Volvo S70 door locks problems

Filed Apr 20, 2026 · Locks · NY

I am filing this complaint because my 2000 Volvo S60 is experiencing a safety failure regarding the Front, driver door latch/lock. The door fails to latch properly. While there is a known safety recall (e.g., recall R89978) for this exact issue on the 2000 Volvo S60, my VIN shows as 'not affected' on the federal safety agency lookup tool. My vehicle is exhibiting the exact safety defect that the recall is intended to fix, yet I am not covered. I request that the federal safety agency investigate why this VIN is excluded despite having the same safety defect, posing a significant risk.

Filed Mar 15, 2011 · Locks · 72,400 miles · CA

Power door locks, when you lock the door, you can still open it from the outside. Somebody can come right up to your door while you are driving or parked, and open the door even when it is locked. 3 of my 4 doors do this. I have to keep replacing them at $140.00 a piece.

Filed Jun 17, 2008 · Locks · 102,000 miles · SC

Yesterday I parked my 1999 volvo in a store parking lot, and when I pulled the driver's side door handle to open the door it did not work. I was also unable to open the door manually with a key. While this did not result in a death, it is certainly a safety issue and could potentially have been very serious. It cost me over $500 to have the lock fixed; in response to my husband's question as to what precisely caused the problem, the automotive tech's explanation was "lock failure." I called volvo to register a complaint, and was dismissed with "the car is out of warranty and it isn't volvo's responsibility." I contend that under no circumstances should someone be unable to exit a vehicle due to "lock" failure. If electronics fail, the door should be able to be opened manually with a key. Had a fire or accident occurred and I needed to exit the vehicle quickly, I would have been trapped. This is unconscionable.

Filed Aug 29, 2007 · Locks · 74,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo s70. The contact stated that in conditions over 100 degrees, the key fob will not unlock the doors to the vehicle. He would have to manually open the doors. When the failure occurs while the contact is sitting in the front seat, he cannot open the rear doors because the rear power door locks also fail. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and they stated that it was an engineering failure that could not be solved. The current and failure mileages were 74,000. The consumer stated the door unlocking problem is worse when the sun is shining directly on the door. The automatic unlocking feature within the vehicle located on the front doors or from the key ring will not open the doors. They can only be opened by pulling up the individual door locking button. Updated 09/18/07.

Filed Aug 29, 2007 · Locks · 72,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo s70. The contact stated that in conditions over 100 degrees, the key fob will not unlock the doors to the vehicle. He would have to manually open the doors. When the failure occurs while the contact is sitting in the front seat, he cannot open the rear doors because the rear power door locks also fail. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and they stated that it was an engineering failure that could not be solved. The current and failure mileages were 72,000. Updated 09/18/07

Filed May 22, 2006 · Locks · 74,000 miles · MD

Dt*: the contact stated once the passenger side door and both rear doors are locked, they can not be opened from the inside. In order for occupants to exit the vehicle, while the doors are locked, the door must be opened by someone from the outside. The dealer recommended replacing the auto window control and locks on all three doors. The driver side door lock failed previously. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who replaced the auto window controls and lock to remedy the problem. There were no warning indicators prior to the lock failure.

Filed May 16, 2005 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · NJ

Intermittent loss of all interior power including windows, door locks, dashboard lights, heat, A/C, windshield wipers, air bags, radio. Called dealer/servicer and was told they never heard of the problem; called again a few months later and was told to bring it in; brought in for service and told "no problem found." several months later loss of all interior power more frequently; brought in for service again and told the engine wiring harness had melted wiring and had to be replaced;was also told could have resulted in fire if continued to operate the vehicle; had to replace engine wiring harness; could not operate windshield wipers in pouring rain; could not see dashboard at night;

Filed Jan 26, 2005 · Locks · 44,300 miles · WA

Front passenger inside door handle would stick. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak *sc

Filed Nov 17, 2004 · Locks · 85,000 miles · MI

The passenger side front door locking mechanism failed. I can no longer unlock the car using the key fob or the interior unlock button, I must reach over and pull the door handle to open the door from the inside.

Filed Jul 19, 2004 · Body, Locks · 75,900 miles · CA

1) problem with right rear passenger door lock, not unlocking. Must manually unlock from inside of car. 2) driver side door not closing. When attempting to close door it bounces back. The only way to close the door is to force it with body weight.