2007 Volvo V70 Problems & Complaints

Better than average78% fewer complaints than a typical year of the V70 at the same age

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2007 Volvo V70 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 78% fewer than a typical V70 model year at the same age, making the 2007 one of the better V70 years. The most reported problem area is the brakes (2 complaints, typically around 19,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

7complaints
2recalls
0crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2007 Volvo V70 problems

  • Brakes~19,000 miles
    229%
  • Engine & cooling~70,000 miles
    229%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~50,000 miles
    114%
  • Wheels & tires
    114%
  • Air bags
    114%

Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Volvo V70 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Volvo V70. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best V70 years: 2008, 2009, 2010. Years to avoid: 1998, 2001, 1999, 2000, 2004. Compare all years →

2007 Volvo V70 recalls (2)

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 21V-800 · Oct 14, 2021 · 194,546 vehicles

Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552.

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.

2007 Volvo V70 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.4L 5-cyl5-speed manualFWD19 / 27 / 22
2.5L 5-cyl turbo5-speed automatic4WD/AWD18 / 26 / 21
2.4L 5-cyl5-speed automaticFWD19 / 27 / 21
2.4L 5-cyl turbo5-speed automaticFWD18 / 26 / 21
2.5L 5-cyl turbo5-speed automaticFWD18 / 27 / 21
2.4L 5-cyl turbo6-speed manualFWD17 / 24 / 20
2.5L 5-cyl turbo6-speed manual4WD/AWD16 / 23 / 19
2.5L 5-cyl turbo6-speed automatic4WD/AWD15 / 23 / 18

EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Volvo V70 a good car?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 V70 rates better than average: 78% fewer complaints than a typical year of the V70 at the same age. 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 2007 Volvo V70?

The brakes — 2 complaints, 29% of all complaints for this model year, most often about power assist. Next are the engine & cooling (2) and transmission & drivetrain (1).

How many recalls does the 2007 Volvo V70 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2007 Volvo V70, the most recent from October 14, 2021 (inflator module). 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 V70?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2008, 2009 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1998, 2001, 1999, 2000 and 2004. See the full Volvo V70 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2007 Volvo V70 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 26,000 miles; 60% 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.