3 recalls for the 2010 V70, giving it a complaint index of 55. That ranks 6th worst among the 12 model years with data, putting it in the middle of the pack rather than at either extreme.
- What is the top problem area for the 2010 Volvo V70?
- Brakes are the top-reported problem area, tied with electrical, engine, suspension, and visibility issues at one complaint each (25% share) in the available data.
- Does the 2010 Volvo V70 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls: a seat belt anchor cable recall, a Garmin GPS overheating recall, and a driver's airbag clockspring wiring recall. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- Which Volvo V70 model years should be avoided?
- Based on complaint index and recalls, 2005, 2006, and 2008 carry Avoid verdicts, with 2006 having the highest complaint index at 100. The 2010 model year has no verdict assigned but ranks better than those years.
- At what mileage do 2010 Volvo V70 problems tend to appear?
- Median mileage at failure across complaints is 55,425, though individual issues varied: the brake line issue appeared at 11,250 miles while electrical and engine issues appeared around 90,000 miles.