Complaints
196
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Volvo S70 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#170 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:80,289 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#226 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:81,252 mi
#37 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:83,850 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Volvo S70.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 70 | 2 | 1 | 80,289 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 26 | — | — | 81,252 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | — | 83,850 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 85,307 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 72,167 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
70
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
80,289
Electrical Faults
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,252
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,850
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,307
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,167
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Volvo S70 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Volvo S70 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2000 Volvo S70 has 196 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 70 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Volvo S70?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (70 complaints, avg 80,289 mi); Electrical Faults (26 complaints, avg 81,252 mi); Engine & Cooling (7 complaints, avg 83,850 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Volvo S70?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,635 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Volvo S70?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Volvo S70 include 10 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Volvo S70 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Volvo S70 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Volvo S70?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volvo S70 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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