2001 VOLVO V70XC

1 recalls, 189 complaints - 115 TSBs

04V451000 Sep 13, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
149,799 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

Complaint Statistics

189 total complaints 6 crashes 1 fires 9 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL36
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION20
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE9
POWER TRAIN7
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN4
SUSPENSION:FRONT3
POWER TRAIN Jan 31, 2018
Incident date: Sep 1, 2017
AT 148,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO FAIL TO UPSHIFT AFTER GETTING WARMED UP (ABOUT 20 MINUTES DRIVING) THEN FAILED COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. DEALER SAID NO REPAIR/REBUILD WAS AVAILABLE AND SUGGESTED COMPLETE REPACEMENT. ESTIMATED COST WAS MORE THAN THE VALUE OF T... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 24, 2017
Incident date: Apr 10, 2017
AT ABOUT 155K MILES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 40 MILES AN HOUR THE TRANSMISSION ON MY V70 XC WENT OUT IM TOLD ALMOST ALL CARS THIS YEAR MODEL AND TRIM HAVE THIS PROBLEM BETWEEN 20K AND 150K MILES MY CAR IS PRISTINE EXCEPT FOR THIS ISSUE THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS IN AND OUT OF GEARS LURCHES FORWARD... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Feb 17, 2017
Incident date: Feb 7, 2017
CAR STALLS WHILE TURNING OR GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS. THE CAR COMPLETELY LOSES POWER WHEN MAKING RIGHT OR LEFT TURNS. IT HAS ALSO OCCURRED IN PARKING LOTS WHILE DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS. THIS USUALLY TAKES PLACE DURING ACCELERATION. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON STATE HIGHWAYS, LOCAL, AND PARKING LOTS. I DO NO... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 17, 2017
Incident date: Feb 7, 2017
CAR STALLS WHILE TURNING OR GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS. THE CAR COMPLETELY LOSES POWER WHEN MAKING RIGHT OR LEFT TURNS. IT HAS ALSO OCCURRED IN PARKING LOTS WHILE DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS. THIS USUALLY TAKES PLACE DURING ACCELERATION. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON STATE HIGHWAYS, LOCAL, AND PARKING LOTS. I DO NO... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 26, 2016
Incident date: Jan 4, 2016
CRACK IN THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE. SAME PROBLEM AS DEC 18, 2009 RECALL. WAS FIXED ON 10/14/10. GAS DRIPPING ON GROUND, INSIDE SMELLS OF GAS.
POWER TRAIN Mar 22, 2015
Incident date: Apr 17, 2014
TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING AND GOING ON LIMP MODE. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 3, 2014
Incident date: Apr 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO V70XC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED UNTIL THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED FORCEFULLY. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STAT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 3, 2014
Incident date: Apr 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO V70XC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED UNTIL THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED FORCEFULLY. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STAT... Read more
SUSPENSION Apr 5, 2014
Incident date: Apr 2, 2014
FRONT DRIVER SIDE SPRING SNAPPED AND TORE APART THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. *TR
ENGINE Sep 5, 2013
Incident date: Aug 16, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO V70XC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE COMPARTMENT AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTAINED THE FIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A FIRE REPORT WAS F... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES May 1, 2013
Incident date: Apr 27, 2013
I OWN A 2001 XC 70 VOLVO WHICH I JUST BOUGHT WITH 133900 MILES LAST FRIDAY APRIL 26, 2013. THE DEALER SHOWED ME THE MAINTENANCE RECORDS INCLUDING A 3 MONTH OLD CALIFORNIA SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT. ON APRIL 27, 2013, I WAS DRIVING ON A DOWNHILL STRETCH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE CAR ENGINE LOST POW... Read more
ENGINE May 1, 2013
