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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2000 Volvo V70 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
6
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
196
Latest campaign
Mar 29, 2007

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Exterior lighting2Oct 21, 2004
04V50400000V405000
Service brakes, hydraulic1Mar 29, 2007
07E023000
Vehicle speed control1Nov 15, 2006
06V441000
Engine and engine cooling1Sep 13, 2004
04V451000
Latches/locks/linkages1Aug 24, 2000
00V239000

Safety recalls6

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
V70
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
V70, V70xc
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
V70, V70xc
Campaign
NHTSA 04V504000 · Oct 21, 2004
Sep 13, 200404V451000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system fan

A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR.

DetailsHide details for campaign 04V451000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
Filed under
V70
Campaign
NHTSA 04V451000 · Sep 13, 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
V70
Campaign
NHTSA 00V405000 · Dec 6, 2000
Aug 24, 200000V239000

Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate latch

THE TAILGATE MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY.

DetailsHide details for campaign 00V239000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
THE TAILGATE MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY.
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 FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Filed under
V70
Campaign
NHTSA 00V239000 · Aug 24, 2000

Merged from NHTSA model names: V70, V70xc. 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).

Owner complaints by component196

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
196Complaints filed
12Involving a crash
3Involving a fire
5Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Vehicle speed control6835210
Electrical system4221110
Fuel system2814010
Gasoline2513010
Engine and engine cooling2010020
Power train1910300
Latches/locks/linkages116010
Equipment84010
Tires84000
Air bags74503
Service brakes74100
Hydraulic74100
Seat belts63000
Engine53000
Exterior lighting42000

7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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 V70, V70XC.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “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.”

    Filed 01/07/2019 · ODI 11165020
  • Power train

    “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 illuminated.”

    Filed 10/21/2015 · ODI 10785051
  • Vehicle speed control

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo v70. While driving 65 mph, the rpms excessively increased and the ets warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.”

    Filed 06/24/2015 · ODI 10727037

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2000 Volvo V70 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo V70 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Volvo V70. 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 V70 recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Volvo V70?

Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 68 complaints out of 196 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 12 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Volvo V70?

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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