There are 1 owner-reported engine complaints for the 2007 Volvo XC70in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
WHEN DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLES OF WATER, SLUSH OR SNOW, THE EXHAUST MAY COOL DOWN FAST ENOUGH TO CHANGE SHAPE AND TOUCH THE PROPELLER SHAFT, CAUSING A HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING NOISE. THIS NOISE WILL BE NOTICED BY THE DRIVER FOR ONLY A SHORT TIME; ONCE THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE EQUALIZES THE NOISE WILL DISAPPEAR. THIS CREATES A HIGH-PITCHED, SIREN LIKE NOISE, WHICH CAN SCARE THE DRIVER CAUSING HIS/HER TO SWERVE OR LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE IS A DESIGN DEFECT RECOGNIZED BY VOLVO WITH REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE PN# 30742265. AS THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT AND A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED BY VOLVO AND NOT A $250.00 REPAIR BY THE CUSTOMER. *TR
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026