2000 Volvo V70: common problems and reliability
One of the worst V70 years.
One of the Volvo V70 years to avoid. All V70 years
197 owner complaints, most about vehicle speed control. 6 recalls.
Should I buy a 2000 V70?The 2000 Volvo V70 has 197 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and electrical system. Owners most often flag early all-wheel-drive (awd) system failure (1999-2003 models): the "continuous" awd system, particularly the bevel gear and transfer case, is described as a "constant problem" and prone to failure.
Safety record for the 2000 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 Volvo V70 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other V70 years only. How we score it
Is 2000 a good year for the V70?
Across the 15 V70 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (1996) to 365 (2001). With 197 complaints, the 2000 V70 sits above the model's median of 24.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2000 V70
vehicle speed control
Campaign 06V441000ON 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Campaign 07E023000CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Campaign 00V239000ON CERTAIN STATION WAGONS, THE TAILGATE LOCKING MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED WHICH, IN COMBINATION WITH COLD TEMPERATURES, COULD CAUSE IMPROPER LOCKING OF THE TAILGATE.
exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Campaign 04V504000ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
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engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Campaign 04V451000ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
exterior lighting:turn signal
Campaign 00V405000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THERE COULD BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL NOT TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment among long-term owners, characterized by deep affection and loyalty.
- Very frequentEarly All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system failure (1999-2003 models)
The "continuous" AWD system, particularly the bevel gear and transfer case, is described as a "constant problem" and prone to failure.
- RecurrentETM (Electronic Throttle Module) failure (early P2, especially 2000 models with "white label" unit)
Causes erratic throttle response and stalling. Requires replacement with updated "yellow label" unit.
Owner insights cover all generations of the V70. See the full V70 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used V70 listings typically run $3,498–$6,800 across 1998 to 2010 model years.
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