2000 Volvo S70: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
164 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
69,403 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 127 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 70 of 164 complaints (42.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 47 | 28.7% |
| Braking behavior | 18 | 11.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 4.3% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 4.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 3.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 1.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 70 |
| Electrical System | 26 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 4 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 70; Electrical System: 26; Engine And Engine Cooling: 7; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline: 5; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 16 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 53 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 27 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 21 |
| 150,000 and above | 7 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 16; 50,000 to 74,999: 53; 75,000 to 99,999: 27; 100,000 to 149,999: 21; 150,000 and above: 7
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (53). 37 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 70 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2000: 9; 2001: 4; 2002: 2; 2003: 7; 2004: 11; 2005: 70; 2006: 14; 2007: 10; 2008: 7; 2009: 5; 2010: 5; 2011: 6; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 1; 2015: 2; 2017: 2; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 3; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 47 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10000006 · 2002-12-13 (December 13, 2002)
I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN MY 2000 VOLVO S70 IN WHICH THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DID DEPLOY. ALTHOUGH, I WAS NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED, I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME DURING THE ACCIDENT.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10000006 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10005898 · 2003-01-29 (January 29, 2003)
THE VEHICLE'S TURN SIGNAL, TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY BLOWING OUT. THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR HAS FAILED 3-4 TIMES. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 5-6 TIMES. DEALER IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. PH
Owner-reported narrative. 47,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005898 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018554 · 2003-05-12 (May 12, 2003)
ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE WIPERS WOULDN'T GO ON. ALWAYS HAPPENS IN THE MORNING. WASHING AND CLEANING DOESN'T HELP. DEALER DOESN'T HAVE A CLUE. PLEASE HELP! *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018554 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023123 · 2003-06-16 (June 16, 2003)
THE SEAT BELT (DRIVERS SIDE, SHOULDER) CONTINUES TO 'JAM' OR 'LOCK' IN PLACE AND IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE. TO CORRECT, VEHICLE MUST BE TAKEN INTO NEAREST/LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR ADJUSTMENT AND REPAIR. THUS FAR, THIS HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES OVER THE PREVIOUS TWELVE MONTHS. ADDITIONALLY, ALL REPAIRS/LABOR HAS BEEN COVERED UNDER VEHICLE WARRANTY, HOWEVER, TECHNICIANS CANNOT SEEM TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE AND MAKE FINAL REPAIRS. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10023123 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030086 · 2003-08-22 (August 22, 2003)
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK AND THE CONSUMER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. VOLVO REFUSED TO SEND THE CONSUMER AN ANALYSIS REPORT. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 39,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030086 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10036988 · 2003-09-01 (September 1, 2003)
SPEED CONTROL. HAVE HAD A VARIETY OF SPEED/ENGINE CONTROL PROBLEMS. ENGINE WOULD DIE. ENGINE WOULD CAUSE "BUCKING". ENGINE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THROTTLE BODY AND AIR MASS METER REPLACED. THROTTLE BODY COVERED BY WARRANTY BUT I HAD TO PAY FOR AIR MASS METER REPLACEMENT. CURRENT PROBLEM TRAVELING @ 55 TO 60 MPH PRESS ON ACCELERATOR AND CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE BUT WILL SLOW DOWN WITH RPMS HESITATING AT 5000 AND 4500 WITHOUT ACCELERATING. CAR SLOWS DOWN,LOSES POWER. THIS OCCURS USUALLY UNDER A HILL CLIMBING SITUATION BUT HAS OCCURRED ON FLA…
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10036988 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10043870 · 2003-10-29 (October 29, 2003)
12 VOLT ADAPTER NEEDED TO USE HANDS FREE CELL PHONE AS REQUIRED BY LAW IN NEW YORK & MOST OTHER STATES FAILED DUE TO DESIGN DEFECT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 34,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10043870 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10049150 · 2003-12-03 (December 3, 2003)
IN EARLY OCTOBER 2003 THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM (ETS) LIGHT APPEARED ON MY CAR'S PANEL. THIS AFFECTED THE DRIVABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. I PURCHASED AN ADDITIONAL WARRANTY FOR MY VEHICLE WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR IN MAY 2000. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT MY WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER THIS PROBLEM AND THAT IT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $900 TO REPAIR IT. I DECLINED THE SERVICE. THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON FREQUENTLY (I.E., EVERY 2ND OR 3RD DAY OF THE WEEK). WHEN THIS HAPPENS, I WILL PULL OVER AND TURN OFF THE CAR FOR A MOMENT. WHEN I START IT U…
Owner-reported narrative. 65,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10049150 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V405000 · Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
Reported: 2000-12-06 (December 6, 2000)
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.
Consequence: THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN AN APPROACHING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB AND SOCKET.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V504000 · Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
Reported: 2004-10-21 (October 21, 2004)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Consequence: 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗06V441000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 2006-11-15 (November 15, 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.
Consequence: THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