NHTSA Complaint #11417969 — 2012 VOLVO C70

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11417969
Vehicle	2012 VOLVO C70
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	May 2, 2021
Date Filed	May 20, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The large coupe doors on this vehicle have a tendency to become unlatched while driving requiring the need to stop the vehicle and re-open and close the doors. This happens when doors are locked as well as unlocked. When this happens on the highway at high speeds, it is very dangerous and difficult to hold the door closed while making your way to the side of the road to correct the problem. This happens with no warning. There are recalls by Volvo for this exact issue on several other models but not the C70. I have reported this issue directly to Volvo customer service. I am also aware this is a widespread issue as I have have seen it identified by several other C70 owners on various Volvo Owner Internet forums.

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