Incident date: Apr 27, 2013
I OWN A 2001 XC 70 VOLVO WHICH I JUST BOUGHT WITH 133900 MILES LAST FRIDAY APRIL 26, 2013. THE DEALER SHOWED ME THE MAINTENANCE RECORDS INCLUDING A 3 MONTH OLD CALIFORNIA SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT. ON APRIL 27, 2013, I WAS DRIVING ON A DOWNHILL STRETCH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE CAR ENGINE LOST POW... Read more
STEERING May 1, 2013
Incident date: Apr 27, 2013
I OWN A 2001 XC 70 VOLVO WHICH I JUST BOUGHT WITH 133900 MILES LAST FRIDAY APRIL 26, 2013. THE DEALER SHOWED ME THE MAINTENANCE RECORDS INCLUDING A 3 MONTH OLD CALIFORNIA SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT. ON APRIL 27, 2013, I WAS DRIVING ON A DOWNHILL STRETCH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE CAR ENGINE LOST POW... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Apr 2, 2013
Incident date: Mar 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO V70XC. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED HOWEVER, THE EXTERIOR LOWER BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE FOR THE 2002 V70 MODEL YEARS UNDER NH... Read more
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Mar 10, 2013
Incident date: Feb 16, 2013
I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH VOLVO CARS NORTH AMERICA DUE TO A LEAK AT THE HOSE AND MY POWER STEERING RESERVOIR. I STATED THE FOLLOWING: IS MY CAR ELIGIBLE FOR RECALL REPAIR OF POWER STEERING LEAK? MY POINTS OF REFERENCE ARE AUTOMD.COM AND HTTP://WWW.AUTOSAFETY.ORG/NODE/39837 POST FOR 2001 VOLVO V70 ... Read more
STEERING Mar 10, 2013
Incident date: Feb 16, 2013
I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH VOLVO CARS NORTH AMERICA DUE TO A LEAK AT THE HOSE AND MY POWER STEERING RESERVOIR. I STATED THE FOLLOWING: IS MY CAR ELIGIBLE FOR RECALL REPAIR OF POWER STEERING LEAK? MY POINTS OF REFERENCE ARE AUTOMD.COM AND HTTP://WWW.AUTOSAFETY.ORG/NODE/39837 POST FOR 2001 VOLVO V70 ... Read more
SEATS Mar 10, 2013
Incident date: Nov 16, 2012
I SMELLED SOMETHING LIKE ACETONE AND DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER NEARLY BURNED MY LEG BEFORE IT WENT COLD ON THE LEFT HALF. THE LEATHER WAS BURNT AND PUCKERED ON THE LEFT OUTSIDE. WHEN I WENT TO MY MECHANIC, I HAD THEM UNPLUG THE ELEMENT SO FURTHER DAMAGE OR INJURY WOU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 2, 2012
Incident date: Oct 12, 2010
I NOTICED A HISSING NOISE COMING FROM MY BRAKE PEDAL. THE DEALER HAS INFORMED ME THAT IT IS THE BRAKE BOOSTER, BUT THAT IT IS NOT A PART THAT NEEDED REPLACING. HOWEVER, 18 MONTHS LATER THE BRAKES ARE NOT RESPONDING AT INITIAL PRESSURE. THE CAR IS ALSO HESITATING AT ACCELERATION AND STALLING AT ID... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER Feb 4, 2012
Incident date: Jan 23, 2012
MY 2001 V70 DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT BURNED A HOLE RIGHT THROUGH THE LEATHER. *KB
SEATS Feb 4, 2012
Incident date: Jan 23, 2012
MY 2001 V70 DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT BURNED A HOLE RIGHT THROUGH THE LEATHER. *KB
POWER TRAIN Nov 2, 2011
Incident date: Jul 17, 2003
TRANSMISSION SLAMS INTO GEAR WHEN SHIFTING AT LOW GEARS. SHIFTING IS VIOLENT. CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE SMOOTHLY OR PREDICTABLY . TOOK IT TO THE DEALER , COMPLETED ROAD TEST, AND INDICATED ON SERVICE WRITE UP " NO SLIPPAGE, OPERATED TO SPECS " , THEY DIDN'T CHECK FOR CODES. I RECALL THE SERVICE MA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jun 22, 2011
Incident date: Jun 19, 2011
'01 XC70 AWD WAGON, WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SO AUTOMATIC THAT IT PUT ITSELF IN DRIVE WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. THE VOLVO LURCHED FORWARD AT A DAYCARE FACILITY RATHER THAN BACKING OUT AS WAS HOPED A WORKING TRANSMISSION WOULD DO. UPON A CURSORY GLANCE ON THE INTERNET, THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION May 9, 2011
Incident date: Apr 21, 2011
A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT MY 2001 VOLVO V70 XC THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING HARD, LUNGING BETWEEN SHIFTS AND AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR OF DRIVING IT WAS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. THE SERVICE TRANNY LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BOTH CAME ON AFTER A VIOLENT SHIFT FROM 3-2. TOOK CAR TO LYLE PEARSON VOLVO IN BOISE... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 6, 2011
