Model year record
2002 Volvo S70 recalls & problems
The 2002 Volvo S70 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is seat belts (1 complaint).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2002 Volvo S70.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Seat beltsFront › Buckle assembly | 1 | — |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | — |
| Latches/locks/linkagesDoors › Latch | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE REPAIRS PERFORMED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V483000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN REFUSED TO PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIRS DUE TO THE LATCH ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BEING FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LATCH FRACTURED WITH NO WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
- Exterior lighting
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S70. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ON EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 120,000. UPDATED 01/06/11. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE REPAIRED THE VEHICLE BY REPLACING THE RELAYS WITH TWO SMALLER RELAYS. UPDATED 03/02/11
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
SEATBELT LATCHES ARE NOT IN THE PROPER PLACES. CONSUMER IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH CHILD SAFETY SEATS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.