2010 Volvo C70 Problems & Complaints

Better than average55% fewer complaints than a typical year of the C70 at the same age

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2010 Volvo C70 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 55% fewer than a typical C70 model year at the same age, making the 2010 one of the better C70 years. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain (1 complaint, typically around 11,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

4complaints
2recalls
0crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2010 Volvo C70 problems

  • Transmission & drivetrain~11,000 miles
    125%
  • Electrical system~50,000 miles
    125%
  • Other / not specified~71,000 miles
    125%
  • Body & structure~104,000 miles
    125%

Share of the 4 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Volvo C70 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Volvo C70. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best C70 years: 2010, 2002, 2009. Years to avoid: 2000, 1999, 2001, 2012. Compare all years →

2010 Volvo C70 recalls (2)

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 11V-508 · Oct 18, 2011 · 20,611 vehicles

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.

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.

Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)

NHTSA recall 10V-566 · Nov 8, 2010 · 416 vehicles

Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (GPS) units because the batteries on those units May overheat.

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.

2010 Volvo C70 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.5L 5-cyl turbo6-speed manualFWD20 / 28 / 23
2.5L 5-cyl turbo5-speed automaticFWD19 / 28 / 22

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Volvo C70 a good car?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 C70 rates better than average: 55% fewer complaints than a typical year of the C70 at the same age. It is one of the best C70 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Volvo C70?

The transmission & drivetrain — 1 complaint, 25% of all complaints for this model year, most often about driveline. Next are the electrical system (1) and body & structure (1).

How many recalls does the 2010 Volvo C70 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2010 Volvo C70, the most recent from October 18, 2011 (labels). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Volvo C70?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010, 2002 and 2009. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2000, 1999, 2001 and 2012. See the full Volvo C70 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2010 Volvo C70 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 71,000 miles; 25% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.