Incident date: Aug 2, 2010
TRANSMISSION FAILED TO UPSHIFT WHEN ACCELERATED AND FAILED TO DOWNSHIFT WHEN DECELERATED. VEHICLE JERKED SEVERELY WHEN SHIFTED FROM PARK INTO DRIVE, OR FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE, OR FROM REVERSE TO PARK. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Apr 13, 2011
Incident date: Mar 12, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD BETWEEN GEARS AT LOWER SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS NOT CHARGING AND THERE WAS A LACK OF POWER; THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 8, 2011
Incident date: Apr 5, 2011
THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION NHTSA DEFECT INVESTIGATION #EA05021 VOLVO V70XC 2001 PLACED INTO SERVICE ON JUNE 19, 2001. THE CAR DISPLAYS ALL SYMPTOMS OF ETM FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN THE NUMEROUS ONLINE FORUMS REGARDING THIS SUBJECT. THE CAR LUNGES FORWARD WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, LUNGES F... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT Jan 4, 2011
Incident date: Dec 22, 2010
CAR HAS APPROX 94,000 MILES. STANDARD STREET AND HIGHWAY DRIVING. FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE. DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO TIRE PUNCTURE. THANKFULLY, THIS DID NOT HAPPEN WHILE MOVING. REPLACED BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Dec 8, 2010
Incident date: Dec 8, 2008
TRANSMISSION SLAMS INTO GEAR WHEN SHIFTING AT LOW GEARS. SHIFTING IS VIOLENT. CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE SMOOTHLY OR PREDICTABLY, MAKING IT UNSAFE TO OPERATE. HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN. TOOK IT TO VOLVO DEALER, THEY RECOMMENDED REBUILDING THE TRANSMISSION (REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 15, 2010
Incident date: Aug 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO V70XC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FAILURE WOULD ONLY OCCUR DURING MOMENTS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS EXHIBITING LOW RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 4, 2010
Incident date: Jun 20, 2010
TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN 2001 VOLVO V70XC CROSS COUNTRY WAGON CAUSES CAR TO INTERMITTENTLY HESITATE WHEN ACCELERATING AND NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. I UNDERSTAND THIS TO BE A WIDESPREAD ISSUE THAT MAY WARRANT TAKING ACTION AGAINST VOLVO TO ISSUE A RECALL OR COVER THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPAIR. I BEL... Read more
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Sep 4, 2010
Incident date: Jun 20, 2010
TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN 2001 VOLVO V70XC CROSS COUNTRY WAGON CAUSES CAR TO INTERMITTENTLY HESITATE WHEN ACCELERATING AND NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. I UNDERSTAND THIS TO BE A WIDESPREAD ISSUE THAT MAY WARRANT TAKING ACTION AGAINST VOLVO TO ISSUE A RECALL OR COVER THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPAIR. I BEL... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES Aug 17, 2010
Incident date: Aug 2, 2010
THE ORIGINAL REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS A SPECIAL COATING TO MAKE IT UNNECESSARY TO FLIP THE MIRROR UP AND DOWN TO REDUCE GLARE FROM HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT. THE COATING ON THIS MIRROR APPEARS TO HAVE "MELTED" WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED NORMALLY OUTSIDE OUR TEXAS HOME, RESULTING IN WARPED, OBSTRUCTED VISIO... Read more
STEERING Mar 15, 2010
Incident date: Aug 1, 2009
MY 2001 VOLVO XC V70 TRANSMISSION IS ALSO SLIPPING AND LURCHING. LATELY THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING ON A DAILY BASIS. I HAVE HAD NO ACCIDENTS, BUT WHEN IT SLIPS AND HESITATES WHILE PULLING ONTO A MAIN ROAD MY HEART SKIPS A BEAT HOPING I WON'T LOSE TRANSMISSION POWER WITH NO WAY TO GET OUT OF ANOTHER ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 15, 2010
Incident date: Aug 1, 2009
MY 2001 VOLVO XC V70 TRANSMISSION IS ALSO SLIPPING AND LURCHING. LATELY THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING ON A DAILY BASIS. I HAVE HAD NO ACCIDENTS, BUT WHEN IT SLIPS AND HESITATES WHILE PULLING ONTO A MAIN ROAD MY HEART SKIPS A BEAT HOPING I WON'T LOSE TRANSMISSION POWER WITH NO WAY TO GET OUT OF ANOTHER ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 16, 2010
