2013 Volvo C70 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2013 Volvo C70 holds 11 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than the 2012 C70 (0), the only other year on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

2012 Volvo C70
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Complaints

11

Per year

0

Recalls

0

Years on the road

14

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Structure (5 of 11), then Electrical system (3) and Engine (2).

Next to 2012

The 2012 C70 has 23 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2012.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Volvo C70. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (0)

No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Complaints by component (11 total)

Structure
5
Electrical system
3
Engine
2
Service brakes
1
Suspension
1
Wheels
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My car is a hard top convertible. When I drive with the top down for a prolonged period of time my driver side door unlocks and a warning light that the door is open comes up on the dashboard. The door doesn't swing…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2024-06-25
  • "This is not a singular incident; it has been persistent for five or so years at this point. Quite frequently, when I am driving with the top down for at least 20 minutes, one of the doors unlatches (a couple of weeks…"
    Structure · filed 2023-05-29
  • "The contact owns a 2013 Volvo C70. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's and passenger's side front doors inadvertently opened. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed…"
    Structure · filed 2022-06-03
  • "I noticed that driving with the top down (the car is a convertible) leads to premature and uneven tire wear. Subsequently the tires generate a lot of road noise and vibration, which is felt through the steering wheel.…"
    Suspension, Wheels · filed 2022-04-25
  • "Within the last 6 months, (fall 2021 – spring 2022), one of the doors in my car has opened multiple times by itself, while I was driving the car. The door was closed properly when I started driving and I did not…"
    Structure · filed 2022-04-25

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2013 Volvo C70 C FWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
C70 front-wheel drive 2.5L, 5-cyl Automatic (5-speed) Front-wheel drive 19 27 22 MPG $2950

Specs and fitment

Second generation (final years), 2012–2013
Body styles Convertible
Oil 0W-30 or 5W-30 (engine-dependent) , 6.1 qt capacity
Tire size 235/45R17, 235/40R18

Known issues for this generation

Recall 11V-508 covers certain 2006-2012 C70 vehicles (also certain 2011-2012 S60) equipped with an optional accessory spare-tire kit: the tire information label may not match FMVSS 110 requirements for that kit, which can lead to improper inflation; dealers inspect and install the correct label.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Volvo C70 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2013 Volvo C70 holds 11 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than the 2012 C70 (0), the only other year on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

What are common problems with a 2013 Volvo C70?

The complaints owners file most often name Structure (5 of 11), then Electrical system (3) and Engine (2).

Is the 2013 Volvo C70 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2012 C70 has 23 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2012.

Has the 2013 Volvo C70 been recalled?

NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2013 Volvo C70.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Volvo C70?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2013 Volvo C70 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Volvo C70 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Volvo C70 is 22 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US Volvo C70 use?

0W-30 or 5W-30 (engine-dependent) With filter, about 6.1 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Volvo C70?

Published US specs commonly list front 235/45R17, 235/40R18 and rear 235/45R17, 235/40R18; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Volvo C70?

Recall 11V-508 covers certain 2006-2012 C70 vehicles (also certain 2011-2012 S60) equipped with an optional accessory spare-tire kit: the tire information label may not match FMVSS 110 requirements for that kit, which can lead to improper inflation; dealers inspect and install the correct label.