Owners have filed 197 complaints
about the 2000 Volvo S70 with NHTSA between 2000 and 2026.
The largest single group is the acceleration & cruise control.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 3 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 38
Against the median year of the Volvo S70. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 52
10.2% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 12
7% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Engine
619.4%
Module
412.9%
Emission Control
412.9%
Automatic Transmission
412.9%
Delivery
412.9%
Brake Lights
39.7%
Fuel Injection System
39.7%
Gasoline
39.7%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
21.4%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
10.7%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
2114.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
5738.8%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
3121.1%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
2517.0%
150,000+ miles
106.8%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
May 2000peak 35Apr 2026
NHTSA investigations into the 2000 Volvo S70
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA05021Opened 6 Dec 2005Closed 12 Dec 2006VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION
ON NOVEMBER 14, 2006 VOLVO SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO NHTSA CONCERNING ETM FAILURES IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999 THROUGH 2001 VOLVO MODELS (NOT INCLUDING THE S40 AND V40), MY 2002 S60 AND V70 WITH NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINES AND MY 2002 V70S.ACCORDING TO VOLVO, ?A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.VOLVO FURTHER STATED THAT,THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF THESE VEHICLES GOING INTO LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.?VOLVO IND...
PE05041Opened 26 Jul 2005Closed 7 Dec 2005VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION
PE05-041 WAS OPENED ON JULY, 26, 2005, BASED ON 136 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS TO ODI ALLEGING THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.ODI HAS NOW RECEIVED 591 COMPLAINTS OF ETM FAILURES WHICH ALLEGE SYMPTOMS WITH POTENTIAL SAFETY RELATED CONSEQUENCES.THESE INCLUDE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE STALL, VEHICLE SURGING FORWARD WITHOUT ACCELERATOR INPUT, VEHICLE HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION AND SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED TRANSITION INTO REDUCED PERFORMANCE OPERATION (LIMP MODE).VOLVO SUBMITTED OVER 2,900 COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE ETM IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES DURING PE05-041.ODI'S PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF...
RQ04004Opened 8 Jun 2004Closed 5 Nov 2004EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
HEADLIGHT FAILURE
ON AUGUST 23, 1999, VOLVO NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WOULD CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (99V235) ON CERTAIN 1997 MODEL YEAR (MY) 850 VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 1998 S/V/C 70 SERIES VEHICLES FOR FAILURE OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.THE DEFECT REPORT STATED IN PART: OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN RESULT IN INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF THE SWITCH.VOLVO'S REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL WAS TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.THIS RECALL QUERY INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON JUNE 8, 2004, BASED ON 13 REPORTS OF HEADLIGHT FAILURE ON 1998 AND 1999 S/V/C 70 SERIES VEHICLES THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN...
Recalls on the 2000 Volvo S70
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
07E023000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Risk: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
06V441000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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 THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.
Risk: THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.
04V504000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Risk: THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION. THIS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
00V405000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
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.
Risk: THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN AN APPROACHING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 200631124,706 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, a combination of throttle position sensor (TPS) irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration, may cause a warning lamp to illuminate and the subsequent onset of "limp home" mode. Correction: Dealers will install an electronic throttle system software upgrade in both the electronic throttle module (ETM) and the engine control module (ECM).
Recall 20043749,151 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, the Master Light Switch may cease to function. If this occurs, the headlights will not function and a loss of visibility will occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the Master Light Switch.
Recall 200110125,883 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
On certain Volvo C70, C70 convertible, C70 coupe, S70 and V70, inadequate contact between the bulb and socket could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed. This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 143,000 milesBirmingham, ALCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 VOLVO S70. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION THAT RESULTED IN A ROLLOVER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS ONE INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT SUFFERED FROM INTERNAL ORGAN DAMAGE AND SEVERE PAIN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 143,000.
NHTSA complaint #11103848 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesAdvance, NCCrash
WHEELS
THE ENTIRE WHEEL AND TIRE SUDDENLY CAME OFF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET GOING STRAIGHT. THE WHEEL LUGS HAD SEVERED OFF /BROKEN OFF COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS AT A 40 MPH SPEED. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THIS CAR WAS VERY WELL MAINTAINED BY INDEPENDENT VOLVO MECHANIC AND HAD NEVER BEEN WRECKED OR INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BEFORE.
