2000 Volvo C70 electrical system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2000 Volvo C70 — 46% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The car loses power, shuts off, and/or won't accelerate when you step on the gas without warning. Volvo has determined the etm's in these models to be defective but continue to be allowed to not take responsibility for their workmanship. They have not had to take financial responsibility for their…”
filed Jun 27, 2014
“Irregular engine rpms at idle; car begins to stall before acceleration, and car fails to hold speed. Had car to dealer several times, only to have the "155" software update performed but no etm replacement. Now that magically the 10 year period has just expired, the dealer now claims a new etm is…”
filed Aug 25, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
TJ27536.21.1-2024-08-07 · Other · issued Aug 14, 2024This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
26745.13.14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2024
Electrical System problems in other C70 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 C70 | 1 | 4% |
| 1999 C70 | 4 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Volvo C70
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.