Major Problems with 2001 Volvo V70 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Volvo V70

2001 Volvo V70 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Victims: 1

2001 Volvo V70 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Victims: 1 Mileage: 500 miles

2001 Volvo V70 SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 1 Mileage: 110000 miles

Browse 2001 Volvo V70 complaints by category

Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Volvo V70 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL if pedal brake was not applied car would have rolled forward on hill even though transmission was in reverse gear....	58 ~ 56331 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle was purchased in 07/01. consumer advised while driving noticed vehicle would intermittently lose traction on dry pavement. once inclement...	27 ~ 76959 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the consumer was having problems with volvo 2001 v-70 cross country wagon. the vehicle was stalling at random speeds...	23 ~ 56020 miles
POWER TRAIN 2001 v70 did not shift properly and clunked in and out of gear. consumer was told that the stabilizer motor	14 ~ 98156 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have a 2001 volvo v70 t5. the car suddenly and without warning simply stopped running while i was driving...	11 ~ 81864 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING heard loud "knocking" when turning right and left decelerating and entering/exiting parking lots. took car to dealership three times and...	10 ~ 39816 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (1) strong gasoline odor coming from the car. took vehicle to volvo dealer who claimed they could not discern any...	8 ~ 103964 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: consumer stated the vehicle stalled while driving without any warning signs. the electronic throttle module (emt) was replaced...	6 ~ 34295 miles
SUSPENSION heard loud "knocking" when turning right and left decelerating and entering/exiting parking lots. took car to dealership three times and...	6 ~ 85489 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the reflection of the dashboard in sunlight on the windshield is virtually blinding. the color of the interior of our...	6 ~ 51500 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM the gas tank pump and seals have begun leaking gas due to cracks in the plastic and seals. gas leaks	5 ~ 146990 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY sunroof blew in while going through a car wash drying cycle. *ak...	4 ~ 34409 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes travel to within 1 inch of floor and are too near accelerator. possible to simultaneously accelerate and brake at	4 ~ 11250 miles
EQUIPMENT faulty electronic throttle module needed cleaning and the mechanic fears it will ultimately fail as he is seeing them fail...	3 ~ 41167 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while trying to make a left turn vehicle it stalled without warning. indicator lights flashed across dash and vehicle stalled.	3 ~ 48500 miles
TIRES manufacturer claims road hazard not tire defect. however the tire dealer says that these wheels and tires will continue to...	3 ~ 21000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING bulb failed and bulb failure warning light came on on way home from dealership. we returned to dealership and they...	3 ~ 43000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY i leased a 2001 volvo v70 wagon on 9/27/00. i immediately noticed that there was a severe amount of reflection...	3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING problems with windshield and headlights. *mr the windshield presented a glare while the vehicle was in motion at night the	3 ~ 111333 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i noticed the tail light brake bulbs were burning out quickly. after getting a ticket i stopped driving it until...	2 ~ 149000 miles
ENGINE transmission has had problems for about three years. we were traveling on the hwy and the car started shaking then...	2 ~ 151500 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE turning left out of driveway right (passenger) ball joint separated pulling the cv joint apart and damaging the right front	2 ~ 180000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt*: while braking the check brake lights warning illuminates. there is a nhtsa recall # 04v051000 regarding the brake lights....	2 ~ 86850 miles
STEERING volvo 2001 v70 - vin [xxx] this specific vehicle is unreliable and unsafe. since purchased new car has had multiple...	2 ~ 80500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC volvo 2001 v70 - vin [xxx] this specific vehicle is unreliable and unsafe. since purchased new car has had multiple...	2 ~ 500 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER my car had a sudden lack of power and in some turns would stall. these would cause a dangerous situation...	2 ~ 60993 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL during acceleration when cruise control is engaged but not exclusively the vehicle loses power. as a result consumer has to	2 ~ 57500 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE throttle body (according to dealer) failure causes vehicle's computer management system to reduce performance unexpectedly. this unexpected failure and performance	2 ~ 76282 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES front doors will not catch when trying to open door and slams itself closed on a moderate slope. please provide	2
SIDEWALL > TIRES the sidewall of the right front tire failed the consumer request reimbursement (michelin xse 205/55/r16). nlm...	2
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2 days after i picked up my us spec volvo the engine stopped dead while traveling 70 mpg on a...	2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL when i am driving in 5th gear the transmission will drop into 4th gear at that time i loose 1st...	1 ~ 190000 miles
SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the front driver and...	1 ~ 105000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. the contact stated that the automatic window would not automatically stop when...	1 ~ 171000 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the transmission and radiator on my 2001 volvo v70 failed and had to be replaced. i did quite a bit...	1 ~ 101000 miles
SEAT BELTS we have a 2001 v70 t5 volvo wagon. we bought the car new and when it was about 1 year...	1 ~ 79000 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS sibling filing complaint for father (my email his name and address listed). heated seat electrical wire burnt hole through leather	1 ~ 120000 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS the road: 2 lanes each way wide median paved shoulders which rolled off into a drainage ditch 60 mph limit...	1 ~ 110000 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS customer's seat belt on a 2001 volvo v70 would not pull out. the plastic trim piece in the "b" pillar...	1 ~ 140418 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have a 2001 volvo v70. i got a message that the left hand turn signal bulb was out. i...	1 ~ 86000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC antilock system and stability tracking system failed abruptly during breaking. no crash occurred only the system's warning lights came on...	1 ~ 70100 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY rear lift gate electrical wiring harness has wires severed due to the liftgate hinge. this problem resulted in a failure...	1 ~ 81532 miles
REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM rear lift gate electrical wiring harness has wires severed due to the liftgate hinge. this problem resulted in a failure...	1 ~ 81532 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN front passenger side wheel broke off as a result of ball joint breaking leading to an axle break. also damaged...	1 ~ 98500 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING consumer complaint regarding volvo electronic throttle defect. *ts updated 11/7/2005 - while driving the performance reduced light and ses light...	1 ~ 57431 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle(2001 volvo v70) stalled at intersections 5 times. same trouble in 2004 and repaired at dealership. no accident yet.*jb...	1 ~ 45000 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM alternator has intermittent charging problems left stranded with dead battery. when i spoke with volvo the service manager said that...	1 ~ 46000 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: contact states the car has on numerous occasions shut down while driving. it generally restarted but not always. had...	1 ~ 60000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN volvo v70 2001 station wagon. car accelerating and traveling in the 40 to 50 mph range vibrating as if problem...	1
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the damper motor and recirculation motor in the consumer's 2001 volvo v70 failed and as a result the heating and	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have a 2001 volvo v70 t5 (turbo wagon) i had to replace the etm with year. i see you...	1 ~ 62000 miles
STRUCTURE dt: 2001 volvo station wagon v70. vehicle stalled/died and lost power while driving at 25 mph. throttle body sensor was	1 ~ 51313 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: a 2001 volvo v70. the engine stalled on 7-30-04 while driving. the performance decreased and warning light came on....	1 ~ 37726 miles
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2001 v70 did not shift properly and clunked in and out of gear. consumer was told that the stabilizer motor	1
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving at 30 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal crash. upon impact dual air bags did not deploy.	1 ~ 40000 miles
WHEELS when i bought my volvo the 17 rims were already on the car. i feel i was not sufficiently educated...	1
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION stabilzer bar on the left front wheel broke while consumer was driving. contacted dealer and the dealer was not willing	1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle was parked inside a parking lot. vehicle was in drive and driver removed key from ignition. when she returned...	1
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING after making a numerous of right turns the steering wheel lost all power assist had to go straight because the	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING heard loud "knocking" when turning right and left decelerating and entering/exiting parking lots. took car to dealership three times and...	1
AIR BAGS consumer put coffee into cup holder and it leaked though holder into computer beneath it. airbag light came on reading	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE after using rear outlet with a cooler on battery went dead and consumer could not open hatch door because it	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM after using rear outlet with a cooler on battery went dead and consumer could not open hatch door because it	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer states while traveling at high speed engine suddenly shut down vehicle was towed to dealership and after inspection of...	1
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES rear tailgate door will not lock and is safety hazard. *ak...	1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN clutch problem: 5 speed manual transmission. clutch sticks after pressing it in when it comes back up. this happens when...	1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING clutch problem: 5 speed manual transmission. clutch sticks after pressing it in when it comes back up. this happens when...	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL electronic throttle pedal fails to work properly. there is a major delay of fuel getting into engine. have taken to...	1

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