2000 Volvo C70 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 19%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2000 Volvo C70, 19% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Dt: the consumer complained about a throttle control module problem on his 2000 Volvo C70. The vehicle hesitated/ stalled and lost power while driving between 50-70 MPH. The consumer took the vehicle to dealer. They placed the vehicle on a diagnostic machine and discovered that throttle control module failed. Repairs would cost the consumer about $1000.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10137189, filed 2005-10, 69,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Volvo C70. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle unexpectedly increased acceleration up to 75 MPH. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into the rear passenger side of another vehicle. The vehicle continued to accelerate and then crashed into a utility pole. There were no injuries reported. A police report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to the residence. In march of 2009 the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). …”
NHTSA complaint #10469507, filed 2012-08, 100,000 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 1999–2002, V70 1999–2002, C70 Convertible 1999–2002 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10157889Feb 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10019595Mar 20, 2006Electronic throttle system software upgrade.
- 10019591Mar 16, 2006Electronic throttle module (etm) extended warranty.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Volvo C70
12 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Volvo C70
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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