2002 Volvo V70 Volvo V70 2002

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

2002 Volvo V70 repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (3%)

Select a problem area

Show all problems

Need advice about a specific Volvo V70 problem?

Chart based on 336 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2002 Volvo V70.

2002 Volvo V70 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (18%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Volvo V70

Engine not specified

151000 mi

US $1200
aftermarket axles front replaced under warranty 2 year 

Return to top

2002 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

92000 mi

US $280
After bought car we noticed a slight wobble, the problem was diagnosed by 3 mechanics and finally successfully repaired by the third. Driver side axle needed replaced, inner CV joint was damaged by previous owner. 
98000 mi

US $105
The passenger side drive axle was wobbling. We ordered a new axle online and my husband installed with no problem. Scary part was that the old axle fell apart into 2 pieces once it was removed. I'm glad this didn't happen on the road. 
102000 mi

US $85
Needed a new drive axle and AutoZone sold my husband the wrong one the first time and it failed when i was turning into a parking spot b/c it was too short. The correct one was installed by a local mechanic and it is driving fine now. 
173000 mi

US $300
broken front axle, replaced 
153000 mi

US $1300
Rebuild left front axel / CV joint 
167600 mi

US $1200
hard shifting. Transmission fluid changed. 
170900 mi

US $600
Replaced passenger side driveshaft due to ripped cv boot. Replacement fixed vibration under acceleration. 
111600 mi

C $400
Left Rear Hub Bearing replaced. Resonator replaced 
221940 mi Bad shifting. Transmission required recalibration 
200740 mi

C $150
Failed halfshaft. Replaced with rebuilt. 
232500 mi

C $100
Replaced LH front halfshaft under warranty due to noise from inner CV. 
94000 mi

US $4600
Transmission failed and was replaced with a re-manufactured one. 

Return to top

2002 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

233000 mi

US $190
Small leak on transmission around seal to front axle 
251000 mi

US $600
Replaced leaking seals in transaxle, rear wheel drive transfer. 
263000 mi

US $3300
Rough shifting from 3rd to 4th and 4th to 5th Sometimes from 2nd to 1st. 
272000 mi rough shifting from park or reverse 

Return to top

2002 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

82000 mi

US $800
Sealed transmission leak. 
114000 mi

US $125
Transmission needs replacing, along with the front half shafts. Cost will be $9500+, for a car worth $4500. Declined work and will nurse the car along. 
98000 mi

US $9500
Replace transmission, half shafts, 
130000 mi Drain tranmission 
142000 mi transmission failure (unable to go in reverse) car under lifetime trans warranty. shop said they were unable to get a transmission for an 02 V70XC, offered me trade in value of this car w/trans working a lousy $ 1500.. 
94700 mi

US $300
The car wouldn't shift properly and would jerk when it tried to shift. The shop diagnosed that the transmission was going out and put a new transmission in. 
86800 mi

A $1100
transmission was intermittently hesitating and shifting harshly. mechanic flushed and replaced fluid, which was quite dirty. 

Return to top

2002 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

155000 mi

US $217
Replaced right front axle 
174000 mi

US $299
remove right front wheel and axle.Remove damaged grease boot,grease,install new protective boot,reinstall axle and wheel 

Return to top

2002 Volvo V70 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

90000 mi

US $7000
Transmission went out and was replaced. It continues to have problems and the repair caused two more problems that had to be repaired. 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Wagons
See TrueDelta's information for all Volvo models.

2002 Volvo V70 Transmission Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2002 Volvo V70 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.