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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2000 Volvo C70 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 42
Latest campaign: Mar 29, 2007

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Exterior lighting	2	Oct 21, 2004	04V504000 00V405000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Mar 29, 2007	07E023000
Vehicle speed control	1	Nov 15, 2006	06V441000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 29, 2007Latest campaign


Mar 29, 200707E023000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinder LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E023000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under C70 Campaign NHTSA 07E023000 · Mar 29, 2007
Nov 15, 200606V441000	Vehicle speed control THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V441000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under C70, C70 Convertible Campaign NHTSA 06V441000 · Nov 15, 2006
Oct 21, 200404V504000	Exterior lighting: headlights switch THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V504000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION. Risk 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. Filed under C70 Campaign NHTSA 04V504000 · Oct 21, 2004
Dec 6, 200000V405000	Exterior lighting: turn signal THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN AN APPROACHING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 00V405000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under C70 Campaign NHTSA 00V405000 · Dec 6, 2000

Merged from NHTSA model names: C70, C70 Convertible. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component42

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

42Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	15	36	0	1	0
Vehicle speed control	11	26	1	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	4	10	0	0	0
Equipment	3	7	0	1	0
Tires	3	7	0	0	0
Visibility	3	7	0	0	0
Air bags	2	5	0	0	1
Fuel system	2	5	0	0	0
Wheels	2	5	1	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	2	0	0	0
Other	1	2	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	2	0	0	0
Steering	1	2	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	2	0	0	0
Gasoline	1	2	0	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names C70, C70 Convertible.

Latest reports

Air bags
“The contact owns a 2000 Volvo C70. The contact stated that while the vehicle was started and reaching for the seat belt, the driver's side air bag was deployed inadvertently.”
Filed 06/24/2024 · ODI 11596121
Electrical system
“The car loses power, shuts off, and/or won't accelerate when you step on the gas without warning.”
Filed 06/27/2014 · ODI 10606602
Vehicle speed control
“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.”
Filed 08/07/2012 · ODI 10469507

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2000 Volvo C70 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo C70 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Volvo C70. The most recent, 07E023000 (reported March 29, 2007), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2000 Volvo C70 recalls for?

The largest group is exterior lighting, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1), vehicle speed control (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Volvo C70?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 15 complaints out of 42 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Volvo C70?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.

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