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2003 Volvo V70XC problems

The most common problem on the 2003 Volvo V70XC is airbags. It has 2.4 times the complaints of a typical V70XC model year.

Typical year2.4x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
12
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
26
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 2003 Volvo V70XC problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    3
  • Electrical
    3
  • Transmission
    3
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Engine
    2

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    3
  • Electrical
    3
  • Transmission
    3
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Locks
    2
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Volvo V70XC 26

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 26 bulletins for the 2003 Volvo V70XC

What 2003 Volvo V70XC owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 22, 2021 · Acceleration · 280,582 miles · DC

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 then drove to his residence. The contact called local dealer volvo cars of bethesda service center (5415 butler rd, bethesda, md 20814, (301) 750-6100) who had an employee to pick up the vehicle to be serviced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired and was returned to the residence. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 280,582.

Filed Feb 12, 2018 · 161,000 miles · NH

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

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 130,000 miles · OR

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 acceleration has occurred three times over, approximately, the last six months. The most recent occurrence was today, august 21, 2014. I estimated the first occurrence was in february of 2014.

Filed Dec 11, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · MN

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.

Filed Sep 29, 2012 · Airbags, Electrical · 60,000 miles · IL

Dashboard and speedometer went blank SRS warning light on.

Filed May 1, 2012 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · CA

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 to every agency I can. I have no idea if my airbags are working, brakes, cooling system, how much gas I have, mileage is not calculating properly nothing works.

Filed Feb 6, 2012 · Airbags, Electrical · 90,000 miles · MN

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 the airbags have never been activated/deployed. The instrument panel and dash lights flash on and off randomly.

Filed Aug 12, 2011 · Airbags · 51,100 miles · ME

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.

Filed Dec 28, 2010 · Locks, Seat belts · 98,863 miles · RI

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 same car. I will be submitting separate complaints for each incident, as they happened on different dates to different parts. December 2010 - driver seat belt catch assembly did not work; seat belt would not connect. On december 22, 2010 dealer confirmed catch assembly not operating correctly and replaced with a new part - part #9191817. Seat belt has been working fine since repair. The repair was not covered under warranty or recall. I paid for the repair out of my own pocket. In the event of an accident, the results could have been fatal, if the proper repairs were not made.

Filed Dec 28, 2010 · Locks, Seat belts · 69,838 miles · RI

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 same car. I will be submitting separate complaints for each incident, as they happened on different dates to different parts. March 2009 - passenger rear outer seat belt catch assembly did not work; seat belt would not connect. On march 11, 2009 dealer deemed the seat belt catch assembly defective and replaced with a new part - part #9191997. Seat belt has been working fine since repair. The repair was not covered under warranty or recall. I paid for the repair out of my own pocket. In the event of an accident, the results could have been fatal, if the proper repairs were not made.

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Is the 2003 Volvo V70XC reliable?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2003 Volvo V70XC, 2.4 times a typical V70XC model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Volvo V70XC?

Airbags, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (3).

How many recalls does the 2003 Volvo V70XC have?

No recalls on record.

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