2000 Volvo S70 vehicle speed control problems
70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2000 Volvo S70 — 43% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ignition coil is misfiring, and park neutral position switch also known as the transmission position switch or neutral safety switch is having issues. When its idling its really rough while driving the car jolts an hiccups. Doesn't know what gear it's going into”
filed Mar 27, 2020
“Purchased vehicle used several weeks ago. While performing fine during test drive, within hours vehicle developed issue where it attempts to surge forward while braking (at stop light, in driveway, etc.) which has almost caused numerous accidents. Other times, when pressing the gas pedal, the car…”
filed Jun 25, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR…Campaign 06V441000 · Nov 15, 2006
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other S70 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 S70 | 66 | 32% |
| 1998 S70 | 9 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Volvo S70
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.