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Volvo C70 ConvertibleModel year report

2000 Volvo C70 Convertible Problems

Complaints
16filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
60,500miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 2.3L 5-cyl FWD · 17 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 6 complaints (38% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and equipment (2). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 18% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 10 technical service bulletins for this model year. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Vehicle speed control: “While going approximately 60 MPH the ets (electronic throttle control system light on the dashboard went on, the cruise control system went off and the car started losing power. I was able to reach home (approximately 200 miles, but the car's performance was seriously compromised. The next day the light was off, but the following weekend it went back on with similar results. Brought it into Volvo dealer who replaced the entire ets system costing me $975.”

NHTSA complaint #10131579, filed 2005-08, 55,500 miles

Electrical system: “2000 Volvo c70 06/28/03. Cross country trip from az to mn. Complete loss of power at highway speed- 1st through narrow canyon with loss of braking power and steering control resulting in dangerous emergency stop. I contacted Volvo 24hr assistance- Volvo tech advised me how to reset vehicle computer (turning door lock cylinder 3 times). Failure recurred throughout journey home (remaining occurrences were anticipated and I was able to execute controlled stop). Throttle body replaced by Volvo on 06/30/05 at a cost of $896.76. …”

NHTSA complaint #10132310, filed 2005-08, 60,500 miles

Equipment: “Driving home from theater, smelled electrical type smell. Turned off radio, air conditioner etc...we were close to home and it was dark. Parked car. Next morning went out and looked under the hood of car and found a hole in the supplemental fuse box (melted plastic). Pried off and discovered a row of fuses burnt to a crisp. Air is now not working...obviously some type of electrical short or fire. We have had no major work done on car. I have contacted Volvo. Taking car to dealership for inspection.”

NHTSA complaint #10196835, filed 2007-07

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “I have a 2000 Volvo C70 CONVERTIBLE and have just had a visor break for the fourth time. These visors are attached at both ends and don't swing out, they simply fold down. But four times now - two on the driver's side and two on the passenger's side - the medial (toward the rear-view mirror) pin has sheared. This can cause the visor to hang down and obstruct the driver's view and potentially cause an accident. One time I had to rubberband the visor to keep it from obstructing my view!”

NHTSA complaint #10016480, filed 2003-04

Mileage when problems were reported

18% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 54,000 and 78,100 miles.

0%0–109%10–259%25–5055%50–759%75–10018%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 60,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

200220032004200562006200720102012
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
C70 Convertible FWD2.3L 5-cyl5-speed manual182420$4,100
C70 Convertible FWD2.3L 5-cyl4-speed automatic172319$4,350
C70 Convertible FWD2.4L 5-cyl4-speed automatic172419$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 10 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

Other model years of the Volvo C70 Convertible

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20011152,0001—20—Not enough data
20001660,5001—19—Stable
1999896,5001—20—Not enough data

All Volvo C70 Convertible model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible have?

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible is reported most often?

Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 6 complaints (38% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible (C70 Convertible, 2.3L 5-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,500 miles and the middle half falls between 54,000 and 78,100 miles; 18% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.