2002 Volvo Xc70 problems, complaints & recalls

2018-08-20 · Vehicle Speed Control · 179,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo xc70. the contact stated that an unknown warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate. the contact called an independent mechanic and was informed that the failure could be related to nhtsa campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehic…”

2018-08-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 21,000 mi

“fuel leak at the top of the fuel pump. fuel oder in can. fuel leaking under the car…”

2018-02-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 138,000 mi

“volvo xc v70 2002 ocean race edition has developed a strong gasoline smell after driving. there is no 1) leakage under vehicle, 2) check engine light, or 3) apparent reduction in mileage or performance. i also replaced the gas cap, but nothing changed. we keep our volvo in the garage under our house and the gasoline smell has become so bad that we …”

2016-04-11 · Vehicle Speed Control · 30,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo xc70. while driving 15 mph, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 mph. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mile…”

2015-09-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 140,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo xc70. while driving at various speeds, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. in addition, there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was notifie…”

2015-02-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 128,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo xc70. the contact stated that fuel fumes were present inside the vehicle at all times. the contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 128,000. …”

2014-03-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 148,000 mi

“fuel pump cracked, slow leak on to gas tank causing extreme fumes, myself, 5 month old granddaughter and her mother were sick from thestrong fumes. i after that trip i found out about the recall this could have caused a fire and we all would have gone up in flames. this pump is under the rear seat where the two passengers where sitting. on march…”

2012-01-02 · Power Train · 85,000 mi

“i own a 2002 volvo xc70 cross country. while driving, and especially during down shifts, the vehicle would lose its connection to the drive shaft, causing the engine to rev up and the vehicle to jerk as it grabbed back into gear. the jerking has consequently caused me to break my motor mounts. a local mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle needed a ne…”

2011-12-26 · Vehicle Speed Control · 149,000 mi

“my wife drove our car a 2002 volvo xc70 station wagon from our second home approximately ten miles to san luis obispo calif. for shopping. she parked the car in the parking lot and went into a store. she came back out, started the car and backed out of the parking space. when she put the transmission lever in drive the engine went to full rpm an…”

2011-09-19 · Visibility · 188,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo xc70. the contact stated while driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled between gears. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the contact stated the rear view mirror was also defective due to anti glare separation which made it diff…”