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2009 Volvo XC70 repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (7%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 85 repairs.
2009 Volvo XC70 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (84%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 90000 mi | Key fob dashboard ejection motor and sensor malfunction. Warning says to reinsert key. If you remove key and try to lock car, alarm goes off. |
| 90000 mi US $628 |
Starter didn't start. Towed to Dealers. New starter & 2 hours labor for diagnosis & installation. |
| Power liftgate refused to close and latch. Sensors ordered, not yet installed, but now it latches (?!?!) Problem fixed itself. | |
| 1000 mi | Power lift gate would close, and immediately reopen. |
| 3000 mi | Malfunction of OEM stereo system, complete failure of satellite radio module. |
2009 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 78198 mi | suddenly while driving: SRS Airbag service urgent" warning. Code warns driver's side pressure sensor fouled, the rear center seatbelt traction device fouled & air AIT temp sensor fouled. $65 for codes. Rear seat has never been been sat on! suddenly while driving: SRS Airbag service urgent" warning. Code warns driver's side pressure sensor fouled, the rear center seatbelt traction device fouled & air AIT temp sensor fouled. $65 for codes. Rear seat has never been been sat on! |
| 82120 mi | rear seat belt triggers SRS Airbag service urgent warning. If right rear belt is tugged on warning goes off, even while collapsing the rear seats the warning msg comes on HOWEVER it appears that when the LEFT belt is plugged in msg goes away |
| 90520 mi | rear passenger door lock actuator doesn't lock down completely. Have not attempted to fix it yet. |
| Motors for windows, seats, etc., repair | |
| Audio / video / nav, repair | |
| Air conditioning and ventilation, repair |
| 30000 mi | After driving 40 miles, parked car to go to a store. returned to car. It would not start. Main message was there was an engine fault. Towed to dealer. Ended up the battery needed replacement. |
| 67000 mi | CAR WOULD NOT START. ALL NOTIFICATION LIGHTS WERE ON. KEY WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. VOLVO ON CALL TO HOME AND DETERMINED THE BATTERY HAD A BAD CELL. REPLACED. |
| 90500 mi US $400 |
REPLACE BATTERY AND REPAIR/REPLACE CABLE |
| 98500 mi US $250 |
REPLACE TWO MALFUNCTIONING TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS AND REPROGRM |
| 16000 mi | Ordered trailer hitch to be installed from factory, but factory failed to install software for hitch at assembly line. |
| 73000 mi US $60 |
Electric harness for front headlight needed to be replaced due to failed position light. |
| 5000 mi | Driver-side window controls not functioning. Part ordered. Replaced switch on driver's door to operate all windows. |
| 5000 mi | Driver side window controls (all) ceased functioning (no window control at all from driver seat). |
| 14640 mi | Audio system muting itself and no way to unmute it |
| 15680 mi | Windshield washer nozzle not spraying on drivers side. Heater failure detected. Parts ordered. Nozzles switched to improve drivability. |
| 19840 mi | Audio CD has started muting itself again intermittently. Has been taken to dealer previously ad addressed (?) by software updates... |
| 35960 mi | The dashboard backlighting display does not change to reflect changing light conditions. It remains a white on black display. The technician reported thast it is working properly. |
| 114080 mi C $280 |
Replaced cabin sensot |
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