2002 Volvo C70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Volvo C70, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Volvo C70
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Vehicle speed control
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.
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.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Volvo C70 have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 59,763 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo c70. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift properly. Sporadically, it would seem to shift into park while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dea”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 19, 2012 · Power train
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo c70. The contact stated that the vehicle needed a new transmission at 60,000 miles. The vehicle fails to shift into second gear. When it finally shifts into gear, the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 2, 2009 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Volvo C70 (C70 Convertible, C70 Coupe). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–18 / 24–26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.3/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Volvo C70 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo C70 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Volvo C70 | 4 | 7 |
| 1999 Volvo C70 | 3 | 23 |
| 2000 Volvo C70 | 3 | 26 |
| 2001 Volvo C70 | 2 | 7 |
| 2002 Volvo C70 | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 Volvo C70 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 Volvo C70 | 0 | 15 |
| 2006 Volvo C70 | 2 | 9 |
| 2007 Volvo C70 | 4 | 17 |
| 2008 Volvo C70 | 3 | 22 |
| 2009 Volvo C70 | 3 | 10 |
| 2010 Volvo C70 | 2 | 4 |
| 2011 Volvo C70 | 1 | 12 |
| 2012 Volvo C70 | 1 | 23 |
| 2013 Volvo C70 | 0 | 11 |
Checking a specific 2002 Volvo C70
How do I know if my 2002 Volvo C70 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 Volvo C70; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V441000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.