2015 Volvo XC70 Owner Complaints
Complaint Summary
The 2015 Volvo XC70 has 9 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve engine and fuel/propulsion system.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 9 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
ENGINE
3 33.3%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 22.2%
POWER TRAIN
2 22.2%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 11.1%
SEAT BELTS
1 11.1%
Quick Insights
The top category is ENGINE, accounting for 33.3% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 5 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2015 Volvo XC70
The 2015 Volvo XC70 has 9 owner complaints in this dataset. ENGINE is the most common complaint category, representing about 33% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2015 Volvo XC70 are ENGINE (3), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2), POWER TRAIN (2).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 5 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2015 Volvo XC70?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 5 of 5 systems
ENGINE
3 Reports33% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
My Volvo XC70 has had a sudden and significant increase in oil consumption. I believe this is due to the pistons which Volvo is now acknowledging. They refuse to issue a recall or to repair my very well maintained vehicle. Continue operation requires up to 2 quarts of oil every 500 miles! It also presents an ongoing risk of sudden engine malfunction and dangerous stoppage, I have all my records which shows my car has been maintained and the cause is faulty pistons. Volvo must be held accountable.
2/20/2023
I replaced a catalytic converter and 2 O2 sensors a few months ago. Check engine light came on. Oil was pooling into the catalytic converter from the engine. Technician checked pistons. Said there was unusual wear and oil was coming in through the pistons.
11/6/2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 Reports22% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
Fuel gauge doesnât show actual fuel level. When full, it shows 50% left, and gauge doesnât start to move till half the tank is empty.
10/25/2021
I replaced a catalytic converter and 2 O2 sensors a few months ago. Check engine light came on. Oil was pooling into the catalytic converter from the engine. Technician checked pistons. Said there was unusual wear and oil was coming in through the pistons.
11/6/2024
POWER TRAIN
2 Reports22% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
My Volvo XC70 has had a sudden and significant increase in oil consumption. I believe this is due to the pistons which Volvo is now acknowledging. They refuse to issue a recall or to repair my very well maintained vehicle. Continue operation requires up to 2 quarts of oil every 500 miles! It also presents an ongoing risk of sudden engine malfunction and dangerous stoppage, I have all my records which shows my car has been maintained and the cause is faulty pistons. Volvo must be held accountable.
2/20/2023
I replaced a catalytic converter and 2 O2 sensors a few months ago. Check engine light came on. Oil was pooling into the catalytic converter from the engine. Technician checked pistons. Said there was unusual wear and oil was coming in through the pistons.
11/6/2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 Report11% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
FACTORY INSTALLED HITCH ALMOST FAILED. AFTER 16,000 MILES OF TOWING A 21 FOOT TRAVEL TRAILER, THE HITCH APPEARED TO HAVE EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT. WHEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC IN BRANSON MISSOURI, IT WAS FOUND THAT 2 OF 4 NUTS HAD FALLEN OFF AND THE REMAINING 2 WERE SIGNIFICANTLY LOOSE. HAD THEY FALLEN OFF TOO, A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WOULD HAVE OCCURRED, WITH THE HITCH FALLING OFF, ALONG WITH THE REAR BUMPER AND A PORTION OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE TRAILER COULD HAVE DROPPED OFF AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. PLEASE CONSIDER A RECALL TO FORCE AN INSPECTION OF ALL FACTORY INSTALLED HITCHES ON VOLVO XC70, YEAR 2015.5.
12/23/2016
SEAT BELTS
1 Report11% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
At age 6 years (53K mi.), the front passenger seatbelt clasp began to refuse to latch when the belt buckle was inserted. Using a jeweler's headset, I could not see any foreign object causing interference. To rule out a bent buckle, I tested the clasp (after its removal) with 5 other buckles, and all failed to latch into the clasp every time. The clasp failure-to-latch showed no signs of gradual failure. The first notice was when a passenger tried to buckle up, and noticed it didn't latch. The car was still parked. The Volvo part that failed is 31369706 Front Right Seatbelt Clasp. I successfully replaced the part with a genuine Volvo replacement part from a Volvo dealer. A clasp latch-failure on this vehicle carries the extra hazard of inhibiting air-bag deployment, as the latch assy. embeds a strain gauge which casts a necessary vote for air-bag activation. If interested, email me. Question: Would NHTSA care to have me ship the failed clasp to do a mechanical failure analysis? It would be surrendered to NHTSA with no conditions.
10/26/2021
Data and Methodology
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- Complaint entries
- 9
- Top-topic view
- 5 grouped topics shown
- Primary source
- NHTSA ODI owner complaint records
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