MYRModel Year Report

2002 Volvo V70XC

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2002 Volvo V70XC
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:07:39.716Z

Only 27 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 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo V70XC Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1998: 31 complaints 1998 1999: 79 complaints 2000: 103 complaints 2000 2001: 144 complaints 2002: 27 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2006: 3 complaints 2006 2007: 4 complaints 2007
2002: 27 complaints
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YearComplaints
199831
199979
2000103
2001144
200227
200312
20045
20053
20063
20074

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

7 of 27 total reports mention: power train.

POWER TRAIN

4 of 27 total reports mention: power train.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

4 of 27 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

Show complaint excerpts

THE VEHICLE SMELLED OF GASOLINE AND NEEDED TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPAIRED, SPENDING 700 DOLLARS OUT OF POCKET. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20150122

FUEL SMELL AND LEAK FROM TOP OF FUEL TANK AREA OF FUEL PUMP. VOLVO SPECIALTY SHOP CONTRACTED A LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD REPAIR WAS COVERED BY THIS RECALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140905

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 27 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

PULLING INTO RESTAURANT PARKING SPACE. PUSHED ON BRAKE AND VEHICLE SHOT FORWARD. ENDED UP IN RESTAURANT. NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED, BUT NEVER ACCIDENTALLY HIT THROTTLE BEFORE. CONCERNED, INSURANCE CHECKED RECALLS AND FOUND A PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20101216

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 27 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20040223 — exterior lighting

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 AL

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.

Campaign 04V051000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050726 — PE (closed 20051207)

THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Volvo V70XC — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V051000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Volvo V70XC 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 V70XC?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Volvo V70XC have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.