2000 Volvo V70XC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V70XC years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo V70XC. That ranks 2nd out of 10 V70XC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (45 complaints, 44%), typically at around 68,105 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 103owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Volvo V70XC 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 | 45 | 44% | 68,105 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 24 | 23% | 64,681 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 17% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 11% | 64,745 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 9% | 70,282 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 4% | 55,209 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 4% | 83,831 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 3% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 3% | 56,200 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 74,549 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 64,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Volvo V70XC recalls (2)
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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Pulling out of physical therapy parking lot unto south park ave. In hamburg ny 14075, engine stalled in middle lane. Barely made it acrossto curbside and stalled again, patrol car came and assisted me with his flashing lights. Vehicle still not in running condition. Tried new partswith out…
Tl* the contact owns 2000 volvo v70xc. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph the vehicle lost acceleration without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the idle air control circuit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo v70xc. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. A trouble code was detected pertaining to the electronic throttle module. There was a…
Car intermittently loses power and sometimes ets light comes on. Ususally in the middle of traffic. *tr
Check engine light is on service light is on throttle position sensor and oxygen sensor defects, troubleshooting codes: p1171,p1132,p0141. *tr
Other Volvo V70XC years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 V70XC | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 V70XC | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 V70XC | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 V70XC | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 V70XC | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 V70XC | 27 | 1 |
| 2001 V70XC | 144 | 1 |
| 2000 | 103 | 2 |
| 1999 V70XC | 79 | 2 |
| 1998 V70XC | 31 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo V70XC?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 45 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Volvo V70XC?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Volvo V70XC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V70XC model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.