2002 Volvo XC70 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 20%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Volvo XC70, 20% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,000 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.
“Volvo xc v70 2002 ocean race edition has developed a strong gasoline smell after driving. There is no 1) leakage under vehicle, 2) check engine light, or 3) apparent reduction in mileage or performance. I also replaced the gas cap, but nothing changed. We keep our Volvo in the garage under our house and the gasoline smell has become so bad that we are nervous about leaving it there at night since the upstairs begins to smell like gasoline. We do not know if we are creating a real safety hazard because of this car? …”
NHTSA complaint #11072312, filed 2018-02, 138,000 miles“My 2002 Volvo xc 70 seems to smell like gasoline inside the car. I have read on numerous Volvo forums regarding Volvo owners that has the same or similar concerns. This cant be good for the driver(myself) or the vehicle. Any insight on a recall would be wonderful. Thank you for your time. Joe boylan .... A concerned Volvo driver.......”
NHTSA complaint #10225801, filed 2008-04, 60,000 miles“Fuel pump cracked, slow leak on to gas tank causing extreme fumes, myself, 5 month old granddaughter and her mother were sick from thestrong fumes. I after that trip I found out about the recall this could have caused a fire and we all would have gone up in flames. This pump is under the rear seat where the two passengers where sitting. On march 22, 2014, the three of us went to arrundel mills mall close to baltimore on the way home to alexandria va., we smelt strong gas fumes. Even with all the windows and sunroof open the fumes did not dissipate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10574785, filed 2014-03, 148,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Volvo XC70. The contact stated that fuel fumes were present inside the vehicle at all times. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10681156, filed 2015-02, 128,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Volvo XC70. While driving at various speeds, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. In addition, there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10765049, filed 2015-09, 140,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V483000Dec 18, 2009Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the…Covers: Volvo XC70 2001–2004, S80 2001–2005, V70 2001–2004 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10032599Jun 26, 2008Volvo service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Fuel pump extended warranty. For eligible vehicles that are beyond the manufacturer warranty period, volvo…
- 10023657Apr 16, 2008New fuel pump for starting problems when parked downhill. *nj updated 6/5/08.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 33% |
| 2009 | 2 | 13% |
| 2008 | 13 | 33% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 11% |
| 2004 | 33 | 33% |
| 2003 | 6 | 25% |
| 2002 | 7 | 20% |
| 2001 | 9 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2002 Volvo XC70
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
1 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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