| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Volvo XC70 repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (12%)
Chart based on 145 repairs.
2008 Volvo XC70 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 33310 mi | rear hatch not power open as designed. Dealer changed every part assoc with opener and lock. The door now opens but locking not working. Regional repair rep to dealer twice. 3weeks at the dealer "pinch" safety not fixable as discontinued. |
| 94000 mi US $40 |
While driving on the interstate, the pass side mirror glass fell off leaving the heating element and backing plate still attached. Ordered an aftermarket glass only and attached it with the included double sided tape. |
| 134000 mi US $100 |
Windshield washer fluid was leaking. Hose leading to the passenger-side headlight washer was replaced as it was worn through. |
| 163680 mi C $100 |
Tailgate latch ass’y broken, R/R complete ass’y |
| 83700 mi C $150 |
driver door lock mechanism |
| 36000 mi | driver's seat belt was difficult to engage/release. Dealer cleaned latch; works great. |
| 32000 mi | Cracked/leaking windshield washer reservoir; used vehicle purchase, not noticed by dealer inspection. Covered by manufacturers' warranty, R/R by Volvo dealer. |
| 52500 mi | Left Front Hood latch wouldn't release; One week earlier: In for LOF, Recall: R/R Cyl Head Coolant Bleeder Hose O-Ring (covered in full); ordered new LF Hood latch. (This trip) R/R LF Hood latch - covered by manufacturer's warranty |
| 57000 mi | Cracked TPMS valve stem - replaced all four as average lithium battery life is 5 to 7 yrs. Bought new set of Michelin Defender tires (upsized from 215/65R16 to 225/60R16) 4-wheel alignment. LOF. |
| 73300 mi US $86 |
Driver's side mirror glass delaminated from mount and needed to be replaced. |
| 83000 mi US $235 |
Hood Latch cable became corroded/stuck and was showing as 'Hood Open' warning message. |
| 26000 mi | Power mirror internal damage which the manufacturer would not warranty. |
| 51100 mi | Leaking window washing tank |
| 32240 mi C $200 |
Windshield washer fluid tank leaking, apparently at joint between neck and tank. |
| 34720 mi C $250 |
Windshield washer fluid continues to leak, even after second repair, which included replacement of reservoir and filler neck. Believe the leak is located in the line between the headlamp washers. |
| 35020 mi | Windshield washer fluid leak repaired during third attempt. Leak was located in the line between the headlamp washers. Dealer absorbed costs due to previous parts/labour costs that did not fix problem. |
| 39000 mi US $220 |
leaking windshield washer fluid |
| 44000 mi | The drivers side window occasionally would not go back up with one-touch feature and occasionally took up to 3 attempts to get the window to raise by holding the switch up to get the window to raise. |
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