2009 VOLVO C70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
13
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 VOLVO C70
The 2009 VOLVO C70 has received a total of 13 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM), STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (4 complaints), Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 VOLVO C70
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2009 VOLVO C70, potentially affecting up to 22,047 vehicles.
Recall 11V508000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 20,611 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 C70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH JULY 31, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 S60 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 16, 2011, THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE KIT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER. 110, "TIRE SELECTION...
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND INSTALL THE LABEL AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300.
View full details →Recall 10V566000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
| 416 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence: AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy: VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE...
View full details →Recall 08V329000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 1,020 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 VEHICLES. A SECTION OF THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE WAS NOT PROPERLY VULCANIZED (CURED) AND DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE FAILS, A SUDDEN RUPTURE OF THE HOSE CAN OCCUR.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A RAPID DRAINAGE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE SYSTEM AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 VOLVO C70
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 VOLVO C70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Door actuator fault while driving, door opens slightly ajar while driving. Frequently happens while driving on highway with top up or down. Requires driver to hold door from swinging open around turns until there is a stop that allows driver to open and shut door again.
Door actuator fault while driving, door opens slightly ajar while driving. Frequently happens while driving on highway with top up or down. Requires driver to hold door from swinging open around turns until there is a stop that allows driver to open and shut door again.
While driving with the top up or down on the highway the doors will intermittently unlock and the security light come on because the door is ajar. This has been going on since I purchacesed the car 2 yrs ago. Now 5/29/23 while driving on the highway the drivers door opened while driving 70 miles an hour. This is a daily occurrence and it happens multiple times daily. This is a dangerous and scary malfunction.
I am having an issue where the driver side door randomly unlocks and opens while driving. This has happened daily multiple times a day. upwards of at least 5 to 10 incidents daily. Now my passenger door is alerting my it is opened. this is a very risky. This is a faulty issue I am seeing in forums about the 2009 C70 Volvo. please let me know this will be taken care of.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLVO C70. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER HAD FAILED. DURING THE FAILURE, THE VALVES WERE BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
Safety Rating for the 2009 VOLVO C70
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 VOLVO C70 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 VOLVO C70
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 VOLVO C70. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TJ32564.1.1-2017 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: Replacing CEM or Recommunicating with a 'sleeping' vehicle
SMB17-2017A — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN TITLE : RETAIL CAR DELIVERY PROCESS ALL MY 2016 S60 , V60 , XC60 , XC70 AND S80 GROUP : NO:ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : UNITED STATES AND CANADA 17 2016A SERVICE OPERATIONS REFERENCE BULLETINS :DATE: SMB 17 - 017,TJ...
RTJ-20857 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO: VEHICLES WITH T6 ENGINE ONLY MAY SHOW A MESSAGE IN THE DIM READING SELECT P OR N TO START WHEN SELECTOR IS ALREADY IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. THERE IS A TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) SOFTWARE (SW) UPGRADE AVAILABLE BUT THE FOLLOWING FAULT TRACING SHOULD BE FOLLOWED FIRST. MODELS XC70...
SA-211A — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
VOLVO: RETRACTABLE HARD TOP (RHT):HEADLINING CLIP NOISE. A RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AND MIDDLE OF THE HEADLINING AREA OF THE RHT CAN BE HEARD WHEN IN USE. *PE
TSB-204 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
VOLVO SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOW SOUND AT THE RECEIVING END, IF THE BLUETOOTH PHONE MODULE IS USED WHEN DRIVING. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 VOLVO C70
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO C70
- 2004 VOLVO C70 — 21 complaints
- 2005 VOLVO C70 — 0 complaints
- 2006 VOLVO C70 — 12 complaints
- 2007 VOLVO C70 — 24 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO C70 — 24 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO C70 (current)
- 2010 VOLVO C70 — 4 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO C70 — 17 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO C70 — 28 complaints
- 2013 VOLVO C70 — 16 complaints
- 2014 VOLVO C70 — 0 complaints
Other VOLVO Models
- VOLVO XC90 — 2,131 total complaints
- VOLVO S60 — 1,655 total complaints
- VOLVO S80 — 1,320 total complaints
- VOLVO V70 — 1,177 total complaints
- VOLVO XC60 — 846 total complaints
- VOLVO S70 — 780 total complaints
- VOLVO 850 — 732 total complaints
- VOLVO S40 — 677 total complaints