Equipment Problems of Volvo XC70

Volvo XC70 owners have reported 24 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive equipment (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Volvo XC70

The Equipment problem

The sunroof seal isn't working. It lifts when going through a car wash, and water is getting in.   Read details...

The Adaptive Equipment problem

Tire pressure monitoring system failed. On two separate occasions (4/14/14 and 8/25/14) low pressure light came on. When checking tire pressure, the stems disintegrated. Tires went flat. Replaced flat tire with spare and drove to local tire shop.   Read details...

The Owners/service Manual problem

Safety issue the tire pressure label on our Xc70 (VIN: yv4960bz2a1077298) list the proper tire pressure as being 33 psi. At this pressure the tire pressure warning light is constantly on. This renders the federal mandated tire pressure monitoring system essentially non-functioning and places the   Read details...

The Recreational Vehicle Lpg Tank Valve/gauge problem

Prior to a 165 mile road trip the fuel gauge read 1/4 tank - 120 miles to empty. I filled the tank to full before heading out. After refueling, I closed the gas cap but forgot to shut the fuel door. The fuel door open error light came on and the fuel gauge still read 1/4 tank - 120 miles to empty.   Read details...

The Electrical Jack problem

Car jack failed during tire changing. The car jack failed causing jack to bend.   Read details...




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