2000 Volvo S70 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 70about this part
- Share
- 43%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,894miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 70 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2000 Volvo S70, 43% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,894 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The ets warning light went on two different days leading to my calling my Volvo dealer. I was told I must replace my electronic throttle module because not replacing it could lead to failure of the throttle and could lead to an accident. I had to pay $971 on october 22 to have my dealer replace the module as the car was just past its warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10141185, filed 2005-10, 75,338 miles“I own a 2000 Volvo S70 and the throttle modulator (?) failed and had to be replaced at just over the 100k mile mark. The car is serviced regularly and not mishandled. I felt Volvo should have replaced this part without cost to me. However, they did not and it cost me almost $1,000 for the repairs. I have a friend who had the same problem with her Volvo and she gave me this web site. Hence my complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #10144220, filed 2005-12, 100,041 miles“The ets system on my 2000 Volvo S70 is failing. The dealer is telling me that this will cost $1000 to fix. My car only has 62,000 miles on it, and is now stalling in traffic due to the etb needing to be replaced. This is a serious matter and could cause injury while driving. My car stalled in traffic the other day and I fearful to drive it on the highway or when crossing an intersection. Volvo needs to send a recall out on this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10138665, filed 2005-10, 63,000 miles“I have a 200 Volvo S70. A couple of days ago, my son was driving it and, suddenly, the ets indicatorlight came on, the car started shaking, and lost power (my son said it couldn't go faster than about 10 MPH). My owner's manual informs me that this light indicates a fault in the etc (electronic throttle control system). In researching this problem, I have discovered that it is fairly widespread. This is potentially very dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #10074895, filed 2004-06, 56,810 miles“2000 Volvo S70 needed a throttle body module installed. I understand this vehicle has had a number of complaints about tis module. I also understand that california is asking Volvo to either have a recall or extend the warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10146074, filed 2005-12, 76,449 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 S70 1999–2000, V70 1999–2002, C70 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 S70
32 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
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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