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2008 Volvo XC70 repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (12%)
Chart based on 145 repairs.
2008 Volvo XC70 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 114 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC70 in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Mar 201249000 mi | Sun roof shade hard to open | ||
| Oct 201364200 mi | Brake line leak | ||
| Volvo XC70 in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2012 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Apr 201476460 mi | AM radio failed. Appears to be chronic Volvo issue. Replacement cost $1400.00 Not satisfied with Volvo response. | ||
| Jun 201583700 miC $150 | driver door lock mechanism | ||
| Nov 201585560 miC $1500 | AC motor failed | ||
| Nov 201793620 mi | Front engine mount | ||
| Jun 201895480 miC $200 | replaced [stabilizer bar parts] | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Oregon, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Jul 2016107000 miUS $60 | Replaced seals and valve in brake booster vacuum pump due to a small persistent leak. | ||
| Aug 2017115000 miUS $450 | Replaced oil trap | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 201257300 miUS $325 | steering fluid line bracket had fallen from place; hose against pully and ultimately rubbed through causing leak of fluid. | ||
| Jan 201360000 miUS $129 | needed new socket for headlamp bulb. i broke the other due to my own ignorance | ||
| Jun 201371000 mi | Emission valve needed to be replaced | ||
| Oct 201496000 miUS $646 | seal on brake vacuum leaking oil, was replaced with kit; replaced battery seal on brake vacuum leaking oil, was replaced with kit | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Vermont, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201247000 mi | AM Radio not working, replaced the radio; Washer Fluid Reservoir leaks, replaced reservoir; Problem with the seat memory, reflashed computer. | ||
| Sep 201249000 miUS $100 | Rear sway bar link was going bad so it was replaced | ||
| Sep 201581000 miUS $135 | Had a Check Engine Light (CEL) on, code pointed to an emissions problem and was forced to bring it to the dealer for diag and smoke test etc. They found a cracked gas cap which was replaced and code cleared. | ||
| Jun 201689000 mi | Electronic steering wheel lock failed to engage/ disengage and caused a fault code and shutdown of the starting system. Car was towed to the dealer where a new lock was ordered and faulty electronic lock was replaced. | ||
| Jun 201792850 mi | Wife pulled out of a parking spot at work and the horn started blaring and would not stop. This continued intermittently for about one hour. I removed the fuse and brought it to my shop where they checked for about an hour before it went off again. Found no cause, removed the fuse and brought to the dealer where it remained, quiet, for two days no cause found and it has not reoccurred since. | ||
| Sep 201794000 miUS $40 | While driving on the interstate, the pass side mirror glass fell off leaving the heating element and backing plate still attached. Ordered an aftermarket glass only and attached it with the included double sided tape. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jul 201115000 mi | AC fan was replaced | ||
| Dec 201336000 mi | driver's seat belt was difficult to engage/release. Dealer cleaned latch; works great. | ||
| Jun 201440000 miUS $80 | Not cooling | ||
| Jan 201628000 miUS $1400 | fuel system- gauge, injector, etc went crazy. tank wouldnt fill; miles to go incorrect | ||
| Volvo XC70 in New York, United States Sep 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Oct 201141000 mi | 1)radiator leak- big parts of system were repair 2)alternator replaced 3)o-ring for oil was replaced | ||
| Volvo XC70 in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2013 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Aug 201490000 miUS $680 | Dealer diagnosed with chassis ear, said heard rattling noise from left control arm. went to independent volvo mechanic, said Volvo told them need both control arm replaced at the same time. Replaced both control arm but noise is still there | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Washington, United States May 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201458000 miUS $1000 | Sensor replaced in steering columns which controls the ignition. | ||
| May 201785000 miUS $300 | Rebuild Vacuum Pump and Reseal - Oil Leak | ||
| Jun 2021109073 miUS $529 | Sunroof leak. Diagnose and repair | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Texas, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Jul 2017125000 miUS $400 | Replaced headlight assembly due to frayed wiring harness. | ||
| Sep 2017128000 miUS $399 | Oil separator had failed causing excessive engine vaccum. Replaced it. | ||
| Nov 2017130000 mi | Dead battery. Needed replaced. | ||