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
2001 VOLVO V70XC. TRANSMISSION LURCHES AND SLIPS. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN MAJOR ACCIDENT IN 2002. VOLVO INSPECTED VEHICLE AND FOUND NO ISSUE WITH TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY DEALER ON TWO ADDITIONAL VISITS WITH SAME CONCERN. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO INDEPENDENT... Read more
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 4, 2010
Incident date: Oct 17, 2009
TOTAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE IN A 2001 VOLVO V70 CROSS COUNTRY ALL WHEEL DRIVE WAGON MODEL. I HAD TO WAIT NEARLY SIX WEEKS FOR A REPLACEMENT PART BECAUSE THE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSIONS WERE ON BACK ORDER. THE DEALER EVEN SAID THAT THERE WAS SUCH A DEMAND FOR THIS TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THEY FAIL C... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT Jan 8, 2010
Incident date: Jan 5, 2010
BACKING OUT OF GARAGE. LEFT FRONT ROAD SPRING BROKE IN TWO APPROX. 1/2 COIL FROM BOTTOM. FAILURE WAS CORRECTED BY REPLACING BOTH FRONT SPRINGS. SPRINGS ARE AVAILABLE. RUST EXTENDS APPROX. 1 MM INTO FRACTURE INDICATING SPRING WAS CRACKED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE TOTAL FAILURE. INTERNET SOURCE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 1, 2009
Incident date: Mar 1, 2009
I PURCHASED THIS 2001 VOLVO V70 XC NEW FROM SWEDEN, FACTORY DELIVERY.THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED @ 19,000MI I HAVE SINCE THEN HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR VARIOUS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. SUDDEN SURGES, HARSH UP SHIFTING AND DOWN SHIFTING. THE DEALERSHIP ALWAYS DOES EVERYTHING EXCEPT REPLACING IT AGAI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Dec 29, 2008
Incident date: Dec 28, 2008
RECURRING TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. CAR JERKS AND STALLS REPEATEDLY AT LOW SPEEDS. LOUD CLUNK FOLLOWED BY SUDDEN ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION. DEALER HAS BEEN INEFFECTIVE AT SOLVING THE PROBLEM. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Nov 4, 2008
Incident date: Nov 3, 2008
I PURCHASED MY CAR NEW. AT 95,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. BECAUSE MY EXTENDED WARRANTY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE FAILED TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW ONE, I TOOK IT TO AAMCO TO INSTALL A USED TRANSMISSION. THE CAR NOW HAS 120,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AGAIN. I HEAR CONSISTENTLY FROM O... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 16, 2008
Incident date: Jun 15, 2008
TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES AT LOW RPM (AT ABOUT 20MPH) WITH SLIGHT PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL - FEELS LIKE THE CAR WANTS TO UPSHIFT TO THE NEXT HIGHER GEAR (POSSIBLY 2ND GEAR), TRANSMISSION THEN DISENGAGES...THE ENGINE RPMS SURGE TO 3,000-4,000 AND THEN THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES WITH A HUGE CLUNK... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 19, 2008
Incident date: Sep 2, 2008
TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES AT LOW RPM (AT ABOUT 20MPH) WITH SLIGHT PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL - FEELS LIKE THE CAR WANTS TO UPSHIFT TO THE NEXT HIGHER GEAR (POSSIBLY 2ND GEAR), TRANSMISSION THEN DISENGAGES...THE ENGINE RPMS SURGE TO 3,000-4,000 AND THEN THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES WITH A HUGE CLUNK... Read more
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Jun 12, 2008
Incident date: Jun 9, 2008
AFTER A SIDE IMPACT THE SIDE/CURTAIN AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. IMPACT TO THE PASSENGER REAR AND FRONT DOOR. THE IMPACT WAS BETWEEN 30-35 MILES PER HOUR. *TR
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 21, 2008
Incident date: Nov 15, 2007
2001 VOLVO V70XC WITH SERIOUS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION WILL LOSE POWER WHILE SHIFTING. CONSUMER STATES THAT IT COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT HAPPENS WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED MOMENTARILY BETWEEN SECOND AND T... Read more
