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2000 Volvo V70xc problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 132 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 5.0 times the median V70xc year — the 2000 model ranks #2 of 10 V70xc years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Speed Control leads the complaint categories with 45 reports (34% of the total).

132

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

2

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

7

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other V70xc years?

V70xc NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted189 complaints1998: 35 complaints1999: 94 complaints2000: 132 complaints2001: 189 complaints2002: 32 complaints2003: 21 complaints2004: 5 complaints2005: 3 complaints2006: 6 complaints2007: 4 complaints
V70xc NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Volvo V70xc problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Speed Control4534%
Electrical System2720%
Fuel System2217%
Transmission118%
Engine108%
Other54%
Tires & Wheels43%
Latches & Locks43%
Body & Structure22%
Lighting11%
Brakes11%

Does the 2000 Volvo V70xc have recalls?

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

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“CROSS COUNTRY; AS VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP AT ABOUT 5 MPH, APPLIED BRAKES, AND ENGINE STARTED RACING. THE CONSUMER KEPT APPLYING THE BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE ACCELERATED, AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE ENGINE REMAINED RACING. THE VEHICLE THAT WAS REAR ENDED HAD BEEN PUSHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · August 15, 2003 · crash

“PURCHASED CAR IN DEC 2006. WITHIN FEW MONTHS, BEGAN TO NOTICE THE CAR WOULD LOSE SPEED ON HIGHWAY AND DROP TO A SPEED ANYWHERE BETWEEN 60-80KM/HR. BLACK SMOKE ROLLED OUT EXHAUST. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP (WHERE PREVIOUS OWNERS MAINTAINED CAR). SEVERAL FILTERS, SEALS, REPLACED. FEW MONTHS LATER THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 8, 2007 · fire

“PURCHASED CAR IN DEC 2006. WITHIN FEW MONTHS, BEGAN TO NOTICE THE CAR WOULD LOSE SPEED ON HIGHWAY AND DROP TO A SPEED ANYWHERE BETWEEN 60-80KM/HR. BLACK SMOKE ROLLED OUT EXHAUST. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP (WHERE PREVIOUS OWNERS MAINTAINED CAR). SEVERAL FILTERS, SEALS, REPLACED. FEW MONTHS LATER THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · December 8, 2007 · fire

“CROSS COUNTRY; AS VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP AT ABOUT 5 MPH, APPLIED BRAKES, AND ENGINE STARTED RACING. THE CONSUMER KEPT APPLYING THE BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE ACCELERATED, AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE ENGINE REMAINED RACING. THE VEHICLE THAT WAS REAR ENDED HAD BEEN PUSHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 15, 2003 · crash

“PURCHASED CAR IN DEC 2006. WITHIN FEW MONTHS, BEGAN TO NOTICE THE CAR WOULD LOSE SPEED ON HIGHWAY AND DROP TO A SPEED ANYWHERE BETWEEN 60-80KM/HR. BLACK SMOKE ROLLED OUT EXHAUST. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP (WHERE PREVIOUS OWNERS MAINTAINED CAR). SEVERAL FILTERS, SEALS, REPLACED. FEW MONTHS LATER THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 8, 2007 · fire

2000 Volvo V70xc — common questions

Is the 2000 Volvo V70xc reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 132 complaints put the 2000 model at #2 of 10 V70xc years. It is one of the V70xc years to avoid.

What are the most common 2000 V70xc problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are speed control (45 complaints), electrical system (27 complaints), fuel system (22 complaints).

Does the 2000 Volvo V70xc have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Volvo V70xc. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2000 Volvo V70xc under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Volvo V70xc years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the V70xc years to avoid are 2001, 2000, 1999. The cleanest record among V70xc years belongs to 2005.

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.