2008 Volvo Xc70 problems, complaints & recalls

2024-04-23 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 200,400 mi

“the contact owns a 2008 volvo xc70. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof fractured without impact. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 200,400.…”

2023-03-27 · Visibility/Wiper

“i have noticed water leaking into the inside of my windshield and also noticed that the front and rear carpets are damp and the car is developing a musty smell. upon closer inspection it appears that the top of the windshield is unbonded from the frame and moves outward when pressure is applied against it. this is a serious safety concern as the …”

2021-09-07 · Power Train · 120,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2008 volvo xc70. the contact stated that while her husband was leaving a restaurant drive-thru, the vehicle lost motive power without warning while entering the main street. the driver was waiting for a tow truck to tow the vehicle from the scene. the dealer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaire…”

2021-07-31 · Exterior Lighting

“1. low beam headlights failed - both at the same time, resulting in high beam only driving at night. units available for inspection. 2. yes. no low beam headlights. upon inspection of wiring, during replacement of low beams, headlight wiring insulation found to be flaking off, exposing bare wiring. 3. unknown. found no information in google search.…”

2020-08-10 · Engine · 125,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“my 2008 volvos engine caught on fire while i was shopping , the engine is completely destroyed so it is totaled.…”

2020-03-18 · Visibility/Wiper · 191,050 mi

“after getting a car wash (on a track, in neutral) the windshield on the drivers side leaks, and it also does the same thing in my 2010 xc60.…”

2020-02-17 · Visibility/Wiper · 198,000 mi

“the problems include door latches quit working and unable to secure doors when vehicle was stationary, doors could latch but upon starting the vehicle the locks would not engage and unable to drive or leave the vehicle if the doors are unable to engage. the passenger and driver side mirrors falling/flying off the mount while in motion and then shat…”

2020-01-09 · Engine · 160,000 mi

“have had multiple overheating incidents while driving, which coincided with the air conditioner stopping working. i think learned of volvo recall #09v218000 which describes exactly the failure i've been experiencing. i contacted volvo customer service, but they claim that my vin does not fall under the vehicles recalled. the referenced above was fo…”

2019-04-18 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 165,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2008 volvo cross country wagon. while driving 70 mph, the sun roof exploded. the glass particles projected upward because the headliner was closed and struck the windshield of the vehicle traveling behind the contact. there were no injuries. the contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed a football-sized hole in the middle o…”

2019-04-08 · Unknown Or Other · 141,000 mi

“prior to a 165 mile road trip the fuel gauge read 1/4 tank - 120 miles to empty. i filled the tank to full before heading out. after refueling, i closed the gas cap but forgot to shut the fuel door. the fuel door open error light came on and the fuel gauge still read 1/4 tank - 120 miles to empty. i pulled to the side of road and with the vehicle r…”