KnownCarProblems2001 Volvo V70 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 221 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volvo V70, most often about the speed control (28% of complaints, typically around 66,000 miles). It is the most complained-about V70 model year since 2000 and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2001 Volvo V70 problems
Speed control
61 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: cruise control, accelerator pedal.
1) normal driving 65 MPH westbound on I-25/I-40 intersection, passing a semi-truck on the left. 2)engine warning light came on, car slowed to 20 MPH, swerved to avoid all traffic due to substantial loss of speed 3)towed to Volvo dealership, replaced electronic brake sensor, throttle body assembly, and had to buy new…
The 2001 Volvo V70 would surge and then stall or hesitate during city driving and at highway speeds. The vehicle speed was not controllable. The car would restart most of the time, but then it would not start at all until the next day. The dealer replaced the electronic throttle module, old part is not available.
Transmission
45 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, clutch assembly, axle assembly.
01 Volvo V70 wgn : trans begins banging in downshift in '07. Comes and goes until mid '09 when had trans "fixed" by trans shop. (solenoids valves replaced) still banging ,but much less pronounced. Also no delayed shifts going forward as prior to fix. Check engine light just came on,so the journey continues(or doesn't)…
Tl contact owns a 2001 Volvo V70. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact stated that when the gears were shifted, he would hear a banging noise, which caused the transmission to fail. The dealer was notified and they advised the contact to take the vehicle in. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The…
Fuel system
31 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 92,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel injection system, storage.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Volvo V70. The contact stated that fuel leaked from the vehicle onto the garage floor. The mechanic stated that the fuel sending unit cracked and caused the leak. The unit was replaced. The dealer was not notified. The current and failure mileages were 91,000.
The gas tank pump and seals have begun leaking gas due to cracks in the plastic and seals. Gas leaks down the side of the gas tank onto the ground and there are gas fumes in the car.
Electrical
30 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, 12v/24v/48v battery, starter assembly, alternator/generator/regulator.
I have a 2001 Volvo V70 t5 (turbo wagon) I had to replace the etm with year. I see you are investigating Volvo for this. I would like to be part of that investigation. Please contact me for any further details needed.
Dt: contact states the car has on numerous occasions shut down while driving. It generally restarted but not always. Had to have it towed from time to time. Has been having this problem since the fall of last year. The dealer attempted to diagnose the problem, and felt it needed a new starter. Had a new starter put on…
Engine
24 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 67,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
2001 Volvo V70 etm failure. "performance reduced" warning message on dash, causing loss of power and severe surging/bucking..very scary and unsafe, reluctant to drive car in this cond.
1) normal driving 65 MPH westbound on I-25/I-40 intersection, passing a semi-truck on the left. 2)engine warning light came on, car slowed to 20 MPH, swerved to avoid all traffic due to substantial loss of speed 3)towed to Volvo dealership, replaced electronic brake sensor, throttle body assembly, and had to buy new…
Lights
10 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights, turn signal, brake lights.
When I step on the brakes, sometimes I get a warning on my dashboard to check brake lights, when I check, I get the warning whenever the left and right brake lights do not light up, and only the center does. If I press multiple times they may work. I found a similar recall on the 2002 model, I have the 2001 model the…
I have a 2001 Volvo V70. I got a message that the left hand turn signal bulb was out. I bought a new bulb to replace it, and it did not fix the problem. The dealer found that it was a problem with the socket, and subsequently replaced it. This solved the problem. My complaint is that a recall for this very problem was…
Brakes
10 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist.
Antilock system and stability tracking system failed abruptly during breaking. No crash occurred, only the system's warning lights came on and stayed on. Lucky I was not in a panic break position as then the ABS would not have functioned. I have made arrangements to repair the system independent of the Volvo…
Abs module shows intermittent errors. When ABS module has errors the ABS system does not work. Dealer suggests that it be replaced at my cost of $915.
Visibility and wipers
9 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, windshield, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Volvo V70. When the contact opened the sunroof in her vehicle, a metal bar crashed down on her head. She sustained minor injuries and a slight laceration to her head. The dealer stated that they could not assist because there were no recalls available. No repairs have been made to the vehicle.…
The contact owns a 2001 Volvo V70. The contact stated that the automatic window would not automatically stop when activated. As a result, the window closed on a passenger's finger. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Volvo V70 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 14, 2021. Owners may contact volvo car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10136.
Full defect summary
Volvo cars USA, llc (volvo car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 v70 and xc70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Equipment: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Fix: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable GPS device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Full defect summary
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (GPS) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the condition occurs vehicle owners may notice fuel smell and/or fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 15, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Full defect summary
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, kentucky, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, utah, virginia and the u.s. Territories. When exposed to certain environmental conditions (hot climate and temperature cycling) over time and in combination with varying fuel quality, the fuel pump can develop cracks in the fuel pump flange.
Speed control: vehicle speed control
Risk: This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
Fix: Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. The recall began on december 29, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.
Engine: fan
Risk: A fire in the engine compartment could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the cooling fan. The recall began on november 29, 2004. Customers should contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, under certain operating conditions, some electric cooling fans may overheat potentially causing heat damage and, in rare instances, a fire in the engine compartment.
Equipment: labels
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: Owners will receive a letter/package consisting of the second isofix guide with installation instructions, and in certain cases, the corrected owner's manual may be provided. If the owner wants to take their vehicle to a volvo dealer for installation of the guide, it will be performed at no charge to the owner. Owner notification began on december 19, 2003. Owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the second isofix guide was not installed in these vehicles and, in certain cases, the owner's manual isofix information is incorrect.
Seat belts: anchorage
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the anchorage bolts and tighten to the correct torque level. Owner notification began may 7, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: sedans and wagons. The rear outboard seat belt anchorage bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Seat belts: anchorage
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the anchorage bolts and tighten to the correct torque level. Owner notification began may 7, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: wagons. The bolted joint, used for attaching the bracket that is part of the installation hardware for the isofix-type child restraint, may have been incorrectly tightened.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Throttle control malfunction
Summary
On november 14, 2006 volvo submitted a defect information report to NHTSA concerning etm failures in model year (my) 1999 through 2001 volvo models (not including the s40 and v40), my 2002 s60 and v70 with naturally aspirated engines and my 2002 v70s.according to volvo, ?a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.volvo further stated that,this resulted in a high number of these vehicles going into limp home mode without need.?volvo indicated that this was the most severe consequence of an etm fault in the subject vehicles.the recall
Throttle control malfunction
Summary
Pe05-041 was opened on july, 26, 2005, based on 136 consumer complaints to odi alleging throttle control malfunctions in the subject vehicles.odi has now received 591 complaints of etm failures which allege symptoms with potential safety related consequences.these include allegations of engine stall, vehicle surging forward without accelerator input, vehicle hesitation upon acceleration and sudden and unexpected transition into reduced performance operation (limp mode).volvo submitted over 2,900 complaints concerning the etm in the subject vehicles during pe05-041.odi's preliminary analysis of a sample the volvo complaints identified approximately 55 percent with one or more of the symptoms
Questions about the 2001 Volvo V70
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo V70?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (61 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles); transmission (45 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles); fuel system (31 complaints, typically around 92,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo V70 have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 14, 2021 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Volvo V70?
- It is the most complained-about V70 model year since 2000, with 221 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.