Volvo C70 2002
Model C70 made in 2002 by Volvo got 9 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and seat belts. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control . The car has one 2.3 turbo engine.
Model 2002
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 Turbo | 5 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | F | 21/29/24 | 22.9011/36.6018/27.54 | Premium | 1032 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 2.3 Turbo | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 20/27/23 | 22.3/34.7/26.5731 | Premium | 1077 | COMPACT CARS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V441000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 09/04/2001 to 08/26/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 170099 | 12/29/2006 | ODI | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 11/15/2006 | 11/20/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. r155. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 25149B | 02/20/2006 | 25149B | 10019762 | Checking crankcase ventilation system. *ak | 04/26/2006 |
| 25149C | 02/20/2006 | 25149C | 10019763 | Cleaning the crankcase ventilation. *ak | 04/26/2006 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 0051 | 02/01/2004 | 10006259 | Vvt solenoid, cleaning. *mr | 04/27/2004 | |
| 2843 | 02/04/2002 | 630876 | Some coupes and convertibles may exhibit rough cold start, engine code 56, on vehicles equipped with b5244t low pressure turbo engine. *tt | 04/25/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2250033 | 09/01/2002 | 10000085 | Heated oxygen sensor (ho2s) replacement. *tt | 02/12/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| 149 | 02/20/2006 | 149D | 10018801 | Warranty coverage should a customer epxerience a defect wit the etm system beyond the terms of the normal new car warranty. *tt troubleshooting electronic throttle system (ets). *tt checking crankcase ventilation system. *tt cleani | 01/17/2006 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| RTJ-21324 | 07/10/2009 | 10032425 | Volvo: the 5 speed automatic transmission, aw55-50/51, has a bolt on top that anchors the b4 band, which applies 3rd gear. if that bolt is removed, the band will be disengaged and 3rd gear will be inoperative. this includes c70 coupe and | 03/24/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| TJ-US16761 | 05/25/2012 | TJ-16761-1.13 | 10037893 | Volvo: there is a software update. *rm updated 4/11/2012. *kb updated 4/13/12. *pe updated 5/15/12. *pe updated 6/4/12. *pe | 06/07/2011 |
| US16761 | 01/05/2011 | 10037893 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
| US16761 | 01/05/2011 | 10037893 | Volvo: there is a software update. *rm | 06/07/2011 | |
| 4002 | 07/07/2006 | 10016434 | Transmission control module (tcm) upgrades available to correct complaints/symptoms. *tt | 09/12/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 4347 | 11/01/2005 | 4347 | 10016108 | Difficult to engage 1st and/or reverse gear. *tt | 08/31/2005 |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||||
| SMB-88-001A | 10/13/2011 | 10041668 | Volvo: for owners who require front seat belt extenders which are available. *pe | 10/24/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| 640015 | 05/01/2003 | 10003261 | Power steering suction hose. *tt | 10/14/2003 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 013 | 01/10/2006 | 10019022 | Volvo recommended winter tires. *tt | 02/09/2006 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 155 | 03/20/2006 | 10019595 | Electronic throttle system software upgrade. *tt | 03/31/2006 | |
| 149 | 03/16/2006 | 149 | 10019591 | Electronic throttle module (etm) extended warranty. *tt | 03/31/2006 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||
| PE05041 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 07/26/2005 | 12/07/2005 | THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION | ||
| Pe05-041 was opened on july, 26, 2005, based on 136 consumer complaints to odi alleging throttle control malfunctions in the subject vehicles.odi has now received 591 complaints of etm failures which allege symptoms with potential safety related consequences.these include allegations of engine stall, vehicle surging forward without accelerator input, vehicle hesitation upon acceleration and sudden and unexpected transition into reduced performance operation (limp mode).volvo submitted over 2,900 complaints concerning the etm in the subject vehicles during pe05-041.odi's preliminary analysis of a sample the volvo complaints identified approximately 55 percent with one or more of the symptoms described above.odi is continuing its assessment of the information contained in the volvo complaints. in november 2005, to resolve an investigation by the california air resources board, volvo announced that it would extend the warranty coverage to 10 years / 200,000 miles for the etm in approximately 356,000 model year 1999 through 2002 passenger cars sold in the united states and canada.under volvo's policy, vehicles that experience etm failures will receive a variety of repairs including etm cleaning, reprogramming the engine control module and/or replacement of the etm. this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea05-021) to continue to assess the safety consequences of etm failures in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 10/31/2002 | 08/01/2002 | ||
| Coolant warning light came on volvo dealer notified. appointment scheduled next day. owners' manual instructs do not use coolant other than volvo coolant. neither manual nor dealer advise not to drive car. that day while driving, oil light flickers while stopped at traffic light. immediately pulled over. engine seized and destroyed. car had only 2250 miles and only 60 days old. volvo disclaims responsibility. dt | |||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||
| 10/31/2002 | 08/01/2002 | ||
| Coolant warning light came on volvo dealer notified. appointment scheduled next day. owners' manual instructs do not use coolant other than volvo coolant. neither manual nor dealer advise not to drive car. that day while driving, oil light flickers while stopped at traffic light. immediately pulled over. engine seized and destroyed. car had only 2250 miles and only 60 days old. volvo disclaims responsibility. dt | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 volvo c70. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift properly. sporadically, it would seem to shift into park while accelerating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but eventually, the vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic where the transmission was rebuilt. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 78,000. the vin was not available. kmj | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 volvo c70. the contact was driving her vehicle and the vehicle would not shift properly. at times it would seem to go into park while accelerating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but eventually the vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic and the transmission was rebuilt. two other volvos in the family also had failed transmissions. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 78,000. dt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/20/2007 | 57000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo c70. the contact stated that the vehicle needed a new transmission at 60,000 miles. the vehicle fails to shift into second gear. when it finally shifts into gear, the vehicle jerks. the contact discovered numerous complaints of consumers experiencing the same failures. the dealer has not yet been notified. the failure mileage was 57,000 and current mileage was 60,000. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 01/14/2004 | 3500 | 3 | 05/13/2002 |
| Volvo c70 - 2002 -- leaks power-steering fluid so fast i cannot drive the car. i have had it towed to the volvo dealer three times for the same problem and it still has not been fixed. it is undriveable. the volvo company refuses to give me any assistance as far as repurchasing the car. the dealer that has worked on it had not given volvo headquarters the reasons for the car being in their shop. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 10/20/2008 | 108550 | 1 | |
| During sun roof retraction a 30 metal brace fell from the internal roof slot for the sun roof on my head. the metal member appears to be a sturdy cross brace held in place by some type of adhesive. i was immensely distracted and was almost involved in a accident. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA | FALLS CHURCH | 22046 | DON BEYER VOLVO | 7032375000 |