Worst 2002 Volvo V70 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Volvo V70.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11 | 1 | — | 175,179 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 | — | — | 95,783 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 133,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 1 | — | 66,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 101,100 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | — | — | 93,371 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | 1 | 111,667 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 67,132 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 195,667 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 3 | — | — | 8,338 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 1 | — | 89,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 432,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | 2 | 32,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 94,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 30,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 170,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 80,453 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 1 | 1 | — | 30,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 188,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 | — | — | 68,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2002 Volvo V70
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~389,508 vehicles.
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Other Volvo V70 Years
Wider context: See the full Volvo V70 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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