| May 2018134000 miUS $100 | Windshield washer fluid was leaking. Hose leading to the passenger-side headlight washer was replaced as it was worn through. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022163680 miC $100 | Tailgate latch ass’y broken, R/R complete ass’y | ||
| Volvo XC70 in California, United States Jul 2014 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015101000 miUS $12000 | Control arm, bushings, ball joint, new struts mounts and bearings | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Washington, United States Nov 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Aug 201485000 miUS $70 | SRS system was faulty | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2013 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Jun 201567580 miC $250 | Check engine light, code P003F camshaft profile control stuck, replaced impulse sensor, error persisted, about to replace variable valve timing solenoid (solenoid is stuck), cylinder misfires as well On acceleration, message display "Reduce speed or shift up" engine misfired, ran rough, check engine flashing, set pending misfire codes and P003F. Will replace spark plugs (original) but maybe a coil pack(s) may be bad? | ||
| Jul 201568380 miC $15 | Replaced stuck VVT solenoid. Also replaced plugs. Coil packs seem to be fine. Passenger side low beam quit. The original halogen bulb was OK. Plastic FoMoCo connector had melted due to the heat buildup over the years; Canada has DRLs that use a full low beam. Replacement ceramic headlight H11 connectors. | ||
| Dec 201573160 miC $662 | Symptoms were random and intermittent rumbling sound as if driving on asphalt grooved by a caterpillar, wind noise as if a splash shield was loose. While changing to winter tires, felt driver's side wheel movement, suspecting bearing. | ||
| Oct 201677500 mi | Bottom of engine oil pan, unprotected, rusted and weeping fluid. Temporary POR-15 repair, eventually need expensive FoMoCo at fault! ARGH!!!!!! Steering noisy, erratic - loss of fluid. Initially did a flush & added Prestone synthetic fluid. Noise gone after the lock to lock method to bleed out air. That's when I noticed the PS HP hose leaking due to rust. Also used tape wrap but leak persists. | ||
| Jan 201777700 miC $500 | Bearing noise, leaking high pressure PS hose. Replaced hose. | ||
| Apr 201778740 miC $685 | I asked for a road test to pin point likely issue - could have been worse; driveshaft, AWD unit, multiple wheel bearings. Shop isolated to right front wheel - all other wheel bearings verified as not requiring any attention. I specified no complimentary car wash or fluid checks and dealership honoured my request. 2.5 hours labour and .5 hour labour for road test. | ||
| Jun 201779360 miC $165 | Pulsing while braking; most likely warped front rotors. Less that 2 years old, premium quality, yet still warped rotors. Thickness still like new, 29mm and could be turned until 26mm, so found a local garage that could turn the warped rotor for next brake job - coated in etching primer to prevent rusting | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Arkansas, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Feb 201591600 miUS $500 | Oil leak detected - replace seal near brake vacuum pump. Engine very loud at idle - replaced collapsed engine mounts. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in New York, United States May 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Nov 201146000 mi | repeated failure of the blind spot information system | ||
| Jan 201248000 mi | srs light on; required center rear seat pretensioner | ||
| Jun 201253000 mi | the BLIS was never fixed by volvo despite repeated attempts. the dash info display would report a 'decreased blind spot range' or something to that effect even in broad daylight. would happen about 2x a month but leave no code in the system. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Illinois, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201139000 mi | Both REAR VIEW MIRRORS,beginning w/passenger side, would stay stuck, usually in the closed position. Dealer mechanics found a service bulletin stating that the electrical connectors for the mirror motors had a tendency to come loose. Fixed! | ||
| May 201467300 miUS $415 | brake vacuum pump sprung a leak; removed pump, replaced seals; reinstalled | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Oklahoma, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 200911000 mi | groaning from right front passenger area; chassis ear installed and front subframe bushings were determined to be the problem. Bushings replaced, noise did not return, car handles much better, feels more solid. There was a bulletin out. buzzing vibration noise coming from front passenger door, technician could not replicate, no repair. However, noise came back on drive home!! | ||
| Nov 200912000 mi | The previous complaint regarding the window buzzing vibration was finally heard by the tech and the windows were realigned and there was a software update. Briefly came back but seems now to be gone for good. | ||
