2000 VOLVO C70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
32
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 VOLVO C70
The 2000 VOLVO C70 has received a total of 32 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (11 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (4 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 VOLVO C70
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2000 VOLVO C70, potentially affecting up to 526,121 vehicles.
Recall 07E023000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
| 13,128 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 06V441000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 170,099 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 04V504000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| 97,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 00V405000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 245,894 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 VOLVO C70
32 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 VOLVO C70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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. There was smoke present in the vehicle after the air bags deployed and the contact safely exited the vehicle. The contact confirmed that there was no crash involved to have caused the air bag to deploy. The driver sustained a minor left arm injury that required medical attention via the hospital. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 271,000.
THE CAR LOSES POWER, SHUTS OFF, AND/OR WON'T ACCELERATE WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS WITHOUT WARNING. VOLVO HAS DETERMINED THE ETM'S IN THESE MODELS TO BE DEFECTIVE BUT CONTINUE TO BE ALLOWED TO NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR WORKMANSHIP. THEY HAVE NOT HAD TO TAKE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ACCIDENTS, INCIDENTS CAUSED BY THEIR DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE CONSUMER WHO HAS BOUGHT THE CARS, TRUSTING THE VOLVO NAMES IS BEING MADE TO PAY FOR TRUSTING THEM. THE PUT ALL OF THESE RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE TO KEEP FROM FIXING WHAT THEY. MESSED UP INITIALLY. THEY JUST WANT TO REPLACE SOFTWARE, IF YOUR CAR BREAKS IN TIME AND YOU KNOW ABOUT THE RECALL. WE, THE CONSUMER SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE FORCED TO TAKE MONETARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PARTS, WORK, OR THE INCONVENIENCE TO FIX THIS ISSUE. WE LIKE OUR CARS AND THAT SHOULD NOT BE USED AGAINST US. WE HAVEN'T EVEN ADDRESSED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEATHS AND ACCIDENTS CONNECTED WITH THIS DEFECT, LIKE CHEVROLET. *TR
THE CAR LOSES POWER, SHUTS OFF, AND/OR WON'T ACCELERATE WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS WITHOUT WARNING. VOLVO HAS DETERMINED THE ETM'S IN THESE MODELS TO BE DEFECTIVE BUT CONTINUE TO BE ALLOWED TO NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR WORKMANSHIP. THEY HAVE NOT HAD TO TAKE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ACCIDENTS, INCIDENTS CAUSED BY THEIR DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE CONSUMER WHO HAS BOUGHT THE CARS, TRUSTING THE VOLVO NAMES IS BEING MADE TO PAY FOR TRUSTING THEM. THE PUT ALL OF THESE RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE TO KEEP FROM FIXING WHAT THEY. MESSED UP INITIALLY. THEY JUST WANT TO REPLACE SOFTWARE, IF YOUR CAR BREAKS IN TIME AND YOU KNOW ABOUT THE RECALL. WE, THE CONSUMER SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE FORCED TO TAKE MONETARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PARTS, WORK, OR THE INCONVENIENCE TO FIX THIS ISSUE. WE LIKE OUR CARS AND THAT SHOULD NOT BE USED AGAINST US. WE HAVEN'T EVEN ADDRESSED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEATHS AND ACCIDENTS CONNECTED WITH THIS DEFECT, LIKE CHEVROLET. *TR
THE CAR LOSES POWER, SHUTS OFF, AND/OR WON'T ACCELERATE WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS WITHOUT WARNING. VOLVO HAS DETERMINED THE ETM'S IN THESE MODELS TO BE DEFECTIVE BUT CONTINUE TO BE ALLOWED TO NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR WORKMANSHIP. THEY HAVE NOT HAD TO TAKE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ACCIDENTS, INCIDENTS CAUSED BY THEIR DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE CONSUMER WHO HAS BOUGHT THE CARS, TRUSTING THE VOLVO NAMES IS BEING MADE TO PAY FOR TRUSTING THEM. THE PUT ALL OF THESE RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE TO KEEP FROM FIXING WHAT THEY. MESSED UP INITIALLY. THEY JUST WANT TO REPLACE SOFTWARE, IF YOUR CAR BREAKS IN TIME AND YOU KNOW ABOUT THE RECALL. WE, THE CONSUMER SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE FORCED TO TAKE MONETARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PARTS, WORK, OR THE INCONVENIENCE TO FIX THIS ISSUE. WE LIKE OUR CARS AND THAT SHOULD NOT BE USED AGAINST US. WE HAVEN'T EVEN ADDRESSED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEATHS AND ACCIDENTS CONNECTED WITH THIS DEFECT, LIKE CHEVROLET. *TR
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. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND THEN CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. IN MARCH OF 2009 THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V441000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2000 VOLVO C70
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 VOLVO C70 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 VOLVO C70
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 VOLVO C70. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
Service Manager — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
SMB00-342-2017-0 — EQUIPMENT
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : The Volvo Replacement Part Lifetime Warranty GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Warranty United States 00 342 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2015 06 09 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service...
8324 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION REGARDING WINDOW CASSETTE INSTALLATION. *YH
350012 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULBS AND THE SOCKETS. *TT
2198 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SERVICE CAMPAIGN ENVOLVING THE ENGINE OIL FILLER GRAKE LOCATED IN THE ENGINE OIL FILLER NECK OF CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
390016 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT WHEN DIAGNOSING A COMPLAINT OF FM RADIO DISTURBANCE / STATIC ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A MODIFICATION TO THE POWER ANTENNA GROUND STRAP WILL IMPROVE THE CONDITION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 VOLVO C70
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO C70
- 1995 VOLVO C70 — 0 complaints
- 1998 VOLVO C70 — 7 complaints
- 1999 VOLVO C70 — 29 complaints
- 2000 VOLVO C70 (current)
- 2001 VOLVO C70 — 13 complaints
- 2002 VOLVO C70 — 6 complaints
- 2003 VOLVO C70 — 9 complaints
- 2004 VOLVO C70 — 21 complaints
- 2005 VOLVO C70 — 0 complaints
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