What are the issues with the 08 XC70?

What are the issues with the 08 XC70?

Hi to all of you new owners of the 08 XC70. Here are some of the issues I’m having. 1. Power tailgate motor failure. Had in into the dealership five times now. Still not resolved. 2. Adaptive steering in not consistent. I start in low but get high stiff steering. Setting is set at low force.

What kind of car was the 02 XC70?

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.

Where is the Cem on a Volvo XC90?

In 1999 – 2004 XC90, XC70, V70, S60, S80 CEM is under the driver’s side dashboard. Remove the kick panel or fabric cover under the dash. You will need to remove plastic retainers to pull down the cover. Now the CEM module is exposed.

What makes my 2002 XC70 make a noise?

1. Power tailgate motor failure. Had in into the dealership five times now. Still not resolved. 2. Adaptive steering in not consistent. I start in low but get high stiff steering. Setting is set at low force. 3. Rear hatch make more noise than a creeky old rocker on a uneven floor. 4. Mileage considerably worse than my 2002 XC70. 5.

Why does my Volvo have a tailgate failure?

The tailgate failure in my Volvo has been experienced by others and imo it is a design flaw as well as structural. 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.

What kind of tires does my XC70 have?

My 2008 XC70 is equipped with OEM Continental tires. I just noticed today that the front tires are almost worn down to the the wear bars at 11,500 miles of mostly highway driving, which was extremely surprising. I am meticulous about tire pressure and vehicle maintenance.


Is there a leak in the angle gear?

TSB Number:RTJ-18513 NHTSA Number:10026550 TSB Date:September 19, 2008 Date Added to File:November 7, 2008 Volvo: angle gear leakage and resealing for 5 cylinder awd only vehicles. Oil leaking/moisture from the angle gear halves can be resolved by resealing the housing and replacing the seals.

What causes a split boot on a Volvo XC70?

If you can jack up the car, check the rubber boots that house the joint for wear. It’s seldom seen when a boot is intact and the joint is broken; usually, a split or cut boot allows water/dirt/dust in the joint, and then it breaks. Another symptom is wobbly handling at speed. Let me confuse the issue some more.

What does it mean when your Volvo won’t start?

Volvo engine turns over but won’t start. Volvo has a reputation as being a very reliable car that will rarely leave you stranded. In this guide, we discuss those rare cases when a Volvo won’t start. Volvos’s most common problem is that the dashboard light turn on, but the engine won’t start.

Why does my car make a clicking noise when I start it?

Because the starter is not getting enough electricity to stay powered and crank the engine, the system’s repeated attempts make a clicking sound. Follow these steps toward a resolution: Try jump-starting the car. If it starts, then dies, you might have an issue with the alternator.