2002 Volvo XC70 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Volvo XC70, 11% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 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.
“At 65,000 miles the front wheel bearings on my 2002 Volvo XC70 went bad. As we all know this can be an exceedingly dangerous condition as the wheels my fall off. I understand that this is a common occurrence for the XC70 and the Volvo SUV. This should have been a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10221986, filed 2008-03, 63,000 miles“My wife narrowly missed having an accident on march 31, 2010 and doing more damage to our 2002 XC70 Volvo with 53,770 miles (bought new). She was stopping when she heard strange noises from the front left side. The driver front shock absorber spring broke just as she stopped. She could have had a bad accident had she been driving at expressway or normal speed. Dealership replaced the shock absorber spring after the car was flatbed transported to them but they, Volvo USA, and Volvo sweden said you pay all costs - the car is out of warranty and the part is not covered. …”
NHTSA complaint #10342153, filed 2010-07, 53,770 miles“While driving approximately 45 MPH front driver side tire blew. Out. Took vehicle to dealer for service and it was determined to be worn out lower ball joints.”
NHTSA complaint #10111172, filed 2005-02Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Volvo XC70
14 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 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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