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2002 Volvo XC70 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Volvo XC70 has 10 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Volvo XC70

Powertrain
10
Other
6
Speed Control
5
Engine
5
Suspension
4

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 26, 2011POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMY WIFE DROVE OUR CAR A 2002 VOLVO XC70 STATION WAGON FROM OUR SECOND HOME APPROXIMATELY TEN MILES T...
Jun 29, 2011POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO XC70 CROSS COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VE...
Mar 14, 2011POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITYTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO XC70. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED...
Feb 3, 2011POWER TRAINFAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THE ROAD. *TR
Oct 9, 2010POWER TRAIN70K MILES ON 2002 VOLVO XC70 WHEN UNEXPECTED SURGING STARTED. OCCURS WHEN DRIVING UP HILL OR UP A GR...
Aug 16, 2010POWER TRAIN2002 VOLVO CROSS COUNTRY TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS 143,000 AND TRANSMISSION IS GOING BAD...
Jul 31, 2010POWER TRAINRECENTLY BOUGHT A 2002 VOLVO V70 XC70 AND AM HAVING SERIOUS ISSUES WITH GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANS...
Jan 21, 2008POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTSOUR 2002 VOLVO XC70 HAS A TENDENCY TO JERK ?VIOLENTLY? FORWARD ?SHIFT FLARE? AND HARSH SHIFTING PROB...
Jan 1, 2008POWER TRAINI OWN A 2002 VOLVO XC70 CROSS COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING, AND ESPECIALLY DURING DOWN SHIFTS, THE VEHICLE...
Dec 15, 2007POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION ON MY 2002 VOLVO V70 XC STARTED TO EXHIBIT SHIFT FLARE AND HARSH SHIFTING THAT GAVE CON...

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