2003 Volvo XC70 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,296miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Volvo XC70, 13% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,296 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.
“Noticed rubbing noise coming from front left wheel well especially when making right turn. Took to service station, they noticed broken strut coil spring and suggested manufacturer defect. Took to Volvo dealership and they remarked a pothole must have been hit to create damage. Had third opinion, no way to create the break in spring during normal driving conditions. Having both coils replaced to be safe.”
NHTSA complaint #10326536, filed 2010-04, 67,131 miles“Took the car in to replace tires(front tires prematurely worn down) the mechanic noticed broken strut coil spring and suggested manufacturer defect since normal should not broke the spring, especially a car designed for off road use. I had to replace the springs.”
NHTSA complaint #10357283, filed 2010-09Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Volvo XC70
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Volvo XC70
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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