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2002 Volvo C70 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2002 Volvo C70 with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (2) and the engine & cooling (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2006 for the vehicle speed control. For comparison, the 2001 has 7 and the 2003 has 7.

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BFewer problems than a typical C70 year, for its age

#238 most complained-about 2002 vehicle

Complaints
9
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2002 Volvo C70 problems

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2002 Volvo C70 recalls 1

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

Vehicle speed control

06V441000170,099 vehicles affected

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.

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9 complaints about the 2002 Volvo C70

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Acceleration & cruise control

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo c70 convertible. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The electronic throttle control light illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,877.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10853291
Transmission & drivetrain

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo c70. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift properly. Sporadically, it would seem to shift into park while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but eventually, the vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic where the transmission was rebuilt. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 78,000. The vin was not available.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10462312
Transmission & drivetrain

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo c70. The contact stated that the vehicle needed a new transmission at 60,000 miles. The vehicle fails to shift into second gear. When it finally shifts into gear, the vehicle jerks. The contact discovered numerous complaints of consumers experiencing the same failures. The dealer has not yet been notified. The failure mileage was 57,000 and current mileage was 60,000.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10253604
Body, doors & structure

During sun roof retraction a 30" metal brace fell from the internal roof slot for the sun roof on my head. The metal member appears to be a sturdy cross brace held in place by some type of adhesive. I was immensely distracted and was almost involved in a accident. *Tr

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10246246
Engine & cooling

It has been 4 times already (since august 2002) that my car's engine has stalled while driving. In all instances the engine starts back up again. I notice right away because I loose the power steering. First time [august 2, 2002]: the first day I bought the car (brand new) I was at a red light and the car turned off. Second time: this was like several months after. I was driving on the highway and the engine turned off. Third time [june 7, 2005]: I left my car at the dealer for an oil change. The dealer...

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took my car for a test drive and the engine stalled on him. I told them that I has happened to me 2 times previously. They replaced the starter switch for that reason. Fourth time [july 16, 2005:] I was driving uphill on a zone with tight curves and the car stalled again. This time I almost had an accident cause the turns were tight and I had no power steering. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10133110
Acceleration & cruise control

I was driving my car yesterday august 4th, 2005 and all of a sudden the accelerator would not work. I was in the middle of an intersection and had to coast the car to the shoulder of the road. Very scary with a 1 month old infant in my back seat and a very busy intersection. I took the car to the volvo dealer of pleasanton yesterday who said he would have to replace the accelerator pedal assembly. The same thing happened once before about 2 months ago in walnut creek on a side street. After I coasted to the side of the road, I restarted the car without a problem. *Jb

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10131692
Steering

Volvo c70 - 2002 -- leaks power-steering fluid so fast I cannot drive the car. I have had it towed to the volvo dealer three times for the same problem and it still has not been fixed. It is undriveable. The volvo company refuses to give me any assistance as far as repurchasing the car. The dealer that has worked on it had not given volvo headquarters the reasons for the car being in their shop.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10086549
Engine & coolingEquipment & accessories

Coolant warning light came on volvo dealer notified. Appointment scheduled next day. Owners' manual instructs do not use coolant other than volvo coolant. Neither manual nor dealer advise not to drive car. That day while driving, oil light flickers while stopped at traffic light. Immediately pulled over. Engine seized and destroyed. Car had only 2250 miles and only 60 days old. Volvo disclaims responsibility. Dt

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · EquipmentNHTSA 769441
Seats & seat belts

The third seat latch malfunctioned and broke, the vehicle was taken to the dealer who provided not remedy. Nlm

Filed SeatsNHTSA 8006421

Volvo C70: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20069200Wheels & tiresC
200416010Electrical systemC
20037000Transmission & drivetrainA
20029100Engine & coolingB
20017300Acceleration & cruise controlC
200026420Electrical systemF
199923300Engine & coolingD
19987400Body, doors & structureC
All C70 years

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Questions about the 2002 Volvo C70

Does the 2002 Volvo C70 have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Volvo C70: vehicle speed control (November 2006). 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 2002 Volvo C70?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (2), engine & cooling (2), transmission & drivetrain (2).

How many complaints has the 2002 Volvo C70 had?

9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 26, 2002 and the latest on April 4, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2002 Volvo C70 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 67 out of 100 (grade B: fewer 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.

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What should I do if my 2002 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

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