2001 Volvo XC70 vs 2003 Volvo XC70
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Volvo XC70 | 2003 Volvo XC70 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 66 | 24 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 169 | 175 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,000 mi | 115,553 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volvo XC70 | Volvo XC70 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 21 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 4 |
| Suspension | 6 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
2001 Volvo XC70
2003 Volvo XC70
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.