POWER TRAIN Feb 11, 2008
Incident date: Feb 1, 2008
2001 VOLVO V70XC WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT PULLED BACK AND WENT FORWARD. SECOND INCIDENT THE VEHICLE DECREASED IN SPEED AND WENT FROM ABOUT 65 MPH TO 40 MPH AND THEN LUNGED FORWARD. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE SECOND TIME THE INCIDENT HAPPENED, THERE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Jan 7, 2008
Incident date: Nov 26, 2007
WAS NEARLY HIT IN REAR WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN DUE TO FAILURE OF BRAKE LAMPS TO LIGHT AND WARN DRIVER BEHIND ME. DRIVER BEHIND ME SKIDDED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HE FLAGGED ME DOWN TO ADVISE ME THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON MY 2001 VOLVO XC70 DID NOT WORK. FOR THIS I WAS THANKFUL. ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Jan 3, 2008
Incident date: Dec 28, 2007
THE LEFT & RIGHT BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO COME ON WHEN THE BRAKE IS PRESSED. THE HIGH POSITION LIGHT STILL COMES ON. THIS FAILURE OF THE BRAKES LIGHTS CAN RESULT IN A WRECK. VOLVO REPLACED A FAULTY RELAY WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM IS THE EXACT PROBLEM THAT IS ADDRESSED IN A VOLVO RECALL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Dec 12, 2007
Incident date: Nov 26, 2007
NOTICED A RHYTHMIC RUBBING TYPE NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND INCREASES ITS TEMPO AS SPEED INCREASES. I TOOK IT TO VOLVO OF CERRITOS TO INVESTIGATE NOISE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ANGLE GEAR ASSEMBLY THAT PROPELS THE RIGHT AND REAR WHEELS IS FAULTY SO, I TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP THAT SPECIAL... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Oct 24, 2007
Incident date: Oct 5, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED ON AN INTERSTATE MY CAR LOST POWER COMPLETELY. I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SHOULDER SAFELY AND CALL VOLVO ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP WHERE IT SAT FOR A MONTH BECAUSE THE PROBLEM COULDN'T BE DETERMINED. THE CAR WAS RETURNED TO ME. AB... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Oct 24, 2007
Incident date: Oct 5, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED ON AN INTERSTATE MY CAR LOST POWER COMPLETELY. I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SHOULDER SAFELY AND CALL VOLVO ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP WHERE IT SAT FOR A MONTH BECAUSE THE PROBLEM COULDN'T BE DETERMINED. THE CAR WAS RETURNED TO ME. AB... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 VOLVO V70XC

115 manufacturer communications from 92 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER13
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION7
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE6
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS6
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
350000 EQUIPMENT6
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER5
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR5
26745.13.14 Jan 12, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
C00009 Jul 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
C00009 Jul 21, 2023
252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
TJ3656330 Jun 12, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rubber cushion
CBR-2201 Aug 29, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information a?? August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
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
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
Service Manager May 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
356EN01 Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
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 Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager Jun 23, 2020
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
Service Manager Jun 23, 2020
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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
SMB-88-001A Oct 13, 2011
151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
