2000 Volvo C70 Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C70 Convertible years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible. That is the most of any C70 Convertible model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (6 complaints, 38%), typically at around 67,595 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 16owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 38% | 67,595 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 19% | 57,250 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 13% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 78,100 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Volvo C70 Convertible recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.
Risk: This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
Fix: Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. The recall began on december 29, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Throttle control malfunction (EA05021) — opened Dec 6, 2005, closed Dec 12, 2006, led to recall 06V441000.
- Throttle control malfunction (PE05041) — opened Jul 26, 2005, closed Dec 7, 2005.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo c70 convertible. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact engaged the accelerator pedal and suddenly there was a reduction in the speed. In 2010, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The recall remedy…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo c70. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph backing out of a parking lot. The engine and electronic throttle system warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Immediately, the vehicle was driven at a slow speed rate. The engine was turned off and…
I have a 2000 c70 volvo. There has been a recall on the etm - electronic throttle module. Recall is for 200k miles or 10 years. My car has less than 79k miles. Volvo recall # mr155. Ntsb action # pe5041. My vehicle is surging violently which is symptomatic of the etm failure as indicated by your…
Driving home from theater, smelled electrical type smell. Turned off radio, air conditioner etc...we were close to home and it was dark. Parked car. Next morning went out and looked under the hood of car and found a hole in the supplemental fuse box (melted plastic). Pried off and discovered a row…
2000 volvo c70 convertible has needed two airbags replaced in less than 5000 miles. These are not accident related. Volvo informs me this is ordinary and they hold no responsibility. I have never had a car that needed airbag replacement. Too be such a "safe" car this doesn't seem correct. Do they…
Other Volvo C70 Convertible years
← 1999 C70 Convertible · 2001 C70 Convertible →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 C70 Convertible | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 C70 Convertible | 11 | 1 |
| 2000 | 16 | 1 |
| 1999 C70 Convertible | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 C70 Convertible | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C70 Convertible model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.