KnownCarProblems2001 Volvo V70XC Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volvo V70XC, most often about the speed control (27% of complaints, typically around 65,000 miles). It is the most complained-about V70XC model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2001 Volvo V70XC problems
Speed control
39 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages, cruise control, accelerator pedal.
The electronic throttle was creating surges to the engine causing a back and forth motion. Apparently we caught it before it got worse and dangerous.
Only 2 days after purchasing our 2001 v70 xc with 64,000 miles with excellent dealer servicing and oil changes, it started idling very erratically, and would stall several times after trying to start it. Even when warmed up, the idle was all over the place, running very rough. When driving, especially at lower speeds…
Transmission
30 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 95,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
I purchased my car new. At 95,000 miles, the transmission failed. Because my extended warranty refused to replace the failed transmission with a new one, I took it to aamco to install a used transmission. The car now has 120,000 miles and the transmission has failed again. I hear consistently from owners, the local…
Recurring transmission problem. Car jerks and stalls repeatedly at low speeds. Loud clunk followed by sudden acceleration or deceleration. Dealer has been ineffective at solving the problem.
Electrical
27 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 60,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, ignition, alternator/generator/regulator, instrument cluster/panel.
On september 7, 2005, my wife was driving our 2001 Volvo V70XC in the left lane of a busy four-lane street during rush hour. Without warning, the car suddenly lost power. Fortunately, my wife was able to maneuver the car across the lanes of on-coming traffic into a parking lot. In idle, the car was shuddering. Once…
1. Wife was driving on a highway @ approximately 45 MPH. 2) engine idled roughly, stalled then message showing "performance reduced" showed in the car information screen. Car was able to restart, then driven to dealer for repair. It is believed to be an etm failure.
Engine
22 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 60,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
1) electronic throttle module (etm) shuts down the gas pedal where you have no control on acceleration 2) etm shutdown could cause a major accident 3) replace the etm at $1100 the owners should have been notified under warranty to clean the etm.
I am an owner of a 2001 Volvo xc70. It recently broke down in nyc with a "decreased performance" message shown on the computer as well as jerking and lag in all forward movement. The car was seen at martin's manhattan after being towed. They found nothing wrong when plugged into the computer. Drove the car home from…
Fuel system
16 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel injection system, storage.
Vehicle stalled suddenly on highway. Reduced performance mode indicated on cpu. Car lerched violently. Nearly in an accident when vehicle stalled on very heavy trafficed i95n in new jersey. 2001xc70 with throttle body failure as diagnosis. This is a major safety problem with this vehicle and is happening to many many…
I was driving at approx 50 MPH on a major thoroughfare up a hill when my vehicle suddenly lost power. The computer displayed a "reduced power" message. I pulled to the right, and continued to drive about 1/8 mile at significantly reduced power until I could pull completely off the road (my children were with me and I…
Suspension
8 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 94,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
Car has approx 94,000 miles. Standard street and highway driving. Front passenger side coil spring broke. Dangerously close to tire puncture. Thankfully, this did not happen while moving. Replaced both front coil springs.
Backing out of garage. Left front road spring broke in two approx. 1/2 coil from bottom. Failure was corrected by replacing both front springs. Springs are available. Rust extends approx. 1 mm into fracture indicating spring was cracked for a period of time before total failure. Internet sources (including NHTSA)…
Brakes
6 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, conventional.
I was recently told my 2001 v79xc needed ball joints, then sway bars and someone else said struts! Also: I have had the car diagnosed, the system reported throttle module errors and electircal or circuit problems; throttle module cleaned, then replaced; headlights replaced 3 times (wiring causes shorts); gas filter…
I am a car dealer and I just purchased a 2001 Volvo v70 cross country with 57,400 miles at auction for my car lot. The car had a bad brake booster and this was confirmed by midas. The brake booster should not have failed already. I called Volvo and the warranty ended at 50,000 miles and there is no recall campaign. I…
Steering
5 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist system, rack and pinion, electric power assist system.
While driving to work I lost control of the vehicle while attempting a slight right turn while traveling approx 15/20 MPH and hit a guard rail then a snow bank. Upon investigation I noticed that both front wheels were pointing inward. Original suspect was the tie rods. Repair facility found the rack/pinion had severed.
My 2001 Volvo xc v70 transmission is also slipping and lurching. Lately this has been occurring on a daily basis. I have had no accidents, but when it slips and hesitates while pulling onto a main road my heart skips a beat hoping I won't lose transmission power with no way to get out of another vehicles path. My…
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 V70XC recalls
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.
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 V70XC
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo V70XC?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (39 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); transmission (30 complaints, typically around 95,000 miles); electrical (27 complaints, typically around 60,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo V70XC have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 13, 2004 (engine). 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 V70XC?
- It is the most complained-about V70XC model year since 2000, with 144 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.