VOLVO: FOR OWNERS WHO REQUIRE FRONT SEAT BELT EXTENDERS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE. *PE
RTJ-22103 Dec 23, 2009
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
VOLVO: REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING, LEAKAGE AND RESEALING. OIL LEAKAGE/MOISTURE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING HALVES CAN BE RESOLVED BY RESEALING THE HOUSING AND REPLACING THE SEALS. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL ITSELF DOES NOT NORMALLY NEED
RTJ-21324 Jul 10, 2009
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VOLVO: THE 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AW55-50/51, HAS A BOLT ON TOP THAT ANCHORS THE B4 BAND, WHICH APPLIES 3RD GEAR. IF THAT BOLT IS REMOVED, THE BAND WILL BE DISENGAGED AND 3RD GEAR WILL BE INOPERATIVE. THIS INCLUDES C70 COUPE AND
RTJ-18513 Sep 19, 2008
014100 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT
VOLVO: ANGLE GEAR LEAKAGE AND RESEALING FOR 5 CYLINDER AWD ONLY VEHICLES. OIL LEAKING/MOISTURE FROMTHE ANGLE GEAR HALVES CAN BE RESOLVED BY RESEALING THE HOUSEING AND REPLACING THE SEALS. *PE
RTJ-18513 Sep 19, 2008
014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
VOLVO: ANGLE GEAR LEAKAGE AND RESEALING FOR 5 CYLINDER AWD ONLY VEHICLES. OIL LEAKING/MOISTURE FROMTHE ANGLE GEAR HALVES CAN BE RESOLVED BY RESEALING THE HOUSEING AND REPLACING THE SEALS. *PE
46-13 Apr 18, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
5 CYLINDER ANGLE GEAR LEAKAGE AND RESEALING. ON ALL WHEEL DRIVE MODELS. *NJ UPDATED 6/5/08. *NJ
23-31 Apr 16, 2008
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
NEW FUEL PUMP FOR STARTING PROBLEMS WHEN PARKED DOWNHILL. *NJ UPDATED 6/5/08. *NJ
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
149 Mar 16, 2006
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) EXTENDED WARRANTY. *TT
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
25149B Feb 20, 2006
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHECKING CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM. *AK
25149C Feb 20, 2006
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CLEANING THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION. *AK
4338 Feb 9, 2006
100000 POWER TRAIN
AW 55-50 NEUTRAL CONTROL FUNCTION, VALVE BODY DIAGNOSIS, TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 012A AND 012B. *SCC UPDATED REPAIR METHOD. THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES THE PREVIOUS DATED 2-9-2004. *TT
141 Jan 1, 2005
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY BE GENERATED BY THE RUNNING OF COOLING FAN. RECALL CAMPAIGN 141 TO INSPECT/REPLACE ENGINE COOLING FAN CONTROL MODULE (EFCM) AND COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY. *TT
8526 Dec 17, 2004
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
SMALL FORE AND AFT OR ROCKING MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT DURING ACCELERATIONS ND DECELERATION MIGHT BE EXPERIENCED IN CERTAIN CASES. *TT
8525 Dec 7, 2004
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
MECHANICAL FRONT SEATS, ADJUSTING SEAT SLIDE RAIL LOCKING POSITION. *TT
850036 Dec 1, 2004
220000 SEATS
FRONT SEAT, MECHANICAL, ADJUSTING. PLAY/CLEARANCE/CLICKING AT THE LOWER MOUNTINGS FOR THE FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTER. *TT
4346 Aug 5, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH / DELAYED P, R OR N TO D SHIFT. *TT
2521 Jul 21, 2004
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING NOISE, EXHAUST TOUCHING PROPELLER SHAFT. *TT
6106 May 6, 2004
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT NEW METHODS (REPLACES ALL PREVIOUS METHODS. *TT
6105 Apr 13, 2004
020000 SUSPENSION
TIGHTENING, NEW BALL JOINT NUT. *TT
880026 Mar 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UPDATED METHOD USED FOR FAULT-TRACING THE SRS (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM) WHEN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) SRS-00BB AND / OR SRS-00C0 OCCUR. *TT
0051 Feb 1, 2004
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VVT SOLENOID, CLEANING. *MR
0024 Feb 1, 2004
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
RECALL CAMPAIGN NO.131 BRAKE LIGHT RELAY. *MR
4327 Jan 22, 2004
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AW55-50 ADAPTION PROCEDURE. *SLC
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
