Major Problems with Volvo S70 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Volvo S70

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Volvo S70.

Model Year	Complaints
2000 S70	160
1999 S70	205

Worst 3 Volvo S70 complaints

1999 Volvo S70 FLOOR SHIFT Victims: 2 Mileage: 83500 miles

2000 Volvo S70 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 2 Mileage: 77500 miles

2000 Volvo S70 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 2 Mileage: 154000 miles

Browse Volvo S70 complaints by category

Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Volvo S70 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL electronic throttle system (ets) dash light illuminated. engine speed electronically automatically cut back from 30 mph and held to approx...	134 ~ 66473 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12 volt adapter needed to use hands free cell phone as required by law in new york & most other	66 ~ 71027 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING we purchased the volvo 2000 s70 vehicle in 9/01 with 25 000 miles. a 30 000 mile check-up was performed...	24 ~ 82580 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer was traveling 60mph in a 65mph zone. passing another vehicle going 60mph he floored throttle and ets light came...	15 ~ 50082 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1. ets light hesitation had to press pedal down to floor to get car to move. . danger of stopping/stalling	13 ~ 103084 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY after taking my car in for a scheduled 45000 mile service in september 2001 i noticed that the driver door...	9 ~ 44722 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine problems since day 1. always intermittant and without warning. i feel the car is rendered unsafe due to the...	9 ~ 17456 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE well i've also joined the ets club at about 60 000 miles on my s70 2000 to the tune of...	8 ~ 63249 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2000 volvo s70 is experiencing engine trouble over the last few months. i have been told by a repair...	7 ~ 59910 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the consumer experienced a problem with the throttle body and mass airflow on his 2000 volvo s70. *jb the power...	7 ~ 44421 miles
AIR BAGS i was in an accident in my 2000 volvo s70 in which the car was totaled. the driver's side airbag...	7 ~ 81286 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2000 volvo xl70 heater blower fan not working and started smoking.mr the heater blower motor was replaced. nm...	6 ~ 45443 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC this problem has been from purchase and taken back 5 times tapping and brake pedal being grabbed. *ak...	6 ~ 11167 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2000 volvo s70 (50 000: while changing left low beam headlight noticed the insulation was flaking off the wires. inspected...	5 ~ 46000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ets light is on and throttle is erratic. for a day or so turning the key off and on fixed	5 ~ 94400 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the electronic throttle module on our vehicle has caused us to encounter hazardous conditions on more than one occasion. in...	5 ~ 66359 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when accelerating consumer heard a knocking noise and vehicle lost acceleration. consumer contacted dealership about this issue and mechanic determined	5 ~ 69150 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS in a front-end collision (of approximately 40 mph) airbag did not deploy and the drivers seat belt did not lock.*ak...	5 ~ 21800 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i was driving my car on the highway and as soon as i reached 60 mph my ets light came...	4 ~ 124132 miles
POWER TRAIN vehicle throttle became unstable causing the vehicle to not maintain steady acceleration even when the accelerator pedal was in a...	4 ~ 100632 miles
TIRES after scraping a curb and tearing the sidewall of one of the 195/60hr-15 bridgestone potenza re960as pole position tires on...	4 ~ 63575 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo s70. the contact stated that in conditions over 100 degrees the key fob will...	4 ~ 80100 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE driving on interstate highway car began to hesitate and stall electronic throttle control was defective car became inoperable dealer replaced	4 ~ 55388 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving at night i had the headlights switched on. the interior dashboard lights were lit and no warning lights...	4 ~ 52125 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE front and back light bulbs have been replaced brake lights also. electric windows and electric locks malfunctioned one time but	4
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING front and back light bulbs have been replaced brake lights also. electric windows and electric locks malfunctioned one time but	4 ~ 36975 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the car has an electrical system problem. after several days of inactivity the car will not start. according to the...	4 ~ 40000 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s70. the contact stated that the service engine warning indicator illuminated. in addition...	3 ~ 38333 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs control module on many models of volvo are defective and fail around or after about 85000 miles. although mostly...	3 ~ 86333 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2000 volvo s-70 car stalled while traveling at any speed. i had to spend $1200 to have the electronic module...	3 ~ 112052 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the vehicle's turn signal tail and brake lights are constantly blowing out. the gear shift indicator has failed 3-4 times.	3 ~ 24667 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the vehicle's turn signal tail and brake lights are constantly blowing out. the gear shift indicator has failed 3-4 times.	3 ~ 40333 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT brought into dealer on numerous occassions in regards to brake pedal hard and brake fade at start up. failure to...	3 ~ 26167 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i have a 2000 volvo s70 with ets light and check engine light on. the car stalls and surges/lunges at...	2 ~ 75000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE driver's door had bad popping sound. it was determined that the volvo s70 door noise was typical and always due...	2 ~ 67500 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my throttle is defective on my 1999 volvo s70. the car idles too low and will die at a stop.	2 ~ 103000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving. the srs light illuminated on the dashboard. consumer contacted volvo. was told by the dealer that warranty expired	2 ~ 22700 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM intermittent loss of all interior power including windows door locks dashboard lights heat a/c windshield wipers air bags radio. called...	2 ~ 28500 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS in a front-end collision (of approximately 40 mph) airbag did not deploy and the drivers seat belt did not lock.*ak...	2 ~ 49500 miles
WHEELS i need more space to explain my problem where should i email it?...	2 ~ 75000 miles
STEERING while driving on highway vehicle pulled to right or left causing loss of control which resulted in a collision. dealer	2 ~ 80000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING emission system continued to fail. at stop vehicle would jerk forward. engine check light would come on and remain. sometimes...	2 ~ 56500 miles
