2000 Volvo C70 Convertible Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 38%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,595miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible, 38% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,595 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“We sold vehicle to retail customer on july 23, 2005. Customer complained soon after that they experience loss of power at times. We then had the vehicle serviced at bobby rahal Volvo on 08/11/05 and they replaced the etm module.”
NHTSA complaint #10137103, filed 2005-09, 30,693 miles“1. Driving on highway 16 - uphill slope, heavy traffic. 2. Speed dropped from 60 to 30 MPH - no warning. Car remained very sluggish. Warning for electronic throttle control came on. Put flashers on, moved to right lane at 30 MPH. Close call to an acciident. 3. Had car towed to Volvo dealer. Electronic module replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10130367, filed 2005-07, 67,190 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Volvo C70 CONVERTIBLE. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact engaged the accelerator pedal and suddenly there was a reduction in the speed. In 2010, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The recall remedy failed to correct the problem permanently. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10460820, filed 2012-06, 127,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Volvo c70. The contact was driving approximately 5 MPH backing out of a parking lot. The engine and electronic throttle system warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Immediately, the vehicle was driven at a slow speed rate. The engine was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was able to operate normal. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer which stated the recall expired and the repair cost would be at the owner's expense. …”
NHTSA complaint #10324343, filed 2010-04, 125,523 milesRelated recalls
- 06V441000Nov 15, 2006On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration…Covers: Volvo C70 Convertible 1999–2002, V70 1999–2002, C70 1999–2002 +5 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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