0007 Nov 1, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE VIBRATIONS, ANALYSIS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. *TT
0040 Nov 1, 2003
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXCHANGE UNIT RADIO/CD PLAYER HU-80X. SERVICE CAMPAIGN NO. 123B. *TT
4337 Feb 25, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
SHIFT QUALITY ISSUES DUE TO B4 SERVO COVER FAILURE, 2-3 UPSHIFT HARSHNESS OR FLARE. *SCC
8743 Oct 25, 2002
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE (CCM) MALFUNCTION. *TT
3724 Oct 22, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CEM FAULT TRACING. *TT
2322 Oct 15, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANK NO START, NO FUEL PRESSURE. *TT
8325 Jul 31, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR LOCK LOGIC. *SLC *TT
8325 Jul 31, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THIS TECH NET NOTE IS INTENDED TO ASSIST INGENERAL DOOR LOCK FAULT TRACING. *TT
8328 Jul 23, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TECH NET NOTES REGARDING BLIND RIVET CORROSION ON THE FRONT DOOR. *TT
4327 Jul 15, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TECH-NET NOTES PERTAINING TO SHIFT FLARES, HARSH DOWN SHIFTS, HARSH GARAGE SHIFTS AND HARSH NEUTRAL CONTROL ENGAGEMENT / DISENGAGEMENT. *TT
0047 Jul 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL PUMP ATTACHMENT SCREWS, COPPER WASHER INSTALLATION. *TT
21 Jun 17, 2002
350000 EQUIPMENT
REAR BUMPER SENSOR KIT THAT EMPLOYS STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY TO WARN THE DRIVER OF UNSEEN OBJECTS WHEN BACKING UP. *TT
15 Jun 12, 2002
350000 EQUIPMENT
ACCESSORIES BULLETIN REGARDING ANTI-THEFT SOTRAGE BOX. *TT
4324 Apr 5, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING QUALITY UPGRADE SOFTWARE DEVELOPED FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY COMPLAINTS. *TT
8870023 Apr 1, 2002
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
THIS ERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO REDUCE AIR LEAKAGE FROM THE RECIRCULATION DOOR. *TT
18A Mar 26, 2002
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SUBJECT REGARDING VOLVO NAVIGATION SYSTEM. *TT
4324 Mar 18, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE AW 55-50 SHIFT QUALITY. *YD
4460008 Mar 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ON SOME VEHICLES OIL WEEPAGE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BEVEL GEAR VENT. *TT
6650001 Mar 1, 2002
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBER GUARD. *TT
6650003 Mar 1, 2002
200000 WHEELS
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES INSTALLING THE WHEEL DIRT DEFLECTORS ON THE LATER LINK.*TT
36108 Feb 15, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN SERVICE CAMPAIGN 108 REGARDING MALFUNCTION OF THE KEYLESS REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS. *TT
3360020 Feb 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 KEYLESS REMOTE CONTROLS MAY INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTION AND / OR STICK IN THE ACTIVE POSITION. THIS CAMPAIGN NO. 108 UPGRADES THE KEYLESS REMOTE CONTROL. *TT
108 Feb 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE CAMPAIGN 108 LETTER REGARDING MALFUNCTION OF THE KEYLESS REMOTE CONTROL BUTTON. *TT
0019 Dec 1, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL AIR INTAKE, WHISTLING NOISE. *YD
8741 Oct 11, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION REGARDING EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR. *YH
3630 Oct 3, 2001
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TRIP COMPUTER SCROLLING FUNCTION, ERRATIC. *YD
3370014 Oct 1, 2001
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
INFORMATION REGARDING HEADLIGHT BULB, REPLACEMENT. *YH
0014 Oct 1, 2001
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SUBJECT REGARDING HEADLIGHT BULB, REPLACEMENT. *YD
2827 Sep 21, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING SOFTWARE FUNCTION ID 638/642, ROUGH COLD START. *YD
3718 Sep 12, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE SOFTWARE RELOAD PROCEDURE IS INACCURATE. *SLC
4324 Sep 12, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A SHIFT QUALITY. YH
8515 Sep 10, 2001
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING SUNROOF MOULDING SQUEAK. *YD
3370014 Sep 1, 2001
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SUBJECT REGARDING HEADLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT. *YD
