2003 Volvo V70xc problems, complaints & recalls

2021-03-22 · Vehicle Speed Control · 280,582 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 volvo xc70. the contact stated while driving 15 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. the contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was stopped while depressing the brake pedal and activating the parking brakes. the contact pulled over and parked on the side of the roadway. the contact…”

2018-02-12 · Unknown Or Other · 161,000 mi

“takata recall nothing has happened as of yet, but a warning light is on telling me there is something seriously wrong with the airbags and needs immediate attention. before i take it in & pay for the repair i need to know if this vehicle was part of the recall. i couldn't see it online but i am certainly concerned …”

2014-08-21 · Vehicle Speed Control · 130,000 mi

“with my foot on the brake, i put the car in reverse and suddenly the engine revs up and the car accelerates at a high rate. luckily, my foot was on the brake and i could stop the car. i had to press down quite hard on the brake pedal. a couple of seconds after applying the brakes, the engine returns to a normal idle speed. this sudden accelerat…”

2013-12-11 · Power Train

“the car is shifting hard and now wont shift at all mechanics say it needs a new transmission. so i email volvo for help in regards to this issues with no helping response from them other than sorry here is a list of dealers near you that do service. *tr…”

2012-09-29 · Electrical System · 60,000 mi

“dashboard and speedometer went blank srs warning light on. *tr…”

2012-05-01 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 140,000 mi

“my driver instrument module began to fail, on and off, now it is completely off. i called volvo because of the high cost of repair 1400.00, they offered me 200.00 very quickly almost too quick, sounds to me as if they know this is a safety problem and are trying to keep it on the down low. i plan to make another call to them and report the problem …”

2012-02-06 · Exterior Lighting · 90,000 mi

“the vehicles left and right side brake lights do not illuminate when the pedal is depressed. i replaced both of the bulbs and they still do not work. there are many additional owners with the same problem according to volvo forums on the internet. *tr the vehicles information system continually reads that there is an airbag problem, even though…”

2011-08-12 · Air Bags:frontal · 51,100 mi

“computer which controls the air-bag system has failed and is $1200. to replace. the car is 8 yrs. old and has 51000 miles on it. the mechanic says this is a recurring problem in the volvo cars and should have been addressed by the factory. the car will not pass the state inspection without this repair and so we must fix it. *tr…”

2010-12-28 · Seat Belts · 69,838 mi

“2 separate seat belt latches/catches on different seats have failed on my 2003 volvo xc70 since march of 2009. in both instances, the problem was discovered and repaired under normal circumstances. there was no accident or collision associated with the failures. i find it very strange that 2 different seat belt catch assemblies would fail on the…”