NHTSA complaint #10955194 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 93,000 milesIrvine, CAFire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S70. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN BRAKING AND THEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY LUNGE FORWARD OR THERE WOULD BE LIMITED ACCELERATION POWER. THE ETF THROTTLE WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST THE CONTACT DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 93,000.
NHTSA complaint #10347847 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sterling Heights, MI1 injured
AIR BAGS
MY FIANCE WENT OUT TO THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS PARKED TO RETRIEVE AN ITEM SHE LEFT IN IT. UPON HER SITTING DOWN IN THE DRIVER SEAT, MIND YOU THE ENGINE WAS NOT ON NOR WAS THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED STRIKING THE LEFT SIDE OF HER FACE. THE FORCE STUNNED HER FOR A FEW SECONDS, LEAVING HER CONFUSED ON WHAT HAD HAPPENED. HER HEARING WAS ALSO AFFECTED. SHE WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM TO GET CHECKED OUT WHERE IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT SHE SUFFERED A SCRATCHED CORNEA DUE TO THE POWDER RELEASED FROM THE AIRBAG, AS WELL AS HER AQUEOUS RADIUS HUMOR OF HER EYE WAS KNOCKED OUT OF BALANCE FROM THE FORCE OF THE DEPLOYMENT.
NHTSA complaint #10219161 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 154,000 milesGardnerville, NVCrash2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2000 VOLVO S70 AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE BACK OF AN SUV. THE FRONT BUMPER OF THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS UNDERNEATH BUMPER OF THE SUV. THE MANUFACTURER SENT A TECHNICIAN TO INSPECT THE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE INSPECTION DUE TO VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO START. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE CRASH. HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE SURGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON DECEMBER 22, 2006 FOR THE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE. THE CRASH OCCURRED ON DECEMBER 14 2006. THE RECALL NOTICE STATED THAT THE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE HAD 154000 MILES AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH. THERE WERE TWO INJURIES. *AK UPDATED 04/05/07.
NHTSA complaint #10184027 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,500 milesMorrison, COCrash2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNEXPLAINED, INVOLUNTARY ACCELERATION FROM LOW SPEED. 2000 VOLVO MODEL S70 PASSENGER CAR, AWD. DURING A SLOW-SPEED TURN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE. IMPACT WITH RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE SEVERED A WHEEL AND BENT THE FRONT FRAME 90 DEGREES. WHAT HAPPENED: DURING A SLOW TURN INTO A NEIGHBORS DRIVEWAY, SPEED ABOUT 5 MPH, TURNING RIGHT, TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR ENGINE ACCELERATED AT FULL SPEED. DESPITE FOOT FULLY INTO THE BRAKE THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE 40-50 FEET UNTIL IMPACTING THE FOUNDATION OF THE HOUSE. SPEED A TIME OF IMPACT 40+ MPH. TRIED TO TURN OFF IGNITION BUT HIT HOUSE FIRST. CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO HOUSE AND CAR, WHICH WAS TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. REPORTED THROTTLE ACCELERATION PROBLEM TO VOLVO IN NEW JERSEY, THEY STATED NO SUCH PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION. KNEW OF THE NHTSA RESEARCH INTO ACCELERATOR MODULE SLOWING UNEXPLAINED TO 5 MPH, BUT THEN SAW A NEWS REPORT ABOUT UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION AND WANTED TO INCLUDE THIS CASE IN YOUR LIST.
NHTSA complaint #10147822 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Old Bethpage, NY
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
I am filing this complaint because my 2000 Volvo S60 is experiencing a safety failure regarding the Front, driver door latch/lock. The door fails to latch properly. While there is a known safety recall (e.g., recall R89978) for this exact issue on the 2000 Volvo S60, my VIN shows as 'not affected' on the NHTSA lookup tool. My vehicle is exhibiting the exact safety defect that the recall is intended to fix, yet I am not covered. I request that NHTSA investigate why this VIN is excluded despite having the same safety defect, posing a significant risk.
NHTSA complaint #11732371 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LOS Angeles, CA
SEAT BELTS
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A CITY STREET. I ENTERED THE VEHICLE, SAT DOWN IN THE DRIVER SIDE AND ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE SEAT ACROSS MY BODY. I WOULD NOT MOVE, I BEGAN TUGGING AT IT AND RELEASING IT. I BROKE THE HOUSING OFF OF THE SEATBELT AND I COULD SEE INSIDE IT WAS WRAPPED IN A SPIRAL.
