Worst 2003 Volvo Xc70 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Volvo Xc70.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 90,200 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 1 | — | 135,938 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 81,333 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 132,106 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | — | — | 101,296 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 140,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 115,105 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 34,840 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2003 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.
Other Volvo Xc70 Years
Wider context: See the full Volvo Xc70 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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