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2003 Volvo v70 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Volvo v70 has 9 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Volvo v70

Powertrain
9
Electrical
7
Fuel System
7
Airbags
4
Engine
4
Speed Control
3
Seat Belts
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 3, 2012POWER TRAIN,ENGINETHE CAR IS SHIFTING HARD AND NOW WONT SHIFT AT ALL MECHANICS SAY IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. SO I E...
Jun 13, 2012POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, HE HEARD A KNOCKING NO...
Apr 3, 2011POWER TRAINWHEN COMING TO A STOP AND THE TRANSAXLE DOWNSHIFTS FROM 3RD TO 2ND GEAR, IT WILL LURCH AND A LOUD 'C...
Apr 16, 2008POWER TRAINLEAKING ANGLE GEAR ON 2003 VOLVO XC70. *TR
Jan 1, 2008POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO V70. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR DRIVING ON AN INCLINE, THE ...
Dec 21, 2007POWER TRAINANGLE GEAR REPLACEMENT ON A 2003 VOLVO XC90 AWD. *TR
Aug 20, 2007POWER TRAIN1. THERE IS A WHOOPING CRANE SOUND WHEN I STEP ON THE FOOT FEED AND THEN RELEASE. THE DEALER SAID...
Oct 15, 2004POWER TRAINVEHICLE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO SLIP, ENGINE REVS INCREASE AND VEHICLE LOOSES MOMENTUM. DEALER HAS WO...
May 29, 2003POWER TRAINAT APPROXIMATELY 7,000 MILES, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP IN SHIFTS BETWEEN SECOND AND THIR...

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