| Dec 201139000 miUS $220 | AM radio stopped working. leaking windshield washer fluid | ||
| Jun 201244000 mi | The drivers side window occasionally would not go back up with one-touch feature and occasionally took up to 3 attempts to get the window to raise by holding the switch up to get the window to raise. | ||
| Jan 201421200 miUS $192 | Active Bi-Xenon low beam headlight on passenger side was replaced. | ||
| May 201462000 miUS $468 | Engine light came on. Took it to the dealer. Code reader said Mass airflow sensor. While replacing, discovered PCV box needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 201463000 mi | engine light came on repeatedly. MAF sensor, PCV, pinched wire to fuel injector all diagnosed. Fuel pressure sensor gauge was replaced, all seems ok now. Only paid for first visit. | ||
| Dec 201687000 miUS $450 | broken link pin, cost includes labor hours | ||
| Mar 201787000 miUS $1800 | 2 Broken engine mounts and tie rod end | ||
| Volvo XC70 in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013US $700 | Ball joint worn. Had to replace both front control arms | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Illinois, United States May 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201030000 mi | Problem with rear seat heaters not working, which caused the main cabin heat ventilation system to breakdown. It was blowing cold air on passenger side heat on driver. Dash vents did not work in very cold Chicago. Replaced switch and upgraded software. | ||
| Jul 201137000 mi | Front wheel hub identified as noise, yet had rear brakes, pads and rotors replaced and brand new tires installed with 4 wheel alinement(sp) done | ||
| Mar 201361000 miUS $50 | Front Passenger Sill panel replaced due to broken clip and trim loose. | ||
| Jun 201362000 mi | the pump leak detection diagnostic on fuel tank, module gone bad | ||
| Apr 201475500 miUS $100 | Vacuum pump Boost seal leaking due to dry seals and leaking oil | ||
| Dec 201593000 mi | Blower motor replaced due to noise | ||
| Jun 2017103000 miUS $535 | upper motor mount arm, with synthetic oil change | ||
| Aug 2017109000 miUS $725 | Power steering pump, replaced then the high pressure hose/tubing leaked and needed to be replaced As mentioned the high pressure hose of the steering pump had been original and needed to be replaced | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Ohio, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 200915000 mi | software issue regarding cooling system | ||
| Oct 200916000 mi | Initial trip to dealer in September for reflash of the engine cooling system was not performed due to lack of knowledge on dealer. Called Volvo NA and they contacted dealer directly to request the reflash procedure. | ||
| Mar 201018000 mi | Sunroof trim shrunk and was not covering the headliner seam where it met the sunroof opening. Rear door panels (both driver and passenger sides)would not stay secured to door frame. | ||
| Sep 201028000 mi | Rear door panels kept coming loose. Trim around sunroof kept slipping out of place. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Illinois, United States Apr 2009 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Mar 201257000 miUS $1100 | switch that activates second row seat warmers oil pump | ||
| Sep 201263000 miUS $250 | small oil leak detected upon inspection - extended warranty work with copay | ||
| Nov 201487700 miUS $80 | Trip computer functions were no longer working, so dealer replaced turn signal arm (where dial for those functions resides) | ||
| May 2016104100 miUS $150 | upper motor mount torn. Track arm and bushings torn. Excessive play in sway bar link. | ||
| Feb 2018179000 miUS $250 | Worn pads/drum | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Minnesota, United States Jan 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201124000 mi | Bad Tie rod replaced | ||
| Volvo XC70 in North Carolina, United States Apr 2009 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Feb 201048000 mi | Battery kept going dead after car sat without being run for 2-3 days, along with different warning messages - including child door lock function - on the computer readout. A software upgrade/reinstall/alteration fixed this and other functions. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Michigan, United States May 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Oct 201151000 mi | noise from driveshaft, bearing at both ends were worn | ||
| Jan 201463400 mi | Spun front bearing, engine ran for months with a knock. When they opened up with Volvo's approval (CPO vehicle) they found the bearing had rotated 90 degrees and was all chewed. They are putting a new short block in the car. | ||