NHTSA complaint #11361891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eureka, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE ETS LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE CAR ENDED UP STALLING AFTER BEING PARKED UPON TRYING TO RESTART IT. THIA IS AM ISSUE THAT ONLY THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP CAN FIX SINCE IT INVOLVES REPROGRAMMING OR REPLACING AND PROGRAMMING A NEW ETS MODULE. FORTUNATELY IT HAPPENED TO ME IN A PARKING LOT AND I WAS ABLE TO GET IT ROWED TO A SHOP TWICE. NOW IT IS GOING TO THE DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #11349227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eureka, CA
ENGINE
THE ETS LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE CAR ENDED UP STALLING AFTER BEING PARKED UPON TRYING TO RESTART IT. THIA IS AM ISSUE THAT ONLY THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP CAN FIX SINCE IT INVOLVES REPROGRAMMING OR REPLACING AND PROGRAMMING A NEW ETS MODULE. FORTUNATELY IT HAPPENED TO ME IN A PARKING LOT AND I WAS ABLE TO GET IT ROWED TO A SHOP TWICE. NOW IT IS GOING TO THE DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #11349227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesLincoln, NE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
IGNITION COIL IS MISFIRING, AND PARK NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ALSO KNOWN AS THE TRANSMISSION POSITION SWITCH OR NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH IS HAVING ISSUES. WHEN ITS IDLING ITS REALLY ROUGH WHILE DRIVING THE CAR JOLTS AN HICCUPS. DOESN'T KNOW WHAT GEAR IT'S GOING INTO
NHTSA complaint #11319415 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesLincoln, NE
ENGINE
IGNITION COIL IS MISFIRING, AND PARK NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ALSO KNOWN AS THE TRANSMISSION POSITION SWITCH OR NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH IS HAVING ISSUES. WHEN ITS IDLING ITS REALLY ROUGH WHILE DRIVING THE CAR JOLTS AN HICCUPS. DOESN'T KNOW WHAT GEAR IT'S GOING INTO
NHTSA complaint #11319415 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 141,700 milesYork, PA
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY LOCKED IN THE RETRACTED POSITION AND DID NOT GIVE ANY SLACK TO SECURE THE DRIVER IN THE SEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CYLINDER WOULD NOT RELEASE THE TENSION TO PULL IT ACROSS THE CONTACT'S BODY. THE CONTACT EMAILED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS REFERRED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,700.
NHTSA complaint #11171946 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 143,000 milesBirmingham, ALCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 VOLVO S70. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION THAT RESULTED IN A ROLLOVER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS ONE INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT SUFFERED FROM INTERNAL ORGAN DAMAGE AND SEVERE PAIN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 143,000.
NHTSA complaint #11103848 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 218,168 milesSaint Louis Park, MN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND AS SOON AS I REACHED 60 MPH MY ETS LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH MY BRAKE LIGHT AND OIL LIGHT. MY SPEEDOMETER WENT TO ZERO AND MY CAR WAS ACTING STRANGE. I PULLED OVER AND STOPPED AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. I TURNED OFF MY CAR. I CALLED AAA AND ASKED FOR A TOW. WHILE THE TOW TRUCK WAS COMING, I TRIED TURNING MY CAR ON AGAIN AND THE ETS LIGHT CAME ON FLASHING AND THE CAR WOULDN'T START. I STARTED TO GOOGLE THIS PROBLEM AND SAW MANY PEOPLE HAD THE ETS ON THEIR VOLVO RECALLED. I CALLED VOLVO AND THEY DECLINED TO HELP ME. THEY SAID I NEED TO PAY FOR A NEW ETS MODULE. THEY SAID MY CAR DOESN'T HAVE A RECALL ON IT. I FOUND THIS TO BE NOT TRUE AFTER CHECKING YOUR WEBSITE FOR RECALLS ALONG WITH ANOTHER .GOV WEBSITE. I CALLED VOLVO AGAIN AND THE SAME GUY TOLD ME NOT TO CALL THEM ANYMORE AND HE HUNG UP THE PHONE. WHEN MY CAR WAS FINALLY AT HOME, I CALLED MY MECHANIC WHO USED TO WORK AT A DIFFERENT VOLVO (30 MILES FROM WHERE I LIVE) AND HE CAME TO LOOK AT MY CAR. WE SWITCHED OUT THE BATTERY, PUT IN A NEW STARTER, NEW ALTERNATOR, SWITCHED OUT ALL MY FUSES WITH NEW FUSES, CHANGED SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK WIRES, PUT NEW COILS ON AND DID AN OIL CHANGE. THE CAR STARTED, HOWEVER THE ETS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON EVER SINCE AND WHEN I REACH HIGHWAY SPEEDS, IT DOES THE SAME THING. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT SINCE. THE ETS IS RECALLED FOR MY VOLVO WHEN I ENTERED THE VIN. I NEED HELP WITH GETTING VOLVO TO FIX THE RECALL OR DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. THE STATE PATROL DID COME BEHIND ME TO ASK IF EVERYTHING WAS OKAY AS I WAS WAITING FOR THE TOW TRUCK. I DON'T HAVE ANY POLICE REPORTS BUT I DO HAVE THE OFFICERS CARD IF NEEDED.
