2005 Volvo XC70 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
82/100
#3 most-complained of 12 XC70 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2005 Volvo XC70 has 27 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 82 out of 100 — #3 highest of 12 XC70 model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is transmission & powertrain (8 complaints, 30% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 22 hwy
Top 2005 Volvo XC70 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (30%)
- Engine4 (15%)
- Electrical System3 (11%)
- Fuel System3 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (11%)
- Airbags2 (7%)
- Seat Belts2 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (7%)
- Other1 (4%)
- Steering1 (4%)
2005 Volvo XC70 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
2005 Volvo XC70 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,200
- 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.
2005 compared with other XC70 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Volvo XC70 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 Volvo XC70 ranks #3 of 12 among XC70 model years (Complaint Index 82/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 27 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Volvo XC70?
- The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (8 complaints), engine (4 complaints), and electrical system (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 78,000 miles.
- Does the 2005 Volvo XC70 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Volvo XC70, most recently reported 2021, covering airbags and other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Volvo XC70?
- EPA rates the 2005 Volvo XC70 at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.