KnownCarProblems2005 Volvo XC70 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Volvo XC70, most often about the transmission (30% of complaints, typically around 120,000 miles). It is 5th of 16 XC70 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2005 Volvo XC70 problems
Transmission
8 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 120,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The AWD system is not working. The vehicle was to spin the front wheels constantly. Also traveling on the highway, the vehicle wants to drift into the other lanes on its own. Dealer tells me it is the angle gear sleeve on the transfer case or the transfer case gear. To me its obvious that Volvo designed the part to…
Transmission when coming to a stop on downshift from 3,2 to 1 clucks and clucks again when restarting. It makes a hard stop and you scares you thinking you got hit with someone.
Electrical
3 complaints · 11%Vehicle would not start on one occurrence then started again later that day then a week later it would not accelerate over 25 miles and the engine throttle control unit had to be replaced at our expense.
The contact owns a 2005 Volvo XC70. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the instrument panel failed and the ABS, alternator, and urgent warning system indicators illuminated. During the failure, the windshield wipers activated and could not be turned off. An independent mechanic stated that the central electrical…
Speed control
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: cruise control.
: the contact stated while the brake was depressed and the engine was running, the engine revved up and the vehicle lurched forward. The harder the brake was depressed, the faster the engine would rev and lurch forward, until the transmission was shifted into park and the ignition was switched off. When restarted…
Vehicle started to uncontrollably hard-shift and jerk upon deceleration. According to Volvo dealer transmission needs to be replaced even though car has under 100k miles.
Fuel system
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: delivery.
Dt: the contact complained about intermittent power failure while accelerating. He was able to restart the vehicle in the past, however, after the third occurrence , the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer determined the in tank the fuel pump part # 30741993 needed to be replaced. The contact felt this…
The contact owns a 2005 Volvo XC70. The contact was driving 70 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted after the failure and taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 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.
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.
Questions about the 2005 Volvo XC70
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Volvo XC70?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (8 complaints, typically around 120,000 miles); electrical (3 complaints); speed control (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Volvo XC70 have?
- 2 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 2005 a bad year for the Volvo XC70?
- It is 5th of 16 XC70 model years by number of complaints, with 27 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.