2002 Volvo V70XC: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
27 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
98,001 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 27 complaints (25.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 13 | 48.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 22.2% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 7.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 7; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Power Train: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Electrical System: 1; Equipment: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 5 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 |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2002: 1; 2004: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 5; 2008: 1; 2009: 2; 2010: 4; 2011: 6; 2014: 2; 2015: 3; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 13 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 6 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 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 10090077 · 2004-08-31 (August 31, 2004)
CONSUMER STATED BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. RECALL O4V051000 WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10090077 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10161403 · 2006-07-04 (July 4, 2006)
SEVEN LIGHT BULB FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED ON THIS VEHICLE IN THE PAST FOUR YEARS. FOUR HEADLIGHTS ( TWO LEFT AND TWO RIGHT) AND 3 REAR LIGHTS. I HAVE NEVER HAD A VEHICLE WITH THIS MANY LIGHTING PROBLEMS. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10161403 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10186282 · 2007-03-27 (March 27, 2007)
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2002 VOLVO V70 XC CROSS COUNTRY AT THE SPEED OF 30 MPH AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTROL PANEL LIGHTS TURNED ON, AND SHE PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND CALLED THE VOLVO MECHANIC. THEY ADVISED HER TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, AND WHILE TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE ,THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STAYED ON. THE VOLVO MECHANIC URGED HER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE CONTACT HAD THE TRANSMISSION …
Owner-reported narrative. 97,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10186282 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10191060 · 2007-05-17 (May 17, 2007)
THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN SHIFTING INTO OR OUT OF 1ST AND 2ND GEARS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 54,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10191060 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10194978 · 2007-06-29 (June 29, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO V70XC. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE THE VEHICLE'S OIL, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT IT WAS BROWN. HE STATED THAT SOMETHING, POSSIBLY COOLANT, WAS LEAKING INTO THE OIL. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 74,682.
Owner-reported narrative. 74,682 miles reported. Look up ODI 10194978 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10198605 · 2007-08-06 (August 6, 2007)
31 JULY 2007 - FAILED AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER, 2 AUGUST 2007 - FAILED AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSER. VEHICLE HAS 47,400 MILES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 47,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10198605 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10206445 · 2007-10-21 (October 21, 2007)
2002 VOLVO V70XC STARTED LEAKING FUEL AFTER NORMAL DRIVING. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP AND THEY DISCOVERED A CRACKED FUEL PUMP HOUSING AT ONLY 108,000 MILES. THE PUMP DID NOT HAVE A MECHANICAL FAILURE. THE PART WAS REPLACED WITH AN "IMPROVED" PART DUE TO FAULTY/INFERIOR DESIGN/MANUFACTURE. THE PART IS CURRENTLY ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER DUE TO A HIGH DEMAND AS OTHER CONSUMERS ARE EXPERIENCING SIMILAR FAILURES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 108,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10206445 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10222186 · 2008-03-24 (March 24, 2008)
THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE AT TIMES, SLIPS AND BANGS INTO GEAR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 110,891 miles reported. Look up ODI 10222186 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
04V051000 · Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Reported: 2004-02-02 (February 2, 2004)
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT RELAYS MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. THE HIGH POSITIONED BRAKE LIGHT AND ALL OTHER TAIL LIGHTS WILL NOT BE AFFECTED.
Consequence: IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO COME ON, THERE WILL BE NO LOWER BRAKE LIGHTS TO INDICATE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES THAT THE VEHICLE IS DECELERATING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT RELAY WITH TWO RELAYS OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
NHTSA campaign record ↗