KnownCarProblems2001 Volvo XC70 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volvo XC70, most often about the transmission (32% of complaints, typically around 96,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about XC70 model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2001 Volvo XC70 problems
Transmission
21 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 96,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, transfer case (4-wheel drive).
I have a 2001 Volvo XC70. The transmission has been clunking into and out of gear in the 20 - 40 MPH zone since I hit 95000 miles. I have taken it to the dealer who simply reprogrammed the car but the issue is not resolved. The car hesitates when I step on the gas. Sometimes it goes and other times it does not. This…
2001 Volvo XC70 transmission fail at 97k miles. Transmission has never behaved appropriately, up/down shift erratic, etc. Vehicle has been the recipient of numerous software upgrades, transmission flush/filter, and a new valve body. Transmission still failed and Volvo says I'm out of luck. Bought new in 2001 for…
Speed control
15 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles. Parts named most often: cables.
On september 10, 2004 Volvo xc-70 (2001) stalled without warning while driving 55 MPH on 695 west in baltimore just before the exit for I-83. The car was almost hit by a semi trailer, and several other cars. The contact's car had to be towed, and the electronic throttle body was replaced. However, on december 1, 2004…
We just bought a used 2001 Volvo v70xc with 70,000 miles and a 90 day warranty. The day I removed the 30 day temp tag the trouble. On the interstate going 70 MPH at 1:00am about 6 hours from home the car lost power and died. It restarted after a few minutes. We thought it was bad fuel. Later that weekend, oct 15…
Engine
12 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
On september 10, 2004, my Volvo xc-70 (2001) stalled without warning while I was driving 55 MPH on 695 west in baltimore just before the exit for I-83n (exit 24). I was almost hit by a semi and several other cars. My car had to be towed and the electronic throttle body was replaced. However, on december 1, 2004, the…
Hello, the etm (electronic throttle module) in our 2001 Volvo XC70 failed on my wife in the middle of heavy traffic on colorado highway 83. She was in the middle lane of three and was traveling about 50 MPH. The engine died completely and she had a hard time making it through traffic to the side of the road. She had…
Fuel system
9 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, storage, fuel injection system.
Hello, the etm (electronic throttle module) in our 2001 Volvo XC70 failed on my wife in the middle of heavy traffic on colorado highway 83. She was in the middle lane of three and was traveling about 50 MPH. The engine died completely and she had a hard time making it through traffic to the side of the road. She had…
Our family owns a 2001 XC70 that we bought second hand. Thankfully, I purchased an extended warranty. We did receive the dec 2005 software upgrade which appeared odd, but we complied. Since then the car actually started to run more poorly. We brought the car to the local dealership in ann arbor several times. After I…
Electrical
6 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 67,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
Hello, the etm (electronic throttle module) in our 2001 Volvo XC70 failed on my wife in the middle of heavy traffic on colorado highway 83. She was in the middle lane of three and was traveling about 50 MPH. The engine died completely and she had a hard time making it through traffic to the side of the road. She had…
The other day, my '01 Volvo v70 crosscountry developed a "reduced performance" warning on the dash. Two minutes later while slowly approaching a rr track the car lunged and stopped, right on the track. From a distance I could hear a train's warning blast. My nine year-old was asleep in the back seat so I endeavored to…
Suspension
6 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
With 100,100 miles on the 2001 Volvo xc, the dealer had replaced front strut due to wear. Picked the car up and drove the car ~3 miles home. Left front coil spring broke turning the car around in the driveway the next morning.
My 2001 Volvo XC70 wagon had the coil spring snap on the driver's side front side. My wife was driving when she heard a loud noise in the front end of the vehicle. I have checked online at Volvo repair sites and it appears this is a fairly common problem with this model car. It is a great concern to me as believe it…
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 XC70 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.
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.
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
Questions about the 2001 Volvo XC70
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo XC70?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (21 complaints, typically around 96,000 miles); speed control (15 complaints, typically around 73,500 miles); engine (12 complaints, typically around 68,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo XC70 have?
- 5 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 XC70?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about XC70 model year since 2000, with 66 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.