KnownCarProblems2000 Volvo V70 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo V70, most often about the speed control (25% of complaints, typically around 83,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about V70 model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2000 Volvo V70 problems
Speed control
23 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles.
With only 80,000 miles, after 5 years of driving, the engine is warning that the electronic throttle system' (ets) failed. The dealer and an independent repair shop only can replace the ets module at a cost of $1,200. The replacement part is actually the same as the failed part with no improvement. Searches on the…
We have a 2000 Volvo V70 station wagon. We have experienced stalling in traffic, especially from idle (made a left turn in intersection and engine stalled and cut out) and other stalling and idling problems over last two - three years. We have taken it to our dealership; they have cleaned out the throttle control…
Electrical
18 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 76,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery.
Etm (ets) on 2000 year model s70 (V70). Unit failed after modest use (74915 miles). Replaced at cost of $860.13. This appears to be a widespread problem, and the manufacturer should own up to poor design. Please file complaint with the manufacturer.
Driving 2000 make Volvo V70 on interstate at 65 MPH. Ets and check engine warning lights come on. Car begins losing power, can't slow down or speed up. Finally steer to an exit ramp; car dies at bottom of exit ramp. No crashes, but major traffic jams. Car completely dead, needs to be towed. Viewing internet forums re…
Engine
16 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
My Volvo V70 has been dying immediately after starting the engine and has progressively gotten worse over the last 6 months. Have had two trips to a mechanic who repaired a few parts, but it didn't fix it. Problem continues. Recently, we were driving on the highway at about 65 MPH and the car speed dropped to about 20…
Stalling in 2000 Volvo V70. Sudden loss of power and power steering assist. Failure created dangerous traffic obstruction as disabled vehicle blocked roadway. Repairing mechanic diagnosed defect in electronic throttle body and stated this is a well-known product defect in these vehicles.
Transmission
8 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly, driveline.
My entiire transmission failed and had to be replaced by the manufacturer. My turbo has now failed and warranty recently expired. The current quote is $1000.00 or more to repair this. The airbag did not deploy on 2 occasions when it should have. The dealership refused to check it because it was too expensive. When I…
With only 80,000 miles, after 5 years of driving, the engine is warning that the electronic throttle system' (ets) failed. The dealer and an independent repair shop only can replace the ets module at a cost of $1,200. The replacement part is actually the same as the failed part with no improvement. Searches on the…
Air bags
7 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: frontal.
Passenger front airbag exploded. Car was in garage and started. My wife reached for a pair of sun glasses on the dash and the airbag deployed.
My entiire transmission failed and had to be replaced by the manufacturer. My turbo has now failed and warranty recently expired. The current quote is $1000.00 or more to repair this. The airbag did not deploy on 2 occasions when it should have. The dealership refused to check it because it was too expensive. When I…
Fuel system
7 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: fuel injection system, delivery, storage.
The car could be running just fine and all of the sudden it would start lurching and the rpms would vary by as much as 500 - 600 rpms. When you stopped the car it had to be placed in neutral to keep it from stalling-out. After you got off to the side of the road and switched the car off and restarted it, it would be…
Doors and locks
7 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: tailgate, hood.
1) when rear hatch door is opened in cold weather it fails to latch properly 2) rear hatch door fails to latch 3) Volvo dealer lubricated latch which fails to solve the problem. In addition, a recall for this exact problem exists, however, my VIN does not qualify.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Volvo V70. The contact stated that the tailgate failed to latch when closed. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed a new locking mechanism, but that her VIN was excluded from recall # 00v239000 (latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch). The current mileage is 82,000 and failure mileage was…
Seat belts
6 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: front, rear/other.
I have had several failures of the child restraint system. A switch on the seat belt allows tesion to remain in the lap section of the seat belt. This tension secures child seats into the car by preventing motion. The entire force on this restraint (in the lap section) is transferred thru a small section of plastic…
2002 V70 malfunctioned in rear seat belts in my car. Two of the three seat belts in the rear of the vehicle locked and could not be released. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer disassembled the rear seats and manually eased the locked seat belts. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure…
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 V70 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.
Engine: fan
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.
Full defect summary
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.
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.
Doors and locks: latch
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.
Full defect summary
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.
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 V70
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo V70?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (23 complaints, typically around 83,500 miles); electrical (18 complaints, typically around 76,500 miles); engine (16 complaints, typically around 93,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo V70 have?
- 5 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 V70?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about V70 model year since 2000, with 93 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.