2002 Volvo XC70 vs 2003 Volvo XC70
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 | 2002 Volvo XC70 | 2003 Volvo XC70 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 35 | 24 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 166 | 175 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,443 mi | 115,553 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volvo XC70 | Volvo XC70 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 14 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 2 |
| Suspension | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 4 |
2002 Volvo XC70
2003 Volvo XC70
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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.