Volvo C70 2003
Model C70 made in 2003 by Volvo got 14 consumer complains as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2003
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| RTJ-16629 | 05/15/2009 | 10030359 | Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr | 09/24/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 28-200 | 09/26/2008 | 10026143 | Volvo: extend warranty coverage for the engine management software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. p45 csc letter was received. *pe ref: 10026144 (p-46), 10026145 (p-54), 10026146 (p-55), 10026147 (p-76). updated 6 | 10/02/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 0051 | 02/01/2004 | 10006259 | Vvt solenoid, cleaning. *mr | 04/27/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK | |||||
| 28-74 | 01/03/2008 | 28-74 | 10022612 | Leakage diagnostic function improvements to remedy dtc's. *kb updated 1/22/08. *nj updated 4/7/08. *nj | 09/12/2007 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| RTJ-16629 | 05/15/2009 | 10030359 | Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr | 09/24/2009 | |
| 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) | |||||
| 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 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 013 | 01/10/2006 | 10019022 | Volvo recommended winter tires. *tt | 02/09/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/29/2012 | 75426 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 08/29/2012 | 75426 | ||
| 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. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 02/17/2009 | 92000 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 75000 | ||
| 2003 c70 conv. car battery goes dead multiple times. changed battery and it continues to happen. deatailed 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 tork when lowering the sun visor. removal of the bulb in the affected visor eliminated the battery drain. potential fire hazzard. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/17/2009 | 92000 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 08/29/2012 | 75426 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 08/29/2012 | 75426 | ||
| 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. | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 08/29/2012 | 75426 | ||
| 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. | |||