2000 Volvo S70 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Volvo S70, 4% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“My ets light kept coming on. I had to stop my car in high speed traffic 10-12 times and restart it. A web search reveals that this is a frequent problem with Volvo s-70. The car suddenly loses power and will shut off if you continue to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10078770, filed 2004-06, 73,900 miles“Noticed bare wires inside headlight assembly, both sides, when changing bulb. Wrapped wires until I could find a wiring harness. Low beam was worse than high beam. Checked with Volvo, tallahassee, fl and they stated there were no recalls concerning headlight (or switch). …”
NHTSA complaint #10415109, filed 2011-07, 60,000 miles“2000 Volvo S70 (50,000: while changing left low beam headlight, noticed the insulation was flaking off the wires. Inspected the other side. It was worse with major bear sections of wire. Also noted the wire is very thin gage for headlight circuits, especially in such a hot, high use area. High beam ok. Checked Volvo forums. Found this was a common problem with Volvo and a mechanic posted a repair procedure. Besides the safety hazard of suddenly losing headlights, flashing of a circuit of this magnitude might have other affects on computer related controls.”
NHTSA complaint #10280263, filed 2009-08, 50,000 miles“The vehicle's turn signal, tail and brake lights are constantly blowing out. The gear shift indicator has failed 3-4 times. Problem has occurred at least 5-6 times. Dealer is unable to determine cause. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #10005898, filed 2003-01, 47,000 miles“Part apears to have failed en masse on many or most cars of this model. Volvo unable to supply replacement part to enable safe and legal operation of vehicle. New part number issued, but back order status of at least two months. Result - vehicle must either be parked for duration or operated in violation of law without turn indicators and hazard flasher.”
NHTSA complaint #723245, filed 2000-05Related recalls
- 04V504000Oct 21, 2004On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.Covers: Volvo S70 1998–2000, V70 1998–2000, C70 1998–2000 +1 more
- 00V405000Dec 6, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. There could be inadequate contact between the bulb and socket which could cause the front turn signal not to function…Covers: Volvo S70 1998–2000, C70 1998–2001, V70 1998–2000
Related service bulletins
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Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Volvo S70
70 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Volvo S70
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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