2003 Volvo V70XC Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 Volvo V70XC recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Volvo V70XC.

Most common 2003 Volvo V70XC problems

Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	3
Air Bags	3
Electrical System	3
Seat Belts	2
Latches/Locks/Linkages	2
Engine	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Suspension	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

What owners report

2021-03-22, Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC70. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACTIVATING THE PARKING BRAKES. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT THEN DROVE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED LOCAL DEALER VOLVO CARS OF BETHESDA SERVICE CENTER (5415 BUTLER RD, BETHESDA, MD 20814, (301) 750-6100) WHO HAD AN EMPLOYEE TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED AND WAS RETURNED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI

2018-02-12, Unknown Or Other
TAKATA RECALL NOTHING HAS HAPPENED AS OF YET, BUT A WARNING LIGHT IS ON TELLING ME THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE AIRBAGS AND NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. BEFORE I TAKE IT IN & PAY FOR THE REPAIR I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS VEHICLE WAS PART OF THE RECALL. I COULDN'T SEE IT ONLINE BUT I AM CERTAINLY CONCERNED

2014-08-21, Engine
WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE REVS UP AND THE CAR ACCELERATES AT A HIGH RATE. LUCKILY, MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND I COULD STOP THE CAR. I HAD TO PRESS DOWN QUITE HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. A COUPLE OF SECONDS AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE ENGINE RETURNS TO A NORMAL IDLE SPEED. THIS SUDDEN ACCELERATION HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES OVER, APPROXIMATELY, THE LAST SIX MONTHS. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE WAS TODAY, AUGUST 21, 2014. I ESTIMATED THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS IN FEBRUARY OF 2014. *TR

2013-12-11, Power Train
THE CAR IS SHIFTING HARD AND NOW WONT SHIFT AT ALL MECHANICS SAY IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. SO I EMAIL VOLVO FOR HELP IN REGARDS TO THIS ISSUES WITH NO HELPING RESPONSE FROM THEM OTHER THAN SORRY HERE IS A LIST OF DEALERS NEAR YOU THAT DO SERVICE. *TR

2012-09-29, Air Bags
DASHBOARD AND SPEEDOMETER WENT BLANK SRS WARNING LIGHT ON. *TR

2003 Volvo V70XC questions

Does the 2003 Volvo V70XC have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Volvo V70XC at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Volvo V70XC?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (3), Air Bags (3), Electrical System (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Volvo V70XC has been fixed?

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