CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Volvo V70 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (6 reports).
2003 Volvo V70 recalls
Driver Air Bag May Explode and Hurl Metal Fragments
The driver's frontal air bag inflator in these Volvo V70 and XC70 models may rupture during deployment.
Most common 2003 Volvo V70 problems
Problem areas named in the 32 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
What owners report
I live 5 hours from the closest Volvo dealership so I called to see if they could send me the the air bag that has been recalled. The airbag is very easy to be replaced in less then 10 minutes. Because of this it is absolutely absurd for me to travel for ten hours to get something done that I can do myself in 10 minutes. They said I can buy the airbag and they could send it. But this being a recall is'nt it their responsibility to fix it in any way possible. I just feel like this is wrong that they are doing this and am addressing it in this compliant.
This is subject to a recall R10136 NHTSA Recall 21v-800 We have set appointments twice to have this done only to be told that the parts are not available and we would be contacted when they are. The local dealer is Maple Hill in Kalamazoo. I started a chat with Volvo and the suggestion was to try another dealer. If the part is not available I fail to see how that will help.
The contact owns a 2003 Volvo V70. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V800000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called the local dealer who confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS BELOW 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V483000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,066.
THE DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR LATCH HAS DISCONNECTED FOUR TIMES IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS. AS A DRIVER, I AM LITERALLY STUCK IN THE CAR, AND I HAVE TO EXIT THHROUGH PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS REPAIR(S) DOES NOT WORK, AND THE DOOR LATCHES ARE FAULTY IN THESE CARS. AS A PERSON THAT IS DRIVING IN FLORIDA, WITH THREE KIDDOS, I CAN'T BE STUCK IN MY CAR IF FOR SOME REASON THE CAR GOES INTO THE WATER. THE SPRING IN THE HANDLE OF THE CAR DOES NOT WORK, AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE DOOR HANDLE. YES, THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION, AS I CAN'T EXIT MY CAR, ESPECIALLY IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
2003 Volvo V70 questions
Does the 2003 Volvo V70 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2003 Volvo V70: Driver Air Bag May Explode and Hurl Metal Fragments; Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System); Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Engine And Engine Cooling; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Volvo V70?
Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (6), Power Train (5), Electrical System (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Volvo V70 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.