MYRModel Year Report

2002 Volvo C70

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2002 Volvo C70
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:31:45.919Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 7 complaints 2002: 5 complaints 2002 5 2003: 4 complaints 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2006: 9 complaints 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 22 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2011: 13 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 11 complaints 2013
1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 7 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002 5 2003: 4 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2006: 9 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 22 complaints 2008 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 13 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 11 complaints 2013
1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 7 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002 5 2003: 4 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2006: 9 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 22 complaints 2008 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 13 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 11 complaints 2013

2002: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19987
199923
200026
20017
20025
20034
200415
20069
200717
200822
200910
20104
201113
201223
201311

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

2 of 5 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Volvo C70. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift properly. Sporadically, it would seem to shift into park while accelerating.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-19

Structure

1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

Steering

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

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Volvo C70 - 2002 -- leaks power-steering fluid so fast I cannot drive the car. I have had it towed to the Volvo dealer three times for the same problem and it still has not been fixed. It is undriveable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-10

Equipment

1 of 5 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing owners/service/other manual.

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Coolant warning light came on Volvo dealer notified. Appointment scheduled next day. Owners' manual instructs do not use coolant other than Volvo coolant. Neither manual nor dealer advise not to drive car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-14

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2005-07-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-12-07 Throttle control malfunction
  2. R
    2006-12-29Vehicle speed control06V441000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Volvo C70 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V441000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Volvo C70 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Volvo C70?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Volvo C70 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.