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2003 Volvo XC70 repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (36%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 163 repairs.
2003 Volvo XC70 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (56%)
< $100 (13%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 129040 mi C $350 |
exhaust pipe with cat converters cracked off manifold (right before etest!) pipe retails for ~$1200, so pipe was cut and welded back to proper shape/length. |
| 150340 mi C $650 |
Exhaust rotted out and required replacement |
| 189900 mi US $45 |
Top Motor Mount Failed |
| 196000 mi US $1600 |
Intake failure... seems to be common problem at ~200k miles. Can be cleaned, but only works a year, so replaced unit with new. Heavy oil leak along rear and passenger side of engine. Mechanic replaced a variety of seals, including valve cover gasket |
| 130200 mi C $478 |
Car can't drive with very bad engine shaking when idle. Error code related to faulty Throttle Body. New Throttle Body fixed the issue. |
| 141980 mi C $200 |
Exhaust hanger rust and broken. Exhaust leak between catalytic converter and resonator. |
| 152300 mi C $100 |
ignition coil bad |
| 306000 mi US $160 |
2 motor mounts need replacing and the PCV system is clogged.Exhaust hanger is broken because of motor mounts.Decided to get rid of this car and aquire one with less issues and milage. |
| 208800 mi US $300 |
Replacement of PCV and oil catch system to correct positive crank case ventilation. |
| 136000 mi US $120 |
Muffler and Exhaust Pipe was hanging loose, disconnected. Rewelded was done to connect hanging Muffler and Exhaust System. |
| 72540 mi C $700 |
radiator replacement |
| 85560 mi C $158 |
radiator started leaking (small leak in core). Mechanic was able to stop the leak with some additive for now. Will need to be replaced soon. rear exhaust hanger was cracked, high cost of 88.00 for a stainless steel hanger, plus labour (30.00) to install. |
| 94860 mi C $265 |
Replaced top engine mount at 153,000km. This is the second replacement, as the first replacement (around 40k) was covered under warranty. Common problem. Replaced four tail lights. This vehicle consumes lots of bulbs. Everything checks out ok. |
| 137000 mi US $540 |
Replace Oil trap housing |
| 107000 mi US $350 |
Exhaust replaced |
| 139000 mi US $500 |
Exhaust replaced |
| 145000 mi US $100 |
Radiator replaced |
| 133920 mi | Engine warning light on.Fault code indicates "old software." Dealer says soln is to update software at a cost of $50. Dealer says its nothing to worry about. He cleared the alarm and said update software if we like at next service. |
| 145000 mi US $250 |
Shift flares between 1,2 and 3...ongoing since we bought the car at 80k miles...has not gotten worse, just annoying. |
| 237000 mi US $1430 |
CAM sensor bracket broke and the CAM sensor was damaged. CAM sensor and bracket had to be replaced. While in the shop, the fuel pump quit working. It was also replaced. |
| 254753 mi US $1312 |
3 of the 5 engine mounts were broken. |
| 123380 mi C $927 |
Center resonator corroded and perforated. Replaced. Center resonator corroded and perforated. Replaced. |
| 132680 mi C $200 |
Replaced upper engine stabilizer bar mount bushings. Replaced upper engine strut bar mount bushings. |
| 135160 mi C $475 |
Tensioner on accessory belt exploded. Took accessory belt with it. I have included the cost of the belt (even though it is a "wear item") because destroyed by the tensioner—it didn't wear out. Tensioner on accessory belt exploded. Took accessory belt with it. I have included the cost of the belt (even though it is a "wear item") because destroyed by the tensioner—it didn't wear out. |
| 135682 mi C $681 |
Diagnose oil leak. Source of leak was found to be gasket between engine and bell housing. Main PCV hose replaced and some other PCV "plumbing." Fuel filter corroded and leaking. Replaced. Main PCV hose replaced and some other PCV "plumbing." |
| 178560 mi C $53 |
Emission test...gas cap defective. Otherwise, passed with flying colours |
| 202120 mi C $150 |
Sudden loss of power and bad idle and shuddering. Diagnosed with on coil plug coil shot. |
| 61000 mi US $400 |
engine mount replaced |
| 80000 mi US $1500 |
Engine mounts replaced, |
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