2000 Volvo V70 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
93 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
78,565 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 60 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 93 complaints (24.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 24 | 25.8% |
| Braking behavior | 12 | 12.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 5.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 5.4% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 3.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.1% |
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 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 23; Electrical System: 10; Engine And Engine Cooling: 6; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch: 6; Engine: 5; Air Bags: 4; Electrical System:Ignition: 4; Power Train: 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 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 11 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 12 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 17 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 13 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 11; 50,000 to 74,999: 12; 75,000 to 99,999: 17; 100,000 to 149,999: 13; 150,000 and above: 3
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (17). 33 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 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2000: 6; 2001: 7; 2002: 8; 2003: 5; 2004: 10; 2005: 27; 2006: 5; 2007: 3; 2008: 4; 2009: 3; 2010: 3; 2011: 2; 2012: 3; 2014: 4; 2015: 2; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 24 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 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.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10073440 · 2004-05-11 (May 11, 2004)
THROTTLE UNIT MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT WHEN IDLING ENGINE STALLED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 68,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10073440 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10130961 · 2005-08-02 (August 2, 2005)
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 MODULE TWICE AT APPROX. $200 PER TIME; A NEW UNIT COSTS $500; DEALERSHIP BLAMES PROBLEM ON TODAY'S FUEL QUALITY. LAST STALL IN ONGOING TRAFFIC WAS JULY 21, 2005. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 86,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10130961 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10014477 · 2003-04-16 (April 16, 2003)
RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER SEIZED ON MY 2003 VOLVO V70, DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY AND REFUSED TO LET ME HAVE SEIZED CALIPER OR EVEN SEE IT. THE CAR HAD 46882 MILES ON IT. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 46,801 miles reported. Look up ODI 10014477 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10132444 · 2005-09-29 (September 29, 2005)
DT: CONTACT STATES HAS A 2000 VOLVO V-70 STATION WAGON. HAD TO REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE KEPT STALLING. THE ABS LIGHT AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED.*AK *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 61,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10132444 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10070561 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
I READ ABOUT YOUR COMPANY IN THIS PAST SUNDAY'S PHILADELPHIA INQUIERER. THE AIR CONDITIONING IN MY VOLVO NO LONGER WORKS, AND I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL. THERE ARE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ON BOTH OF THESE ITEMS. I HAVE NOT MADE THE AIR CONDITIONING REPAIR YET BECAUSE THE ESTIMATE IS $1600. I WROTE VOLVO A LETTER ON 5/15/03 ABOUT THE AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEM & ASKED THEM TO CALL ME. THEY WROTE ME A LETTER DATED 5/19/03 & ESSENTIALLY DENIED ANY RESPONSIBILITY. I REPLIED ON 6/5/03 & AGAIN ASKED THAT THEY CALL ME, BUT THEY …
Owner-reported narrative. 64,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10070561 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10070718 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
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 BOUGHT THE CAR AT 7500 MILES, THE ANTENNA MOTOR WAS BROKEN. MY SALESPERSON TOLD ME THEY WOULD REPAIR IT ON MY NEXT SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THIS PROMISE WAS NOT HONORED, THEY LATER CLAIMED THAT WAS MY FAULT AND NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANT…
Owner-reported narrative. 48,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10070718 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10150382 · 2006-02-15 (February 15, 2006)
ON 2/3/06 OUR VOLVO V70 YEAR 2000, 74000M SHOWED AN ETS LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. CAR STALLED AT UPON STOPPING AND ALSO UPON STOPPING AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. UPON TURNING THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON I WAS ABLE TO HAVE IT ACCELERATE. THE CAR WOULD RUN OK FOR ABOUT 20 MILES THEN LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN. CONTACTED VOLVO BYERS IN COLS OH [phone removed] WHOM INFORMED ME THAT THE THROTTLE SYSTEM IS NEEDING REPLACED. HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED ON 2/6/06. BYERS PERFORM FAULT TESTS AND NOTED THAT THERE WAS LOW VOLTAGE AND STA…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10150382 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10171726 · 2006-10-24 (October 24, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND ABOVE, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO REPLACED BATTERY CABLES AND THE CONTROL MODULE. THE CONSUMER STATED SOMETIMES IT WOULD TAKE ANYWHERE FRO 30 SECONDS TO 2 MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AFTER STALLING. UPDATED 12/01/06. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 54,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10171726 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10130977 · 2005-08-02 (August 2, 2005)
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. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10130977 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10224475 · 2008-04-14 (April 14, 2008)
CAN NOT REMOVE KEY FROM STEERING WHEEL IGNITION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10224475 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 757771 · 2002-02-04 (February 4, 2002)
I HAD A FUEL LEAK WHICH THE DEALER FAILED TO REPAIR AFTER REPEATED REPORTS OF THE PROBLEM BEING CORRECTED. IT WAS NOT UNTILL THE CAR WAS FLAT BEDDED TO THE ORIGINAL DEALER THAT IT WAS FINALLY CORRECTED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DRAINED THE TANK. I WAS 9 MONTHS PREGNANT AND DRIVING A CAR WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE THAT HAD A FUEL LEAK. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 757771 at NHTSA ↗