4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,000 miles

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problem #5

Aug 142021

C70

  • miles
This occurred after driving for about an hour. While driving at a fairly high rate of speed, I felt the driver's door move slightly. The dome light came on indicating that the door had opened. The windows were down so I cannot state if they would have slightly lowered as they normally do when the door is opened. I pushed outward on the door to see if it was fully open. The latch held the door. Using the interior door handle, I then opened and closed the door. The doors were then locked as extra security. Approximately 30 minutes later this happened again on a busier highway. I then had to worry about the door opening on me again while I was driving, however, there was no further occurrence. Later after returning home, I performed an internet search to see if something like this had happened to others. After seeing other comments of C70 doors opening & door latch problems, I decided to report the problem to get it on record.

- Dublin, OH, USA

problem #4

Jun 042014

C70

  • miles
Drivers door without warning while driving at high speed suddenly unlatches, hazard light and warning indicator that door is open is shown.Besides being very dangerous it is very scary.My problem has not been confirmed by dealer but was reported to dealer as far back as 7 years ago.

- East Rockaway, NY, USA

problem #3

May 022021

C70

  • miles
The large coupe doors on this vehicle have a tendency to become unlatched while driving requiring the need to stop the vehicle and re-open and close the doors. This happens when doors are locked as well as unlocked. When this happens on the highway at high speeds, it is very dangerous and difficult to hold the door closed while making your way to the side of the road to correct the problem. This happens with no warning. There are recalls by Volvo for this exact issue on several other models but not the C70. I have reported this issue directly to Volvo customer service. I am also aware this is a widespread issue as I have have seen it identified by several other C70 owners on various Volvo Owner Internet forums.

- Fremont , OH, USA

problem #2

Jul 272020

C70

  • miles
When driving and operating the vehicle with the top door the door becomes ajar on the passenger and driver side with a slight bump in the rose.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #1

Jun 072020

C70 5-cyl

  • 140,000 miles
While on highway at highway speed, the driver door moved outward as if it was opening. The open door warning light flashed on the dash. Makes you feel like you're about to fall out of the car. Had to stop and close the door again. Would hate to have this happen while cornering.

- Hampton, VA, USA