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Jan 31, 2018 Power Train 148,000 mi

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...

Jan 31, 2018 Power Train 148,000 mi

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...

Nov 24, 2017 Power Train 155,698 mi

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...

Nov 24, 2017 Power Train 155,698 mi

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...

Feb 17, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 187,000 mi

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...

Feb 17, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 187,000 mi

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...

Feb 17, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 187,000 mi

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...

Feb 17, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 187,000 mi

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...

Feb 26, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 118,000 mi

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.

Feb 26, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 118,000 mi

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.

Mar 22, 2015 Power Train 101,050 mi

TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING AND GOING ON LIMP MODE. *TR

Mar 22, 2015 Power Train 101,050 mi

TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING AND GOING ON LIMP MODE. *TR

Oct 3, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 98,000 mi

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...

Oct 3, 2014 Electrical System 98,000 mi

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...

Oct 3, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 98,000 mi

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...

Oct 3, 2014 Electrical System 98,000 mi

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...

Apr 5, 2014 Suspension 135,347 mi

FRONT DRIVER SIDE SPRING SNAPPED AND TORE APART THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. *TR

Apr 5, 2014 Suspension 135,347 mi

FRONT DRIVER SIDE SPRING SNAPPED AND TORE APART THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. *TR

Sep 5, 2013 Engine Fire 160,000 mi

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...

Sep 5, 2013 Engine Fire 160,000 mi

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...

May 1, 2013 Service Brakes 134,000 mi

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...

May 1, 2013 Steering 134,000 mi

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...

May 1, 2013 Engine 134,000 mi

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...

May 1, 2013 Service Brakes 134,000 mi

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...

May 1, 2013 Steering 134,000 mi

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...

May 1, 2013 Engine 134,000 mi

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...

Apr 2, 2013 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

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...

Apr 2, 2013 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

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...

Mar 10, 2013 Seats 123,700 mi

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...

Mar 10, 2013 Steering 125,163 mi

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 ...

Mar 10, 2013 Steering 125,163 mi

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 ...

Mar 10, 2013 Seats 123,700 mi

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...

Mar 10, 2013 Steering 125,163 mi

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 ...

Mar 10, 2013 Steering 125,163 mi

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 ...

Jun 2, 2012 Service Brakes 76,000 mi

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...

Jun 2, 2012 Service Brakes 76,000 mi

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...

Feb 4, 2012 Seats

MY 2001 V70 DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT BURNED A HOLE RIGHT THROUGH THE LEATHER. *KB

Feb 4, 2012 Seats

MY 2001 V70 DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT BURNED A HOLE RIGHT THROUGH THE LEATHER. *KB

Feb 4, 2012 Seats

MY 2001 V70 DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT BURNED A HOLE RIGHT THROUGH THE LEATHER. *KB

Feb 4, 2012 Seats

MY 2001 V70 DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT BURNED A HOLE RIGHT THROUGH THE LEATHER. *KB

Nov 2, 2011 Power Train 51,309 mi

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...

Nov 2, 2011 Power Train 51,309 mi

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...

Jun 22, 2011 Power Train 95,000 mi

'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 ...

Jun 22, 2011 Power Train 95,000 mi

'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 ...

May 9, 2011 Power Train

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...

May 9, 2011 Power Train

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...

May 5, 2011 Power Train 122,500 mi

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.

May 5, 2011 Power Train 122,500 mi

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.

Apr 13, 2011 Power Train 119,900 mi

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...

Apr 13, 2011 Power Train 119,900 mi

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...

Apr 8, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 149,000 mi

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...

Apr 8, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 149,000 mi

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...

Jan 4, 2011 Suspension 94,000 mi

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

Jan 4, 2011 Suspension 94,000 mi

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

Dec 8, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

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...

Dec 8, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

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...

Nov 15, 2010 Power Train 115,000 mi

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...

Nov 15, 2010 Power Train 115,000 mi

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...

Sep 4, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

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...

Sep 4, 2010 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 120,000 mi

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...

Sep 4, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

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...

Sep 4, 2010 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 120,000 mi

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...

Aug 17, 2010 Visibility 131,000 mi

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...

Aug 17, 2010 Visibility 131,000 mi

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...

Mar 15, 2010 Power Train 140,000 mi

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 ...

Mar 15, 2010 Steering 140,000 mi

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 ...

Mar 15, 2010 Power Train 140,000 mi

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 ...

Mar 15, 2010 Steering 140,000 mi

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 ...

Feb 16, 2010 Power Train Crash 15,000 mi

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...

Feb 16, 2010 Power Train Crash 15,000 mi

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...

Feb 4, 2010 Power Train 824,440 mi

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...

Feb 4, 2010 Power Train 824,440 mi

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...

Jan 8, 2010 Suspension 108,500 mi

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...

Jan 8, 2010 Suspension 108,500 mi

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...

Mar 1, 2009 Power Train 60,000 mi

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...

Mar 1, 2009 Power Train 60,000 mi

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...

Dec 29, 2008 Power Train 95,000 mi

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

Dec 29, 2008 Power Train 95,000 mi

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

Nov 4, 2008 Power Train 95,000 mi

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...

Nov 4, 2008 Power Train 95,000 mi

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...

Oct 16, 2008 Power Train 100,054 mi

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...

Oct 16, 2008 Power Train 100,054 mi

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...

Sep 19, 2008 Power Train 70,000 mi

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...

Sep 19, 2008 Power Train 70,000 mi

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...

