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2000 Volvo V70 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
19%of 93 total for the year
Median mileage
76,458miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Volvo V70, 19% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,458 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I am submitting etm failure in my 2000 Volvo V70 se wagon in october of 2005. I am concerned for my safety driving this car because the car hesitates upon acceleration, there's sudden and unexpected transition into reduced performance operation (limp mode) and sometimes when the ets indicator has engaged while my foot is on the brake the car surges forward as if I were giving it a lot of gas. …”

NHTSA complaint #10146320, filed 2005-12, 79,500 miles

“The car only starts intermittently. If I try to start it and it simply turns over without starting, I pull the key out, reinsert it, and try again. This one retry often works. However, if it does not, and I repeat this procedure enough times, the car will eventually start. This same thing happened during the first year I owned the car and it was repaired by the dealer under warranty. I was told my smart key lost its intellengence. …”

NHTSA complaint #10065775, filed 2004-04, 46,000 miles

“Driving 2000 make Volvo V70 on interstate at 65 MPH. Ets and check engine warning lights come on. Car begins losing power, can't slow down or speed up. Finally steer to an exit ramp; car dies at bottom of exit ramp. No crashes, but major traffic jams. Car completely dead, needs to be towed. Viewing internet forums re: Volvo, ets warning light and electronic throttle system (ets) problems are a major occurrence and a huge safety issue, judging from the many close calls I've read about similar to mine. Dealer replacing the ets module. Did not care about my safety. …”

NHTSA complaint #10067849, filed 2004-04, 78,000 miles

“2000 V70 Volvo -- cannot remove key from ignition. Must wait 1-10 minutes, or use second key to lock car with first key still in ignition. Key can usually be removed after 1-10 minutes.”

NHTSA complaint #10370615, filed 2010-12, 189,000 miles

“Etm (ets) on 2000 year model s70 (V70). Unit failed after modest use (74915 miles). Replaced at cost of $860.13. This appears to be a widespread problem, and the manufacturer should own up to poor design. Please file complaint with the manufacturer.”

NHTSA complaint #10133976, filed 2005-08, 74,915 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008655%
2006419%
20041214%
2003516%
200268%
20013014%
20001819%
19994325%
1998147%

Other parts of the 2000 Volvo V70

Vehicle speed control
23 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Volvo V70

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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