This page covers 1 recall, 12 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 Volvo C70.
23 mpg combined
10.2 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Door latch reliability is the dominant theme in owner complaints for the 2011 Volvo C70. Multiple owners report that one or both cabin doors pop open, or partially unlatch, while driving, often without warning. The problem appears on both the driver and passenger sides, and owners note it happens regardless of whether the doors were firmly closed or locked. When the door unlatches, the window drops, cabin lights activate, and a door-ajar alarm sounds; the secondary latch typically prevents the door from swinging fully open. A separate pattern involves the door-ajar warning light staying illuminated even after the door is reclosed. Airbag complaints account for a smaller share of reports, with one owner describing a situation in which only one airbag deployed during a serious crash. The door latch behavior is most commonly described in highway driving and appears more frequent when the convertible top is down.
12
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The tire and wheel information label is missing or incorrect on vehicles equipped with the optional spare tire kit, failing to provide proper tire specifications.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and install the correct tire information label at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
