Worst 2003 Volvo Xc70 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Automatic Transmission
Airbags
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Volvo Xc70.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | 90,200 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2003 Volvo Xc70
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~194,962 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 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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2003 Volvo Xc70 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Volvo Xc70 reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volvo Xc70 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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