Does the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible, the most recent reported on November 15, 2006 (Vehicle speed control). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (6 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).

How many 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 16 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Volvo C70 Convertible recalls and problems

1 recall and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Volvo C70 Convertible recalls

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA campaign 06V441000 · reported November 15, 2006 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. · 170,099 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.
The risk: This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
The fix: Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. The recall began on december 29, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Vehicle speed control6
Electrical system3
Equipment2
Visibility2
Air bags1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Tires1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 6, 2012 · Vehicle speed control · 127,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND SUDDENLY THERE WAS A REDUCTION IN THE SPEED. IN 2010, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V441000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE RECALL REMEDY FAILED TO CORRECT THE…

Apr 7, 2010 · Vehicle speed control · 125,523 miles
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO C70. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH BACKING OUT OF A PARKING LOT. THE ENGINE AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IMMEDIATELY, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT A SLOW SPEED RATE. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE…

Mar 12, 2010 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 78,100 miles
I HAVE A 2000 C70 VOLVO. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THE ETM - ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. RECALL IS FOR 200K MILES OR 10 YEARS. MY CAR HAS LESS THAN 79K MILES. VOLVO RECALL # MR155. NTSB ACTION # PE5041. MY VEHICLE IS SURGING VIOLENTLY WHICH IS SYMPTOMATIC OF THE ETM FAILURE AS INDICATED BY YOUR ACTION # PE5041. I…

Jul 19, 2007 · Electrical system · fire reported
DRIVING HOME FROM THEATER, SMELLED ELECTRICAL TYPE SMELL. TURNED OFF RADIO, AIR CONDITIONER ETC...WE WERE CLOSE TO HOME AND IT WAS DARK. PARKED CAR. NEXT MORNING WENT OUT AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD OF CAR AND FOUND A HOLE IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL FUSE BOX (MELTED PLASTIC). PRIED OFF AND DISCOVERED A ROW OF FUSES BURNT TO A…

Jun 19, 2006 · Air bags
2000 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE HAS NEEDED TWO AIRBAGS REPLACED IN LESS THAN 5000 MILES. THESE ARE NOT ACCIDENT RELATED. VOLVO INFORMS ME THIS IS ORDINARY AND THEY HOLD NO RESPONSIBILITY. I HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR THAT NEEDED AIRBAG REPLACEMENT. TOO BE SUCH A "SAFE" CAR THIS DOESN'T SEEM CORRECT. DO THEY HAVE A RECALL OR…

C70 Convertible model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Fires
2000	1	16	1
2001	1	11	0
2002	1	1	0

All Volvo C70 Convertible years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible, the most recent reported on November 15, 2006 (Vehicle speed control). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible?: Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (6 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).
How many 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 16 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 6, 2012.