1999 VOLVO V70XC
2 recalls, 94 complaints - 44 TSBs
06V441000 Nov 15, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.
Remedy
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.
04V504000 Oct 21, 2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Consequence
THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION. THIS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
ON VEHICLES WITH AN ORIGINAL OEM SWITCH, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF THE SWITCH HAS EEN DAMAGED AND REPLACE ONLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Complaint Statistics
94 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 27 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 10, 2018
Incident date: Sep 1, 2017
KEY IGNITION IS FAILING WILL OFTEN NOT START THEN AFTER MOVING KEY AROUND IN IGNITION TO FIND THE PERFECT POSITION THE CAR WILL START
ENGINE
Aug 1, 2018
Incident date: Jul 13, 2018
MY VOLVO V70 WAS ON A TEST DRIVE BY THE MECHANIC BEFORE RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO ME AFTER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE CAR HAD 59,800 MILES. THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE ALLEGEDLY DUE TO AN OIL GASKET DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS ON A LOCAL ROAD IN WAINSCOTT, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK.
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 15, 2013
Incident date: Apr 10, 2011
THE CAR WENT INTO A "LIMP HOME MODE" AS I WAS PULLING INTO TRAFFIC, CAUSING SEVERAL CARS TO HAVE TO SWERVE TO KEEP FROM HITTING ME. I CALLED VOLVO AND THEY SAID THE 99 & 00 ( WHICH I OWN BOTH ) MODELS HAD A RECALL ON THE PART. I CARRIED THE CAR TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE RECALL WAS O... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 5, 2011
Incident date: Jun 26, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLVO V70XC. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK CAUSING IT TO FAIL INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER NOR TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED REGARDING THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 12, 2011
Incident date: Apr 10, 2011
MY 1999 V70R WITH 122,000 MILES HAS HAD THE MOST PROBLEMS OF ANY VOLVO I HAVE OWNED IN 44 YEARS; HEATER CORE, ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE, STEERING RACK, WHEEL BEARINGS, LOWER CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINTS, PARKING BRAKE FAILURE, BRAKE LINES AND HOSES, AND NOW? THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED COMPLETELY AFT... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 12, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1999 VOLVO XC V70. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE THE WOULD HESITATE AND THEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS CONCERNING THE ETM COMPONENTS. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Dec 9, 2009
Incident date: Dec 2, 2009
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 1999 VOLVO V70XC, SHORTLY AFTER, THE CAR WENT INTO WHAT'S CALLED LIMP HOME MODE. I LOOKED ONLINE TO SEE WHAT WOULD CAUSE THIS AND SAW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2006 TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. I CALLED VOLVO TO SEE IF MY CAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE, I WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 26, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
FAILURE OF ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE ASSEMBLY CAUSING VERY POOR DRIVABLE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND SEVERE THAT THE CAR CAN NOT SAFELY BE DRIVEN IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT A RISK OF ACCIDENT. BRIEF CHRONOLOGY: I HAVE A VERY EARLY PRODUCTION 1999 VOLVO V70XC. IT HAD DRIVABLE PROBLEMS SINCE I BOUGHT I... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Oct 18, 2009
Incident date: Aug 20, 2007
ABS CONTROL MODULE REPLACED AT 115K MILES IN AUGUST 2007 FOR A COST OF $1,000 DUE TO MALFUNCTION INDICATION AND RECOMMENDATION OF MECHANIC. IS THIS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE 1999 VOLVO V70? *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 29, 2009
Incident date: Jul 28, 2009