3370014 Sep 1, 2001
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SUBJECT REGARDING HEADLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT. *YD
3370014 Sep 1, 2001
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
INFORMATION REGARDING HEADLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT. *YH
3717 Aug 17, 2001
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRING DIAGRAM UPDATE. *YH
2827 Aug 16, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION REGARDING ROUGH COLD START. *YH
3923 Aug 8, 2001
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION REGARDING RADIO REPLACEMENT, RELOAD SOFTWARE BLOCKED. *YH
8737 Aug 6, 2001
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING CABIN FILTER REPLACEMENT. *YD
8737 Aug 6, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING CABIN FILTER REPLACEMENT. *YD
3512 Jul 5, 2001
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
BRAKE LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENTS. *TT
3628 Jun 15, 2001
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
INFORMATION ON THE DELAY OF THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING SOFTWARE OPTION. *TT
3626 Jun 8, 2001
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPER SQUEAK CONDITION. *TT
3627 Jun 8, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
REMOTE BUTTONS ARE BECOMING STUCK IN THE ACTIVE POSITION. *TT
8513 Jun 6, 2001
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE TAILGATE SILL MOULDING AREA. *TT
8322 May 24, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW PLASTIC COATED DOOR STOPS INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES OF CORROSION, GRINDING NOISE, AND EXCESSIVE OPENING / CLOSING FORCE. *TT
3808 May 24, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF FUEL GAUGE NOT SHOWING FULL AND TRIP COMPUTER DISTANCE TO EMPTY. *TT
2833 May 24, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING A ROUGH COLD START. *TT
8826 May 23, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS INFORMATION ASSIST IN FAULT TRACING OF UEM, SUNROOF, AND REMOTE DIAGNOSTICS. *TT
8735 May 2, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION REGARDING A/C TRACER DYE ADDED TO THE A/C SYSTEM. *TT
2114 Apr 11, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON OIL LEAKAGE FROM FLYWHEEL / FLEXPLATE, REAR CRANKSHAFT. *TT
4460006 Mar 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
EXPERIENCING A WHINING NOISE FROM THE FINAL DRIVE OCCURRING AT SPEEDS UP TO 120 KM/H (75 MPH). THE WHINING OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING GENTLY OR WHEN ENGINE BRAKING. THE NOISE IS HEARD AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE BUT CAN ALSO BE HEARD WHEN THE
8850018 Mar 1, 2001
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING WHIPS-INDICATOR, NEW TEST METHOD. *TT
3623 Feb 12, 2001
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
INFORMATION ON READING ALARM CAUSES. *TT
8850018 Feb 1, 2001
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW TEST METHOD FOR WHIPS-INDICATOR. *TT
8850018 Feb 1, 2001
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW TEST METHOD FOR THE WHIPS-INDICATOR. *TT
2112 Jan 24, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON THE PLASTIC PROTECTIVE CASING (SPLASH PAN) INSTALLED TO THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON SOME VARIANTS OF S60 AND V70 VEHICLES. THE MAIN FUNCTION OF THIS PAN IS CONTROL AIRFLOW IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS HELP TO REDUCE ENGINE
3714 Jan 18, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A DIM NOT FUNCTIONING AND / OR AN INTERMITTENT NO-START CONDITION CAUSED BY A LOOSE B+ CONNECTION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
2316 Jan 18, 2001
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT DUE TO A CHANGE IN TECHNICAL INFORMATION - DCS 23-16 (FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT SHOW FULL TANK) DATED 1/11/01 HAS BEEN DELETED AND THE INFORMATION IS NO LONGER VALID. *TT

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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

VOLVO V70XC - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

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2001 (current) 1 189
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