2001 Volvo V70 problems, complaints & recalls

2022-02-14 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 178,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. the contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the engine caught fire. the air bag warning light was illuminated. there was damage to the garage. there were no reported injuries. the fire department extinguished the fire and confirmed the origin of the fire was the engine. a police report was filed. the ve…”

2022-02-13 · Air Bags

“been trying to get the airbags serviced and replace since i received the notice from volvo on dec.14 2021. i have made several appointments in my area to get this matter fixed, dealers in my area either don't have replacement in stock or don't know of the recall contract volvo carusa llc they could not help me, now i am receiving text message on d…”

2022-01-14 · Air Bags

“received an airbag recall. there is no local dealer but there are authorized non-dealer service shops that do replace airbags. under the recall a volvo dealer must do the replacement. the nearest volvo dealer is 300 miles away. volvo will only reimburse for 25 miles of towing. the recall states "if you are unable to have this procedure performed …”

2021-12-18 · Air Bags

“i was notified of the recall. because i live 300 miles away from the nearest volvo dealership, there is no option for me to replace the airbag free of charge. additionally, there is no plan in place to provide me with a safe vehicle until such a time that my volvo can be repaired. until i undertake a great risk by traveling 300 miles at great inc…”

2021-06-06 · Unknown Or Other

“heater core burst causing severe burn on drivers right foot. an inch and a half deep puddle of boiling hot antifreeze poured out with no warning from center console over gas pedal. passenger floor area also had boiling antifreeze. daughter was driving and taken to hospital treated for second degree burns.…”

2020-06-28 · Seat Belts · 82,000 mi

“the driver's side seatbelt does not roll smoothly either being pulled out or allowed to retract.when you pull out ' or release to return the driver's side seatbelt, it catches in the bottom of the slot in the side post where it curves forward so that it either won't come out far enough to latch, or if you can pull it out and insert it in the latch,…”

2019-11-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 69,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. the contact noticed a fuel odor around and inside the vehicle. the contact also noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the vehicle was n…”

2019-05-31 · Seats · 105,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the front driver and passenger seats were melting and black smoke was emerging from the seats. additionally, there was an abnormal burning smell emerging from the vehicle. the contact stated that the battery was replaced in the vehicle prior to the failure. the co…”

2018-10-31 · Exterior Lighting · 206,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. the contact stated that the rear brake lights intermittently failed to function. the brake warning light illuminated stating check rear brake lights. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was noti…”

2018-05-13 · Unknown Or Other · 190,000 mi

“when i am driving in 5th gear the transmission will drop into 4th gear, at that time i loose 1st, 3rd and 5th gears i can shift between 4th and 2nd. the shift is very hard and causes a jerk and clunking noise. i have to stop and shut off the vehicle. i turn the car immediately back on and all the gears are functional. i'm not sure why there's so m…”