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Volvo C70 years to avoid

The Volvo C70 years to avoid are 2000 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2010 is the cleanest year on record.

256

Total complaints

11

Recall campaigns

1998–2013

Years covered

1

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

C70 years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2000High complaint rate32

Every C70 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2013160
2012291
2011171
201042
2009133
2008243
2007244
2006122
2004210
200390
200261
2001133
2000avoid324
1999293
199874

Common questions

What are the worst Volvo C70 years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the C70 years to avoid are 2000. The cleanest year on record is 2010.

What is the best year for the Volvo C70?

By complaint volume, 2010 has the cleanest NHTSA record among C70 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Volvo C70 have?

Across all model years, the C70 has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 256 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.