Model year
2002 Volvo C70
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 5 complaints for the 2002 Volvo C70 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 1 complaint under C70 CONVERTIBLE. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM (1), EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL (1), POWER TRAIN (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 20–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900–$4,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 26 complaints
- 2001 7 complaints
- 2002 5 complaints
- 2003 4 complaints
- 2004 15 complaints
- 2006 9 complaints
- 2007 17 complaints
- 2008 22 complaints
- 2009 10 complaints
- 2010 4 complaints
- 2011 13 complaints
- 2012 23 complaints
- 2013 11 complaints
Recalls
06V441000 · Nov 15, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
Complaints
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| C70 CONVERTIBLE | 1 | 1 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE05041 | THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Jul 26, 2005 | Dec 7, 2005 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 Convertible · 2.3L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| C70 Convertible · 2.3L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| C70 Convertible · 2.4L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| C70 Coupe · 2.3L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| C70 Coupe · 2.3L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2002 Volvo C70 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.