NHTSA complaint #11019049 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 218,168 milesSaint Louis Park, MN
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND AS SOON AS I REACHED 60 MPH MY ETS LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH MY BRAKE LIGHT AND OIL LIGHT. MY SPEEDOMETER WENT TO ZERO AND MY CAR WAS ACTING STRANGE. I PULLED OVER AND STOPPED AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. I TURNED OFF MY CAR. I CALLED AAA AND ASKED FOR A TOW. WHILE THE TOW TRUCK WAS COMING, I TRIED TURNING MY CAR ON AGAIN AND THE ETS LIGHT CAME ON FLASHING AND THE CAR WOULDN'T START. I STARTED TO GOOGLE THIS PROBLEM AND SAW MANY PEOPLE HAD THE ETS ON THEIR VOLVO RECALLED. I CALLED VOLVO AND THEY DECLINED TO HELP ME. THEY SAID I NEED TO PAY FOR A NEW ETS MODULE. THEY SAID MY CAR DOESN'T HAVE A RECALL ON IT. I FOUND THIS TO BE NOT TRUE AFTER CHECKING YOUR WEBSITE FOR RECALLS ALONG WITH ANOTHER .GOV WEBSITE. I CALLED VOLVO AGAIN AND THE SAME GUY TOLD ME NOT TO CALL THEM ANYMORE AND HE HUNG UP THE PHONE. WHEN MY CAR WAS FINALLY AT HOME, I CALLED MY MECHANIC WHO USED TO WORK AT A DIFFERENT VOLVO (30 MILES FROM WHERE I LIVE) AND HE CAME TO LOOK AT MY CAR. WE SWITCHED OUT THE BATTERY, PUT IN A NEW STARTER, NEW ALTERNATOR, SWITCHED OUT ALL MY FUSES WITH NEW FUSES, CHANGED SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK WIRES, PUT NEW COILS ON AND DID AN OIL CHANGE. THE CAR STARTED, HOWEVER THE ETS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON EVER SINCE AND WHEN I REACH HIGHWAY SPEEDS, IT DOES THE SAME THING. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT SINCE. THE ETS IS RECALLED FOR MY VOLVO WHEN I ENTERED THE VIN. I NEED HELP WITH GETTING VOLVO TO FIX THE RECALL OR DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. THE STATE PATROL DID COME BEHIND ME TO ASK IF EVERYTHING WAS OKAY AS I WAS WAITING FOR THE TOW TRUCK. I DON'T HAVE ANY POLICE REPORTS BUT I DO HAVE THE OFFICERS CARD IF NEEDED.
NHTSA complaint #11019049 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesAdvance, NCCrash
WHEELS
THE ENTIRE WHEEL AND TIRE SUDDENLY CAME OFF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET GOING STRAIGHT. THE WHEEL LUGS HAD SEVERED OFF /BROKEN OFF COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS AT A 40 MPH SPEED. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THIS CAR WAS VERY WELL MAINTAINED BY INDEPENDENT VOLVO MECHANIC AND HAD NEVER BEEN WRECKED OR INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BEFORE.
NHTSA complaint #10955194 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wayland, MA
TIRES
ON 8/22//2015 WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY IN TEXAS WHEN NOTICED FRONT LEFT TIRE DIDN'T FEEL RIGHT. AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW, BUT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. LOOKS LIKE THE TREAD CAME AWAY FROM THE TIRE WITH SIDEWALL CRACKING TOO. NO CAR DAMAGE, NOBODY HURT. CALLED A LOCAL TIRE SERVICE WHICH CAME AND REPLACED TIRE TO ENABLE TRIP COMPLETION. MICHELIN PRIMACY MXV4 DOT# APDA 3VXX 2612 SIZE P195/60R15 TIRES WERE NEW ON 12 31/2013
NHTSA complaint #10758993 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 131,000 milesCorona, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S70. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ETS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.
