2000 Volvo V70 vs 2001 Volvo V70
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Volvo V70 | 2001 Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 93 | 221 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 221 | 302 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–22 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,129 mi | 81,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volvo V70 | Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 61 |
| Power Train | 8 | 45 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 30 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 22 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 24 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 25 | 40 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 24 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 28 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 5 |
2000 Volvo V70
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.