KnownCarProblems2000 Volvo V70XC Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo V70XC, most often about the speed control (44% of complaints, typically around 68,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about V70XC model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2000 Volvo V70XC problems
Speed control
45 complaints · 44%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles.
Volvo dealer-serviced 2000 Volvo V70XC with @60k miles occasionally refused to start. Dealership flashes chips. 6 months later, at 67k, eletronic throttle system warning light illuminates repeatedly during 1500 mile journey causing Volvo to surge & vary speed continuously. Problem reoccurs occassionally during next…
During last thanksgiving break, my husband and I drove our 2000 Volvo xc from new mexico home to fort collins, co. The morning of our departure, the ets (electronic throttle module) light came on, then went out. On the way home, the care shuddered and lurched, and lost power with acceleration. It took US 6 hours to…
Electrical
24 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 64,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, starter assembly, instrument cluster/panel.
Failure of electronic throttle module on 2000 Volvo v70 cross country. Hesitation was noticed and Volvo cleaned the throttle module, I was not charged. At approximately 60,000 the car would hesitate at low RPM and the etm was replaced at my charge.
As I was driving the engine would momentarily loose power, then resume & the ets light would come on. The ets light went out after a while. I reported this to my service people and was told that this was an intermittent problem and to bring it in when the light stayed on. This happened approximately 10 times and the…
Fuel system
22 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles. Parts named most often: fuel injection system, delivery, carburetor system, storage.
My 2000 Volvo V70XC ets light came on and my car engine rpms. Were limited to 2 thousand . I had to pull over and shut off my car and restart to temporarily reset it. The dealer wants $1200 to replace the throttle body . The car has been maintained properly, has 77k miles and the throttle body has already been…
Check engine light came on and vehicle engine began to surge while driving on interstate 95 and lost power. Throttle body assembly( part # 8644347-0) failed. It was replaced by dealer at cost of $968.37
Transmission
11 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 64,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, transfer case (4-wheel drive), driveline.
- while parking her vehicle the contact heard a cracking noise coming from under the hood of the 2000 Volvo v70 xc. The cracking noise was due to the transmission angle gear cracking. First time the contact had to replace the angle gear was on 04/17/03 at 64,745 miles, part number was 8601587-2. The contact could…
While on a vacation in montana our 2000 Volvo xc70 had rought idle, stalling, no response to accelerator (would not go above 20 MPH) and eventually would not start. There were no Volvo dealers in montana for repair and a local mechanic instructed US to pull the main fuse to re-set the computer. This would get US going…
Engine
9 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 70,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
On a trip alone to virginia from louisville ky when car slowed down and the check engine light came on. I was in a desolate part of the mountains in w.va when this occurred. I immediately called the dealer in louisville, ky where I had purchased the vehicle and after explaining the situation they told me to not pull…
While driving my 2000 Volvo V70XC on the highway, the car took itself out of cruise control and began to flucuate +/- 3 MPH in speed. The ets light came on too. After pulling off the highway and turning the engine off, I re-started the car and drove home without incident. My local mechanic (hoshi motors of boulder…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 4%2 rear studded tires (rotated on only 2 weeks previously) delaminated as I was exiting the freeway. Coincidental vs related destruction of u joint. Les schwab tires would only prorate value of 2 tires, not provide 4 tires all alike as needed on AWD vehicle. Also denies such incident could damage transmission or u…
Continental contiextremecontact radials size 205/55 r16 v speed rating, purchased on 7/10/08. Tires have approximately 10,000 miles at incident date. Upon arriving at destination after a 9 hour trip traveling at approximately 67mph average, both right side tires had large bulges in the sidewall. The right rear tire…
Doors and locks
4 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: hatchback/liftgate, tailgate.
2000 Volvo V70XC rear latch failure. My xc wagon has experienced intermittent rear latch failures since 2002. The problem only used to occur during the winters, which account for 3 months a year in ma. I brought it it to my Volvo dealer, barry's Volvo of dartmouth, ma on 2/17/2004. Since they were testing it in their…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 3%Approaching a red light on slight incline, car stalled and ets light and check engine lights came on. Advised my service station that throttle system failed. Car maybe driven but there can be safety issues, as the car loses power without warning, which is clearly a hazard in crossing intersections or mergering into…
My 2000 xc v70 Volvo began 'choking' and then stalling one day. I was able to restart the car and get to my destination. Incident date noted below is when the initial problem occurred. However the stalling occurred repeatedly over the next few days, resulting in replacing the throttle, which I now found out is under…
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 V70XC 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.
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
Questions about the 2000 Volvo V70XC
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo V70XC?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (45 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); electrical (24 complaints, typically around 64,500 miles); fuel system (22 complaints, typically around 67,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo V70XC have?
- 2 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 V70XC?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about V70XC model year since 2000, with 103 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.