NHTSA complaint #10724803 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winder, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED AND THE CODE WAS SHOWING THAT THE THROTTLE BODY DISPLAYED AN INVALID ERROR CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V441000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10640891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winder, GA
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED AND THE CODE WAS SHOWING THAT THE THROTTLE BODY DISPLAYED AN INVALID ERROR CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V441000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10640891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 153,000 milesNashville, TN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
PURCHASED VEHICLE USED SEVERAL WEEKS AGO. WHILE PERFORMING FINE DURING TEST DRIVE, WITHIN HOURS VEHICLE DEVELOPED ISSUE WHERE IT ATTEMPTS TO SURGE FORWARD WHILE BRAKING (AT STOP LIGHT, IN DRIVEWAY, ETC.) WHICH HAS ALMOST CAUSED NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS. OTHER TIMES, WHEN PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR HESITATES AND ALMOST STALLS BEFORE ACCELERATING, CAUSING DANGEROUS CONDITIONS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. BRAKES INSPECTED AND ARE PERFECT AS IS FUEL PUMP, FUEL INJECTORS, ENGINE, ETC.; MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT THIS IS RELATED TO A RECALL VOLVO ISSUED IN 2006 REGARDING THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. VOLVO INFORMED ME THAT IT IS NO LONGER HONORING THIS RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10521723 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesDavenport, FL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S70 WITH ETS LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. THE CAR STALLS AND SURGES/LUNGES AT ALL RATES OF SPEED AND IS VERY UNSAFE. AFTER DOING RESEARCH I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PART. I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER AND RAN THE VIN#. THEY STATED THE RECALL WAS DONE IN 2009. I CALLED VOLVO CORP. CUSTOMER CARE LINE AND THEY STATED THAT MY CAR WAS TOO OLD AND NO LONGER COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY/RECALL. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR A FAULTY PART BY THE OEM MANUFACTURE WHEN THEY REPLACED THE FAULTY PART WITH FAULTY PARTS. IN MY RESEARCH I FOUND OUT IF MY ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACE IT WOULD HAVE A YELLOW LABEL ON IT. MINE DOES NOT. IT HAS THE ORIGINAL WHITE LABEL ON IT. I BELIEVE THAT IT MAY HAVE HAD THE SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND CLEANED BUT I DO NOT BELIEVE THE ACTUAL UNIT WAS REPLACED. I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE LOCAL VOLVO STORE IN WINTER PARK FL WHERE I WAS CHARGED A TOTAL OF $127 AND SOME CHANGE TO TELL ME THAT I NEEDED A NEW ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY AND WOULD REQUIRE A NEW SOFTWARE UPGRADE. TOTAL COST TO REPAIR $880.00 AND QUOTE DOES NOT SAY THAT THE SOFTWARE UPDATE IS INCLUDED. I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE CAR. I BOUGHT IT WITH 75,000 MILES AND CURRENTLY HAVE 92,000 MILES. VOLVOS EFFORTS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM IS NOT WORKING AND IF IT DOES WORK IT DOES NOT FIX THE CAR FOR VERY LONG. WHY IS IT THAT THE WARRANTY FOR THE RECALL PART IS BASED ON THE TOTAL VEHICLE MILEAGE AND AGE INSTEAD OF THE AGE AND MILEAGE OF THE REPLACEMENT PART OR FROM THE TIME THE RECALL WAS ISSUED? I DO NOT HAVE ANY FAITH THAT SPENDING THE MONEY TO FIX THE CAR WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM ONLY DELAY IT FROM RECURRING WITH IN MONTHS OR FEW THOUSAND MILES. THIS IS STILL AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL CAR AND VOLVO DOES NOT SEEM TO CARE THAT THEY ARE PUTTING LIVES IN DANGER.
