2000 Volvo V70: problems, recalls and reliability
6 recalls and 93 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is vehicle speed control (24% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000.”Owner report · Engine · Oct 2015
“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 campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 115,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jan 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo v70. The contact was stopped in traffic when another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle while driving approximately 45 mph. Upon impact, the driver's seat split in half and the contact was thrown to the rear driver's side seat. He had to be cut out of the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.”Owner report · Seats · Oct 2012
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo v70. The contact stated that while sitting idle at a traffic stop, the contact's vehicle was crashed into from the rear. As a result, the front driver's seat split in half and the front air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the vertebrae and a police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed for further investigation. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.”Owner report · Seats · Oct 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo v70. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a stop, the front seat failed to hold the contact in position causing him to be rear ended. The contact was injured and received immediate medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no remedy. The failure was not diagnosed by a dealer or local mechanic. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage were 100,000.”Owner report · Seats · Oct 2012
“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 medical attention. The manufacturer was notified and did not offer a remedy. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage were 200,070.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2012
“2000 v70 volvo -- cannot remove key from ignition. Must wait 1-10 minutes, or use second key to lock car with first key still in ignition. Key can usually be removed after 1-10 minutes. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2010
“I own a 2000 volvo v70 wagon and the center brake light is not functioning. Before seeing the car, the mechanic predicted the problem would be the light harness, because the led lamps are typically long lived. (but does this also suggest the problem is commonplace?) took the car to be diagnosed. Have been told the harness needs to be replace. The cost to replace it will be about $425. While I am waiting for the part to come in, I continue to be without the center brake light. *tr”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · May 2010
“Defective rear seatbelt (driver side) in 2000 volvo v70. Seatbelt binds up, cannot be pulled out and won't retract. This is the second occurrence for this car which has 100,000 miles on it. *tr”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo v70. The contact stated that the tailgate mechanisim was defective and would not lock in cold weather. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v239000 (latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch). The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 104,000 and current mileage was 104,006. Updated 2/23/09 *cn updated 02/25/09. *jb”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Dec 2008
When filing, owners marked a crash in 11 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 6 campaigns
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Remedy: 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.
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.
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB AND SOCKET.
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.
Remedy: 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.
How other years compare
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Is the 2000 Volvo V70 reliable?
NHTSA has 93 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Volvo V70. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control (24% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Volvo V70 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 79,129 miles or less.
Does the 2000 Volvo V70 have open recalls?
6 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan. 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.