Volvo XC70 years to avoid
The Volvo XC70 years to avoid are 2004, 2001, 2008, 2002, 2007 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2014 is the cleanest year on record.
515
Total complaints
20
Recall campaigns
2001–2016
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
XC70 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 118 | |
| 2001 | High complaint rate | 77 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 54 | |
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 46 | |
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 39 |
Every XC70 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 17 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 18 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 17 | 5 | |
| 2009 | 20 | 5 | |
| 2008avoid | 54 | 8 | |
| 2007avoid | 39 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 22 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 31 | 3 | |
| 2004avoid | 118 | 4 | |
| 2003 | 28 | 5 | |
| 2002avoid | 46 | 4 | |
| 2001avoid | 77 | 5 |
Common questions
What are the worst Volvo XC70 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the XC70 years to avoid are 2004, 2001, 2008, 2002, 2007. The cleanest year on record is 2014.
What is the best year for the Volvo XC70?
By complaint volume, 2014 has the cleanest NHTSA record among XC70 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volvo XC70 have?
Across all model years, the XC70 has 20 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 515 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.