2014 Volvo XC70 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#7 most-complained of 7 XC70 years
The 2014 Volvo XC70 has a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 7 model years with data, and ranks 7th (best) with just 2 complaints and 2 recalls. It compares favorably to 2010 and 2011, which carry Avoid verdicts.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 25 hwy
Top 2014 Volvo XC70 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System1 (50%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (50%)
What owners report
- A strong fuel odor was noticed both inside and outside the vehicle regardless of whether it had been driven or was sitting, reported at 157,752 miles.
- One owner described rain leaking in from the top of the windshield, making it hard to see while driving.
2014 Volvo XC70 recalls
2 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 13V377000Aug 21, 2013Electrical System7,767 vehicles
Electrical system
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended. As a result, the front windshield wipers might run continuously when the ignition is on. Also, the turn signals, high beams, and headlight switch might not work.
Risk: Malfunctioning head lamps and/or turn signals increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the CEM software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
2014 Volvo XC70 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 25 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.
2014 compared with other XC70 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Volvo XC70 reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 2 complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2014 XC70, the lowest of the 7 model years tracked, ranking it 7th (best) overall.
- What problems does the 2014 Volvo XC70 have?
- The two logged complaints split evenly between the fuel system and visibility/wipers, including a fuel odor reported at 157,752 miles and a windshield water leak.
- Does the 2014 Volvo XC70 have any recalls?
- Yes, two recalls: one for a seat belt anchor cable affecting multiple Volvo models, and one for a Central Electronic Module software issue tied to keyless ignition.
- Which XC70 model years should be avoided?
- According to the data, 2010 and 2011 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 83 and 100, while 2012 and 2013 are rated Caution. The 2014 model year is not flagged.