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2003 Volvo C70 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Volvo C70, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 Volvo C70 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Volvo C70 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System3
Power Train2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Interior Lighting1
Steering1
Engine1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 90,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 Volvo C70 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 75,426 miles · reported Aug 30, 2012
The key won't turn for the ignition. This is a known problem with the dealership but volvo won't recognize the problem. The cost to fix this at the dealership is approx 800 dollars. My fear is that this problem will leave u stranded and more importantly I fear this will progress and lock the steering wheel while you are driving.
Interior Lighting · at 75,000 miles · reported Feb 21, 2011
2003 c70 conv. Car battery goes dead multiple times. Changed battery and it continues to happen. Detailed check discovered a short in the passenger sun visor. Plastic pivot shaft has torqued off and caused a short in the wires embedded in the shaft that power the visor light. Replacement sun visor costs around $200 and the weak shaft is the same, so failure will most likely happen again. Shaft needs to be redesigned to allow for greater torque when lowering the sun visor. Removal of the bulb in the affected visor eliminated the battery drain. Potential fire hazard.
Power Train · at 92,000 miles · reported Mar 2, 2009
Transmission/radiator failure. Coolants mixing with each other and causing transmission to slip in and out of gear at lower speeds. Dealer says $5000.00 to repair/replace both tranny and radiator. I had taken my 2003 volvo c-70 convertible in 6 months prior complaining of a low whirring noise which they could not detect or would not detect. I asked about warranty/or secret warranty and they said there were none and that volvo wouldn't pay for repair, they also stated that this has been happening quite a bit. Consumers are footing the bill for this manufacture defect.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Volvo C70 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Volvo C70 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Volvo C70?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by power train (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 90,000 miles.

Are Volvo recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volvo dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.