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2002 Volvo V70xcProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2002 Volvo V70xc, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years64% below the V70xc median · #5 of 6 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints272 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage99kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 4, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Volvo V70xc has problems

27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train120
Fuel/propulsion system40
Fuel system, gasoline30
Vehicle speed control31
Exterior lighting20
Engine and engine cooling20
Suspension20
Visibility10
Equipment10
1 other systems10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2002 Volvo V70xc recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 04V-051 · Feb 2, 2004 · 3,242 vehicles

Risk. IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO COME ON, THERE WILL BE NO LOWER BRAKE LIGHTS TO INDICATE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES THAT THE VEHICLE IS DECELERATING, WHICH COULD RESULT…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other V70xc year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the V70xc median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2002 Volvo V70xc safety ratings

2002 Volvo V70XC 4-DR. Wagon w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2002 Volvo V70xc, and the recalls they led to.

  1. THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONPE05041 · closed Dec 7, 2005
    No recall
In owners' words

What V70xc owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY TRANSMISSION IS JERKING BETWEEN REVERSE AND DRIVE. THE CAR HESITATES AND THEN SLAMS FORWARD. I HAVE READ ALL OVER THE INTERNET WHERE OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *JS
Complaint 10690309 · Feb 24, 2015 · 105,000 miles
BEGAN EXPERIENCING WHAT I NOW REALIZE MANY, MANY PEOPLE WITH THIS MODEL/YEAR HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH LURCHING, REVVING HIGH AND JERKING FORWARD, AND MISSING IN DRIVE (WITH TRANSMISSION). VOLVO HAS TOLD MANY THAT A SOFTWARE UPDATE WILL FIX THIS PROBLEM, BUT IT DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM...AT ALL. I HOPE…
Complaint 10438604 · Dec 5, 2011 · 129,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO V70XC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 15 MPH AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE, HE NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD REV, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. AFTER PULLING INTO A GARAGE AND THEN TRYING TO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO…
Complaint 10419796 · Aug 17, 2011 · 130,000 miles

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