2000 Volvo V70
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 93
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Vehicle speed control
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 93 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 187 |
| 1999 | 169 |
| 2000 | 93 |
| 2001 | 221 |
| 2002 | 76 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 84 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Vehicle speed control
25% · 23 reportsElectrical system
19% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and fuses and circuit breakers.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving at 15 MPH consumer was involved in a minor collision. Upon impact, front of vehicle caught on fire, melting the wires in engine and electrical system.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-25
I took my car to the dealer because it was not passing smog and had trouble for several years. So the smog dealer told me to take it to the dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-07
Also filed under Power train and engine
Engine and engine cooling
12% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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While pulling inside of the driveway, vehicle started smoking. Vehicle was on fire. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak to date, the cause of fire is still undetermined.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-07-10
Power train
9% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing driveshaft and axle assembly.
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Vehicle was in parked and without prior warning it jumped out of gear and rolled down the street.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-03-08
Latches/locks/linkages
8% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing latch.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2000-09-29Latches/locks/linkages00V239000 On certain station wagons, the tailgate locking mechanism may have been incorrectly manufactured which, in combination with cold temperatures, could cause improper locking of the tailgate.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the locking mechanism for the tailgate. Owner notification began September 25, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date…
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2001-03-19Exterior lighting00V405000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
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2004-06-08Recall queryClosed 2004-11-05 Headlight failure
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2004-11-29Engine and engine cooling04V451000 On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, under certain operating conditions, some electric cooling fans may overheat potentially causing heat damage and, in rare instances, a fire in the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cooling fan. The recall began on November 29, 2004. Customers should contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
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2005-01-24Exterior lighting04V504000 On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
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.…
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2005-07-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-12-07 Throttle control malfunction
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2005-12-06Engineering analysisClosed 2006-12-12 Throttle control malfunction
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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.
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2007-04-02Service brakes, hydraulic07E023000 Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than DCA7078…
Remedy: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during April 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Volvo V70 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 18 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V239000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 00V405000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 04V451000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 04V504000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06V441000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- Is the 2000 Volvo V70 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Volvo V70 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo V70?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo V70 have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.