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2016 Volvo XC70: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2016 Volvo XC70 with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
7
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
26 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,846
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
Recalls
Seat Belts › FrontJun 30, 2020 · campaign 20V378000
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in
Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit BreakersSep 2, 2015 · campaign 15V555000
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the Volvo XC70
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2016 Volvo XC70 have?
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (2), transmission & drivetrain (1), body, glass & interior (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 Volvo XC70 have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Volvo XC70 get?
Up to 26 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.