2000 Volvo C70 Convertible: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 16 owner complaints on record; most reports concern vehicle speed control.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 2006
1
recalls
16
owner complaints
1
fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
1 fire report
Common problems
Computed from 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Limited data: only 16 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)6 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)3 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)2 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)1 complaint
Equipment1 complaint
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)1 complaint
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo c70 convertible. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact engaged the accelerator pedal and suddenly there was a reduction in the speed. In 2010, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The recall remedy failed to correct the problem permanently. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo c70. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph backing out of a parking lot. The engine and electronic throttle system warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Immediately, the vehicle was driven at a slow speed rate. The engine was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was able to operate normal. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer which stated the recall expired and the repair cost would be at the owner's expense. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 125,523. The current mileage was 125,909.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2010
“Driving home from theater, smelled electrical type smell. Turned off radio, air conditioner etc...we were close to home and it was dark. Parked car. Next morning went out and looked under the hood of car and found a hole in the supplemental fuse box (melted plastic). Pried off and discovered a row of fuses burnt to a crisp. Air is now not working...obviously some type of electrical short or fire. We have had no major work done on car. I have contacted volvo. Taking car to dealership for inspection. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2007
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“2000 volvo c70 convertible has needed two airbags replaced in less than 5000 miles. These are not accident related. Volvo informs me this is ordinary and they hold no responsibility. I have never had a car that needed airbag replacement. Too be such a "safe" car this doesn't seem correct. Do they have a recall or manufacturing defect? What can be done other than paying $800.00 every five thousand miles? Car has 50000 miles on it. *jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2006
“The car suddenly lost power and decelerated when passing another vehicle. It began to happen the rest of the way home with the rpms fluctuating. The dealer reported the issue as a broken throttle control module. This is unsafe and happened at 69k miles. *nm”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Oct 2005
“We sold vehicle to retail customer on july 23, 2005. Customer complained soon after that they experience loss of power at times. We then had the vehicle serviced at bobby rahal volvo on 08/11/05 and they replaced the etm module. *jb”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2005
“Driving home from northern wisconsin at 60 mph with the cruise control on. Suddenly the ets (electronic throttle system) light of my 2000 volvo c70 went on, the cruise control went off and the car would intermittently lose power. I managed to get home and have a local mechanic look at it. He could not find anything and only replaced the gas filter. The following (last) weekend, making the same trip, the ets light went on and stayed on most of the trip. The cruise control would not work and the car performance declined dramatically. The day after I got home (mon, aug1) I took it to a volvo dealer who charged me $975 (!!) for a new ets. The car has only 55,000 miles on it. *nm”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2005
“While going approximately 60 mph the ets (electronic throttle control system light on the dashboard went on, the cruise control system went off and the car started losing power. I was able to reach home (approximately 200 miles, but the car's performance was seriously compromised. The next day the light was off, but the following weekend it went back on with similar results. Brought it into volvo dealer who replaced the entire ets system costing me $975. *nm”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2005
“1. Driving on highway 16 - uphill slope, heavy traffic. 2. Speed dropped from 60 to 30 mph - no warning. Car remained very sluggish. Warning for electronic throttle control came on. Put flashers on, moved to right lane at 30 mph. Close call to an acciident. 3. Had car towed to volvo dealer. Electronic module replaced.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2005
“In hot temperatures c70 convertible rear window seal defective loosens rear window which dislodges and obscures rear view. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 2004
Recalls - 1 campaign
Vehicle speed control06V441000 · Nov 2006
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.
Remedy: 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.
How other years compare
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all C70 Convertible years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
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Is the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible reliable?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control.
Does the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning vehicle speed control. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.