NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 Volvo S70 AWD; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — master cylinder. Owners filed 188 complaints, most often about vehicle speed control.
Service brakes, hydraulic — Master cylinderCampaign 07E023000 · 29 Mar 2007
Problem: Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987mza, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. The seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.
Risk: Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during april 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.
Vehicle speed controlCampaign 06V441000 · 15 Nov 2006
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.
Risk: This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
Remedy: Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. The recall began on december 29, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Exterior lighting — SwitchCampaign 04V504000 · 21 Oct 2004
Problem: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
Risk: The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. This could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: On vehicles with an original oem switch, dealers will replace the headlight switch. All other vehicles will be inspected to determine if the switch has een damaged and replace only if necessary. The recall began on january 24, 2005. Owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Exterior lighting — Turn signalCampaign 00V405000 · 06 Dec 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. There could be inadequate contact between the bulb and socket which could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed.
Risk: This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Vehicle speed control13 · 32%
Electrical system10 · 25%
Engine and engine cooling4 · 10%
Air bags3 · 8%
Fuel system3 · 8%
Gasoline3 · 8%
Engine3 · 8%
Service brakes2 · 5%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Vehicle throttle became unstable, causing the vehicle to not maintain steady acceleration even when the accelerator pedal was in a steady position. Diagnosed as failing throttle position sensor. Volvo refused to repair under extended warranty or recall since the vehicle was 12 months past the expiration of the 10…
2000 s70 volvo. Consumer writes in regards to electronic throttle and vehicle speed *tgw the consumer stated the ets light illuminated as the vehicle was accelerating by itself and then went into limp mode. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the throttle body was replaced. Also, a software upgrade was…
Electrical failures causing dash to go blank, which is not safe. Also, caution lights and other engine repair lights come on randomly. If you go to the internet you will find a persistent problem with the volvo. I have a friend that was an ex engineer for gm and has several ford engineer friends in detroit. He stated…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s70. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle began to lunge forward. The contact applied the emergency brake to stop the vehicle and the electronic throttle system light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an auto repair shop.…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.