2001 Volvo Xc70 problems, complaints & recalls

2017-08-10 · Vehicle Speed Control · 105,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo xc70. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle independently stopped. the vehicle was able to restart; however, it shook violently. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer (mitchell volvo cars of simsbury 384 hopmeadow street, simsbury, ct 06070) where it was diagnosed that the throttle module needed an update. the vehicl…”

2016-08-17 · Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate · 174,810 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo xc70. the contact stated that the hatchback did not open without electricity. when the vehicle's battery failed, the contact was unable to open the hatch. the contact also stated that there was no handle or any means to unlock the hatch from outside or inside the vehicle without power, making it a death trap in an …”

2013-01-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 124,500 mi

“this 2001 volvo xc70 has never failed to start until this occurrence when attempted to start it chugged horribly & engine failure & engine system service urgent code appeared the car died & repeated attempts to star it failed diagnosis reveals a non-service listed issue as we have always had this car properly serviced promptly as needed. the iss…”

2012-02-01 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 85,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo xc70. the contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle failed to shift gears properly. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 103,000. updated 02/22/12 *bf the consumer took the…”

2011-12-18 · Power Train · 94,000 mi

“the transmission is slipping between gears 2-3 and 3-4. mechanics recommends transmission replacement. car has 94,000 miles. this is a family car and not driven hard. i've had 3 cars over hundred thousand miles and this is the first time i've had a transmission failure on the most expensive care i've owned. *tr…”

2011-07-06 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 142,000 mi

“normal driving, at approximately 142,000 miles transmission service required light came on after transmission began slipping and "clunking". transmission failure on 2001 volvo xc70. $4,000+ repair, common to the 2001 xc70 model. *tr…”

2011-06-22 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 95,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo xc70. the contact stated that when attempting to drive in reverse, the vehicle would shift into drive and accelerate forward. the dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the current and failure mileages were 95,000. the vin was unavailable. …”

2011-05-12 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 129,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo xc70. the contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit a loud, abnormal noise when shifting gears. the noise would also occur while the vehicle downshifted and sporadically, would not accelerate over 45 mph. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 129,000.…”

2011-05-09 · Suspension:front · 87,000 mi

“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 is a potentially serious saf…”

2011-05-06 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 124,000 mi

“the failure just began at around 100k miles, no specific event. the car lurches when i am pulling into a parking space after i have brought it to a complete stop. car jerks while down shifting into right hand turns. car jerks at intersections while slowing down and/or accelerating. i am afraid it is going to jerk forward and hit something that i, a…”