Major Problems with 2002 Volvo V70 Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Volvo V70

2002 Volvo V70 AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 89000 miles

2002 Volvo V70 BACK UP LIGHTS Victims: 1

2002 Volvo V70 AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 75000 miles

Browse 2002 Volvo V70 complaints by category

Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Volvo V70 owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
in february of this year after traveling 1000 miles from connecticut to florida we stopped. when we started again as...
10
~ 157661 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
three times during the month of august vehicle violently jumped forward into traffic. dealer said there was a problem with
9
~ 95783 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. the contact stated that the vehicle smelled of gasoline. the contact took...
6
~ 126500 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i own a 2002 volvo v70. on four occasions the power locks have malfunctioned. at times we are unable to...
6
~ 101100 miles
POWER TRAIN
volvo reluctantly released us from our lease a couple of months ago. our first volvo experienced electrical and transmission problems....
6
~ 77809 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. the contact stated that the passenger and driver side brake lights failed...
3
~ 111667 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the door cannot be opened from the inside of the car. the mechanism to open the car door from the...
3
~ 29667 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
rear left and right brake light relays failed when the brake pedal is depressed. the center brake light functions but...
3
~ 44755 miles
AIR BAGS
the consumer was making a left hand turn when the driver's side air bag inadvertently deployed. the consumer managed to...
3
~ 88000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
within the first 5-1/2 months of owning my new volvo station wagon i had to replace 2 pirelli tires due...
3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted in an around the...
2
~ 194500 miles
ENGINE
vehicle lounges stops no acceleration. volvo refuses to replace failed etm/ecm equipment and software which was installed . *tr...
2
~ 432500 miles
SEAT BELTS
drivers side seatbelt won't retract. *tr...
2
~ 94000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
my new volvo v70 with only 7000 miles almost took my life as well as my 18 month old son's...
2
~ 16250 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted in the vehicle. the...
1
~ 170000 miles
SEATS
fyi: volvo has a silent recall/ replacement of seat bottoms when your seat heater has malfunctioned and burned a hole...
1
~ 188000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
our vehicle was rear-ended by a 2012 vw tiguan (which was itself rear-ended by a 1997 dodge ram). the rear...
1
~ 120000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
there is or was no failure or crash but what it sounds like there might be one on the recall...
1
~ 80453 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
2002 v70 volvo brake light relay. i am experiencing a safety issue where i step on my brakes and sometimes...
1
~ 68500 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
volvo 2002 v70 wagon stalled while in drive on i-5. fortunately i was able to get to the shoulder despite
1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
volvo 2002 v70 wagon stalled while in drive on i-5. fortunately i was able to get to the shoulder despite
1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
dealer says throttle body in 2002 volvo v70 is failing and will present safety problem (stalling on x-way or inability...
1
~ 60000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING
the tie rod system on vehicle has been replaced four times due to wear. it has been replaced within the...
1
~ 52000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
upon approaching an intersection brakes were applied to slow the vehicle down. suddenly while the vehicle was slowing down engine...
1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
rear seat belt buckles failed. as a result the child safety seat was not restrained properly.*ak...
1
~ 40000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
during operation of the vehicle during cold weather the driver noticed a hesitation when applying pressure to the accelerator pedal...
1
~ 21000 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
during operation of the vehicle during cold weather the driver noticed a hesitation when applying pressure to the accelerator pedal...
1
~ 21000 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
during operation of the vehicle during cold weather the driver noticed a hesitation when applying pressure to the accelerator pedal...
1
~ 21000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
i own a 2002 volvo v70. on four occasions the power locks have malfunctioned. at times we are unable to...
1
~ 5000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
vehicle has defective power steering pump power windows and faulty brake pedal position sensors.*mr (nar) *cb...
1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
vehicle has defective power steering pump power windows and faulty brake pedal position sensors.*mr (nar) *cb...
1
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING
vehicle has defective power steering pump power windows and faulty brake pedal position sensors.*mr (nar) *cb...
1
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
while driving at 50 mph front driver's side wheel separated from the vehicle. when the wheel separated the air bags...
1
~ 30000 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
while driving at 50 mph front driver's side wheel separated from the vehicle. when the wheel separated the air bags...
1
~ 30000 miles
TIRES
problem - sidewall bubbling on tires within the first 5-1/2 months of owning my new volvo station wagon i had...
1
~ 12000 miles
VISIBILITY
consumer was unable to see child in the rear view mirror and as a result he ran his son over.
1
BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
consumer was unable to see child in the rear view mirror and as a result he ran his son over.
1
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
seat belt comes across consumer's neck when used the consumer is trying to find a way to have the seatbelts
1
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
while driving glass sun roof broke and fell into roof liner. if iner was pulled back it will have fallen
1

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