2002 Volvo S70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S70 years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Volvo S70. That ranks 5th out of 7 S70 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 120,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Volvo S70 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 | 33% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Volvo S70 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Volvo S70.
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 s70. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have repairs performed under nhtsa campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the technician refused to performed the recall repairs due to the latch on the rear passenger side…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo s70. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the brake lights would remain on even when the vehicle would be turned off. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 120,000. Updated 01/06/11. *lj…
Seatbelt latches are not in the proper places. Consumer is having a problem with child safety seats. Please provide any further information.*ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Volvo S70?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, latches/locks/linkages, seat belts problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Volvo S70?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Volvo S70 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S70 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.