1. PREMATURE WEAR OF THE ETM. 2. CAR HAS ROUGH IDLE, STALLS, SURGES IN TRAFFIC. 3. REPLACING THE ETM. FOR THE THIRD TIME. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 24, 2008
Incident date: Dec 23, 2008
REAR BRAKE ROTORS WEAR DOWN QUICKLY. WE HAD THEM REPLACED IN THE SUMMER OF 2007 AND THEY ARE WORN DOWN NOW, DEC 2008. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 25, 2008
Incident date: Jan 25, 2008
DRIVING ON FREEWAY 65 MILES PER HOUR, VEHICLE LOSES COMPLETE POWER, ETS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COMES ON. I WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF THE FREEWAY ONTO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. TRIED SEVERAL RESTARTS TO SEE IF ENGINE WILL RUN NORMALLY, AFTER 10-15 MINUTES, STARTED CAR, ENG RAN NORMAL, ETS AND CEL LIGHT STIL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 1, 2007
Incident date: Jun 1, 2007
I BOUGHT THIS VOLVO USED W/ 120K MILES. I SAW RECORDS OF MAJOR WORK DONE AT THE DEALER JUST PREVIOUS TO 100,000 AND FIGURED IT WOULD BE GOOD FOR ANOTHER 100K. AT 131K, IT BEGAN CONSTANTLY STALLING AND LUNGING. I DID A TINY BIT OF RESEARCH AND LEARNED OF THE RECALL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND TH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Sep 1, 2007
Incident date: Jun 1, 2007
I BOUGHT THIS VOLVO USED W/ 120K MILES. I SAW RECORDS OF MAJOR WORK DONE AT THE DEALER JUST PREVIOUS TO 100,000 AND FIGURED IT WOULD BE GOOD FOR ANOTHER 100K. AT 131K, IT BEGAN CONSTANTLY STALLING AND LUNGING. I DID A TINY BIT OF RESEARCH AND LEARNED OF THE RECALL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND TH... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Mar 12, 2007
Incident date: Mar 9, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 1999 VOLVO V70XC WITH 114000 FAILURE MILEAGE AT 65 MPH THE ETS LIGHT TURNED ON AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO REDUCE SPEED. THE CONTACT PRESSED ON THE GAS PEDAL, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. THE SPEED WENT DOWN TO 35 MPH, THEN THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 12, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1999 VOLVO V70XC'S TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 86, 000 MILES. *TS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Nov 30, 2006
Incident date: Oct 16, 2006
THE ABS/TRAC AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ARE COMING ON SIMULTANEOUSLY AND THEN GO OFF AFTER A FEW MINUTES. ON OTHER OCCASIONS, THE SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING AND THE ORANGE ARROW STARTS BLINKING. SOMETIMES WHEN THE ORANGE LIGHT IS BLINKING, THE CAR SHIFTS TO WINTER MODE AND YOU CANNOT ACCELERATE AS YOU ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 30, 2006
Incident date: Oct 16, 2006
THE ABS/TRAC AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ARE COMING ON SIMULTANEOUSLY AND THEN GO OFF AFTER A FEW MINUTES. ON OTHER OCCASIONS, THE SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING AND THE ORANGE ARROW STARTS BLINKING. SOMETIMES WHEN THE ORANGE LIGHT IS BLINKING, THE CAR SHIFTS TO WINTER MODE AND YOU CANNOT ACCELERATE AS YOU ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 7, 2006
Incident date: Aug 6, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN SUDDENLY SLOWED, AND SUBSEQUENTLY WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND 15MPH. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 27, 2006
Incident date: Mar 27, 2006
CAR WAS GETTING POOR GAS MILEAGE. FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION MARCH 27, 2006. THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF GEAR AT ALL AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL. I HAD TO PURCHASE A REBUILT TRANSMISSION AT A TOTAL COST OF $4004.04. THIS REPRESENTS 20% OF THE PURCHASE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 25, 2006
Incident date: Jun 10, 2006
THE CAR OUT OF NOWHERE JUST STOPPED MOVING. THE CAR DID NOT DIE JUST NO POWER. AFTER HAVING SOMEONE LOOK AT IT AND THE ETS LIGHT CAME ON I LEARNED OF THE PROBLEM WITH THIS IN MOST VOLVOS FROM 99 - 01. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 7, 2006
Incident date: Mar 5, 2006
ETS WARNING. PRIOR TO THIS LACK OF PERFORMANCE AND POWER. SOON AFTER PURCHASE IT HAD OCCURRED AND DEALER RESET COMPUTER. *NM
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Mar 7, 2006