Jun 12, 2008 Air Bags Crash 95,000 mi

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

Jun 12, 2008 Air Bags Crash 95,000 mi

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

Feb 21, 2008 Power Train 67,397 mi

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...

Feb 21, 2008 Power Train 67,397 mi

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...

Feb 11, 2008 Power Train

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...

Feb 11, 2008 Power Train

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...

Jan 7, 2008 Exterior Lighting

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. ...

Jan 7, 2008 Exterior Lighting

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. ...

Jan 3, 2008 Exterior Lighting 152,000 mi

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...

Jan 3, 2008 Exterior Lighting 152,000 mi

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...

Dec 12, 2007 Power Train 114,662 mi

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...

Dec 12, 2007 Power Train 114,662 mi

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...

Oct 24, 2007 Electrical System

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...

Oct 24, 2007 Electrical System

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...

Oct 24, 2007 Electrical System

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...

Oct 24, 2007 Exterior Lighting

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...

Oct 24, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

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...

Oct 24, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

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...

Oct 24, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

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...

Oct 24, 2007 Electrical System

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...

Oct 24, 2007 Electrical System

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...

Oct 24, 2007 Electrical System

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...

Oct 24, 2007 Exterior Lighting

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...

Oct 24, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

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...

Oct 24, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

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...

Oct 24, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

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...

Oct 1, 2007 Power Train 76,430 mi

VEHICLE OUTPUT SENSORS CODES SHOWED UP, AND THE TRANSMISSION SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON. REPLACED SPEED SENSORS, AND 4 DAYS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SERVICE LIGHT CAME BACK ON, AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE AT ALL NOW. *JB

Oct 1, 2007 Power Train 76,430 mi

VEHICLE OUTPUT SENSORS CODES SHOWED UP, AND THE TRANSMISSION SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON. REPLACED SPEED SENSORS, AND 4 DAYS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SERVICE LIGHT CAME BACK ON, AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE AT ALL NOW. *JB

Sep 26, 2007 Power Train 71,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO V70 AWD STATION WAGON. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 2 SMALL CHILDREN IN THE CAR. AS I WAS LURCHING ALONG CARS WERE PASSING ME AT 55+ MILES PER HOUR, MY FAMILY AND I WERE PLACED IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND OUR SAFETY WAS JEOPARDIZED. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO...

Sep 26, 2007 Power Train 71,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO V70 AWD STATION WAGON. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 2 SMALL CHILDREN IN THE CAR. AS I WAS LURCHING ALONG CARS WERE PASSING ME AT 55+ MILES PER HOUR, MY FAMILY AND I WERE PLACED IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND OUR SAFETY WAS JEOPARDIZED. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO...

Aug 8, 2007 Unknown Or Other 102,500 mi

7/26/07 TRAVELING ON I-77 AND THE CAR RAN GREAT. SUDDENLY, IN SAME MANNER AS CAR DID APPROX 2 YRS AGO ON SAME INTERSTATE RPMS DROPPED, CAR LOST SPEED, NO RESPONSE AT THROTTLE, AND WITHIN A FEW SECONDS WE LOST POWER, BRAKES, STEERING. SINCE THIS SEEMED JUST LIKE 2 YRS AGO (WE REPORTED THIS INCIDEN...

Aug 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,500 mi

7/26/07 TRAVELING ON I-77 AND THE CAR RAN GREAT. SUDDENLY, IN SAME MANNER AS CAR DID APPROX 2 YRS AGO ON SAME INTERSTATE RPMS DROPPED, CAR LOST SPEED, NO RESPONSE AT THROTTLE, AND WITHIN A FEW SECONDS WE LOST POWER, BRAKES, STEERING. SINCE THIS SEEMED JUST LIKE 2 YRS AGO (WE REPORTED THIS INCIDEN...

Aug 8, 2007 Unknown Or Other 102,500 mi

7/26/07 TRAVELING ON I-77 AND THE CAR RAN GREAT. SUDDENLY, IN SAME MANNER AS CAR DID APPROX 2 YRS AGO ON SAME INTERSTATE RPMS DROPPED, CAR LOST SPEED, NO RESPONSE AT THROTTLE, AND WITHIN A FEW SECONDS WE LOST POWER, BRAKES, STEERING. SINCE THIS SEEMED JUST LIKE 2 YRS AGO (WE REPORTED THIS INCIDEN...

Aug 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,500 mi

7/26/07 TRAVELING ON I-77 AND THE CAR RAN GREAT. SUDDENLY, IN SAME MANNER AS CAR DID APPROX 2 YRS AGO ON SAME INTERSTATE RPMS DROPPED, CAR LOST SPEED, NO RESPONSE AT THROTTLE, AND WITHIN A FEW SECONDS WE LOST POWER, BRAKES, STEERING. SINCE THIS SEEMED JUST LIKE 2 YRS AGO (WE REPORTED THIS INCIDEN...

Jul 24, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 86,492 mi

2001 VOLVO V70 XC CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND WAS SHAKING**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL AND THE CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO GET TO THE DEALER TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE AND ...

Jul 24, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 86,492 mi

2001 VOLVO V70 XC CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND WAS SHAKING**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL AND THE CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO GET TO THE DEALER TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE AND ...

Jul 23, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO V70XC. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE IT WAS SURGING AND HESITATING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. A WEEK LATER, SHE DECIDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE AIR HOSE. HOWEVER, THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE FAI...

Jul 23, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO V70XC. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE IT WAS SURGING AND HESITATING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. A WEEK LATER, SHE DECIDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE AIR HOSE. HOWEVER, THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE FAI...

Mar 15, 2007 Steering Crash 99,549 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE ATTEMPTING A SLIGHT RIGHT TURN WHILE TRAVELING APPROX 15/20 MPH AND HIT A GUARD RAIL THEN A SNOW BANK. UPON INVESTIGATION I NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE POINTING INWARD. ORIGINAL SUSPECT WAS THE TIE RODS. REPAIR FACILITY FOUND THE RACK...

Mar 15, 2007 Steering Crash 99,549 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE ATTEMPTING A SLIGHT RIGHT TURN WHILE TRAVELING APPROX 15/20 MPH AND HIT A GUARD RAIL THEN A SNOW BANK. UPON INVESTIGATION I NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE POINTING INWARD. ORIGINAL SUSPECT WAS THE TIE RODS. REPAIR FACILITY FOUND THE RACK...

Mar 4, 2007 Power Train 54,724 mi

IN DEC 2005, MY VOLVO WAS SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE HAD 48,300 MI. DEALERSHIP NOTED THAT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN OFF ROAD. IT IS PRIMARILY A SHORT DISTANCE COMMUTER CAR. AT TIME, COULD NOT AFFORD REPAIRS. WAITED ONE YEAR (FEB 2007 - 54...

Mar 4, 2007 Power Train 54,724 mi

IN DEC 2005, MY VOLVO WAS SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE HAD 48,300 MI. DEALERSHIP NOTED THAT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN OFF ROAD. IT IS PRIMARILY A SHORT DISTANCE COMMUTER CAR. AT TIME, COULD NOT AFFORD REPAIRS. WAITED ONE YEAR (FEB 2007 - 54...

Jan 1, 2007 Suspension 84,600 mi

HIGHWAY DRIVING, NO POT HOLES. SUSPECT METAL FAILURE. REPLACED COIL SPRING. *NM

Jan 1, 2007 Suspension 124,340 mi

HIGHWAY DRIVING, NO POT HOLES. SUSPECT METAL FAILURE. REPLACED LEFT COIL SPRING. *NM

Jan 1, 2007 Structure 67,513 mi

DEALER NOTICED PROBLEM DURING ROUTINE SERVICE, UPPER ENGINE MOUNT BROKEN-REPLACED. HIGHWAY DRIVING. *NM

Jan 1, 2007 Suspension 84,600 mi

HIGHWAY DRIVING, NO POT HOLES. SUSPECT METAL FAILURE. REPLACED COIL SPRING. *NM

Jan 1, 2007 Suspension 124,340 mi

HIGHWAY DRIVING, NO POT HOLES. SUSPECT METAL FAILURE. REPLACED LEFT COIL SPRING. *NM

Jan 1, 2007 Structure 67,513 mi

DEALER NOTICED PROBLEM DURING ROUTINE SERVICE, UPPER ENGINE MOUNT BROKEN-REPLACED. HIGHWAY DRIVING. *NM

Nov 17, 2006 Power Train 59,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION KEPT SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.

Nov 17, 2006 Power Train 59,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION KEPT SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.

Aug 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

THE ENGINE PERFORMED A SHUT-DOWN/REDUCTION IN POWER PROCEDURE WHILE ACCELERATING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. "PERFORMANCE REDUCED/ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE URGENT" NOTICE APPEARED ON THE INFORMATION SCREEN. I HAD TO QUICKLY MOVE OUT OF THE WAY TO PREVENT CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT. AFTER RESETTING THE WARNING LIGHT...

Aug 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

THE ENGINE PERFORMED A SHUT-DOWN/REDUCTION IN POWER PROCEDURE WHILE ACCELERATING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. "PERFORMANCE REDUCED/ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE URGENT" NOTICE APPEARED ON THE INFORMATION SCREEN. I HAD TO QUICKLY MOVE OUT OF THE WAY TO PREVENT CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT. AFTER RESETTING THE WARNING LIGHT...

Aug 12, 2006 Electrical System 67,000 mi

ETM/ECM REPLACED 1/2006. SUBSEQUENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE 05/08/2006, 08/09/2006. ROUGH CRANKING IDLE. SUBSEQUENT SHIFTING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION. FOLLOW UP WITH SOFTWARE UPGRADE TCM ON AUG. 9, 2006. PROBLEM STILL PRESENT. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING JERKS BETWEEN 2 AND 3RD GEAR UPON ACCELERATION/DECELERAT...

Aug 12, 2006 Power Train 67,000 mi

ETM/ECM REPLACED 1/2006. SUBSEQUENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE 05/08/2006, 08/09/2006. ROUGH CRANKING IDLE. SUBSEQUENT SHIFTING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION. FOLLOW UP WITH SOFTWARE UPGRADE TCM ON AUG. 9, 2006. PROBLEM STILL PRESENT. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING JERKS BETWEEN 2 AND 3RD GEAR UPON ACCELERATION/DECELERAT...

Aug 12, 2006 Electrical System 67,000 mi

ETM/ECM REPLACED 1/2006. SUBSEQUENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE 05/08/2006, 08/09/2006. ROUGH CRANKING IDLE. SUBSEQUENT SHIFTING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION. FOLLOW UP WITH SOFTWARE UPGRADE TCM ON AUG. 9, 2006. PROBLEM STILL PRESENT. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING JERKS BETWEEN 2 AND 3RD GEAR UPON ACCELERATION/DECELERAT...

Aug 12, 2006 Power Train 67,000 mi

ETM/ECM REPLACED 1/2006. SUBSEQUENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE 05/08/2006, 08/09/2006. ROUGH CRANKING IDLE. SUBSEQUENT SHIFTING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION. FOLLOW UP WITH SOFTWARE UPGRADE TCM ON AUG. 9, 2006. PROBLEM STILL PRESENT. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING JERKS BETWEEN 2 AND 3RD GEAR UPON ACCELERATION/DECELERAT...

Apr 5, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 64,580 mi

I PURCHASED A 2001 V70 XC IN NOVEMBER 2004, WITH ABOUT 37K MILES. IT NOW HAS ABOUT 64K MILES AND YESTERDAY (MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2006) IS WHEN SHE TOOK A DIVE. I HAD JUST RETURNED FROM A 1200 MILE TRIP EARLY MONDAY MORNING. ON MONDAY AFTERNOON, I STARTED ON AN ERRAND; BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND DRO...

Apr 5, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 64,580 mi

I PURCHASED A 2001 V70 XC IN NOVEMBER 2004, WITH ABOUT 37K MILES. IT NOW HAS ABOUT 64K MILES AND YESTERDAY (MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2006) IS WHEN SHE TOOK A DIVE. I HAD JUST RETURNED FROM A 1200 MILE TRIP EARLY MONDAY MORNING. ON MONDAY AFTERNOON, I STARTED ON AN ERRAND; BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND DRO...

Mar 28, 2006 Suspension 72,000 mi

BOTH FRONT SPRINGS HAVE BROKEN DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. ON BOTH OCCASIONS THIS CREATED A TRAFFIC HAZARD WHEN THE CAR BECAME SUDDENLY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. THE PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT SPRING BROKE 2 YEARS AGO WHILE DRIVING ON A WELL-PAVED, MAJOR THOROUGHFARE. THE DRIVER...

Mar 28, 2006 Suspension 72,000 mi

BOTH FRONT SPRINGS HAVE BROKEN DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. ON BOTH OCCASIONS THIS CREATED A TRAFFIC HAZARD WHEN THE CAR BECAME SUDDENLY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. THE PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT SPRING BROKE 2 YEARS AGO WHILE DRIVING ON A WELL-PAVED, MAJOR THOROUGHFARE. THE DRIVER...

Mar 10, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 59,022 mi

THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE WAS A ROUGH IDLE (VEHICLE WOULD SURGE TO 1100 RPM AND DROP TO 500 RPM) WHILE AT A STOP. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED TWICE WHILE IDLING IN PARK. I CONTACTED THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE. ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK THE DAY BEFORE I WAS TO DROP...

Mar 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 59,022 mi

THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE WAS A ROUGH IDLE (VEHICLE WOULD SURGE TO 1100 RPM AND DROP TO 500 RPM) WHILE AT A STOP. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED TWICE WHILE IDLING IN PARK. I CONTACTED THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE. ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK THE DAY BEFORE I WAS TO DROP...

Mar 10, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 59,022 mi

THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE WAS A ROUGH IDLE (VEHICLE WOULD SURGE TO 1100 RPM AND DROP TO 500 RPM) WHILE AT A STOP. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED TWICE WHILE IDLING IN PARK. I CONTACTED THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE. ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK THE DAY BEFORE I WAS TO DROP...

Mar 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 59,022 mi

THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE WAS A ROUGH IDLE (VEHICLE WOULD SURGE TO 1100 RPM AND DROP TO 500 RPM) WHILE AT A STOP. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED TWICE WHILE IDLING IN PARK. I CONTACTED THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE. ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK THE DAY BEFORE I WAS TO DROP...

Mar 7, 2006 Seat Belts 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO V70 XC WAGON. THE CAR WAS REVVING HIGH FOR A WHILE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WASN'T A PROBLEM. ABOUT A MONTH OR SO LATER THE ETM FAILED. I WAS BEING LEFT STRANDED AT FREEWAY OFF RAMPS, AND GREEN LIGHTS WHEN THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY D...

Mar 7, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO V70 XC WAGON. THE CAR WAS REVVING HIGH FOR A WHILE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WASN'T A PROBLEM. ABOUT A MONTH OR SO LATER THE ETM FAILED. I WAS BEING LEFT STRANDED AT FREEWAY OFF RAMPS, AND GREEN LIGHTS WHEN THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY D...

Mar 7, 2006 Power Train 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO V70 XC WAGON. THE CAR WAS REVVING HIGH FOR A WHILE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WASN'T A PROBLEM. ABOUT A MONTH OR SO LATER THE ETM FAILED. I WAS BEING LEFT STRANDED AT FREEWAY OFF RAMPS, AND GREEN LIGHTS WHEN THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY D...

Mar 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO V70 XC WAGON. THE CAR WAS REVVING HIGH FOR A WHILE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WASN'T A PROBLEM. ABOUT A MONTH OR SO LATER THE ETM FAILED. I WAS BEING LEFT STRANDED AT FREEWAY OFF RAMPS, AND GREEN LIGHTS WHEN THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY D...

