Suspension Problems of Volvo C70

Volvo C70 owners have reported 6 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension control arm (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Volvo C70


Recently reported Suspension problems of Volvo C70

The Suspension problem

There is a know defect with the chassis used for several Volvo car models. My car is a Volvo C70, year 2012. My car is affected by this defect. The defect wasn't disclosed to me at time of sale. I only learned about it literally 10 years later when Volvo of gilbert (dealership) advised me to   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

There is excessive wear on my 2008 Volvo C70. The rear tires were scalloped and feather-edged to the point of replacement at 15,000. The front tires were moved to the rear with new tires installed in the front.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Hub problem

This 2012 Volvo C70 was driven from cohasset, MA to chicago IL in late September 2014. It was driven with the top down for a period of 400 miles. The car did have brand new michelin pilot sport tires on the front and rear tires, the rear tires had over 7/10ths wear on them.   Read details...




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