Incident date: Dec 17, 2005
WHILE DRIVING, DRIVERS WINDOW WAS LOWERED AND THEN WOULD NOT COME BACK UP. VEHICLE HAD TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MILES WITH WINDOW OPEN IN COLD WEATHER UNTIL IT WAS IN A SHELTERED LOCATION AND BY MULTIPLE FORCING ATTEMPTS, THE WINDOW RAISED. THE REPAIR FACILITY INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 25, 2006
Incident date: Aug 1, 2003
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) FAILED TWICE AT 8/1/03 68,000 MILES AND ON 9/8/05 AT 76,000 MILES. VOLVO DEALERSHIP IN MEDFORD, OREGON CHARGED OVER $800 EACH TIME TO REPAIR THE DEFECT.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 16, 2005
Incident date: Jul 22, 2004
THIS COMPLAINT IS REGARDING 2 FAULTY THROTTLE MODULES (ETM) THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY VOLVO DEALERSHIPS FOR MY 1999 VOLVO V70 XC. THE FIRST/ORIGINAL ETM WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY WITH 58,635 MILES ON 22 MAY 03. 14 MONTHS AND 12,474 MILES LATER, THAT ETM FAILED AND I HAD TO REPLACE IT AT MY COST... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Nov 16, 2005
Incident date: Jul 22, 2004
THIS COMPLAINT IS REGARDING 2 FAULTY THROTTLE MODULES (ETM) THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY VOLVO DEALERSHIPS FOR MY 1999 VOLVO V70 XC. THE FIRST/ORIGINAL ETM WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY WITH 58,635 MILES ON 22 MAY 03. 14 MONTHS AND 12,474 MILES LATER, THAT ETM FAILED AND I HAD TO REPLACE IT AT MY COST... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Nov 15, 2005
Incident date: Nov 13, 2005
DT: CONTACT STATES THE HEADLIGHTS ON HIS VEHICLE WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING HIS VEHICLE AT NIGHT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHT: SWITCH, CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V504000. THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL WORK ON THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY SAID THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO PHYSICA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 8, 2005
Incident date: Feb 9, 2004
A SUDDEN DROP IN POWER ON FREEWAYS AND CITY STREETS. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 7, 2005
Incident date: Nov 7, 2005
SURGING, FOULING SPARK PLUGS, HESITATING, STALLING, CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AND LOCKS UP. *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 5, 2005
Incident date: Oct 15, 2005
1) ETS LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF STARTING CAR. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD OCCASIONALLY TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING, ETS STAYED ON. CAR BEGAN TO HESITATE AND SURGE, PARTICULARLY NOTICEABLE AROUND 35-MPH AND 60-MPH. 2) ALL MOST COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 29, 2005
Incident date: Oct 27, 2005
I OWN A 1999 VOLVO V70 XC. ON OCTOBER 27, 2005, WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING BEGAN TO STALL. I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR TO NO AVAIL. I WAS ABLE TO COAST OUT OF TRAFFIC. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, WAITED A FEW MINUTES, STARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE HOM... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Oct 29, 2005
Incident date: Oct 27, 2005
I OWN A 1999 VOLVO V70 XC. ON OCTOBER 27, 2005, WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING BEGAN TO STALL. I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR TO NO AVAIL. I WAS ABLE TO COAST OUT OF TRAFFIC. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, WAITED A FEW MINUTES, STARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE HOM... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Oct 15, 2005
Incident date: Oct 10, 2005
ELECTRIC FRONT SEATS WORK SPORADICALLY. SAFETY HAZARD WHEN ANOTHER DRIVER DRIVES THE CAR. SOMETIMES CANNOT ADJUST SEATS. PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING CAR. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Oct 15, 2005
Incident date: May 15, 2005
ABS CONTROL UNIT SPORADICALLY FAILS, ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS GO ON NOTIFYING DRIVER THAT THESE SYSTEMS ARE NOT WORKING. IF THE SYSTEM FAILS AT A CRITICAL TIME, COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 15, 2005
