V70 (2000)
Data covers 2 NHTSA model names
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Complaints by Engine Code
B5254T
2.4L 5-cylView details
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B5244T3
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B5244S
2.4L 5-cylView details
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B5254S
2.4L 5-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Volvo V70, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2000 Volvo V70
On a used 2000 Volvo V70, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (43), the fuel system (29) and the engine (24). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 43 owner complaints on the 2000 Volvo V70 about the electrical system.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 29 owner complaints on the 2000 Volvo V70 about the fuel system, all engines combined.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 24 owner complaints on the 2000 Volvo V70 about the engine, all engines combined.
- With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 19 owner complaints on the 2000 Volvo V70 about the cooling system, all engines combined.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 18 owner complaints on the 2000 Volvo V70 about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
Recalls (6)
CERTAIN 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.
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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
ON 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.
VEHICLE 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.
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ON 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2000-2000 Volvo V70 complaints?
Owners have filed 192 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 Volvo V70. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the fuel system and the engine.
Is the 2000-2000 Volvo V70 a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 192 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 Volvo V70. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2000 Volvo V70 have?
NHTSA has 192 owner complaints on file for the 2000-2000 Volvo V70 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2000-2000 Volvo V70?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls covering some 2000-2000 Volvo V70 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Volvo V70?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the fuel system and the engine, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the V70 have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2000 Volvo V70. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 192 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.