2008 Volvo C70 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
46,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 14 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 22 complaints (45.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 3 | 13.6% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 9.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body | 10 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Equipment:Other:Labels | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 1 |
Structure:Body: 10; Steering: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Air Bags: 1; Equipment:Other:Labels: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
2008: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 2; 2012: 2; 2013: 2; 2016: 2; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 3; 2021: 2; 2022: 1; 2024: 1; 2025: 2
Pattern summary
Structure:Body leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10356080 · 2010-09-17 (September 17, 2010)
THIS VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED AT A SPEED IN EXCESS OF 40 MILES PER HOURS ON 9/12/2010 ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE, ON 9/13/2010 ON THE BRUCKNER EXPRESSWAY AND ON 9/13/2010 ON THE TRIBOROUGH BRIDGE. IN THREE SEPARATE INSTANCES THE POWER STEERING FAILED ON THE VEHICLE WHICH VEERED ERRATICALLY TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID ON COMING TRAFFIC. THE PANEL LIGHTS ON THE CAR INDICATED STEERING FAILURE, BRAKE FAILURE AND LOW TIRE PRESSURE AND THE CAR BECAME INOPERABLE. FORTUNATELY TRAFFIC WAS AVOIDED AND THERE WAS NO COLLISION WIT OTHER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10356080 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10409874 · 2011-06-29 (June 29, 2011)
2008 VOLVO C70. CONSUMER STATES POWER STEERING FAILURE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, IT CAUSED HIM TO SWERVE OFF THE ROAD. AS A RESULT, THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED VARIOUS BODILY INJURIES AND AUTO BODY DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE POWER STEERING WAS DEFECTIVE. VOLVO STATED THEY WOULD REPAIR THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE, IF HE SIGNED A FORM THAT WOULD RELEASE THEM FROM ANY FUTURE LIABILITY, WHICH THE CONSUMER ULTIMATELY REFUSED TO SIGN. THE CONSUMER STATED A RECALL REG…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10409874 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11702864 · 2025-12-03 (December 3, 2025)
I believe the brake line are running along the firewall caught on fire I'm not sure if it was a brake line but it was a fire and it is at the dealer now I have not heard back from them
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11702864 at NHTSA ↗