Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo c70. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift properly. Sporadically, it would seem to shift into park while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but eventually, the vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic where the transmission was rebuilt. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 78,000. The VIN was not available.
The worst 2002 Volvo C70 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Engine1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Transmission2
- Body1
- Engine1
- Steering1
Recalls 1
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 06V441000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 2002 Volvo C70
Defect investigations
Throttle control malfunction
Pe05-041 was opened on july, 26, 2005, based on 136 consumer complaints to odi alleging throttle control malfunctions in the subject vehicles.odi has now received 591 complaints of etm failures which allege symptoms with potential safety related consequences.these include allegations of engine stall, vehicle surging forward without accelerator input, vehicle hesitation upon acceleration and sudden and unexpected transition into reduced performance operation (limp mode).volvo submitted over 2,900 complaints concerning the etm in the subject vehicles during pe05-041.odi's preliminary analysis of a sample the volvo complaints identified approximately 55 percent with one or more of the symptoms described above.odi is continuing its assessment of the information contained in the volvo complaints. In november 2005, to resolve an investigation by the california air resources board, volvo announced that it would extend the warranty coverage to 10 years / 200,000 miles for the etm in approximately 356,000 model year 1999 through 2002 passenger cars sold in the united states and canada.under volvo's policy, vehicles that experience etm failures will receive a variety of repairs including etm cleaning, reprogramming the engine control module and/or replacement of the etm. This investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea05-021) to continue to assess the safety consequences of etm failures in the subject vehicles.
PE05041
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Volvo C70 166
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is a TJ text only
- This is a Technical Journal
- This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application
- Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch...
- This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle/Connectivity report checklist
- Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
- This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
- Complimentary upgrade C00009 description.
- Rubber cushion
- Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information – August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log)
2002 Volvo C70 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 5‑cyl | FWD | 17-18 | 24-26 | 20-21 |
| 2.4L 5‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 |
What 2002 Volvo C70 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo c70. The contact stated that the vehicle needed a new transmission at 60,000 miles. The vehicle fails to shift into second gear. When it finally shifts into gear, the vehicle jerks. The contact discovered numerous complaints of consumers experiencing the same failures. The dealer has not yet been notified. The failure mileage was 57,000 and current mileage was 60,000.
During sun roof retraction a 30" metal brace fell from the internal roof slot for the sun roof on my head. The metal member appears to be a sturdy cross brace held in place by some type of adhesive. I was immensely distracted and was almost involved in a accident.
Volvo c70 - 2002 -- leaks power-steering fluid so fast I cannot drive the car. I have had it towed to the volvo dealer three times for the same problem and it still has not been fixed. It is undriveable. The volvo company refuses to give me any assistance as far as repurchasing the car. The dealer that has worked on it had not given volvo headquarters the reasons for the car being in their shop.
Coolant warning light came on volvo dealer notified. Appointment scheduled next day. Owners' manual instructs do not use coolant other than volvo coolant. Neither manual nor dealer advise not to drive car. That day while driving, oil light flickers while stopped at traffic light. Immediately pulled over. Engine seized and destroyed. Car had only 2250 miles and only 60 days old. Volvo disclaims responsibility. Dt
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Questions about the 2002 Volvo C70
Is the 2002 Volvo C70 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2002 Volvo C70, fewer than a typical C70 model year.
What is the 2002 Volvo C70 year score?
The 2002 Volvo C70 scores 87 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Volvo C70: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Volvo C70?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Volvo C70 have?
1 recall, covering vehicle speed control.
What gas mileage does the 2002 Volvo C70 get?
Official estimates for the 2002 Volvo C70 range from 20 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.3L 5-cyl, FWD) gets 17-18 city and 24-26 highway.
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