Incident date: Oct 15, 2005
TURBO RETURN LINES ARE LEAKING - RUBBER HOSES ARE STIFFENING FROM HEAT - SHOULDN'T THESE HAVE BEEN METAL LINES TO BEGIN WITH. THIS IS A POLLUTION AND FIRE HAZARD. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Oct 15, 2005
Incident date: Oct 15, 2005
CHARRED BATTERY CABLE - COULD CAUSE FIRE. *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 14, 2005
Incident date: Oct 12, 2005
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE FAILURE LEFT MY FAMILY STRANDED. REPAIR COST $1000. I'VE READ THAT THIS ISSUE IS VERY COMMON IN MY VEHICLE AND THAT VOLVO HAS NOT MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO RECTIFY. THE SPUTTERING THAT LED UP TO THE FAILURE COULD HAVE EASILY RESULTED IN A MERGE ACCIDENT WITH MY FAMILY IN THE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 12, 2005
Incident date: Oct 1, 2005
MY 1999 VOLVO V70XC HAD BEEN PERFORMING SLUGGISHLY, WITH INCONSISTENT POWER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN UNDER MANUAL CONTROL OR CRUISE. I HAD AN INTERMITTENT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A VOLVO DEALERSHIP ON 8/16/05 WHERE THEY REPLACED THE AIR MASS METER AND EVAP VALVE FOR THE CHARCOAL CA... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 7, 2005
Incident date: May 20, 2005
MILEAGE APPROX 115,000 WHEN PURCHASED NOW 120,000 WITHIN 8 MONTHS. HARDLY HARD USE. FAILURE OF ECM AND O2 SENSORS, ON TWO OCCASIONS THE SECOND WITHIN 1000 MILES AND 1 MONTH OF FIRST REPAIR. CAUSED THE CAR TO SURGE, IF RESTARTED MIGHT STALL AND GENERALLY BECOME DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. NO WARNING OF FAIL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Oct 7, 2005
Incident date: May 20, 2005
MILEAGE APPROX 115,000 WHEN PURCHASED NOW 120,000 WITHIN 8 MONTHS. HARDLY HARD USE. FAILURE OF ECM AND O2 SENSORS, ON TWO OCCASIONS THE SECOND WITHIN 1000 MILES AND 1 MONTH OF FIRST REPAIR. CAUSED THE CAR TO SURGE, IF RESTARTED MIGHT STALL AND GENERALLY BECOME DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. NO WARNING OF FAIL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Oct 7, 2005
Incident date: May 20, 2005
MILEAGE APPROX 115,000 WHEN PURCHASED NOW 120,000 WITHIN 8 MONTHS. HARDLY HARD USE. FAILURE OF ECM AND O2 SENSORS, ON TWO OCCASIONS THE SECOND WITHIN 1000 MILES AND 1 MONTH OF FIRST REPAIR. CAUSED THE CAR TO SURGE, IF RESTARTED MIGHT STALL AND GENERALLY BECOME DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. NO WARNING OF FAIL... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Oct 7, 2005
Incident date: May 20, 2005
MILEAGE APPROX 115,000 WHEN PURCHASED NOW 120,000 WITHIN 8 MONTHS. HARDLY HARD USE. FAILURE OF ECM AND O2 SENSORS, ON TWO OCCASIONS THE SECOND WITHIN 1000 MILES AND 1 MONTH OF FIRST REPAIR. CAUSED THE CAR TO SURGE, IF RESTARTED MIGHT STALL AND GENERALLY BECOME DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. NO WARNING OF FAIL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 7, 2005
Incident date: May 20, 2005
MILEAGE APPROX 115,000 WHEN PURCHASED NOW 120,000 WITHIN 8 MONTHS. HARDLY HARD USE. FAILURE OF ECM AND O2 SENSORS, ON TWO OCCASIONS THE SECOND WITHIN 1000 MILES AND 1 MONTH OF FIRST REPAIR. CAUSED THE CAR TO SURGE, IF RESTARTED MIGHT STALL AND GENERALLY BECOME DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. NO WARNING OF FAIL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Oct 5, 2005
Incident date: Jun 10, 2005
JUST DRIVING ALONG AND THE ETS LIGHT WENT ON. BROUGHT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE ETM MODULE, FOR $1500. THE CAR HAD 73,760 MILES, AND THE UNIT IS THE EXACT SAME AS THE ONE THEY REPLACED. THE DEALER TOLD ME TO EXPECT THIS ONE TO LAST THE SAME AMOUNT OF TIME, MAYBE MORE, MAYBE LESS. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 5, 2005
Incident date: Oct 4, 2005
I HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH DRIVABILITY WITH MY 1999 VOLVO V70. WARNING LIGHTS WOULD COME ON AND OFF AND ERRATIC DRIVING PERFORMANCE WERE EXPERIENCED. THEN THE ETS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. DRIVABILITY WORSENED TO THE POINT OF FEARING GETTING STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION O... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 4, 2005
