Volvo XC70 owners have reported 44 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension coil spring (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2006 Volvo Xc70. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the front suspension springs fractured. The contact heard a loud clicking sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. Read details...
While driving at any speed noted rumbling noise from left front end with right hand turn. Found to have broken left front spring. Mechanic informs me that this is a common problem in Volvos Read details...
This car has only 54k miles! and is driven by a senior citizen lady, bought new, no crashes etc. 1. Abs and dtsc warning appears on dash. Car traveling about 25 mph and stops in middle of intersection, engine still running, will not move despite flooring accelerator. Read details...
At 65,000 miles the front wheel bearings on my 2002 Volvo Xc70 went bad. As we all know this can be an exceedingly dangerous condition as the wheels my fall off. I understand that this is a common occurrence for the Xc70 and the Volvo SUV. This should have been a recall. Read details...
My wife narrowly missed having an accident on March 31, 2010 and doing more damage to our 2002 Xc70 Volvo with 53,770 miles (bought new). She was stopping when she heard strange noises from the front left side. The driver front shock absorber spring broke just as she stopped. Read details...