2015–2016 · 2 model years · 3 recalls

Volvo XC70 problems by year

We don't rate the Volvo XC70 yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2015 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (9). Owners complain most about engine & cooling. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Engine & cooling5
Transmission & drivetrain3
Body, glass & interior1
Electrical system1
Airbags & seat belts1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2016.

Every Volvo XC70 year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2016 XC70Not rated yet7226
2015 XC70Not rated yet9127

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Volvo XC70 problems?

Owners complain most about engine & cooling, transmission & drivetrain, body, glass & interior.

Which Volvo XC70 year has the most recalls?

The 2016, with 2 recalls on record with NHTSA.