NHTSA complaint #10495351 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesDavenport, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S70 WITH ETS LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. THE CAR STALLS AND SURGES/LUNGES AT ALL RATES OF SPEED AND IS VERY UNSAFE. AFTER DOING RESEARCH I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PART. I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER AND RAN THE VIN#. THEY STATED THE RECALL WAS DONE IN 2009. I CALLED VOLVO CORP. CUSTOMER CARE LINE AND THEY STATED THAT MY CAR WAS TOO OLD AND NO LONGER COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY/RECALL. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR A FAULTY PART BY THE OEM MANUFACTURE WHEN THEY REPLACED THE FAULTY PART WITH FAULTY PARTS. IN MY RESEARCH I FOUND OUT IF MY ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACE IT WOULD HAVE A YELLOW LABEL ON IT. MINE DOES NOT. IT HAS THE ORIGINAL WHITE LABEL ON IT. I BELIEVE THAT IT MAY HAVE HAD THE SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND CLEANED BUT I DO NOT BELIEVE THE ACTUAL UNIT WAS REPLACED. I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE LOCAL VOLVO STORE IN WINTER PARK FL WHERE I WAS CHARGED A TOTAL OF $127 AND SOME CHANGE TO TELL ME THAT I NEEDED A NEW ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY AND WOULD REQUIRE A NEW SOFTWARE UPGRADE. TOTAL COST TO REPAIR $880.00 AND QUOTE DOES NOT SAY THAT THE SOFTWARE UPDATE IS INCLUDED. I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE CAR. I BOUGHT IT WITH 75,000 MILES AND CURRENTLY HAVE 92,000 MILES. VOLVOS EFFORTS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM IS NOT WORKING AND IF IT DOES WORK IT DOES NOT FIX THE CAR FOR VERY LONG. WHY IS IT THAT THE WARRANTY FOR THE RECALL PART IS BASED ON THE TOTAL VEHICLE MILEAGE AND AGE INSTEAD OF THE AGE AND MILEAGE OF THE REPLACEMENT PART OR FROM THE TIME THE RECALL WAS ISSUED? I DO NOT HAVE ANY FAITH THAT SPENDING THE MONEY TO FIX THE CAR WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM ONLY DELAY IT FROM RECURRING WITH IN MONTHS OR FEW THOUSAND MILES. THIS IS STILL AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL CAR AND VOLVO DOES NOT SEEM TO CARE THAT THEY ARE PUTTING LIVES IN DANGER.
NHTSA complaint #10495351 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesDavenport, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S70 WITH ETS LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. THE CAR STALLS AND SURGES/LUNGES AT ALL RATES OF SPEED AND IS VERY UNSAFE. AFTER DOING RESEARCH I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PART. I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER AND RAN THE VIN#. THEY STATED THE RECALL WAS DONE IN 2009. I CALLED VOLVO CORP. CUSTOMER CARE LINE AND THEY STATED THAT MY CAR WAS TOO OLD AND NO LONGER COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY/RECALL. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR A FAULTY PART BY THE OEM MANUFACTURE WHEN THEY REPLACED THE FAULTY PART WITH FAULTY PARTS. IN MY RESEARCH I FOUND OUT IF MY ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACE IT WOULD HAVE A YELLOW LABEL ON IT. MINE DOES NOT. IT HAS THE ORIGINAL WHITE LABEL ON IT. I BELIEVE THAT IT MAY HAVE HAD THE SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND CLEANED BUT I DO NOT BELIEVE THE ACTUAL UNIT WAS REPLACED. I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE LOCAL VOLVO STORE IN WINTER PARK FL WHERE I WAS CHARGED A TOTAL OF $127 AND SOME CHANGE TO TELL ME THAT I NEEDED A NEW ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY AND WOULD REQUIRE A NEW SOFTWARE UPGRADE. TOTAL COST TO REPAIR $880.00 AND QUOTE DOES NOT SAY THAT THE SOFTWARE UPDATE IS INCLUDED. I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE CAR. I BOUGHT IT WITH 75,000 MILES AND CURRENTLY HAVE 92,000 MILES. VOLVOS EFFORTS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM IS NOT WORKING AND IF IT DOES WORK IT DOES NOT FIX THE CAR FOR VERY LONG. WHY IS IT THAT THE WARRANTY FOR THE RECALL PART IS BASED ON THE TOTAL VEHICLE MILEAGE AND AGE INSTEAD OF THE AGE AND MILEAGE OF THE REPLACEMENT PART OR FROM THE TIME THE RECALL WAS ISSUED? I DO NOT HAVE ANY FAITH THAT SPENDING THE MONEY TO FIX THE CAR WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM ONLY DELAY IT FROM RECURRING WITH IN MONTHS OR FEW THOUSAND MILES. THIS IS STILL AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL CAR AND VOLVO DOES NOT SEEM TO CARE THAT THEY ARE PUTTING LIVES IN DANGER.
