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Volvo XC70 repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 1207 repairs.
Volvo XC70 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 54 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 75000 mi | Replace rear hatch air springs. Under warranty |
2015 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 61380 mi C $150 |
tailgate lift struts replacement (gas springs) |
2011 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 28000 mi | Gas gauge reading erratically. In order to fix dealership removed tank assembly and rerouting some wires that got tangles up with the float valve. This was a major effort, and took 1 week to fix. |
2010 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 17000 mi | Folding outside mirror motor had to be replaced...mechanism was inoperable. |
2010 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 15000 mi | Driver's side window one touch up feature not working properly. Widow would start to go up, but then would go down. Button had to be held up to close window. Dealer replaced widow seal to correct the problem. |
| 38200 mi | Drivers seat belt buckle replaced because at times difficult to unbuckle. |
| 101000 mi US $1500 |
Leak in windshield washer line to headlamp |
| 44100 mi | rear wiper broke off without any thing touching it. dealer replaced under warranty. |
| 89880 mi C $275 |
driver seatbelt jamming - replaced at my cost. raising hell with Volvo to cover it. Washer fluid line cracked causing constant warning of low washer fluid |
| 44000 mi | passenger side window would not go all the way up. it would go up and stop midway and go back down. Dealer readjusted the window to hopefully solve the problem. |
| 58200 mi | seat belt |
2009 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 90000 mi | Tailgate hatch struts weak; hatch would not raise fully its own. |
| 29760 mi | Defective headlamp washers |
| 37200 mi | leaking windshield washer tank - seal replaced due to extreme weather freezing |
2009 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 92540 mi | rear door lock actuator did not lock the door completely. Required r&r and lubrication. Works fine now. |
| 111600 mi C $200 |
Replaced glass in passenger side mirror after it fell out. The mirror had been hit in a parking lot once a few years ago and the cover knocked off. That may have loosened something, I don't know. It did vibrate a bit, but now it doesn't. |
| 3500 mi | Replaced leaking right hinge on rear hatch on warranty. |
2008 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 83700 mi C $150 |
driver door lock mechanism |
| 163680 mi C $100 |
Tailgate latch ass’y broken, R/R complete ass’y |
| 36000 mi | driver's seat belt was difficult to engage/release. Dealer cleaned latch; works great. |
| 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. |
| 26000 mi | Power mirror internal damage which the manufacturer would not warranty. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 47400 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. |
| 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. |
| 51100 mi | Leaking window washing tank |
| 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. |
2007 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 58000 mi US $98 |
Replaced upper driver side taillight assembly, original was letting water in. |
| 106000 mi US $115 |
Tire pressure monitor stem in one tire...included rebalance or tire. |
| 47000 mi US $83 |
Rear wiper arm broken, replaced |
| 46600 mi US $30 |
The gas cap locking door ceased to lock. Replaced mechanism. |
| 117000 mi | The rear driver side seatbelt would not pull out from the top. Removed side bolster, undid bolt that holds seat belt, released. Put back together. |
| 106000 mi US $961 |
Driver's-side passenger seat belt needed to be replaced; it was retracting way too slowly. Hatch struts were replaced; one was reported to have been leaking. |
| 48500 mi US $40 |
The tailgate struts were no longer holding up the tailgate when opened. Bought struts and installed them at home. |
2006 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 103000 mi US $400 |
Replaced the wiper fluid hose and fixed nozzle on rear wiper fluid hose. |
| 143500 mi US $590 |
Column lock failed. Replaced. |
2005 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 186000 mi US $30 |
Window mount clips passenger window failed. Window would not roll up |
2004 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 174000 mi US $1500 |
passenger seat belt replaced |
| 122000 mi US $3 |
Broken front, left window roller. Window off track. Replaced $3.00 roller to fix. |
| 80000 mi US $20 |
Replaced 'slider' in driver door's window raiser mechanism. |
| 81000 mi US $85 |
Replaced 'slider' in passenger door's window mechanism. |
| 156600 mi US $10 |
Open Front passenger door to fix lift mechanism - broke immediately afterward- my labor - $10 in parts. Rear hatch won't open from outside - open door interior and lubricate mechanism - my labor - $0 in parts Rear wiper won't move - try to fix from inside, but cannot - lubricate from outside and it works for ~ 12 more months. |
| 48980 mi | tranny software update needed to resolve rough shifting |
| 63240 mi C $80 |
Lower transmission mount faulty. Replaced. |
2004 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 84320 mi €50 |
Substitution of both pneumatic supports of back door |
2003 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 165800 mi US $120 |
Fuel line cover underneath car fell off |
| 124480 mi C $200 |
A/C cuts out after 20 minutes of highway driving. Lots of ice on return refrigerant line in engine compartment. Suspect evaporator icing up, but dealer reported nothing wrong. |
| 125860 mi C $200 |
Rear seat passenger side seat belt buckle would not latch. Replaced. A/C cuts out after 20 minutes of highway driving. Lots of ice on return refrigerant line in engine compartment. Suspect evaporator icing up, but dealer reported nothing wrong. |
| 135253 mi C $430 |
Diagnose oil leak. Source of leak was found to be gasket between engine and bell housing. |
| 131620 mi C $150 |
Rear wiper arm replacement, plastic fatigue at wiper holder |
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