Mar 7, 2006 Unknown Or Other 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO V70 XC WAGON. THE CAR WAS REVVING HIGH FOR A WHILE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WASN'T A PROBLEM. ABOUT A MONTH OR SO LATER THE ETM FAILED. I WAS BEING LEFT STRANDED AT FREEWAY OFF RAMPS, AND GREEN LIGHTS WHEN THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY D...

Mar 7, 2006 Seat Belts 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO V70 XC WAGON. THE CAR WAS REVVING HIGH FOR A WHILE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WASN'T A PROBLEM. ABOUT A MONTH OR SO LATER THE ETM FAILED. I WAS BEING LEFT STRANDED AT FREEWAY OFF RAMPS, AND GREEN LIGHTS WHEN THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY D...

Mar 7, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO V70 XC WAGON. THE CAR WAS REVVING HIGH FOR A WHILE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WASN'T A PROBLEM. ABOUT A MONTH OR SO LATER THE ETM FAILED. I WAS BEING LEFT STRANDED AT FREEWAY OFF RAMPS, AND GREEN LIGHTS WHEN THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY D...

Mar 7, 2006 Power Train 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO V70 XC WAGON. THE CAR WAS REVVING HIGH FOR A WHILE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WASN'T A PROBLEM. ABOUT A MONTH OR SO LATER THE ETM FAILED. I WAS BEING LEFT STRANDED AT FREEWAY OFF RAMPS, AND GREEN LIGHTS WHEN THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY D...

Mar 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO V70 XC WAGON. THE CAR WAS REVVING HIGH FOR A WHILE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WASN'T A PROBLEM. ABOUT A MONTH OR SO LATER THE ETM FAILED. I WAS BEING LEFT STRANDED AT FREEWAY OFF RAMPS, AND GREEN LIGHTS WHEN THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY D...

Mar 7, 2006 Unknown Or Other 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO V70 XC WAGON. THE CAR WAS REVVING HIGH FOR A WHILE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WASN'T A PROBLEM. ABOUT A MONTH OR SO LATER THE ETM FAILED. I WAS BEING LEFT STRANDED AT FREEWAY OFF RAMPS, AND GREEN LIGHTS WHEN THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY D...

Mar 3, 2006 Fuel System, Other

ETM FAILED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC LAST YEAR. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED VOLVO IS NOT RECALLING BUT WILL COMPENSATE OWNERS FOR THE ETM REPAIRS. GO TO THE VOLVO WEBSITE AND E-MAIL THEM WITH REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT AND THEY WILL INSTRUCT WHERE TO SEND RECEIPTS FOR REPAIRS. THEY ARE SUPPOSEDLY SENDING LETTERS BUT ...

Mar 3, 2006 Fuel System, Other

ETM FAILED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC LAST YEAR. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED VOLVO IS NOT RECALLING BUT WILL COMPENSATE OWNERS FOR THE ETM REPAIRS. GO TO THE VOLVO WEBSITE AND E-MAIL THEM WITH REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT AND THEY WILL INSTRUCT WHERE TO SEND RECEIPTS FOR REPAIRS. THEY ARE SUPPOSEDLY SENDING LETTERS BUT ...

Feb 14, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 74,000 mi

WE HAVE EXPERIENCED THE "REDUCED POWER MODE" ON OUR 2001 VOLVO XC70 NUMEROUS TIMES BETWEEN DEC '05 AND FEB '06. THE VEHICLE REFUSED TO GO OVER 15 MPH UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS SHUT-OFF AND RESTARTED. THIS OCCURRED TWICE PULLING OUT OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD ONTO A MAJOR ROAD, ENTERING THE HIGHWAY WHILE ATTEM...

Feb 14, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 74,000 mi

WE HAVE EXPERIENCED THE "REDUCED POWER MODE" ON OUR 2001 VOLVO XC70 NUMEROUS TIMES BETWEEN DEC '05 AND FEB '06. THE VEHICLE REFUSED TO GO OVER 15 MPH UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS SHUT-OFF AND RESTARTED. THIS OCCURRED TWICE PULLING OUT OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD ONTO A MAJOR ROAD, ENTERING THE HIGHWAY WHILE ATTEM...

Dec 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,500 mi

I AM AN OWNER OF A 2001 VOLVO XC70. IT RECENTLY BROKE DOWN IN NYC WITH A "DECREASED PERFORMANCE" MESSAGE SHOWN ON THE COMPUTER AS WELL AS JERKING AND LAG IN ALL FORWARD MOVEMENT. THE CAR WAS SEEN AT MARTIN'S MANHATTAN AFTER BEING TOWED. THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WHEN PLUGGED INTO THE COMPUTER. DRO...

Dec 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,500 mi

I AM AN OWNER OF A 2001 VOLVO XC70. IT RECENTLY BROKE DOWN IN NYC WITH A "DECREASED PERFORMANCE" MESSAGE SHOWN ON THE COMPUTER AS WELL AS JERKING AND LAG IN ALL FORWARD MOVEMENT. THE CAR WAS SEEN AT MARTIN'S MANHATTAN AFTER BEING TOWED. THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WHEN PLUGGED INTO THE COMPUTER. DRO...

Dec 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE FAILURE ON 2001 VOLVO V70 XC. AUTOMOBILE EXIBITED "SURGING" PERFORMANCE AT ABOUT 90K MILES (OUT OF WARRANTY). DEALER DIAGNOSED ETM FAILURE AS EMMINENT; REPLACED ETM AT VOLVO DEALER. COST APPROXIMATELY $1000. *NM

Dec 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE FAILURE ON 2001 VOLVO V70 XC. AUTOMOBILE EXIBITED "SURGING" PERFORMANCE AT ABOUT 90K MILES (OUT OF WARRANTY). DEALER DIAGNOSED ETM FAILURE AS EMMINENT; REPLACED ETM AT VOLVO DEALER. COST APPROXIMATELY $1000. *NM

Dec 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

2001 VOLVO XC70 LOST POWER IN EVENING TRAFFIC IN EARLY NOVEMBER AND WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE / WAS TOWED FOR REPAIR THAT NIGHT AND NEXT DAY CAR STARTED WITHOUT INCIDENT AT AUTO REPAIR SHOP / REPAIR SHOP RAN DIAGNOSTICS AND WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY A PROBLEM (AT A COST TO ME OF $119) / ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER...

Dec 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

2001 VOLVO XC70 LOST POWER IN EVENING TRAFFIC IN EARLY NOVEMBER AND WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE / WAS TOWED FOR REPAIR THAT NIGHT AND NEXT DAY CAR STARTED WITHOUT INCIDENT AT AUTO REPAIR SHOP / REPAIR SHOP RAN DIAGNOSTICS AND WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY A PROBLEM (AT A COST TO ME OF $119) / ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER...

Dec 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

ON EIGHT DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 - 75 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, MY VOLVO V70XC, 2001, HAS EXPERIENCED UNRECOVERABLE REDUCED POWER TO IDLE. I HAD TO MAKE EMERGENCY LANE CHANGES TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED. I FOUND IF I TURNED OFF...

Dec 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

ON EIGHT DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 - 75 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, MY VOLVO V70XC, 2001, HAS EXPERIENCED UNRECOVERABLE REDUCED POWER TO IDLE. I HAD TO MAKE EMERGENCY LANE CHANGES TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED. I FOUND IF I TURNED OFF...

Dec 6, 2005 Electrical System 59,000 mi

1. WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY @ APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. 2) ENGINE IDLED ROUGHLY, STALLED THEN MESSAGE SHOWING "PERFORMANCE REDUCED" SHOWED IN THE CAR INFORMATION SCREEN. CAR WAS ABLE TO RESTART, THEN DRIVEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. IT IS BELIEVED TO BE AN ETM FAILURE. *JB

Dec 6, 2005 Electrical System 59,000 mi

1. WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY @ APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. 2) ENGINE IDLED ROUGHLY, STALLED THEN MESSAGE SHOWING "PERFORMANCE REDUCED" SHOWED IN THE CAR INFORMATION SCREEN. CAR WAS ABLE TO RESTART, THEN DRIVEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. IT IS BELIEVED TO BE AN ETM FAILURE. *JB

Nov 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 100,138 mi

DURING ACCELARATION OR A DOWNSHIFT TO ACCELARATE THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER READS "PERFORMANCE REDUCED" AND THE CAR LOOSES ALL POWER. YOU MUST PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SINCE THE CAR LOOSES ALL POWER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. ONCE IT IS OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES YOU CAN START AGAIN AND RESUME DRIVING A...

Nov 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 100,138 mi

DURING ACCELARATION OR A DOWNSHIFT TO ACCELARATE THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER READS "PERFORMANCE REDUCED" AND THE CAR LOOSES ALL POWER. YOU MUST PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SINCE THE CAR LOOSES ALL POWER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. ONCE IT IS OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES YOU CAN START AGAIN AND RESUME DRIVING A...

Nov 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,228 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 50 MPH ON A MAJOR THOROUGHFARE UP A HILL WHEN MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. THE COMPUTER DISPLAYED A "REDUCED POWER" MESSAGE. I PULLED TO THE RIGHT, AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE ABOUT 1/8 MILE AT SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED POWER UNTIL I COULD PULL COMPLETELY OFF THE ROAD (MY CHILDRE...

Nov 16, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,228 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 50 MPH ON A MAJOR THOROUGHFARE UP A HILL WHEN MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. THE COMPUTER DISPLAYED A "REDUCED POWER" MESSAGE. I PULLED TO THE RIGHT, AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE ABOUT 1/8 MILE AT SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED POWER UNTIL I COULD PULL COMPLETELY OFF THE ROAD (MY CHILDRE...

Nov 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,228 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 50 MPH ON A MAJOR THOROUGHFARE UP A HILL WHEN MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. THE COMPUTER DISPLAYED A "REDUCED POWER" MESSAGE. I PULLED TO THE RIGHT, AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE ABOUT 1/8 MILE AT SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED POWER UNTIL I COULD PULL COMPLETELY OFF THE ROAD (MY CHILDRE...

Nov 16, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,228 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 50 MPH ON A MAJOR THOROUGHFARE UP A HILL WHEN MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. THE COMPUTER DISPLAYED A "REDUCED POWER" MESSAGE. I PULLED TO THE RIGHT, AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE ABOUT 1/8 MILE AT SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED POWER UNTIL I COULD PULL COMPLETELY OFF THE ROAD (MY CHILDRE...

Nov 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 73,500 mi

MY 2001 VOLVO V70XC HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERE SURGING AT CRUISING SPEEDS AND AT LOW SPEED ACCELERATIONS. NUMEROUS TIMES IN A COUPLE WEEKS THE PERFORMANCE REDUCED WARNING LIGHT APPEARED DURING SOME OF THE SURGING EPISODES. ONE EPISODE CAUSED THE CAR TO STALL. AFTER RESTARTING I MADE IT HOME. SEARCHI...

Nov 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 73,500 mi

MY 2001 VOLVO V70XC HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERE SURGING AT CRUISING SPEEDS AND AT LOW SPEED ACCELERATIONS. NUMEROUS TIMES IN A COUPLE WEEKS THE PERFORMANCE REDUCED WARNING LIGHT APPEARED DURING SOME OF THE SURGING EPISODES. ONE EPISODE CAUSED THE CAR TO STALL. AFTER RESTARTING I MADE IT HOME. SEARCHI...

Nov 10, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 49,000 mi

ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH, "PERFORMANCE REDUCED" MESSAGE. BROUGHT TO SMYTHE VOLVO IN SAN JOSE - NO PROBLEM FOUND. ONE WEEK LATER, ENGINE RAN ROUGH AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS (MIDDLE OF DANGEROUS BLIND CURVE!), "PERFORMANCE REDUCED" MESSAGE. RESTARTED ENGINE, WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME WITH...

Nov 10, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 49,000 mi

ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH, "PERFORMANCE REDUCED" MESSAGE. BROUGHT TO SMYTHE VOLVO IN SAN JOSE - NO PROBLEM FOUND. ONE WEEK LATER, ENGINE RAN ROUGH AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS (MIDDLE OF DANGEROUS BLIND CURVE!), "PERFORMANCE REDUCED" MESSAGE. RESTARTED ENGINE, WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME WITH...

Nov 4, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING 2001 VOLVO XC 70 ALONG WITH ELDERLY MOTHER FROM OREGON TO CALIFORNIA HAD A VERY UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE THAT COULD HAVE COST THEIR LIVES. ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE LOST T POWER. HAD TO SIT ON A VERY BUSY FREEWAY FOR 2 HOURS IN 100 DEGREE HEAT,AND WAS UNABLE TO RUN THE A...

Nov 4, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING 2001 VOLVO XC 70 ALONG WITH ELDERLY MOTHER FROM OREGON TO CALIFORNIA HAD A VERY UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE THAT COULD HAVE COST THEIR LIVES. ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE LOST T POWER. HAD TO SIT ON A VERY BUSY FREEWAY FOR 2 HOURS IN 100 DEGREE HEAT,AND WAS UNABLE TO RUN THE A...

Nov 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 97,000 mi

MY VOLVO 2001 V70XC BEGAN TO HAVE A ROUGH IDLE AND WOULD STALL OR BOG DOWN WHEN STARTING OUT FROM INTERSECTIONS. THIS LED TO OUR BEING STUCK PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND SUDDENLY HAVING A STALLED ENGINE OR A CAR WITH MINIMAL PERFORMANCE AND A "PERFORMANCE REDUCED " MESSAGE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE ...

Nov 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 97,000 mi

MY VOLVO 2001 V70XC BEGAN TO HAVE A ROUGH IDLE AND WOULD STALL OR BOG DOWN WHEN STARTING OUT FROM INTERSECTIONS. THIS LED TO OUR BEING STUCK PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND SUDDENLY HAVING A STALLED ENGINE OR A CAR WITH MINIMAL PERFORMANCE AND A "PERFORMANCE REDUCED " MESSAGE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE ...

Oct 31, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 89,427 mi

VEHICLE INCURRED MINOR LOSS OF POWER WHILE CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FOLLOWED BY ENGINE SURGES AND REPEATED LOSSES OF POWER. ENGINE DID NOT STALL OUT, BUT DID DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL AND DASH BOARD DID DISPLAY REDUCED PERFORMANCE WARNING. AFTER VEHICLE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF, THE REDUCED PERFORMANCE W...

Oct 31, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 89,427 mi

VEHICLE INCURRED MINOR LOSS OF POWER WHILE CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FOLLOWED BY ENGINE SURGES AND REPEATED LOSSES OF POWER. ENGINE DID NOT STALL OUT, BUT DID DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL AND DASH BOARD DID DISPLAY REDUCED PERFORMANCE WARNING. AFTER VEHICLE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF, THE REDUCED PERFORMANCE W...

Oct 27, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 93,000 mi

DT:THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY MODULATOR. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SLOWED FROM 60 MPH TO 15 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE A LOT OF NOISES, VIBRATION, AND EXHAUST SMELLS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CAR WAS PULLED OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS L...

Oct 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

MY 2001 VOLVO V70 XC WITH 44,000 MILES BEGAN RACING AND STALLING WHEN I CAME TO A STOP; DASHBOARD MESSAGE APPEARED INDICATING NEED FOR URGENT ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO SERVICE CENTER WHERE THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY. SERVICE CENTER INDICATED THEY HAVE SEEN A RASH O...

Oct 27, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 93,000 mi

DT:THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY MODULATOR. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SLOWED FROM 60 MPH TO 15 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE A LOT OF NOISES, VIBRATION, AND EXHAUST SMELLS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CAR WAS PULLED OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS L...

Oct 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

MY 2001 VOLVO V70 XC WITH 44,000 MILES BEGAN RACING AND STALLING WHEN I CAME TO A STOP; DASHBOARD MESSAGE APPEARED INDICATING NEED FOR URGENT ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO SERVICE CENTER WHERE THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY. SERVICE CENTER INDICATED THEY HAVE SEEN A RASH O...

