Worst 2002 Volvo Xc70 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Volvo Xc70.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 | — | — | 86,232 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | — | — | 88,133 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 140,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 66,342 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | 71,885 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 | — | — | 54,900 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 101,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 54,900 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 1 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 188,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | — | — | 73,512 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2002 Volvo Xc70
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.
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