Suspension Related Problems of the 2002 Volvo XC70

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2002 Volvo XC70. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension coil spring (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear suspension shock absorber (one problem).


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2002 Volvo XC70

The Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

Front driver side coil spring snapped.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem

My wife narrowly missed having an accident on March 31, 2010 and doing more damage to our 2002 Xc70 Volvo with 53,770 miles (bought new). She was stopping when she heard strange noises from the front left side. The driver front shock absorber spring broke just as she stopped.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

At 65,000 miles the front wheel bearings on my 2002 Volvo Xc70 went bad. As we all know this can be an exceedingly dangerous condition as the wheels my fall off. I understand that this is a common occurrence for the Xc70 and the Volvo SUV. This should have been a recall.   Read details...


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