The 2002 Volvo XC70 has 35 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and vehicle speed control. Owners most often flag electrical system faults: myriad issues including bulb failure warnings with functional bulbs, srs/airbag lights, abs lights, faulty brake light switches, failing dim (driver information module), and general gremlins. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2002 Volvo XC70 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 11 XC70 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 6 (2015) to 106 (2004). With 35 complaints, the 2002 XC70 sits abovethe model's median of 15.
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.
air bags:frontal
Campaign 21V800000Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high …
equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Campaign 10V566000VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 09V483000VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEOR…
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 03V284000CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTA…
Deeply affectionate but pragmatic sentiment. The XC70 is consistently praised for its exceptional practicality, robust all-wheel-drive capability in winter conditions, comfortable long-distance ride, and a sense of safety and durability…
Owner insights cover all generations of the XC70. See the full XC70 owner picture and every model year.
Used XC70 listings typically run $7,998–$13,249 across 2003 to 2016 model years.
Compare every XC70 year side by side to see how 2002 ranks against the rest.