Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s70. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have repairs performed under nhtsa campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the technician refused to performed the recall repairs due to the latch on the rear passenger side seat being fractured. The contact stated that the latch fractured with no warning. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Volvo S70 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2002 Volvo S70 with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the lights (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical S70 year, for its age
#308 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Volvo S70 problems
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No recalls for the 2002 Volvo S70
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Volvo S70. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 2002 Volvo S70
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo s70. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the brake lights would remain on even when the vehicle would be turned off. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 120,000. Updated 01/06/11. *Lj the consumer stated he repaired the vehicle by replacing the relays with two smaller relays. Updated 03/02/11
Seatbelt latches are not in the proper places. Consumer is having a problem with child safety seats. Please provide any further information.*Ak
Volvo S70: every year compared
All S70 years2002 Volvo S70 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Volvo S70 | 3 | 0 | A | |
| 2002 Volvo S60 | 189 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo V70 | 106 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo S80 | 45 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo S40 | 30 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo V70XC | 30 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo C70 | 9 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo V40 | 7 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo Heavy Truck | 2 | 0 | F | 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 2002 Volvo S70
Does the 2002 Volvo S70 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Volvo S70 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Volvo S70?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), lights (1), seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Volvo S70 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 3, 2002 and the latest on April 21, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Volvo S70 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Volvo S70 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 S70 years have the most complaints?
1999 (216), 2000 (188), 1997 (4). See every Volvo S70 year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Volvo S70 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