AI DamageVolvo V70: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Volvo V70 across 2 model years: 0 owner complaints and 41 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.3 L · petrol · turbo · 5 cyl 1998–2004
- 2.4 L · petrol · 5 cyl 1998–2007
- 2.4 L · petrol · turbo · 5 cyl 1998–2007
- 2.5 L · petrol · turbo · 5 cyl 2003–2007
- 3.2 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2008–2010
- automatic, 4-speed 1998–2000
- automatic, 5-speed 2000–2007
- automatic, 6-speed 2006–2010
- manual, 5-speed 1998–2007
- manual, 6-speed 2004–2007
Drive: FWD, AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 9 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a Technical Journal
- Left front LED flickers after turning car off - Check outer position bulbs
- Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible
- This is a Technical Journal
- Updated Chassis Range
- ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Bearing Noise
- Rubber cushion
- Left front LED flickers after turning car off
- Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible
- If the vehicle is equipped with indirect tire pressure monitoring sensors (I-TPMS) (VDN codes
- DIM message about parking brake
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.