Total Complaints
3 filings
VOLVO 700 · model year
2003 VOLVO 700
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2003VOLVO700 carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2003 700 is exterior lighting with 1 filings, followed by power train (1) and steering (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 28 investigation files overlapping the 2003 700. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20160714POWER TRAIN
RUNNING VEHICLE STALLED; POCODE 303 POSSIBLE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR DEFECT. CAR WAS IN MOTION... COULD BE DEAD NOW. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE PARKED, CHARGED $430.00 PLUS TO HAVE THE LOCK COLUMN REPLACED . RICK HENDRICK VOLVO OF CHARLESTON, SC REFUSES TO MAKE AN ADJUSTMENT IN THE PRICE. 2 1/2 HOURS LABOR CHARGED. THIS IS CRIMINAL THAT A DEALERSHIP WOULD CHARGE THIS AND REFUSE A N ADJUSTMENT. NEVER HAD A CAR'S LOCK COLUMN BREAK...
Mileage: 1,340,000
20160714STEERING
RUNNING VEHICLE STALLED; POCODE 303 POSSIBLE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR DEFECT. CAR WAS IN MOTION... COULD BE DEAD NOW. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE PARKED, CHARGED $430.00 PLUS TO HAVE THE LOCK COLUMN REPLACED . RICK HENDRICK VOLVO OF CHARLESTON, SC REFUSES TO MAKE AN ADJUSTMENT IN THE PRICE. 2 1/2 HOURS LABOR CHARGED. THIS IS CRIMINAL THAT A DEALERSHIP WOULD CHARGE THIS AND REFUSE A N ADJUSTMENT. NEVER HAD A CAR'S LOCK COLUMN BREAK...
Mileage: 1,340,000
20030115EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE "CLEAR" PLASTIC RAW RESIN MATERIAL MODERNLY AND CONTEMPORARILY USED IN HEADLAMP SHIELDS/DOORS/LENSES IS FREQUENTLY OF AN INFERIOR GRADE WHICH PROGRESSIVELY CLOUDS OVER TIME AND YIELDS VEHICLES LESS VISIBLE TO OTHERS AND WITH VERY SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED VISIBILITY TO THEIR OPERATORS. NON-CLOUDING PLASTICS HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE SINCE THE '40S AND "BRILLIANT" CRYSTAL PLASTICS ARE VERY POPULAR TODAY, BUT DOMESTIC AND IMPORT MANUFACTURERS FREQUENTLY SKRIMP ON COSTS BY USING INFERIOR PLASTICS. I IMAGINE IT IS A UV-DAMAGE PROBLEM. THIS WAS MUCH LESS A PROBLEM YEARS AGO WHEN ALMOST ALL LAMPS WERE SEALED AND THEIR LENSE DIRECTLY EXPOSED FOR PROJECTION AND VIEW. BUT TODAY, MANY IF NOT MOST, HEADLAMPS USE CARTRIDGES OR BULBS BEHIND THESE EXPENSIVE DESIGNER PLASTIC COVERS/SCREENS. I FEEL THESE INITIALLY-CLEAR PLASTIC COVERS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE VEHICLE'S "ESSENTIAL" "AS MANUFACTURED" SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND THAT MANUFACTURERS SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE FOR REPLACEMENT OF SUCH DEFECTI
Mileage: 900
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2003 VOLVO 700 have?▼
The 2003 VOLVO 700 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 VOLVO 700?▼
The most-complained component for the 2003 VOLVO 700 is EXTERIOR LIGHTING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN and STEERING.
Is the 2003 VOLVO 700 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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