2003 Volvo V70 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 16%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Volvo V70, 16% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,000 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.
“While driving on the freeway the dashboard display completely shut down for a few seconds and then flashed back on. This happened several times. Then the display indicated the seat belts weren't working.”
NHTSA complaint #10489516, filed 2012-12, 161,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Volvo V70 .the lighting and the gauges of the instrument control panel have failed. As a consequence she can not read any of the display. The current mileage was 92,000 . The failure mileage was 91,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10291684, filed 2009-11, 91,000 miles“The contact stated the vehicle stalled while driving 10-40 MPH on seven occasions. There was no warning prior to the stalling and the vehicle restarted immediately after each incident. The vehicle has been inspected by a service dealer twice. The first time the dealership flushed out the air conditioner in an attempt to remedy the problem, but the remedy offered was ineffective. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem or offer any other remedies when the vehicle was returned a second time for inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #10157110, filed 2006-05, 55,000 miles“While driving 55 MPH vehicle stalled. Driver was able to restart the vehicle, and took to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the alternator needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10115433, filed 2005-03Related recalls
- 10V566000Nov 8, 2010Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.Covers: Volvo V70 2001–2010, S80 2000–2010, XC70 2001–2010 +6 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 55% |
| 2006 | 4 | 19% |
| 2004 | 12 | 14% |
| 2003 | 5 | 16% |
| 2002 | 6 | 8% |
| 2001 | 30 | 14% |
| 2000 | 18 | 19% |
| 1999 | 43 | 25% |
| 1998 | 14 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2003 Volvo V70
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Volvo V70
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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