2000 VOLVO S70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

196

Owner Complaints

10 Crashes 1 Fire

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

6

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2000 VOLVO S70

The 2000 VOLVO S70 has received a total of 196 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 Vehicle Speed Control (70 complaints), Electrical System (26 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (7 complaints).

Recalls for the 2000 VOLVO S70

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2000 VOLVO S70, 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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 VOLVO S70

196 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 VOLVO S70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 70 2 Crashes 1 Fire 4 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 26
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 7
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 6
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11361891 | SEAT BELTS | | N/A miles
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A CITY STREET. I ENTERED THE VEHICLE, SAT DOWN IN THE DRIVER SIDE AND ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE SEAT ACROSS MY BODY. I WOULD NOT MOVE, I BEGAN TUGGING AT IT AND RELEASING IT. I BROKE THE HOUSING OFF OF THE SEATBELT AND I COULD SEE INSIDE IT WAS WRAPPED IN A SPIRAL.
#11349227 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
THE ETS LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE CAR ENDED UP STALLING AFTER BEING PARKED UPON TRYING TO RESTART IT. THIA IS AM ISSUE THAT ONLY THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP CAN FIX SINCE IT INVOLVES REPROGRAMMING OR REPLACING AND PROGRAMMING A NEW ETS MODULE. FORTUNATELY IT HAPPENED TO ME IN A PARKING LOT AND I WAS ABLE TO GET IT ROWED TO A SHOP TWICE. NOW IT IS GOING TO THE DEALER.
#11349227 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
THE ETS LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE CAR ENDED UP STALLING AFTER BEING PARKED UPON TRYING TO RESTART IT. THIA IS AM ISSUE THAT ONLY THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP CAN FIX SINCE IT INVOLVES REPROGRAMMING OR REPLACING AND PROGRAMMING A NEW ETS MODULE. FORTUNATELY IT HAPPENED TO ME IN A PARKING LOT AND I WAS ABLE TO GET IT ROWED TO A SHOP TWICE. NOW IT IS GOING TO THE DEALER.
#11319415 | ENGINE | | 170,000 miles
IGNITION COIL IS MISFIRING, AND PARK NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ALSO KNOWN AS THE TRANSMISSION POSITION SWITCH OR NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH IS HAVING ISSUES. WHEN ITS IDLING ITS REALLY ROUGH WHILE DRIVING THE CAR JOLTS AN HICCUPS. DOESN'T KNOW WHAT GEAR IT'S GOING INTO
#11319415 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 170,000 miles
IGNITION COIL IS MISFIRING, AND PARK NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ALSO KNOWN AS THE TRANSMISSION POSITION SWITCH OR NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH IS HAVING ISSUES. WHEN ITS IDLING ITS REALLY ROUGH WHILE DRIVING THE CAR JOLTS AN HICCUPS. DOESN'T KNOW WHAT GEAR IT'S GOING INTO

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Safety Rating for the 2000 VOLVO S70

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 VOLVO S70 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 VOLVO S70

Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 VOLVO S70. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

25149B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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4311 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME AWD / XC CAR MIGHT HAVE A SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN MAKING SHARP TURNS AT LOW SPEED (E.G., DURING PARKING MANEUVERS). *TT

2310 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

INFORMATION ON HOW TO RUN AND EVALUATE AN EVAP QUICK TEST ON A CAR WITH THE B5254S ENGINE, WHICH HAS THE DENSO ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. *TT

510006 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

NEW REAR BRAKE PADS FOR VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING CONDITION. *TT

2220006 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE PISTON COOLING VALVE ON GASOLINE ENGINES. *TT

3909 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

A CONDITION WITH THE POWER ANTENNA INTERMITTENTLY STOPPING BETWEEN BOTTOM AND TOP POSITION. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 VOLVO S70

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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