2000 Volvo V70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V70 years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo V70. That ranks 4th out of 21 V70 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (23 complaints, 25%), typically at around 83,500 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 93owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Volvo V70 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 | 23 | 25% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 18 | 19% | 76,458 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 12% | 85,604 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 9% | 98,250 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 8% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 8% | 65,250 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 8% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 6% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 6% | 71,901 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 5% | 130,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 4% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 143,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 32,050 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 48,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Volvo V70 recalls (5)
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.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Problem: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, under certain operating conditions, some electric cooling fans may overheat potentially causing heat damage and, in rare instances, a fire in the engine compartment.
Risk: A fire in the engine compartment could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the cooling fan. The recall began on november 29, 2004. Customers should contact volvo cars 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.
Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Problem: On certain station wagons, the tailgate locking mechanism may have been incorrectly manufactured which, in combination with cold temperatures, could cause improper locking of the tailgate.
Risk: The tailgate may not lock properly.
Fix: Dealers will replace the locking mechanism for the tailgate. Owner notification began september 25, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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.
- 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.
I took my car to the dealer because it was not passing smog and had trouble for several years. So the smog dealer told me to take it to the dealer. I told the dealer that i was trying to pass smog, but the car had been driving very good in spite of the smog problem. They replaced everything that…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo v70. While driving 65 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to move forward as the rpms increased. The check engine and ets warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo v70. While driving 65 mph, the rpms excessively increased and the ets warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of nhtsa…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo v70 station wagon. The contact stated while sitting in traffic, the vehicle was crashed into from the rear. The passenger and drivers side air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact was injured and received immediate…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo v70. The contact stated that he was rear ended at 45 mph and a volvo advertisement indicated that the vehicle was equipped with special seats to avoid serious injuries when a crash occurred. When the crash occurred the contacts head struck the steering wheel, broke…
Other Volvo V70 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 V70 | 4 | 3 |
| 2009 V70 | 4 | 3 |
| 2008 V70 | 11 | 4 |
| 2007 V70 | 7 | 2 |
| 2006 V70 | 21 | 3 |
| 2005 V70 | 21 | 3 |
| 2004 V70 | 83 | 5 |
| 2003 V70 | 32 | 5 |
| 2002 V70 | 76 | 6 |
| 2001 V70 | 221 | 8 |
| 2000 | 93 | 5 |
| 1999 V70 | 169 | 4 |
| 1998 V70 | 187 | 5 |
| 1997 V70 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 V70 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo V70?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Volvo V70?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Volvo V70 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V70 model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.