2002 Volvo V70 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Volvo V70, 4% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,500 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“While driving, complainant heard a clunk-type noise from the engine compartment then saw smoke coming out of the engine compartment. Complainant immediately pulled over and got out of the car and notified police. Within minutes the entire engine compartment and passenger compartment were engulfed in flames. Vehicle completely burned.”
NHTSA complaint #10093072, filed 2004-09, 32,500 miles“Volvo 2002 V70 wagon stalled while in drive on I-5. Fortunately I was able to get to the shoulder despite losing steering. Similar incident occurred in 2004 and the dealer cleaned the throttle. Obviously this correction was not permanent.”
NHTSA complaint #10159053, filed 2006-06“My new Volvo V70 with only 7000 miles almost took my life as well as my 18 month old son's life! I was driving down a four lane road when another driver motioned me to pull aside. I thought I had a flat tire so I pulled over. The car was on fire! When I looked back the car had flames shooting out from under the driver and passenger seats from the under carriage. Within 5 minutes the flames engulfed the car and the gas tank exploded! I was able to take nothing with me, I lost everything in the car down to my purse! …”
NHTSA complaint #10049178, filed 2003-12Related service bulletins
- 10219421Aug 29, 2022Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information â August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
- 10169030Oct 16, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10157864Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10156257Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10148809Sep 27, 2017This 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
- 10024466Apr 18, 20085 cylinder angle gear leakage and resealing. On all wheel drive models. *nj updated 6/5/08.
- 10019762Feb 20, 2006Checking crankcase ventilation system.
- 10018801Feb 20, 2006Warranty coverage should a customer epxerience a defect wit the etm system beyond the terms of the normal new car warranty. *tt troubleshooting electronic throttle system (ets)…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 14% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 2 | 10% |
| 2004 | 22 | 26% |
| 2003 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 22 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 12% |
| 1999 | 20 | 12% |
| 1998 | 24 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2002 Volvo V70
17 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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