Incident date: Jul 19, 2005
1999 VOLVO V70 XC DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM. *MR RECALL CAMPAIGN#10131400. WHILE IN MOTION THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE ETS LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. *SC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Oct 3, 2005
Incident date: Oct 3, 2005
I JUST RECEIVED WORD FROM A DEALER THAT THE ABS CONTROL UNIT HAS FAILED. I WAS QUOTED APPROX 900 FOR THIS REPAIR. THIS IS NOT A NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR PART AND THEREFORE I THINK NHTSA SHOULD FORCE THE QUESTION TO VOLVO AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THIS PART WAS POORLY DESIGNED AND/OR WHY DO SO MANY OWNERS HAV... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 27, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER WANTED THE ETM REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH THE CONSUMERS REQUEST, BECAUSE THE PART HAD NOT FAILED. THE CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD A DRINK WAS SPILLED IN IT, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER DISAGREED WITH THAT THEORY... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 26, 2005
Incident date: Sep 10, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE 1999 VOLVO V70 HAD TO HAVE THE THROTTLE MODULE REPLACED. THE CAR HAD ALL THE LIGHTS COME ON BEFORE THE CAR LOST POWER. THE CAR WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STOP GIVING ANY INFORMATION AT ALL FROM THE DASH. THERE WAS AN ARROW IN THE DASH THAT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A THROT... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 24, 2005
Incident date: Sep 10, 2005
INITIALLY, I NOTICED THE CAR WOULD SURGE UPON ACCELERATION IN 1ST GEAR. SOMETIMES, MAYBE 40% OF THE TIME, I WOULD START OFF FROM A STOP, BUT THE CAR WOULD HESITATE BEFORE GOING. ALSO, THE CAR WOULD IDLE ROUGHLY WHEN FIRST STARTED, AND WOULD 'SHUTTER' WHEN TURNED OFF. ONCE, I TURNED OFF THE CAR ... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 VOLVO V70XC
44 manufacturer communications from 35 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 2 |
C00009
Jul 21, 2023
252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
C00009
Jul 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
TJ3656330
Jun 12, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rubber cushion
Special Tools Bu
May 12, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
Service Manager
May 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
Service Manager
May 6, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
356EN01
Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager
Jun 23, 2020
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
Service Manager
Jun 23, 2020
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
SMB00-354
Oct 7, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
WARRANTY, CUSTOMER PAY AND/OR INTERNAL REPAIRS PERFORMED MUST BE VERIFIED BY A PUNCHED TIME FLAG ON THE BACK OF THE REPAIR ORDER HARD COPY. EACH REPAIR LINE MUST HAVE A SEPARATE AND IDENTIFIABLE TIME PUNCH FOR THE RESPECTIVE REPAIR FOR ALL
SPJ3070120160419
Apr 19, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THIS IS A SERVICE PRODUCT JOURNAL : THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ISSUE WITH VIDA 2015 AND BATTERY TESTING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. VIDA 2015 BATTERY TESTING IS THE ONLY APPROVED METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY TEST CODES. THE USE OF VIDA CLASSIC OR OTHER
4002
Jul 7, 2006
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) UPGRADES AVAILABLE TO CORRECT COMPLAINTS/SYMPTOMS. *TT
155
Mar 20, 2006
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPGRADE. *TT
149
Mar 16, 2006
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) EXTENDED WARRANTY. *TT
25149C
Feb 20, 2006
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CLEANING THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION. *AK
25149B
Feb 20, 2006
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHECKING CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM. *AK
149
Feb 20, 2006
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
