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US recalls (3)
Vehicle speed control
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Exterior lighting: headlights, switch
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION. THIS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: ON VEHICLES WITH AN ORIGINAL OEM SWITCH, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF THE SWITCH HAS EEN DAMAGED AND REPLACE ONLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Exterior lighting: turn signal
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN AN APPROACHING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB AND SOCKET.
Canadian recalls (4)
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Other
2006-11-14 · campaign 2006-311
On certain vehicles, a combination of throttle position sensor (TPS) irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration, may cause a warning lamp to illuminate and the subsequent onset of "limp home" mode. Correction: Dealers will install an electronic throttle system software upgrade in both the electronic throttle module (ETM) and the engine control module (ECM).
Electrical
2004-10-19 · campaign 2004-374
On certain vehicles, the Master Light Switch may cease to function. If this occurs, the headlights will not function and a loss of visibility will occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the Master Light Switch.
Lights and instruments
2001-05-09 · campaign 2001-101
On certain Volvo C70, C70 convertible, C70 coupe, S70 and V70, inadequate contact between the bulb and socket could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed. This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
Label
2001-04-11 · campaign 2001-189 · 30 vehicles
On certain Volvo C70 coupe, the GVWR is missing from the statement of compliance label. Correction: Dealers will install an new label.
Owner complaints (26)
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo C70 (2 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 11).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2000 Volvo C70 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| C70 Convertible 2.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| C70 Convertible 2.3 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| C70 Convertible 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| C70 Coupe 2.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| C70 Coupe 2.3 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| C70 Coupe 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
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