2001 VOLVO V70XC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
189
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
18
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 VOLVO V70XC
The 2001 VOLVO V70XC has received a total of 189 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN. 18 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (36 complaints), Electrical System (25 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (20 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 VOLVO V70XC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 VOLVO V70XC, potentially affecting up to 149,799 vehicles.
Recall 04V451000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
| 149,799 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 VOLVO V70XC
189 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 VOLVO V70XC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 THE VEHICLE.
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 DOESN'T MOVE QUICK ENOUGH TO MERGE WITH TRAFFIC VOLVO KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND SO DO THE OWNERS OF THESE CARS AND AT A 4000 DOLLAR PRICE TAG TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THESE TRANSMISSIONS WHO CAN AFFORD THAT
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 NOT DRIVE THE AUTOMOBILE ON A REGULAR BASIS; IT IS ONLY DRIVEN OCCASIONALLY (ONCE A WEEK). I CONSIDER MYSELF LUCKY SO FAR THAT NOBODY HAS REAR-ENDED ME.
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 NOT DRIVE THE AUTOMOBILE ON A REGULAR BASIS; IT IS ONLY DRIVEN OCCASIONALLY (ONCE A WEEK). I CONSIDER MYSELF LUCKY SO FAR THAT NOBODY HAS REAR-ENDED ME.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2001 VOLVO V70XC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 VOLVO V70XC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 VOLVO V70XC
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 18 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 VOLVO V70XC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2521 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING NOISE, EXHAUST TOUCHING PROPELLER SHAFT. *TT
6105 — SUSPENSION
TIGHTENING, NEW BALL JOINT NUT. *TT
880026 — 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
4327 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AW55-50 ADAPTION PROCEDURE. *SLC
0007 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE VIBRATIONS, ANALYSIS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. *TT
4337 — POWER TRAIN
SHIFT QUALITY ISSUES DUE TO B4 SERVO COVER FAILURE, 2-3 UPSHIFT HARSHNESS OR FLARE. *SCC
8328 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TECH NET NOTES REGARDING BLIND RIVET CORROSION ON THE FRONT DOOR. *TT
4327 — 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 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL PUMP ATTACHMENT SCREWS, COPPER WASHER INSTALLATION. *TT
3360020 — 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
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 VOLVO V70XC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO V70XC
- 1998 VOLVO V70XC — 35 complaints
- 1999 VOLVO V70XC — 94 complaints
- 2000 VOLVO V70XC — 132 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO V70XC (current)
- 2002 VOLVO V70XC — 32 complaints
- 2003 VOLVO V70XC — 21 complaints
- 2004 VOLVO V70XC — 5 complaints
- 2005 VOLVO V70XC — 3 complaints
- 2006 VOLVO V70XC — 6 complaints
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