2000 Volvo V70XC Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2000 Volvo V70XC has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (45 reports).

2Recalls
103Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your V70XC?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2000 Volvo V70XC recalls

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 06V441Nov 15, 2006170,099 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Recall 04V504Oct 21, 200497,000 vehicles affected

Most common 2000 Volvo V70XC problems

Problem areas named in the 103 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Vehicle Speed Control45
Electrical System26
Fuel System, Gasoline18
Power Train11
Engine And Engine Cooling10
Tires4
Latches/Locks/Linkages4
Unknown Or Other3
Fuel System, Other3
Equipment2

What owners report

2014-08-21, Fuel/Propulsion System
PULLING OUT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PARKING LOT UNTO SOUTH PARK AVE. IN HAMBURG NY 14075, ENGINE STALLED IN MIDDLE LANE. BARELY MADE IT ACROSSTO CURBSIDE AND STALLED AGAIN, PATROL CAR CAME AND ASSISTED ME WITH HIS FLASHING LIGHTS. VEHICLE STILL NOT IN RUNNING CONDITION. TRIED NEW PARTSWITH OUT SUCCESS.GOING TO MECHANIC. *TR
2014-08-18, Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 VOLVO V70XC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE IDLE AIR CONTROL CIRCUIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
2013-09-18, Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO V70XC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. A TROUBLE CODE WAS DETECTED PERTAINING TO THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V441000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) WHICH WAS EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2011-04-07, Electrical System
CAR INTERMITTENTLY LOSES POWER AND SOMETIMES ETS LIGHT COMES ON. USUSALLY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. *TR
2011-03-13, Fuel System, Gasoline
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON SERVICE LIGHT IS ON THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR AND OXYGEN SENSOR DEFECTS, TROUBLESHOOTING CODES: P1171,P1132,P0141. *TR

2000 Volvo V70XC questions

Does the 2000 Volvo V70XC have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2000 Volvo V70XC: Vehicle Speed Control; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo V70XC?

Based on 103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (45), Electrical System (26), Fuel System, Gasoline (18).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Volvo V70XC 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.

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