2001 VOLVO C70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
13
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2001 VOLVO C70
The 2001 VOLVO C70 has received a total of 13 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (4 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (4 complaints), and Wheelsrim (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 VOLVO C70
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2001 VOLVO C70, potentially affecting up to 429,121 vehicles.
Recall 07E023000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
| 13,128 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
View full details →Recall 06V441000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 170,099 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 00V405000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 245,894 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THERE COULD BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL NOT TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED.
Consequence: THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN AN APPROACHING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB AND SOCKET.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 VOLVO C70
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 VOLVO C70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CAR SUDDENLY LURCHES FORWARD, STUMBLES, STALLS, GOES INTO LIMP MODE, NEARLY REAR-ENDED ON THE FREEWAY WITH MY WIFE AND CHILD ON BOARD. VOLVO SAYS PREVIOUS OWNER HAD SOFTWARE UPDATED PER RECALL, SO NOTHING CAN BE DONE. "THAT PART PROBABLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED". BOUGHT CAR AT CARMAX, WHO WILL NOT DO ANYTHING AS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR TWO YEARS AND WARRANTY EXPIRED. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO C70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE LOST POWER WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V411000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) WAS EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000. UPDATED 6/6/12 *CN
MY 2001 VOLVO C70 ETM MODULE MALFUNCTIONED....
MY 2001 VOLVO C70 ETM MODULE MALFUNCTIONED....
1. ETS (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM) WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAN AFFECT DRIVABILITY OF A VEHICLE. 2. THROTTLE BODY FOR VOLVO 2001 C70 HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1075. 3. THIS IS WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM WITH VOLVO CARS MADE FROM 1999 TO 2001 AFFECTING MODELS S70, V70, C70, S80 AND S60, BUT VOLVO REFUSES TO COMPENSATE FOR THE COST OF REPAIRS OR ISSUE A RECALL. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2001 VOLVO C70
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 VOLVO C70 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 VOLVO C70
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 VOLVO C70. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMB00-006-2019-1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Software Installation Policy changes.
SMB00-337-2017-1 — COMMUNICATION
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Workshop Systems Requirements and Guidelines VIDA in 2015 , Peer - to - Peer Infrastructure GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada 00 337 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : YEAR MONTH DAY...
4340 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF SHIFT QUALITY.*YD
8405 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
INFORMATION REGARDING QUARTER GLASS LATCH REPLACEMENT. *YH
2836 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING A ROUGH COLD START ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HIGH PRESSURE TURBO ENGINE (ENGINE CODE 53). *TT
260007 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HOSE BETWEEN THE EXPANSION TANK AND THE RADIATOR MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE PULLEY FOR THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 VOLVO C70
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2001 VOLVO C70.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO C70
- 1998 VOLVO C70 — 7 complaints
- 1999 VOLVO C70 — 29 complaints
- 2000 VOLVO C70 — 32 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO C70 (current)
- 2002 VOLVO C70 — 6 complaints
- 2003 VOLVO C70 — 9 complaints
- 2004 VOLVO C70 — 21 complaints
- 2005 VOLVO C70 — 0 complaints
- 2006 VOLVO C70 — 12 complaints
Other VOLVO Models
- VOLVO XC90 — 2,131 total complaints
- VOLVO S60 — 1,655 total complaints
- VOLVO S80 — 1,320 total complaints
- VOLVO V70 — 1,177 total complaints
- VOLVO XC60 — 846 total complaints
- VOLVO S70 — 780 total complaints
- VOLVO 850 — 732 total complaints
- VOLVO S40 — 677 total complaints