2000 Volvo V70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2000 Volvo V70, and owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2000 Volvo V70
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.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
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…
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Fan (engine and engine cooling)
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, under certain operating conditions, some electric cooling fans may overheat potentially causing heat damage and, in rare instances, a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cooling fan. The recall began on november 29, 2004. Customers should contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
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Turn signal (exterior lighting)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
On certain station wagons, the tailgate locking mechanism may have been incorrectly manufactured which, in combination with cold temperatures, could cause improper locking of the tailgate.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the locking mechanism for the tailgate. Owner notification began september 25, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 Volvo V70 have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 80,219 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 27 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I took my car to the dealer because it was not passing smog and had trouble for several years. So the smog dealer told me to take it to the dealer. I told the dealer that i was trying to pass smog, bu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 7, 2019 · Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo v70. While driving 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to move forward as the rpms increased. The check engine and ets warning lights”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 21, 2015 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2000 Volvo V70 (V70 AWD, V70 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–19 / 22–26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Station Wagons |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.3/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Volvo V70 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo V70 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Volvo V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Volvo V70 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 Volvo V70 | 5 | 187 |
| 1999 Volvo V70 | 4 | 169 |
| 2000 Volvo V70 | 5 | 93 |
| 2001 Volvo V70 | 8 | 221 |
| 2002 Volvo V70 | 6 | 76 |
| 2003 Volvo V70 | 5 | 32 |
| 2004 Volvo V70 | 5 | 83 |
| 2005 Volvo V70 | 3 | 21 |
| 2006 Volvo V70 | 3 | 21 |
| 2007 Volvo V70 | 2 | 7 |
| 2008 Volvo V70 | 4 | 11 |
| 2009 Volvo V70 | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 Volvo V70 | 3 | 4 |
| 2011 Volvo V70 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Volvo V70 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Volvo V70 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Volvo V70 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Volvo V70 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Volvo V70 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2000 Volvo V70
How do I know if my 2000 Volvo V70 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2000 Volvo V70; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 00V239000).
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.