WARRANTY COVERAGE SHOULD A CUSTOMER EPXERIENCE A DEFECT WIT THE ETM SYSTEM BEYOND THE TERMS OF THE NORMAL NEW CAR WARRANTY. *TT TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM (ETS). *TT CHECKING CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM. *TT CLEANI
3202
May 9, 2005
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR CHARGING PROBLEMS. *SC
850036
Dec 1, 2004
220000 SEATS
FRONT SEAT, MECHANICAL, ADJUSTING. PLAY/CLEARANCE/CLICKING AT THE LOWER MOUNTINGS FOR THE FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTER. *TT
4607
Jan 16, 2004
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
X70 AWD PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT / BOOT KIT AVAILABLE AS A SPARE PART. *TT
0031
Nov 1, 2003
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
NEW BRACKET IN THE SUB-FRAME FOR MOUNTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *TT
850033
Sep 1, 2003
220000 SEATS
NOISE OR ROCKING MOTION FROM THE SEAT RAILS ON MANUAL FRONT SEATS. *TT
7708
Aug 29, 2003
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE PING NOISE. *TT
4607
Mar 13, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT/BOOT KIT AVAILABLE. *TT
2322
Oct 15, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANK NO START, NO FUEL PRESSURE. *TT
0019
Sep 1, 2001
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR WINDSHIELD, ALARM WIRE, AND REPAIR. *YD
3360019
Sep 1, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING REAR WINDSHIELD, ALARM WIRE, REPAIR. *YH
430029
May 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT REGARDING TRANSMISSION LOCKUP ENGAGEMENT / DISENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING AT CRUISING SPEEDS (90 - 100 KM/H / 55 - 60 MPH) MAY BE DUE TO COOLANT CONTAMINATED, DEGRADED OR OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION FLUID. *T
360018
Mar 1, 2001
130000 VISIBILITY
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE HEADLIGHT WIPER BLADE AND THE STOP LUG. *TT
350012
Mar 1, 2001
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULBS AND THE SOCKETS. *TT
3360018
Mar 1, 2001
130000 VISIBILITY
THIS SERVICE CAMPAIGN NO. 101A INVOLVES HEADLIGHT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT AND STOP LUG REPLACEMENT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE. *TT
460005
Jan 1, 2001
200000 WHEELS
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION TO ENSURE THAT THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM IS NOT DAMAGED WHEN SERVICING WHEELS AND TIRES. IT ALSO CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT CHECKING THE FREEWHEEL AND VISCOUS COUPLING FOR THE ALL-WHEEL D
4430029
Apr 1, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN REGARDING TRANSMISSION LOCKUP ENGAGEMENT / DISENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING AT CRUISING SPEEDS (55 - 60 MPH) DUE TO WORN, OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION FLUID. *TT
460001
Apr 1, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
EXPERIENCING A WHINING SOUND FROM THE REAR AXLE (FINAL DRIVE) BETWEEN 80 AND 120 KM/H (50-75 MPH). *TT
830032REV
Mar 1, 2000
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THE DOOR LOCK PROTECTIVE COVER. *MJS
8830032
Feb 1, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION OF PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE DOOR LOCKS. *TT
7720001
Feb 1, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION BETWEEN THE REAR SPRING, BUMP STOP AND THE SPRING SEAT. *TT
460001
Feb 1, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINING NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE (FINAL DRIVE) BETWEEN 80 AND 95 KM/H (50 - 60 MPH). *TT
830032
Jan 1, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON INSTALLING PROTECTIVE COVER FOR DOOR LOCKS. *TT
8850007
Sep 1, 1999
220000 SEATS
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE NEW STYLE HEIGHT ADJUSTER KNOB FOR THE FRONT SEATS. *TT
4430011
Jul 1, 1999
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
INFORMATION DESCRIBING HOW TO INSTALL A DAMPER ON THE DRIVE SHAFT. *TT
4460001
Jun 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES EXPERIENCING A WHINING SOUND FROM THE REAR AXLE. *TT
VOLVO V70XC - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLVO V70XC across all model years (1998, 2002).
7
Total Recalls
524
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
14
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths