- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Volvo C70 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 2000 Volvo C70 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (12) and the acceleration & cruise control (5). Those complaints describe 2 crashes and 1 injury. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the master cylinder. For comparison, the 1999 has 23 and the 2001 has 7.
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FFar more problems than a typical C70 year, for its age
#150 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Volvo C70 problems
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2000 Volvo C70 recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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 should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
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26 complaints about the 2000 Volvo C70
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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...
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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...
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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.
Irregular engine rpms at idle; car begins to stall before acceleration, and car fails to hold speed. Had car to dealer several times, only to have the "155" software update performed but no etm replacement. Now that magically the 10 year period has just expired, the dealer now claims a new etm is needed at my expense. *Tr
I own a 2000 volvo c70. The car was operating normally driving 65 mph and while driving went into what is called 'limp mode' causing a near crash. This happened a 2nd time later that day. The car now surges at various speed and is unsafe to drive. The car is at a volvo dealership right now. The dealer indicated that they are aware of this saftey issue (etm failure widespread in these cars) but volvo is being difficult in authorizing replacement of these etm units despite a 10/year 200,000 extended warranty. *Tr
I was driving my 2000 volvo c70 up a hill 80 miles into a road trip and the car lost power and could not accelerate. The check engine light did not come on and I thought gas was not getting to the engine, I pulled off got gas, then proceeded back on the highway, then the same thing happened. I pulled off the road and there was smoke coming out the tail pipe and under the hood, also there was oil all over the place. There was still no warning light indicator and the car was now idling rough and skipping so I...
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drove 1 mile to a service station. I had the car towed 80 miles back to my home. The mechanic informed met that I will have to replace the engine which only has 100,700 miles. It will cost $4500 to replace the engine with a used engine, $6000-$7000 if rebuilt. I take very good care of the car and do not understand how something like this could happen with no warning. It could have been very dangerous if I was in a high traffic area. *Tr
Dt: x ref 10142625, 2 replacements, smch. The contact's wife was driving on the interstate and vehicle speed slowed down to almost no speed . She was able to get the vehicle off the ramp. The vehicle was taken to volvo dealership in june 2005 to be checked. He was told at that time the throttle body needed to be cleaned. The vehicle ran fine until september, 22,005. The vehicle was taken to a volvo mechanic, and the throttle body was replaced . The vehicle was under warranty at that time .Then, on november...
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12, 2005 the contact was pulling out of a parking place and the throttle body failed again. This, in turn, almost caused a serious accident. On november 14, 2005 he took the car back to the mechanic, and he was told that the throttle body that was replaced in september 2005 was defective from volvo. The vehicle is now at a repair shop having the throttle body replaced again. The vehicle is no longer under warranty.*Ak updated 12/22/2005. *Nm
2000 Volvo c70 while driving at 40-45 mph, the ets light illuminated on the dash and the vehicle lost power. The engine continued running, but was significantly missing and provided no power. Had to engage emergency flashers and coast out of traffic. After turning car off and restarting, the problem went away. The car was fine for the remainder of the day, driving ~100 miles. *Jb
Failure of engine throttle control module (etm) in my 2000 volvo c70 coupe. Failure resulted in sudden loss of speed and steering assist when driving, as well as, sudden and complete stall without warning. This happened twice, 10/20/05 (ets light did not remain on after switching the ignition off and then on again--see comment below) and 10/22/05. Car was taken into volvo specialist repair shop for repair (repair cost is approximately $1000). Repair shop advised that this was a common problem with 1999 and 2000...
