Volvo 700 Series Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 5, 2002 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 0 safety recalls on file for the Volvo 700 Series, across 5 model years (1996–2000). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is power train.

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
1996: 0199601997: 0199701998: 0199801999: 0199902000: 120001

n = 1 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Volvo 700 Series years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No 700 Series model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2000 700 Series: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Volvo 700 Series problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Power Train110

All Volvo 700 Series model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2000 700 Series10—Power Train
1999 700 Series00——
1998 700 Series00——
1997 700 Series00——
1996 700 Series00——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Volvo 700 Series years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Volvo 700 Series?

Power Train, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Volvo 700 Series have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.