NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1998–2002

Volvo C70 Convertible recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 37 owner complaints for the Volvo C70 Convertible, covering model years 1998 to 2002. The 2000 model year drew the most complaints (16), and Vehicle Speed Control is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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1 recall campaign on file
37 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
5 model years with data (1998–2002)

most complaints: 2000 (16 for that model year)
top component: Vehicle Speed Control (15 complaints)
latest recall 06V441000 (reported Nov 15, 2006)

2 complaints reporting a crash (5.4%)
1 complaint reporting a fire (2.7%)
1 complaint reporting an injury (2.7%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Volvo C70 Convertible complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2000 model year has the most complaints: 16 of 37, or 43.2%. Next come 2001 (11) and 1999 (8). The fewest are for 2002, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Volvo C70 Convertible complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Volvo C70 Convertible complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
1998	1	1	0	1
1999	8	1	0	0
2000	16	0	1	0
2001	11	0	0	0
2002	1	0	0	0
All model years	37	2	1	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Volvo C70 Convertible components

top 14 · NHTSA categories

Vehicle Speed Control is the component named most often, in 15 complaints (40.5% of all 37), followed by Electrical System (8) and Engine and Engine Cooling (5).

Components named most often in Volvo C70 Convertible complaints (top 14)

Components named most often in Volvo C70 Convertible complaints (top 14)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Vehicle Speed Control	15	40.5%
Electrical System	8	21.6%
Engine and Engine Cooling	5	13.5%
Equipment	3	8.1%
Tires	3	8.1%
Air Bags	2	5.4%
Structure	2	5.4%
Visibility	2	5.4%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1	2.7%
Fuel System, Gasoline	1	2.7%
Power Train	1	2.7%
Service Brakes, Electric	1	2.7%
Suspension	1	2.7%
Wheels	1	2.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Volvo C70 Convertible recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name C70 Convertible, newest first. The only campaign, 06V441000, covers model years 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002.

1 recall campaign

Volvo C70 Convertible recall campaigns covering each model year
1999: 1 campaign	2000: 1 campaign	2001: 1 campaign	2002: 1 campaign

NHTSA campaign 06V441000
Reported Nov 15, 2006
Vehicle Speed Control
Model years 1999–2002
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.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Volvo C70 Convertible questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Volvo C70 Convertible have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Volvo C70 Convertible, covering model years 1998 to 2002. The campaign, 06V441000, was reported on November 15, 2006 and is filed under “Vehicle speed control”.

Which Volvo C70 Convertible model year has the most complaints?

The 2000 model year, with 16 of the 37 complaints in NHTSA’s file (43.2%). The next are 2001 (11) and 1999 (8). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Volvo C70 Convertible complaint?

Vehicle Speed Control is the component named most often: 15 complaints, or 40.5% of all 37. Electrical System (8) and Engine and Engine Cooling (5) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Volvo C70 Convertible?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Volvo dealer.

How many Volvo C70 Convertible complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 37 complaints, 2 report a crash, 1 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Volvo models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Volvo VIN decoder with every Volvo model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Volvo XC90 2003–2025 · 35 recalls · 1,521 complaints
Volvo S60 2000–2025 · 40 recalls · 1,264 complaints
Volvo S80 1999–2016 · 27 recalls · 954 complaints
Volvo V70 1996–2016 · 22 recalls · 933 complaints
Volvo XC60 2009–2025 · 36 recalls · 647 complaints
Volvo S70 1995–2002 · 6 recalls · 593 complaints
Volvo S40 2000–2011 · 12 recalls · 491 complaints
Volvo XC70 2001–2016 · 19 recalls · 417 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.