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volvos as this was the first 2 years that volvo had gone to an etm, and it "just wasn't right". I have been advised that prior to the introduction of the etm, when a cable was used from the gas pedal to the throttle, the volvo service manual advised that the throttle should be cleaned as part of regular servicing of a vehicle. However, the volvo service manual does not indicate that the etm be cleaned as part of servicing. Luckily, no one was following closely when I had the etm failures; otherwise, I would have been rear-ended. This was especially disconcerting on the second failure as my 15-year old son was driving when the failure occurred. Please note that the volvo owner's manual advises that if the ets light comes on, "...There is a fault in the engine control system and driveability will be affected. Switch the ignition off and then on again. If the light remains on, the system should be inspected by an authorized volvo retailer." What they don't tell you is that it should be taken in regardless (i.E., Whether or not the light remains on), as it is dangerous to drive if a fault has occurred in the engine control system. The problems with the etm are an accident waiting to happened, and the nhtsa should issue a recall of this part on all 1999 and 2000 volvos. Any reluctance of volvo to agree to this post haste would be poor corporate stewardship on behalf of ford motor company, the owner of volvo cars. *Jb
Dt: the consumer complained about a throttle control module problem on his 2000 volvo c70. The vehicle hesitated/ stalled and lost power while driving between 50-70 mph. The consumer took the vehicle to dealer. They placed the vehicle on a diagnostic machine and discovered that throttle control module failed. Repairs would cost the consumer about $1000.00. *Ak *jb
ETS FAILURE
(1) Engine degraded performance...Felt like engine was 'missing' and rpm's surged. (2) Engine completely stopped in heavy morning rush hour traffic. (3) Electronic throttle sensor failed and was replaced by stillman volvo. Old part unavailable by us. Perhaps volvo may have it. Incident date is a rough estimate as I do not have the receipt here at work. *Jb
Electronic throttle problems - ets light is currently on, and has been on in the past.*Jb
2000 Volvo c70 lp coupe. Electronic throttle module failure. At approximately 54.000 Miles on the odometer, car started stuttering and bogging intermittently. At 56,000 miles, car would actually die and refuse to start. After shutting car down, the car computer would eventually reset and allow the engine to operate normally. Now, every other day, the car's ets light and check engine light will go on and the car will stall. *Jb
While driving on the highway my check engine light came on. Shortly afterwards I could not accelerate, and had to proceed to the shoulder. I could not see anything visually wrong with the vehicle. I waited a few minutes and it started back up and went on my way. This happened a number of times until I reached my destination. When I took the car into the shop they replaced the electronic throttle sensor. Since then I have been having electrical issues. The car would not start after stopping at a convenient store, I got a jump start. Also the trunk light has been coming on, and my car alarm has been going off randomly. *Jb
My 2000 volvo c70 had a throttle issue. Many times before the engine would turn off immediately when first started. Recently, I would give the engine gas and the engine would rattle and falter. The engine would rattle worse when the ac was turned on. *Nm
The car stalls while at highway speeds. Very dangerous conditions. Stalling occurs without warning. *Jb
The headlight switch does not function, which is preventing the headlights from being turned and off. Manufacturer has been notified by consumer.*Ak
Car began shaking when driving. Pulled over to check the tires and did not observe a flat. When I restarted the car and pulled away from the curb, the car would not accelerate but the radio and lights from the dash were still operational. Power steering no longer worked as well. Car was towed to dealership. The throttle was replaced but the car continues to shake when accelerating but does not shut off. Have taken car to another mechanic but no error codes have been detected. Car is still unreliable. *La
While traveling 30mph on the highway and without prior warning vehicle hit a pothole in the middle of the street, and the passenger's side rim split in half. It cost $390.00 For alluminum alloy rim. *Ak *cb
While driving the vehicles' components , which is operated by the electrical system will go out intermittently without warning. The dealership has serviced the vehicle several times for this problem, but they can't find anything wrong. Problem still continues. Ph
Consumer states that heard a chattering noise, pulled over and notice the drivers side front wheel bolt came off at normal speed. Took to dealer and they stated that the wheel hub was rusted. Please provide any further information. Mr
Arm of accelerator pedal broke when hitting pad. Replaced part twice, problem reoccurred. *Ak. Consumer stated failure resulted in sudden acceleration. *Jb
While driving 60mph, tire blewout on sidewall. Perelli, p6000, tire size p225/45r17. *Ak dot number xtcjxka6399. *Jb
When dealership examined vehicle they discovered that motor mount bushing had cracked, and the motor mounts broke. *Ak consumer states on the first occasion the engine came loose and banged around in the engine bay, volvo replaced the engine motor mount bushings and modified cv axles caused by engine moving around, the second time the engine came loose, volve replaced broken motor mounts and replaced radiator hose cut by fan belts. Wiper blades for the headlamps are not working and ar not aligned properly. *Slc
Volvo C70: every year compared
All C70 years2000 Volvo C70 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Volvo C70 | 26 | 4 | F | |
| 2000 Volvo S80 | 342 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo S70 | 188 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo S40 | 122 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo V70XC | 103 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo V70 | 93 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo V40 | 50 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo 770 | 35 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible | 16 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2000 Volvo C70
Does the 2000 Volvo C70 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 Volvo C70: master cylinder (March 2007); vehicle speed control (November 2006); switch (October 2004); turn signal (December 2000). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo C70?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (12), acceleration & cruise control (5), engine & cooling (4).
How many complaints has the 2000 Volvo C70 had?
26 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 19, 2001 and the latest on June 24, 2024. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Volvo C70 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 22 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Volvo C70 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo C70 years have the most complaints?
2000 (26), 1999 (23), 2012 (23). See every Volvo C70 year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Volvo C70 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data