2002 Volvo C70 Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C70 Convertible years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Volvo C70 Convertible. That ranks 4th out of 5 C70 Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 64,877 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 1 | 100% | 64,877 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 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.
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 2002 volvo c70 convertible. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The electronic throttle control light illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was not…
Other Volvo C70 Convertible years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 C70 Convertible | 11 | 1 |
| 2000 C70 Convertible | 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 2002 Volvo C70 Convertible?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 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 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.