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2000 Volvo V70 Air bags Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
8%of 93 total for the year
Median mileage
74,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Volvo V70, 8% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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 entiire transmission failed and had to be replaced by the manufacturer. My turbo has now failed and warranty recently expired. The current quote is $1000.00 or more to repair this. The airbag did not deploy on 2 occasions when it should have. The dealership refused to check it because it was too expensive. When I bought the car at 7500 miles, the antenna motor was broken. My salesperson told me they would repair it on my next service appointment. This promise was not honored, they later claimed that was my fault and not covered under warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #10070718, filed 2004-01, 48,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2000 Volvo V70 station wagon. The contact stated while sitting in traffic, the vehicle was crashed into from the rear. The passenger and drivers side air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact was injured and received immediate medical attention. The manufacturer was notified and did not offer a remedy. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage were 200,070.”

NHTSA complaint #10593671, filed 2014-05, 200,070 miles

“The contact owns a 2000 Volvo V70. The contact stated that while sitting idle at a traffic stop, the contact's vehicle was crashed into from the rear. As a result, the front driver's seat split in half and the front air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the vertebrae and a police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed for further investigation. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10482738, filed 2012-10, 100,000 miles

“Drivers side airbag did not go off but the passenger did when another car collided with mine in a primarily frontal impact. A Volvo rep investigated and found no fault with equipment. The car was totalled and unfortunately I am still in physical therapy.”

NHTSA complaint #10110497, filed 2005-02

“While driving at the speed of 10-15mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and only passenger air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer has been notified. If you have any additional information feel free to add.”

NHTSA complaint #10004750, filed 2003-01

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2007114%
2006419%
2005314%
200445%
200339%
200279%
200163%
200078%
199953%
1998105%

Other parts of the 2000 Volvo V70

Vehicle speed control
23 complaints
Electrical system
18 complaints
Engine cooling
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Volvo V70

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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