Structure Problems of Volvo C70

Volvo C70 owners have reported 47 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (40 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's frame and members (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Volvo C70


Recently reported Structure problems of Volvo C70

The Body problem

The drivers side door keeps opening while driving. I see recalls for other Volvo models but not mine. This is very concerning when driving on the highway   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

Convertible top back bar structure cracked in half and top will not operate(close or open) now. While the top broke, as I was opening it, it also fell on the sensor for the lock and broke that also. The car is in the shop again for this problem, the only fix is ordering a new bar at the cost of   Read details...

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2013 Volvo C70. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's and passenger's side front doors inadvertently opened. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the driver's and passenger's side front doors needed to be   Read details...

The Structure problem

I have air and water leaks. The car has been to the mattusch Volvo dealer in kaiserslautern, germany, four times for these leaks; mattusch has had the car for over 3 months (cumulative) trying to correct the leaks to no avail. In fact the repairs have made the leaks worse.   Read details...

The Door Hinge problem

: the contact stated the passenger and driver's side front doors suddenly became inoperable from the inside of the vehicle. The contact has to roll the window down and open the doors from the outside. Within two weeks of the passenger side failing, the driver's side also failed.   Read details...




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