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2008 XC70 Problem/issues

16 messages,  Last post on Jul 18, 2012 at 10:58 PM

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What is this discussion about? Volvo XC70, Fuel Efficiency (MPG), Interior, Steering, Wagon

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#7 of 16 Re: 2008 XC70 Problem/issues [bodble2] by nibs

Nov 13, 2008 (6:12 pm)

Replying to: bodble2 (Nov 07, 2008 2:53 pm)
I averaged about 10.7 per 100k with my 02 XC70 and have not gotten better than 12.7 with this beast. This is a result of highway and city.
 
I fed up with the friggen thing and wish I could make it disappear tomorrow. Run people run. Volvo customer care is second rate. Buy a Japan car that will not drain your pocket book to purchase and will require very little service.

#8 of 16 Re: 2008 XC70 Problem/issues [nibs] by bodble2

Nov 13, 2008 (7:42 pm)

Replying to: nibs (Nov 13, 2008 6:12 pm)
12.7 is not bad if it is city-only driving. I get less than that with my current '04 TL in the city.
 
I've always liked the XC70, but also have been worried by Volvo reliability and customer service. What makes the XC70 attractive now is the factory cash credit. You can get a nicely equippped one for under $50K CAD with the factory cash. The '09 TL AWD is about $48K, albeit it is fully-loaded at that price.

#9 of 16 Re: 2008 XC70 Problem/issues [nibs] by nibs

Nov 21, 2008 (2:49 pm)

Replying to: nibs (Oct 21, 2008 3:23 pm)
UPDATE!
 
Another problem.
 
Temps have cooled off and early morning frost has become the norm. Went outside on Wednesday, opened the drivers side rear door, placed my briefcase in and then shut the door. Upon getting in the car and starting it up I noticed that the rear door open indicator was on. I got out and opened and closed the door again. No luck, the light stayed on. Finally got the car into service today and the door lock module is faulty.
 
Also the rear hatch foam was replaced in an effort to reduce the noise coming from the tailgate. No luck there either. I think this is the car that Jack built.
 
Run people run.

#10 of 16 UPDATE 2008 XC70 Problem/issues [nibs] by nibs

Mar 24, 2009 (4:23 pm)

Replying to: nibs (Nov 21, 2008 2:49 pm)
Went through the CAMVAP process and Volvo Canada was ordered to buyback the XC70. Keep all of your documentation and don't be bullied.

#11 of 16 Re: UPDATE 2008 XC70 Problem/issues [nibs] by bodble2

Apr 06, 2009 (1:05 pm)

Replying to: nibs (Mar 24, 2009 4:23 pm)
Congrats! Did Volvo have to pay you full purchase price? I was similarly successful using CAMVAP against Honda back in 2001. As you said, the key is to keep ALL your documentation, plus make notes of everything said between you and the service guys.

#12 of 16 Re: 2008 XC70 Problem/issues [nibs] by amtang2

Jan 17, 2010 (5:28 pm)

Replying to: nibs (Oct 21, 2008 3:23 pm)
FYI
 
Had similar creaking noises from the rear tailgate door after a run in with some snow camouflaged potholes.
 
Took it to the dealer and they realigned the latches . . . voila! No more noise. Apparently the potholes caused some frame torque in just the right way to get them mis-aligned.
 
Just my two cents worth.
 
Matt

#13 of 16 Re: 2008 XC70 Problem/issues [amtang2] by bodble2

Jan 25, 2010 (6:13 pm)

Replying to: amtang2 (Jan 17, 2010 5:28 pm)
Potholes caused the frame to torque enough to mis-align the hatch?! Wow! I guess they don't build Volvos like they used to.

#14 of 16 xc70 transmission problem by julie32

Feb 01, 2010 (11:18 am)

I just spent $1000 on the 105,000 mile tune up only to discover 2 days later that I need an new transmission for $4700!! I drive a 2002 xc70. I took it in last week with a problem with hesitation when I press down on the eccelorator the car would learch forward. This happened when I would be traveling on the highway and was gearing up to pass another car and starting up at a stop light. Now that I think about it, this had been happening since we bought the car but not this much.
I love this car. This is my 3rd Volvo, I had a 1989 wagon, a 2001 v70, that was totaled by my daughter! She rolled the car, but was able to walk away with only bruises. (the police said if she was in another car she would not have survived). Needless to say, I went back and got a 3rd Volvo. But this transmission issue really has me upset.
My question- does this seem to be happening to other 2002 xc70s?
Thanks,
Julie32

#15 of 16 Re: xc70 transmission problem [julie32] by nibs

Feb 09, 2010 (8:50 am)

Replying to: julie32 (Feb 01, 2010 11:18 am)
Hi Julie32. I owned a 2002 XC70 and it was just beginning to show the same problem. I think it is a common failure with the Volvo line since Volvo was sold by its Swedish owners. Lord only knows where the parts for these vehicles are manufactured today and there is so much cross pollination with components from other brands that it is fair to say consumers have a right to be wary of what they are buying.
 
Previous to the 02 XC70, we owned a 1996 850 Turbo. It was a beautiful car and is still on the road today. Nothing major wrong with it, although the new owners do not take care of it properly.
 
The 08 XC70 I purchased was a complete dud from the 12th day on after I bought it. Just one thing after another. Other than if it was an older model I'd never buy another one and have no faith in the brand anymore. I've since bought a BMW and it has been the most pleasant driving experience I ever had.
 
Regarding the comment by another ref the tailgate. My Bimmer has a tailgate too and I have had no structural issues at all. The tailgate failure in my Volvo has been experienced by others and imo it is a design flaw as well as structural.

#16 of 16 HELP! 2008 XC70 A/C Problems by aspendrive

Jul 18, 2012 (10:58 pm)

Odd thing happened today, a very hot & humid day in Los Angeles. I turned the car on, turned on the A/C, and the driver's side vents blew COLD air and the passenger side blew blazingly HOT air. Not only that, those vents were extremely hot to the touch. I turned off the A/C, noting that both side's controls were already in the coldest temp position. I drove home with the windows open, slowly in the right lane in case it was something serious, then when I tried the A/C again (when I got home), it all worked fine.
 
Any suggestions as to why this may have happened? I already spent $800 on a dealer service not two months ago, so I'm a little apprehensive to head back there again and open my wallet to them.

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