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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%)
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Chart based on 145 repairs.
2008 Volvo XC70 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (35%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 23 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
| 90000 mi US $680 |
Dealer diagnosed with chassis ear, said heard rattling noise from left control arm. went to independent volvo mechanic, said Volvo told them need both control arm replaced at the same time. Replaced both control arm but noise is still there |
| 57300 mi US $325 |
steering fluid line bracket had fallen from place; hose against pully and ultimately rubbed through causing leak of fluid. |
| 49000 mi US $100 |
Rear sway bar link was going bad so it was replaced |
| 73160 mi C $662 |
Symptoms were random and intermittent rumbling sound as if driving on asphalt grooved by a caterpillar, wind noise as if a splash shield was loose. While changing to winter tires, felt driver's side wheel movement, suspecting bearing. |
| 77500 mi | Steering noisy, erratic - loss of fluid. Initially did a flush & added Prestone synthetic fluid. Noise gone after the lock to lock method to bleed out air. That's when I noticed the PS HP hose leaking due to rust. Also used tape wrap but leak persists. |
| 77700 mi C $500 |
Bearing noise, leaking high pressure PS hose. Replaced hose. |
| 78740 mi C $685 |
I asked for a road test to pin point likely issue - could have been worse; driveshaft, AWD unit, multiple wheel bearings. Shop isolated to right front wheel - all other wheel bearings verified as not requiring any attention. I specified no complimentary car wash or fluid checks and dealership honoured my request. 2.5 hours labour and .5 hour labour for road test. |
| 101000 mi US $12000 |
Control arm, bushings, ball joint, new struts mounts and bearings |
| 89900 mi C $150 |
Power steering issue. Changed fluid to correct intermittent lack of power steering on car start. Issue not fully resolved but improved. |
| 95480 mi C $200 |
replaced [stabilizer bar parts] |
| 42000 mi | suspension.. bushing noise corrected by shaving an upright "guide" from the front of the back bushing on right and left side of the front of the car |
| 70000 mi US $250 |
repair to rear differential cradle and struts |
| 32000 mi US $700 |
Ball joint worn. Had to replace both front control arms |
| 11000 mi | groaning from right front passenger area; chassis ear installed and front subframe bushings were determined to be the problem. Bushings replaced, noise did not return, car handles much better, feels more solid. There was a bulletin out. |
| 87000 mi US $450 |
broken link pin, cost includes labor hours |
| 87000 mi US $1800 |
and tie rod end |
| 104100 mi US $150 |
Track arm and bushings torn. Excessive play in sway bar link. |
| 37000 mi | Front wheel hub identified as noise, yet had rear brakes, pads and rotors replaced and brand new tires installed with 4 wheel alinement(sp) done |
| 109000 mi US $725 |
Power steering pump, replaced then the high pressure hose/tubing leaked and needed to be replaced As mentioned the high pressure hose of the steering pump had been original and needed to be replaced |
| 77000 mi US $1100 |
R/R both front wheel bearings |
| 83000 mi US $663 |
Rear sub framebushings torn; Replaced rear stay bushings. Discovered during ABS sensor repair, fixed a few weeks later. |
| 94260 mi US $327 |
Detected a 'clunk' when going over bumps... right stabilizer was loose, but since it would only be a matter of time until the left stabilizer needed replacing, BOTH were removed/replaced. The stabilizer issue was scheduled for repair the next day, but the Check Engine came on and I immediately took the XC70 in to be checked out. That's when the pinhole in the fuel filler pipe was detected... and the part needed to be ordered. |
| 47000 mi US $829 |
Whine from power steering pump. Steering pump replaced. |
| 76800 mi | Rear control arm and bushing were damaged and replaced under warranty |
| 24000 mi | Bad Tie rod replaced |
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