2003 Volvo 700 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 700 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Volvo 700. That ranks 2nd out of 3 700 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 900 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Volvo 700 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | 900 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Volvo 700 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Volvo 700.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Running vehicle stalled; pocode 303 possible fuel pressure sensor defect. Car was in motion... Could be dead now. Steering wheel locked while parked, charged $430.00 plus to have the lock column replaced . Rick hendrick volvo of charleston, sc refuses to make an adjustment in the price. 2 1/2 hours…
The "clear" plastic raw resin material modernly and contemporarily used in headlamp shields/doors/lenses is frequently of an inferior grade which progressively clouds over time and yields vehicles less visible to others and with very significantly reduced visibility to their operators. Non-clouding…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Volvo 700?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, power train, steering problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Volvo 700?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Volvo 700 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 700 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.