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2002 Volvo V70 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Volvo V70 has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Volvo V70

Powertrain
27
Speed Control
14
Other
12
Fuel System
9
Lights
9
Electrical
7
Airbags
5
Engine
5
Tires
4
Suspension
3
Seat Belts
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 29, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO V70XC. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE THE VEHICLE'S OIL, THE MECHANIC ...
Jun 3, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGVOLVO 2002 V70 WAGON STALLED WHILE IN DRIVE ON I-5. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SHOULDER D...
Jul 16, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGIT HAS BEEN 4 TIMES ALREADY (SINCE AUGUST 2002) THAT MY CAR'S ENGINE HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING. IN...
Sep 14, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWHILE DRIVING, COMPLAINANT HEARD A CLUNK-TYPE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THEN SAW SMOKE COMIN...
Aug 31, 2003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY NEW VOLVO V70 WITH ONLY 7000 MILES ALMOST TOOK MY LIFE AS WELL AS MY 18 MONTH OLD SON'S LIFE! I W...

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