2000 Volvo S70 problems
Owners have filed 197 complaints about the 2000 Volvo S70 with NHTSA. Vehicle speed control accounts for 35.5% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 16.2%.
Complaints197
Crashes10
Fires1
Injuries11
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Vehicle speed control 35.5% · 70
Electrical system 16.2% · 32
Engine and engine cooling 10.7% · 21
Fuel system, gasoline 7.1% · 14
Exterior lighting 4.6% · 9
Power train 3.6% · 7
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.0% · 6
Air bags 3.0% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 10 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 11 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Volvo S70 in this data, 2000 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 1998 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 7 in the last three years against 6 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 69,450 miles.
In owners' own words
Ets light came on and car throttle system was affected. Car lost power twice on the highway when travelling at approx 60 mph. Had to pull over to avoid potential accident. Repeatedly experienced problems when idling at traffic light. Throttle body was replaced at dealer for over $900.00 And vehicle was 7,000 miles out of warranty. Complained to Volvo customer service. No help was given. Losing a customer!!! Vehicle speed control · reported at 57,000 miles
I own a 2000 Volvo S70 and the throttle modulator (?) Failed and had to be replaced at just over the 100k mile mark. The car is serviced regularly and not mishandled. I felt Volvo should have replaced this part without cost to me. However, they did not and it cost me almost $1,000 for the repairs. I have a friend who had the same problem with her Volvo and she gave me this web site. Hence my complaint. Vehicle speed control · reported at 100,041 miles
Dt: the contact stated engine sputtered and choked, then it eventually stalled. The electrical throttle system ( ets ) light illuminated. She took the vehicle to dealer for service. The ets and exhaust/crankcase emission control module (ECM) were replaced. The vehicle was operating correctly. The vehicle has been to the dealership five times since september 2005. Vehicle speed control
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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