2000 Volvo V70 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Volvo V70, 8% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 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.
“1) when rear hatch door is opened in cold weather it fails to latch properly 2) rear hatch door fails to latch 3) Volvo dealer lubricated latch which fails to solve the problem. In addition, a recall for this exact problem exists, however, my VIN does not qualify.”
NHTSA complaint #10211428, filed 2007-12, 40,000 miles“Rear locking mechanism broke . Rear locking light illuminated, and lock was not locking completely. Consumer contacted the dealer. However, dealer did nothing to assist the consumer. Recall 00v239000 concerning tailgate locking mechanism was issued.”
NHTSA complaint #10119110, filed 2005-06, 66,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Volvo V70. The contact stated that the tailgate failed to latch when closed. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed a new locking mechanism, but that her VIN was excluded from recall # 00v239000 (latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch). The current mileage is 82,000 and failure mileage was 32,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10196457, filed 2007-07, 32,000 miles“Tailgate door will not lock properly, and in cold weather door alarm will go off because the door is not closed. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.”
NHTSA complaint #8001399, filed 2002-01“Purchased car in early january 2000. Problems with hood latch not releasing. Servicing of vehicle three times to resolve and will intermittently continue. Both turn signals failed within first 6 months of owning car. Recall was in place but dealer did not replace until units failed. Latch on vehicle failed within first week of ownership in cold weather. Brought into dealer three times to resolve. Did not know at the time this was a recall issue and dealer said nothing wrong with it. After third time, demanded action and then they said, oh, it's on recall and replaced latch. …”
NHTSA complaint #761847, filed 2002-05Related recalls
- 00V239000Aug 24, 2000On certain station wagons, the tailgate locking mechanism may have been incorrectly manufactured which, in combination with cold temperatures, could cause…Covers: Volvo V70 2000
Related service bulletins
- 10128123Oct 18, 2017Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Volvo V70
23 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsFuel system
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology