2002 Volvo V70XC recalls and problems

The 2002 Volvo V70XC has 1 safety recall and 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Volvo dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Volvo V70XC vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Volvo V70XC recalls

Recall 04V-051: Exterior Lighting

Reported Feb 2, 2004 · 3,242 vehicles affected · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the rear left and right brake light relays may not function when the brake pedal is depressed or may stay on continuously. The high positioned brake light and all other tail lights will not be affected.

Risk: If the brake lights fail to come on, there will be no lower brake lights to indicate to following vehicles that the vehicle is decelerating, which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the brake light relay with two relays of a modified design. Owner notification began on february 23, 2004. Owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

2002 Volvo V70XC problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	12
Fuel/Propulsion System	4
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Fuel System, Gasoline	3
Suspension	3
Exterior Lighting	2
Engine and Engine Cooling	2
Visibility	1
Equipment	1
Electrical System	1

Most reported parts

Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 7
Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 1
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights — 1
Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1
Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil Springs — 1
Suspension › Front — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 99,001 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 2002 Volvo V70XC complaints

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

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 104,000 miles · reported Apr 4, 2016

The contact owns a 2002 volvo v70xc. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel fumes emitting from the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the flank fractured and both the flank and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 09v483000 (Fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Jun 16, 2015

1) fuel smell, and harder to start engine. Engine crank w/o problem. Symptoms started around july 4th last year, getting sever and more often. Took my car to local volvo, but they said "no recall for this car" even though multiple exact same symptoms are reported, then took my car to local auto repair garage finally, today mechanic calls and says "fuel pump failure". 2) transmission slip, "shock" when shift up, around 2nd to 3rd gear, also many user complain aisin-made transmission slips/shock when shift up, program/softwear update solves some users but no all, local dealer says "update costs…

Power Train · at 105,000 miles · reported Feb 24, 2015

My transmission is jerking between reverse and drive. The car hesitates and then slams forward. I have read all over the internet where other people have had the same problem.

Electrical System · at 160,000 miles · reported Oct 2, 2014

First, I got a message on the instrument panel saying "SRS airbag urgent." a few days later, the panel started to intermittently work. When it doesn't work, I have no working speedometer, fuel gauge, odometer, blinkers (Although they still work outside the car), or any other light that would normally be shown on the panel. Occasionally everything comes on, then it freezes, and eventually turns back off. Took it to shop and they tried a different panel but it has to be coded in and the software was not compatible. Took it to another shop and they said they could try to send it to someone in…

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 133,226 miles · reported Sep 5, 2014

Fuel smell and leak from top of fuel tank area of fuel pump. Volvo specialty shop contracted a local dealership and was told repair was covered by this recall. I called same dealership to make appointment for repair and was told it was a 10 yr extended warranty item and not covered. My car has been registered in va since aug 2011. Is it covered by this recall notice or not

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Volvo V70XC have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Volvo V70XC: 04V-051 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Volvo V70XC?

Owners report power train problems most often (12 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 99,001 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.