2002 Volvo V70 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Volvo V70, 1% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles.
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.
“During operation of the vehicle during cold weather, the driver noticed a hesitation when applying pressure to the accelerator pedal and heard a slight crunching sound. At a later date, consumer was driving approx. 35-45 MPH on a road with hills (up and down). While driving up an incline, the driver experienced same hesitation and heard a horrible punching sound. The vehicle came to a complete stop while another vehicle rapidly approached from the rear. The other vehicle had to swerve suddenly to avoid hitting consumer's vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10055370, filed 2004-04, 21,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10158649Mar 19, 2019This 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
- 10016668Jun 28, 2005Rear suspension popping/spring noise. To include volvo xc90 1999-2000.
Suspension: other model years
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 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Volvo V70
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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