KnownCarProblems2000 Volvo C70 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo C70, most often about the electrical (46% of complaints, typically around 64,500 miles). It is the most complained-about C70 model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2000 Volvo C70 problems
Electrical
12 complaints · 46%Half of these problems showed up before 64,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
While driving on the highway my check engine light came on. Shortly afterwards I could not accelerate, and had to proceed to the shoulder. I could not see anything visually wrong with the vehicle. I waited a few minutes and it started back up and went on my way. This happened a number of times until I reached my…
(1) engine degraded performance...felt like engine was 'missing' and RPM's surged. (2) engine completely stopped in heavy morning rush hour traffic. (3) electronic throttle sensor failed and was replaced by stillman Volvo. Old part unavailable by US. Perhaps Volvo may have it. Incident date is a rough estimate as I do…
Speed control
5 complaints · 19%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Dt: the consumer complained about a throttle control module problem on his 2000 Volvo C70. The vehicle hesitated/ stalled and lost power while driving between 50-70 MPH. The consumer took the vehicle to dealer. They placed the vehicle on a diagnostic machine and discovered that throttle control module failed. Repairs…
Dt: x ref 10142625, 2 replacements, smch. The contact's wife was driving on the interstate and vehicle speed slowed down to almost no speed . She was able to get the vehicle off the ramp. The vehicle was taken to Volvo dealership in june 2005 to be checked. He was told at that time the throttle body needed to be…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: sidewall, rim.
While traveling 30mph on the highway and without prior warning vehicle hit a pothole in the middle of the street, and the passenger's side rim split in half. It cost $390.00 for alluminum alloy rim.
Engine
4 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: engine.
My 2000 Volvo C70 had a throttle issue. Many times before the engine would turn off immediately when first started. Recently, I would give the engine gas and the engine would rattle and falter. The engine would rattle worse when the AC was turned on.
I was driving my 2000 Volvo C70 up a hill 80 miles into a road trip and the car lost power and could not accelerate. The check engine light did not come on and I thought gas was not getting to the engine, I pulled off got gas, then proceeded back on the highway, then the same thing happened. I pulled off the road and…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Volvo C70 recalls
Speed control: vehicle speed control
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: switch
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.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
Lights: turn signal
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Throttle control malfunction
Summary
On november 14, 2006 volvo submitted a defect information report to NHTSA concerning etm failures in model year (my) 1999 through 2001 volvo models (not including the s40 and v40), my 2002 s60 and v70 with naturally aspirated engines and my 2002 v70s.according to volvo, ?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.volvo further stated that,this resulted in a high number of these vehicles going into limp home mode without need.?volvo indicated that this was the most severe consequence of an etm fault in the subject vehicles.the recall
Throttle control malfunction
Summary
Pe05-041 was opened on july, 26, 2005, based on 136 consumer complaints to odi alleging throttle control malfunctions in the subject vehicles.odi has now received 591 complaints of etm failures which allege symptoms with potential safety related consequences.these include allegations of engine stall, vehicle surging forward without accelerator input, vehicle hesitation upon acceleration and sudden and unexpected transition into reduced performance operation (limp mode).volvo submitted over 2,900 complaints concerning the etm in the subject vehicles during pe05-041.odi's preliminary analysis of a sample the volvo complaints identified approximately 55 percent with one or more of the symptoms
Headlight failure
Summary
On august 23, 1999, volvo notified NHTSA that it would conduct a safety recall (99v235) on certain 1997 model year (my) 850 vehicles and certain 1998 s/v/c 70 series vehicles for failure of the headlight switch.the defect report stated in part: operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.volvo's remedy for this recall was to replace the headlight switch.this recall query investigation was opened on june 8, 2004, based on 13 reports of headlight failure on 1998 and 1999 s/v/c 70 series vehicles that were not included in the earlier recall.by letter of october 18, 2004, volvo has notified the agency that it will now con
Questions about the 2000 Volvo C70
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo C70?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (12 complaints, typically around 64,500 miles); speed control (5 complaints); wheels and tires (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo C70 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 15, 2006 (speed control). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Volvo C70?
- It is the most complained-about C70 model year since 2000, with 26 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Volvo C70 years
- 2000