| Oct 201473000 mi | Total engine replacement after new short block started burning oil. Mechanic's best guess was that the valve guides and seals were leaking because the old heads were used with the new block. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in New York, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 201032000 mi | Cracked/leaking windshield washer reservoir; used vehicle purchase, not noticed by dealer inspection. Covered by manufacturers' warranty, R/R by Volvo dealer. Upon purchase, 'Hood Open' message was on (hood was properly closed). Dealer recommended going to a Volvo service for a new sensor; Volvo service ordered a new sensor and will schedule another appointment to R/R. Covered by warranty. | ||
| Sep 201032000 mi | 'Hood Ajar' sensor parts were ordered and a second trip to replace the defective sensor took care of the problme. | ||
| Sep 201140000 mi | Left Front Hood latch wouldn't release; One week earlier: In for LOF, Recall: R/R Cyl Head Coolant Bleeder Hose O-Ring (covered in full); ordered new LF Hood latch. (This trip) R/R LF Hood latch - covered by manufacturer's warranty | ||
| Mar 201354000 miUS $1532 | 'Hood Ajar' switch was removed and replaced - sending out a false positive error message. | ||
| Jul 201357000 mi | Cracked TPMS valve stem - replaced all four as average lithium battery life is 5 to 7 yrs. Bought new set of Michelin Defender tires (upsized from 215/65R16 to 225/60R16) 4-wheel alignment. LOF. | ||
| Aug 201464000 miUS $171 | Dirty Camshaft Profile Sensor; Removed and replaced with new sensor. Volvo recommends oil/filter change after replacement and this was also done. Dealer didn't have part in stock and needed to order it; returned next day for completion. | ||
| Mar 201569000 miUS $124 | Exterior passenger-side mirror: glass mirror separated from tack mount and fell off during period of extreme cold coupled with deteriorated road surface. | ||
| Aug 201573300 miUS $86 | Driver's side mirror glass delaminated from mount and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Mar 201677000 miUS $1100 | R/R both front wheel bearings | ||
| Jun 201682000 miUS $205 | Faulty hood lock; Hood lock functional, but sending error message of 'Hood Ajar'. Third faulty hood lock replacment for same issue. | ||
| Aug 201683000 miUS $663 | Left rear ABS speed sensor not working; Removed and replaced Rear sub framebushings torn; Replaced rear stay bushings. Discovered during ABS sensor repair, fixed a few weeks later. | ||
| Sep 201683000 miUS $235 | Hood Latch cable became corroded/stuck and was showing as 'Hood Open' warning message. | ||
| Jan 201892549 miUS $232 | Vacuum pump seal was leaking oil. Small leak discovered by tech performing annual NYS Inspection. Replaced vacuum pump seals with kit. | ||
| May 201894261 miUS $1018 | Detected a 'clunk' when going over bumps... right stabilizer was loose, but since it would only be a matter of time until the left stabilizer needed replacing, BOTH were removed/replaced. The stabilizer issue was scheduled for repair the next day, but the Check Engine came on and I immediately took the XC70 in to be checked out. That's when the pinhole in the fuel filler pipe was detected... and the part needed to be ordered. Returned from the May 22 repair (for stabilizer) after the part (a new fuel filler pipe) was in. A small pinhole was throwing a Check Engine warning, entire fuel tank needed to be dropped and the new pipe installed. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Florida, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Mar 201133310 mi | rear hatch not power open as designed. Dealer changed every part assoc with opener and lock. The door now opens but locking not working. Regional repair rep to dealer twice. 3weeks at the dealer "pinch" safety not fixable as discontinued. rear hatch not power open as designed. Dealer changed every part assoc with opener and lock. The door now opens but locking not working. Regional repair rep to dealer twice. 3weeks at the dealer "pinch" safety not fixable as discontinued. | ||
| Jun 201137000 mi | mirrors would not hold memory setting two computer updates | ||
| Dec 201142000 mi | suspension.. bushing noise corrected by shaving an upright "guide" from the front of the back bushing on right and left side of the front of the car | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201332240 miC $200 | Windshield washer fluid tank leaking, apparently at joint between neck and tank. | ||
| Dec 201334720 miC $250 | Windshield washer fluid continues to leak, even after second repair, which included replacement of reservoir and filler neck. Believe the leak is located in the line between the headlamp washers. | ||
| Jan 201440740 mi | Windshield washer fluid leak repaired during third attempt. Leak was located in the line between the headlamp washers. Dealer absorbed costs due to previous parts/labour costs that did not fix problem. | ||
| Dec 201659520 miC $100 | Electronic locking mechanism on rear door on driver's side (LHS)was inoperable. Door wouldn't lock. Actuator seized but was cleaned, lubricated and working again. | ||
| Aug 201763240 miC $300 | Replacement of electronic door locking mechanism for left-hand side rear door. | ||
