2003 VOLVO V70XC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
21
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 VOLVO V70XC
The 2003 VOLVO V70XC has received a total of 21 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (2 complaints), Electrical System (2 complaints), and Engine (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 VOLVO V70XC
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 VOLVO V70XC. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 VOLVO V70XC
21 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 VOLVO V70XC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC70. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACTIVATING THE PARKING BRAKES. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT THEN DROVE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED LOCAL DEALER VOLVO CARS OF BETHESDA SERVICE CENTER (5415 BUTLER RD, BETHESDA, MD 20814, (301) 750-6100) WHO HAD AN EMPLOYEE TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED AND WAS RETURNED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 280,582.
TAKATA RECALL NOTHING HAS HAPPENED AS OF YET, BUT A WARNING LIGHT IS ON TELLING ME THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE AIRBAGS AND NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. BEFORE I TAKE IT IN & PAY FOR THE REPAIR I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS VEHICLE WAS PART OF THE RECALL. I COULDN'T SEE IT ONLINE BUT I AM CERTAINLY CONCERNED
WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE REVS UP AND THE CAR ACCELERATES AT A HIGH RATE. LUCKILY, MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND I COULD STOP THE CAR. I HAD TO PRESS DOWN QUITE HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. A COUPLE OF SECONDS AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE ENGINE RETURNS TO A NORMAL IDLE SPEED. THIS SUDDEN ACCELERATION HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES OVER, APPROXIMATELY, THE LAST SIX MONTHS. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE WAS TODAY, AUGUST 21, 2014. I ESTIMATED THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS IN FEBRUARY OF 2014. *TR
WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE REVS UP AND THE CAR ACCELERATES AT A HIGH RATE. LUCKILY, MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND I COULD STOP THE CAR. I HAD TO PRESS DOWN QUITE HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. A COUPLE OF SECONDS AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE ENGINE RETURNS TO A NORMAL IDLE SPEED. THIS SUDDEN ACCELERATION HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES OVER, APPROXIMATELY, THE LAST SIX MONTHS. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE WAS TODAY, AUGUST 21, 2014. I ESTIMATED THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS IN FEBRUARY OF 2014. *TR
WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE REVS UP AND THE CAR ACCELERATES AT A HIGH RATE. LUCKILY, MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND I COULD STOP THE CAR. I HAD TO PRESS DOWN QUITE HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. A COUPLE OF SECONDS AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE ENGINE RETURNS TO A NORMAL IDLE SPEED. THIS SUDDEN ACCELERATION HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES OVER, APPROXIMATELY, THE LAST SIX MONTHS. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE WAS TODAY, AUGUST 21, 2014. I ESTIMATED THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS IN FEBRUARY OF 2014. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2003 VOLVO V70XC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 VOLVO V70XC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 VOLVO V70XC
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 VOLVO V70XC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
225 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
VOLVO ON CALL PLUS DEACTIVATION AND REMOVAL OF PHONE MODULE. SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN. *TT
136 — EQUIPMENT
SERVICE CAMPAIGN 136. VOLVO ON-CALL PLUS SOFTWARE UPGRADE. SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN, TECH-NET NOTES, AND IMPORTANT CAMPAIGN NOTICE. *TT
2118 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
SUB FRAME SQUEAKING NOISE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 VOLVO V70XC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO V70XC
- 1998 VOLVO V70XC — 35 complaints
- 1999 VOLVO V70XC — 94 complaints
- 2000 VOLVO V70XC — 132 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO V70XC — 189 complaints
- 2002 VOLVO V70XC — 32 complaints
- 2003 VOLVO V70XC (current)
- 2004 VOLVO V70XC — 5 complaints
- 2005 VOLVO V70XC — 3 complaints
- 2006 VOLVO V70XC — 6 complaints
- 2007 VOLVO V70XC — 4 complaints
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