2000 Volvo C70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C70 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo C70. That is the most of any C70 model year in the database (15 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (12 complaints, 46%), typically at around 64,317 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 26owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Volvo C70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 46% | 64,317 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 19% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 15% | 108,850 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 8% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | 271,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | 64,134 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 4% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 32,589 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Volvo C70 recalls (3)
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.
Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Problem: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
Risk: The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. This could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: On vehicles with an original oem switch, dealers will replace the headlight switch. All other vehicles will be inspected to determine if the switch has een damaged and replace only if necessary. The recall began on january 24, 2005. Owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. There could be inadequate contact between the bulb and socket which could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed.
Risk: This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
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.
- Headlight failure (RQ04004) — opened Jun 8, 2004, closed Nov 5, 2004, led to recall 04V504000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2000 Volvo C70. The contact stated that while the vehicle was started and reaching for the seat belt, the driver's side air bag was deployed inadvertently. There was smoke present in the vehicle after the air bags deployed and the contact safely exited the vehicle. The contact…
The car loses power, shuts off, and/or won't accelerate when you step on the gas without warning. Volvo has determined the etm's in these models to be defective but continue to be allowed to not take responsibility for their workmanship. They have not had to take financial responsibility for their…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo c70. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle unexpectedly increased acceleration up to 75 mph. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into the rear passenger side of another vehicle. The vehicle…
Irregular engine rpms at idle; car begins to stall before acceleration, and car fails to hold speed. Had car to dealer several times, only to have the "155" software update performed but no etm replacement. Now that magically the 10 year period has just expired, the dealer now claims a new etm is…
I own a 2000 volvo c70. The car was operating normally driving 65 mph and while driving went into what is called 'limp mode' causing a near crash. This happened a 2nd time later that day. The car now surges at various speed and is unsafe to drive. The car is at a volvo dealership right now. The…
Other Volvo C70 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 C70 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 C70 | 23 | 1 |
| 2011 C70 | 13 | 1 |
| 2010 C70 | 4 | 2 |
| 2009 C70 | 10 | 3 |
| 2008 C70 | 22 | 3 |
| 2007 C70 | 17 | 4 |
| 2006 C70 | 9 | 2 |
| 2004 C70 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 C70 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 C70 | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 C70 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000 | 26 | 3 |
| 1999 C70 | 23 | 3 |
| 1998 C70 | 7 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo C70?
Owners most often report electrical system, vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Volvo C70?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Volvo C70 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C70 model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.