NHTSA complaint #10495351 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 101,928 milesIrvine, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
I WAS UNABLE TO START THE VOLVO S70 2000 ENGINE AT ALL ON 7/2/12 AND AFTER CHECKED BY TECHNICIAN THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS NOT WORKING AND REPLACEMENT WAS NEEDED. THIS PROBLEMS HAD OCCURRED MANY TIMES IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS, YET I WAS ABLE TO START THE ENGINE AFTER SEVERAL TRIES. THIS TIME, THE ENGINE WAS NOT STARTED AT ALL EVEN WITH MANY TRIES THAT THE FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT IS DEFINITELY NEEDED AND IT COSTS ME $732 TO FIX IT ON 7/3/12. BASED ON THE VOLVO RECALLS HISTORY, VOLVO S70 FROM 2001 FORWARDS MODELS WERE RECALLED. BUT I WONDER WHY WAS NOT FOR MY S70 2000 WHICH HAD THE SIMILAR PROBLEM. PLEASE INSTRUCT AND ASSIST ON HOW TO RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT FROM VOLVO THE COST OF THE FUEL REPLACEMENT SINCE THIS WAS THE SIMILAR PROBLEM IN THE RECALLS FOR VOLVO S70 FROM 2001 FORWARDS MODELS.
NHTSA complaint #10464126 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 132,026 milesColorado Springs, CO
POWER TRAIN
VEHICLE THROTTLE BECAME UNSTABLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NOT MAINTAIN STEADY ACCELERATION EVEN WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS IN A STEADY POSITION. DIAGNOSED AS FAILING THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. VOLVO REFUSED TO REPAIR UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY OR RECALL SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS 12 MONTHS PAST THE EXPIRATION OF THE 10 YEAR, 200,000 MILE EXTENDED WARRANTY ON POWER TRAIN. VOLVO FAILED TO NOTIFY ME OF THE RECALL, EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN REGISTERED AT MY CURRENT HOME ADDRESS SINCE 2006.
NHTSA complaint #10440620 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Washington, DC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2000 S70 VOLVO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ELECTRONIC THROTTLE AND VEHICLE SPEED *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ETS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING BY ITSELF AND THEN WENT INTO LIMP MODE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. ALSO, A SOFTWARE UPGRADE WAS NEEDED, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START.
NHTSA complaint #10438289 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 121,000 milesHouston, TX
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LUNGE FORWARD. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ACTUATOR, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE AND HOUSING WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V441000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000.
NHTSA complaint #10436862 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesWilliamstown, NJ
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VOLVO S70, 2000 THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY, LOST SOME POWER WHEN STOPPING OR TURNING, FINALLY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALERSHIP CHARGED US $1100. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ONE AGAIN THE NEXT DAY. THAT IS TODAY, I AM TAKING IT BACK TO VOLVO TOMORROW AND RIAISING HECK TO HAVE HIS REPLACED FOR FREE.
NHTSA complaint #10421533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesTallahassee, FL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NOTICED BARE WIRES INSIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY, BOTH SIDES, WHEN CHANGING BULB. WRAPPED WIRES UNTIL I COULD FIND A WIRING HARNESS. LOW BEAM WAS WORSE THAN HIGH BEAM. CHECKED WITH VOLVO, TALLAHASSEE, FL AND THEY STATED THERE WERE NO RECALLS CONCERNING HEADLIGHT (OR SWITCH). RECENTLY BOUGHT TWO NEW WIRING HARNESSES AND INSTALLED BUT NOTICED THEY WERE ALSO NOT CORRECTLY INSULATED (PLASTIC) JUST LIKE THE OLD ONES (16 GAGE WIRE WITH PLASTIC, VS SILICON HIGH TEMP INSULATION.) ALSO, ON INSPECTION, NOTICED THE SAME HARNESS ON MY OTHER VOLVO, A 2002 VOLVO, HAD BEEN UPGRADED TO HEAVY DUTY WIRING WITH SILICON BASED INSULATION. DANGEROUS! BARE WIRES COULD HAVE SHORTED OUT HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT! HAVE OLD HARNESS AND PICTURES. CAN SEND/EMAIL AS REQUIRED.
NHTSA complaint #10415109 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.