2003 Volvo C70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C70 years
- Not enough data 14th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Volvo C70. That ranks 14th out of 15 C70 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 75,426 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner 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 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 | 3 | 75% | 75,426 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 50% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 25% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 75,426 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Volvo C70 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Volvo C70.
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 2003 volvo c70. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced intermittent failures while starting and driving the vehicle. The contact stated that in warmer weather, the gear shifter failed to shift as designed. The vehicle was taken to leikin motor companies (38750 mentor…
The key won't turn for the ignition. This is a known problem with the dealership but volvo won't recognize the problem. The cost to fix this at the dealership is approx 800 dollars. My fear is that this problem will leave u stranded and more importantly i fear this will progress and lock the…
2003 c70 conv. Car battery goes dead multiple times. Changed battery and it continues to happen. Detailed check discovered a short in the passenger sun visor. Plastic pivot shaft has torqued off and caused a short in the wires embedded in the shaft that power the visor light. Replacement sun visor…
Transmission/radiator failure. Coolants mixing with each other and causing transmission to slip in and out of gear at lower speeds. Dealer says $5000.00 to repair/replace both tranny and radiator. I had taken my 2003 volvo c-70 convertible in 6 months prior complaining of a low whirring noise which…
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 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 C70 | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 C70 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000 C70 | 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 2003 Volvo C70?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Volvo C70?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.