2001 Volvo V70 vs 2003 Volvo V70
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Volvo V70 | 2003 Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 221 | 32 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 302 | 204 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,500 mi | 63,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volvo V70 | Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 61 | 2 |
| Power Train | 45 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 24 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 40 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 28 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 24 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
2001 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.