Worst 2001 Volvo V70 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Volvo V70.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 58 | 3 | — | 69,515 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 27 | — | — | 86,579 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 | 1 | 1 | 67,814 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 14 | — | — | 114,516 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 11 | — | — | 100,056 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 10 | — | — | 56,880 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 9 | — | — | 100,079 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | 1 | 76,754 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | — | 103,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | 128,233 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | 1 | — | 146,990 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 | 1 | — | 45,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | 68,818 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 72,750 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | 1 | — | 41,167 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 167,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 64,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 31,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 151,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 86,850 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 76,282 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 | — | — | 60,992 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 80,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 1 | — | 149,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 80,500 mi |
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Recalls for 2001 Volvo V70
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~389,508 vehicles.
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Other Volvo V70 Years
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