2002 Volvo XC70 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Volvo XC70, 3% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2002 Volvo XC70. While driving 15 MPH, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.”
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 29% |
| 2015 | 3 | 50% |
| 2010 | 2 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 4 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 Volvo XC70
14 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Volvo XC70
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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