2000 Volvo C70

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Electrical

Electrical leads by volume: 15 of 42 complaints (36%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed rose from 31 in 1999 to 42 in 2000.

Data last changed Sep 16, 2026. Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2000: 3 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	vs. 2000 Compact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)	3,900–4,100	3,900	3,700–4,100	3,700–3,900	3,700–3,900
Combined MPG	19–20	20	19–21	20–21	20–21
City / Highway MPG	16–17 / 23–24	17–18 / 24–25	17–18 / 23–25	18 / 24–26	17–18 / 24–26
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	444–468	444	423–468	423–444	423–444
Complaints filed	8	31	42	18	6	Not compared
Recalls issued	4	3	4	3	1	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	1	1	2	0	0	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	0	0	1	0	0	Not compared
Injuries reported	1	1	1	0	0	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	3	3	3	3	3

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo C70 have?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Volvo C70?

Electrical: 15 of 42 NHTSA complaints (36%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Volvo C70 get?

EPA rates it 19–21 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2000 Volvo C70?

EPA estimates $3,700–$4,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 1	Automatic 4-spd	5	2.3L	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	Subcompact Cars	17 mpg (low)	23 mpg (low)	19 mpg (low)	$4,100 (high)	468 g/mi (high)
Configuration 2	Manual 5-spd	5	2.3L	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	Subcompact Cars	18 mpg (high)	24 mpg	20 mpg	$3,900	444 g/mi
Configuration 3	Automatic 4-spd	5	2.4L	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	Subcompact Cars	17 mpg (low)	24 mpg	19 mpg (low)	$4,100 (high)	468 g/mi (high)
Configuration 4	Automatic 4-spd	5	2.3L	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	Compact Cars	17 mpg (low)	25 mpg (high)	20 mpg	$3,900	444 g/mi
Configuration 5	Manual 5-spd	5	2.3L	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	Compact Cars	18 mpg (high)	25 mpg (high)	21 mpg (high)	$3,700 (low)	423 g/mi (low)
Configuration 6	Automatic 4-spd	5	2.4L	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	Compact Cars	17 mpg (low)	24 mpg	20 mpg	$3,900	444 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Fire-Involved	Injuries
Engine	4	0	0	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	0	0	0	0
Fuel System	3	0	0	0
Electrical	15	0	1	0
Brakes	1	0	0	0
Steering	1	0	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	5	1	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	2	0	0	1
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	11	1	0	0
Body, Seats & Latches	0	0	0	0
Visibility & Lighting	4	0	0	0
Other	3	0	1	0

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (4)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER · Campaign 07E023000 · Mar 29, 2007
Defect: CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · Campaign 06V441000 · Nov 20, 2006
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.
Remedy: 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH · Campaign 04V504000 · Oct 21, 2004
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Consequence: THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION. THIS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: ON VEHICLES WITH AN ORIGINAL OEM SWITCH, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF THE SWITCH HAS EEN DAMAGED AND REPLACE ONLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL · Campaign 00V405000 · Dec 7, 2000
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THERE COULD BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL NOT TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED.
Consequence: THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN AN APPROACHING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB AND SOCKET.