2000 Volvo V70 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 9%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Volvo V70, 9% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,250 miles. 2 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.
“With only 80,000 miles, after 5 years of driving, the engine is warning that the electronic throttle system' (ets) failed. The dealer and an independent repair shop only can replace the ets module at a cost of $1,200. The replacement part is actually the same as the failed part with no improvement. Searches on the internet showed that this part failed over and over again. When it failed the car could be driven in a limp along home mode, which I have had to use, making other cars pass me while this car could only go about 5-10 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10148992, filed 2006-01, 82,000 miles“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“I took my car to the dealer because it was not passing smog and had trouble for several years. So the smog dealer told me to take it to the dealer. I told the dealer that I was trying to pass smog, but the car had been driving very good in spite of the smog problem. They replaced everything that you can imagine at a cost of over 10,000 dollars which both of us spent in a two month period. But after they got it to pass smog I noticed another more serious problem, it would stop running in the middle of traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11165020, filed 2019-01“The contact owns a 2000 Volvo V70. While driving 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to move forward as the rpms increased. The check engine and ets warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10785051, filed 2015-10, 146,000 miles“While pulling in driveway at about 10 mp road was slipperry vehicle bumped into a curb. This broke front axle, there was no body damage to vehicle, oil pan was leaking. Volvo co. Said consumer lied about accident, and they are not liable.”
NHTSA complaint #877477, filed 2001-01Related service bulletins
- 10171679Jan 8, 2020This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
- 10037893May 25, 2012Volvo: there is a software update. *rm updated 4/11/2012. *kb updated 4/13/12. *pe updated 5/15/12. *pe updated 6/4/12.
- 10016434Jul 7, 2006Transmission control module (tcm) upgrades available to correct complaints/symptoms.
- 10016108Nov 1, 2005Difficult to engage 1st and/or reverse gear.
- 10016115Jan 16, 2004X70 awd propeller shaft joint / boot kit available as a spare part.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 14% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 3 | 14% |
| 2004 | 6 | 7% |
| 2003 | 5 | 16% |
| 2002 | 17 | 22% |
| 2001 | 45 | 20% |
| 2000 | 8 | 9% |
| 1999 | 8 | 5% |
| 1998 | 12 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2000 Volvo V70
23 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsEngine cooling
11 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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