CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Volvo XC70 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (14 reports).
2002 Volvo XC70 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 2002 Volvo XC70 problems
Problem areas named in the 35 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO XC70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT CALLED AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V441000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AT A VOLVO DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 179,000.
FUEL LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP. FUEL ODER IN CAN. FUEL LEAKING UNDER THE CAR
VOLVO XC V70 2002 OCEAN RACE EDITION HAS DEVELOPED A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL AFTER DRIVING. THERE IS NO 1) LEAKAGE UNDER VEHICLE, 2) CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, OR 3) APPARENT REDUCTION IN MILEAGE OR PERFORMANCE. I ALSO REPLACED THE GAS CAP, BUT NOTHING CHANGED. WE KEEP OUR VOLVO IN THE GARAGE UNDER OUR HOUSE AND THE GASOLINE SMELL HAS BECOME SO BAD THAT WE ARE NERVOUS ABOUT LEAVING IT THERE AT NIGHT SINCE THE UPSTAIRS BEGINS TO SMELL LIKE GASOLINE. WE DO NOT KNOW IF WE ARE CREATING A REAL SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE OF THIS CAR? IN RESEARCHING 2002 VOLVO V70 XC WAGONS I FOUND THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT VOLVO FUEL PUMP RECALL IN 2009 FOR THIS MODEL AND YEAR...BUT APPARENTLY ONLY IF THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN IN WA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO XC70. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO XC70. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V483000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000.
2002 Volvo XC70 questions
Does the 2002 Volvo XC70 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2002 Volvo XC70: Driver Air Bag May Explode and Hurl Metal Fragments; Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System); Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Volvo XC70?
Based on 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (14), Vehicle Speed Control (7), Suspension (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Volvo XC70 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.