repaired · 2023 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2002 Volvo XC70Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 35 owner complaints about the 2002 Volvo XC70, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-800 the manufacturer reports only 16% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Volvo XC70 has problems
35 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Power train
7Vehicle speed control
5Fuel/propulsion system
5Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
4Suspension
3Visibility
2Fuel system, gasoline
1Seat belts
1Exterior lighting
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 14 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2002 Volvo XC70 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
Electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk. AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
no report yet
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
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 XC70 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 XC70 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2002 Volvo XC70, and the recalls they led to.
- THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONNo recall
In owners' words
What XC70 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I OWN A 2002 VOLVO XC70 CROSS COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING, AND ESPECIALLY DURING DOWN SHIFTS, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE ITS CONNECTION TO THE DRIVE SHAFT, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REV UP AND THE VEHICLE TO JERK AS IT GRABBED BACK INTO GEAR. THE JERKING HAS CONSEQUENTLY CAUSED ME TO BREAK MY MOTOR MOUNTS. A…
MY WIFE DROVE OUR CAR A 2002 VOLVO XC70 STATION WAGON FROM OUR SECOND HOME APPROXIMATELY TEN MILES TO SAN LUIS OBISPO CALIF. FOR SHOPPING. SHE PARKED THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT AND WENT INTO A STORE. SHE CAME BACK OUT, STARTED THE CAR AND BACKED OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE. WHEN SHE PUT THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO XC70. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED BETWEEN GEARS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WAS ALSO…
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