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s70. the contact stated that the driver's seat belt was completely locked in...	1 ~ 141700 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s70. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. in addition all...	1 ~ 120000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES the first time it happen i was pulling out of my drive way. i came to a stop right outside...	1 ~ 150800 miles
VISIBILITY i had not driven this car for about a year because i bought a 2008 c70 that i was driving....	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES after scraping a curb and tearing the sidewall of one of the 195/60hr-15 bridgestone potenza re960as pole position tires on...	1 ~ 185300 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC the abs module has failed causing the vehicle to have loss of power at start. in addition the brakes do...	1 ~ 160000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo s70. while driving 55 mph in an attempt to maintain speed the the vehicle...	1 ~ 80000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the abs and stc light came on and cruise control became inoperable. it would often reset after turning engine off.	1 ~ 130000 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN 2000 volvo s70: snap ring holding axle to transmission broke while driving at low speed. coasted to stop towed to...	1 ~ 79000 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL dt*: the contact stated the abs and stability control function lights illuminated on the dash intermittently. the abs also engages	1 ~ 67000 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated the clutch does not always engage and the vehicle accelerates and decelerates on its own. the	1 ~ 125070 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR tl* - the contact stated she is continuously having to replace the brakes on her 1999 volvo s70. the contact...	1 ~ 56690 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt: the contact stated prior to purchasing the vehicle there was nhtsa recall campaign 00v405000 concerning the turn signal. the...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER regarding volvo throttle control july 2001-purchased 1999 s70 with 22 600 miles cruise control quit warning lights lit car began...	1 ~ 22600 miles
FUEL RAIL > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE smell of gas checked under hood gas leak at fuel rail defective end cap on fuel rail cause of leak...	1 ~ 82000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN car stalls randomly and this time i hit a curb...	1 ~ 83250 miles
STRUCTURE dashboard began making very loud noises. dealership informed me that the dash has come loose from the firewall. dealership informed...	1
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM car started missing losing power ets light came on took to dealer replaced egr module ? cost about $1000 altogether.	1 ~ 100000 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION while the vehicle was parked in the driveway the three year old child was able to shift the vehicle out...	1 ~ 83500 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i purchased a new 1999 volvo s70 glt sedan. about six months ago i noticed that the hood was not...	1
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING the consumer experienced a problem with the throttle body and mass airflow on his 2000 volvo s70. *jb the power...	1 ~ 35326 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM narrative description: #1: in early 2005 an intermittent problem began occurring with the ignition and starting of the vehicle. #2:...	1 ~ 53000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY (safety issue) while driving on the highway the plastic sun roof air deflector shattered and pieces of the air deflector...	1 ~ 50000 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the incident took place as i was driving on the interstate my coolant light went on and i thought to...	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt: the rpms would drop to 500 or below and the car would stall. took vehicle to the dealer and...	1 ~ 57000 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN the consumer had difficulty controlling the vehicle because of a failure with the rear end and rear tires. the problem...	1 ~ 69000 miles
EQUIPMENT narrative description: #1: in mid/late 2003 the interior leather door panels began to "bubble" or pull away from the door...	1 ~ 48000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY on numerous occasions the wipers wouldn't go on. always happens in the morning. washing and cleaning doesn't help. dealer doesn't	1 ~ 10 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES riveted door stop post weld snaps off-drivers side. *jb...	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the seat belt (drivers side shoulder) continues to 'jam' or 'lock' in place and is not available for use. to...	1 ~ 25000 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the air bags failed to deploy. *ak the driver side seat...	1 ~ 39000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving 35 mph vehicle completely shutdown without warning. vehicle was towed to dealer. dealaer replaced axle. please give any	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM recall 00v405000 consumer took vehicle to dealer for repairs. however after repairs were performed vehicle's headlights and turn signal failed....	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY drivers window went down and is nonoperational in the down position. most likely a switch.*ak...	1
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS while traveling about 20 mph and braking driver's seat moved backwards far enough for passenger to have to take off...	1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brought into dealer on numerous occassions in regards to brake pedal hard and brake fade at start up. failure to...	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE automatic door locks and automatic trunk lock failed to open. *cj...	1
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE automatic door locks and automatic trunk lock failed to open. *cj...	1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING part apears to have failed en masse on many or most cars of this model. volvo unable to supply replacement...	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS consumer had a front end collision and driver's side air bag did not deploy. driver was slightly injured. passenger's side	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY front and back light bulbs have been replaced brake lights also. electric windows and electric locks malfunctioned one time but	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING front and back light bulbs have been replaced brake lights also. electric windows and electric locks malfunctioned one time but	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY vehicle experiencing fuel odor leaking into vehicle whenever air conditioner or heater are being used. vehicle been in dealer shop...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle has electrical/brake and engine problems. brake pedal has a clicking noise and after the third click brake pedal locks...	1
BASE (INFANT) > CHILD SEAT was putting css in vehicle when the seat belt latch broke. has happened 3 times already. took vehicle back to...	1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tail pipe exceeds the length of bumper causing someone to be burned. please give any further details. *ak ...	1

FAQ

What year Volvo S70 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 2 years, Volvo S70 models of 2000, 1999 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Volvo S70?

Volvo S70 models of 1999 and 2000 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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