| Sep 201763240 mi | Haldex AWD failure but car drivable in FWD mode. Diagnostic work to determine cause of failure indicated failed pump. Ordered parts to change pump and fluid. | ||
| Oct 201763550 miC $1200 | Haldex AWD system pump replacement. | ||
| Mar 202289900 miC $150 | Power steering issue. Changed fluid to correct intermittent lack of power steering on car start. Issue not fully resolved but improved. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Washington, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Apr 201266000 miUS $90 | Rear park assist sensor and rear seat warmer not working. An hour of diagnostic work could not ID cause of problem(s). Waste of money! Three weeks later the park assist function started working again on its own........ | ||
| Aug 201270000 miUS $250 | repair to rear differential cradle and struts | ||
| May 201490000 miUS $1850 | Alternator replacement due to seized belt from ac compressor seizure replacement due to seized compressor | ||
| Aug 2016107000 miUS $1200 | Brake control unit pump malfunction. Required removal repair and reinstall. Also brake sensor replacement | ||
| Mar 2017116000 miUS $1300 | Diagnose and Replace failed ECU (Electronic Control Unit) | ||
| Volvo XC70 in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 201347000 miUS $829 | Whine from power steering pump. Steering pump replaced. | ||
| May 201451100 mi | Leaking window washing tank | ||
| Jul 201561300 miUS $200 | The original battery lasted 7 years and finally ran out of juice. | ||
| Jul 201781622 miUS $25 | The Check Engine light would illuminate after about 3 hours of driving. The next day, sometimes the light was out and sometimes the light was still illuminated. The light would eventually go out on this day. A scanner was hooked up and gave the codes P0190 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor and P061A68 Internal Control Module Torque Performance Event. The trouble codes were checked in the alldatapro.com/alldata database. For P0190, the condition was that the Engine control module (ECM) measures the fuel pressure in the fuel rail using the fuel pressure sensor. The ECM checks the direct voltage from the sensor. Possible source of the problem: open circuit in signal cable or ground lead, contact resistance and oxidation in the terminals, short - circuit to supply voltage in the signal cable, open-circuit in the signal cable, or damaged fuel pressure sensor. A fault symptom is that the engine misfires but this does not happen. For P061A68, this DTC is not caused by a fault that needs to be remedied. The codes were cleared and no repair was done. | ||
| Jul 201891500 miUS $430 | The fuel pressure sensor had been indicated as a problem in the July 2017 reading of the check engine codes. The fuel pump fuse was pulled and the car was started and restarted until it would not. The T-25 torx screw which I had tried to remove in December 2017 and February 2018 was finally removed. The screw was in a difficult position and I was able to use a tiny ratchet with a T-25 torx bit (taped with electrical tape to the ratchet so that it would not fall out) to remove the screw. The fuel pressure sensor twisted loose from the fuel rail and there was no pressure and very little fuel in the fuel rail. I replaced the sensor and the screw and the fuel pump fuse. The car started right up. The next week I drove on a 300 mile trip and checked the codes at the Vicenza Auto Skills shop and the problem had cleared. The rear door hatch would not open beginning in May 2018. Work had to be done from inside the car. Part number 31276958 replaced. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Apr 201149000 mi | Sunroof rattle | ||
| Oct 201276800 mi | Rear control arm and bushing were damaged and replaced under warranty Blower motor making whining sound intermittently but dealer cannot verify sound due to intermittent nature. Rattling behind sunroof in headliner | ||
| Dec 201281000 mi | Noisy blower motor verified and replaced | ||
| Apr 201385800 mi | Electric key fob ejection mechanism in dash replaced under warranty. Didn't always eject previously. | ||
| Dec 2013102000 miUS $800 | Water pump, serpentine tensioner and pulleys noisy. Replaced all as a preventative measure including belt. | ||
| Jun 2014114000 miUS $189 | Non-battery end of ground cable had loosened, causing intermittent starting problems. Ground was tightened and problem eliminated. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Ohio, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 201026000 mi | Power mirror internal damage which the manufacturer would not warranty. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Colorado, United States Jan 2008 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Mar 20081700 mi | Repair bumper molding (warranty), Fix fuse blown out for cigarette lighters, look at thumping noise (not fixed) | ||
| Dec 200918000 mi | SRS Warning light came on. | ||
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