2003 Volvo V70 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Volvo V70, 6% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,500 miles. 1 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.
“While exiting the parking area vehicle accelerated on its own. Driver tapped the brakes and speed increased. As a result, driver lost control, vehicle went airborne, and landed on a snow bank. Dealer replaced the computer chip of the throttle.”
NHTSA complaint #10055598, filed 2004-01, 80,000 miles“The contact stated while driving various speeds on various road conditions, there was a loss of all vehicle power followed by the engine stalling without warning. Afterwards, the engine was easily restarted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who was unable to duplicate the problem. There was a NHTSA recall, #06v441000, regarding the vehicle speed control. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10174390, filed 2006-11, 109,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10157889Feb 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Volvo V70
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
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 31, 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