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2000 Volvo C70 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 32 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.0 times the median C70 year — the 2000 model ranks #1 of 15 C70 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 12 reports (38% of the total).

32

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

3

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other C70 years?

C70 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted32 complaints1998: 7 complaints1999: 29 complaints2000: 32 complaints2001: 13 complaints2002: 6 complaints2003: 9 complaints2004: 21 complaints2006: 12 complaints2007: 24 complaints2008: 24 complaints2009: 13 complaints2010: 4 complaints2011: 17 complaints2012: 29 complaints2013: 16 complaints
C70 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Volvo C70 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1238%
Speed Control516%
Engine413%
Tires & Wheels413%
Fuel System26%
Visibility & Wipers13%
Lighting13%
Other13%
Steering13%
Airbags13%

Does the 2000 Volvo C70 have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07E023000BrakesMarch 29, 2007 · 13,128 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

06V441000Speed ControlNovember 15, 2006 · 170,099 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

04V504000LightingOctober 21, 2004 · 97,000 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

ON VEHICLES WITH AN ORIGINAL OEM SWITCH, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF THE SWITCH HAS EEN DAMAGED AND REPLACE ONLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

00V405000LightingDecember 6, 2000 · 245,894 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN AN APPROACHING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB AND SOCKET.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“(1) ENGINE DEGRADED PERFORMANCE...FELT LIKE ENGINE WAS 'MISSING' AND RPM'S SURGED. (2) ENGINE COMPLETELY STOPPED IN HEAVY MORNING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. (3) ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SENSOR FAILED AND WAS REPLACED BY STILLMAN VOLVO. OLD PART UNAVAILABLE BY US. PERHAPS VOLVO MAY HAVE IT. INCIDENT DATE IS A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 1, 2005

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO C70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASED ACCELERATION UP TO 75 MPH. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · October 9, 2009 · crash

“WHILE TRAVELING 30MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET, AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE RIM SPLIT IN HALF. IT COST $390.00 FOR ALLUMINUM ALLOY RIM. *AK *CB ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · June 24, 2003 · crash

“2000 VOLVO C70 WHILE DRIVING AT 40-45 MPH, THE ETS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE ENGINE CONTINUED RUNNING, BUT WAS SIGNIFICANTLY MISSING AND PROVIDED NO POWER. HAD TO ENGAGE EMERGENCY FLASHERS AND COAST OUT OF TRAFFIC. AFTER TURNING CAR OFF AND RESTARTING, THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 20, 2005

“IRREGULAR ENGINE RPMS AT IDLE; CAR BEGINS TO STALL BEFORE ACCELERATION, AND CAR FAILS TO HOLD SPEED. HAD CAR TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, ONLY TO HAVE THE "155" SOFTWARE UPDATE PERFORMED BUT NO ETM REPLACEMENT. NOW THAT MAGICALLY THE 10 YEAR PERIOD HAS JUST EXPIRED, THE DEALER NOW CLAIMS A NEW ETM IS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · January 4, 2010

2000 Volvo C70 — common questions

Is the 2000 Volvo C70 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 32 complaints put the 2000 model at #1 of 15 C70 years. It is one of the C70 years to avoid.

What are the most common 2000 C70 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (12 complaints), speed control (5 complaints), tires & wheels (4 complaints).

Does the 2000 Volvo C70 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Volvo C70. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2000 Volvo C70 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 3 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Volvo C70 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the C70 years to avoid are 2000. The cleanest record among C70 years belongs to 2010.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.