Oct 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 57,133 mi

WHILE BEING DRIVEN, THE CAR CONTINUOUSLY WENT OUT OF GEAR, LOST POWER AND HAD TO BE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE THROTTLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND AFTER NEGOTIATION VOLVO OFFERED TO PAY 50% OF PARTS AND LABOR TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE THROTTLE. *NM

Oct 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 57,133 mi

WHILE BEING DRIVEN, THE CAR CONTINUOUSLY WENT OUT OF GEAR, LOST POWER AND HAD TO BE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE THROTTLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND AFTER NEGOTIATION VOLVO OFFERED TO PAY 50% OF PARTS AND LABOR TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE THROTTLE. *NM

Oct 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 55,120 mi

2001 VOLVO V70XC CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND A WARNING SIGNAL STATING EMISSION SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED. I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE AND THE ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR WAS BAD. THESE REPAIRS WERE OVER $1100.00 THE CAR ONLY HAS 55000 MILES . I HAVE READ THAT THE...

Oct 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 55,120 mi

2001 VOLVO V70XC CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND A WARNING SIGNAL STATING EMISSION SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED. I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE AND THE ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR WAS BAD. THESE REPAIRS WERE OVER $1100.00 THE CAR ONLY HAS 55000 MILES . I HAVE READ THAT THE...

Oct 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 70 mi

ENGINE SURGES STALLS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. FUEL THROTTLE BODY FOUND TO BE FAULTY REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. ATTEMPT TO CLEAN COMPONENT UNSUCCESSFULLY. *NM

Oct 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 70 mi

ENGINE SURGES STALLS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. FUEL THROTTLE BODY FOUND TO BE FAULTY REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. ATTEMPT TO CLEAN COMPONENT UNSUCCESSFULLY. *NM

Oct 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,089 mi

CAR HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED IT WOULD DRIVE A LITTLE BIT AND THEN STALL AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. WE WERE ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AND I WAS WITH MY 2 YOUNG CHILDREN. IT WAS SLOWLY DRIVEN TO THE VOLVO DEALER AND WAS IMMEDIATELY DIAGNOS...

Oct 17, 2005 Electrical System

MY VEHICLE STALLS WITH NO WARNING. 1. NO WARNING, SEEMINGLY NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. 2. FAILURE MANIFESTS ITSELF IN A COMPLETE SHUT-DOWN OF CAR. THE CAR BECOMES A HAZARD WHEREVER FAILURE OCCURS, ESPECIALLY ON THE FREEWAY. NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. 3. THE CAR HAS BEEN S...

Oct 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS IN A 2001 VOLVO XC 70, MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY CUT OFF LEAVING ME WITH NO ACCELERATION AS I TRIED TO CROSS A BUSY INTERSECTION. I HAD TWO KIDS IN THE CAR AND THANK GOD NO ONE WAS COMING THE OTHER WAY. THE CAR THEN STARTED TO SHUDDER AND I TURNED IT OFF. *JB

Oct 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,089 mi

CAR HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED IT WOULD DRIVE A LITTLE BIT AND THEN STALL AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. WE WERE ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AND I WAS WITH MY 2 YOUNG CHILDREN. IT WAS SLOWLY DRIVEN TO THE VOLVO DEALER AND WAS IMMEDIATELY DIAGNOS...

Oct 17, 2005 Electrical System

MY VEHICLE STALLS WITH NO WARNING. 1. NO WARNING, SEEMINGLY NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. 2. FAILURE MANIFESTS ITSELF IN A COMPLETE SHUT-DOWN OF CAR. THE CAR BECOMES A HAZARD WHEREVER FAILURE OCCURS, ESPECIALLY ON THE FREEWAY. NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. 3. THE CAR HAS BEEN S...

Oct 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS IN A 2001 VOLVO XC 70, MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY CUT OFF LEAVING ME WITH NO ACCELERATION AS I TRIED TO CROSS A BUSY INTERSECTION. I HAD TWO KIDS IN THE CAR AND THANK GOD NO ONE WAS COMING THE OTHER WAY. THE CAR THEN STARTED TO SHUDDER AND I TURNED IT OFF. *JB

Oct 14, 2005 Electrical System 78,000 mi

CAR SURGED PERIODICALLY WITHOUT GAS PEDAL ENGAGED. WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SLOWING DOWN IN TRAFFIC. IDLE WAS ERRATIC AND SOMETIMES CAR STALLED CAUSING SAFETY CONCERNS. WHEN CAR STALLED IT WAS DIFFICULT TO RESTART DUE TO IDLE DROPPING. CAR HAS STALLED WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. *JB

Oct 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 82,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2001 VOLVO XC V70. SINCE THE SECOND OR THIRD DAY OF OWNERSHIP I HAVE HAD ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. THE CAR WILL OFTEN IDLE VERY LOW AND THEN DIE, AND WHEN THIS HAPPENS, SOMETIMES IT WON'T RESTART FOR A WHILE. SOMETIMES THE CAR WILL START, IDLE ...

Oct 14, 2005 Electrical System 78,000 mi

CAR SURGED PERIODICALLY WITHOUT GAS PEDAL ENGAGED. WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SLOWING DOWN IN TRAFFIC. IDLE WAS ERRATIC AND SOMETIMES CAR STALLED CAUSING SAFETY CONCERNS. WHEN CAR STALLED IT WAS DIFFICULT TO RESTART DUE TO IDLE DROPPING. CAR HAS STALLED WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. *JB

Oct 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 82,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2001 VOLVO XC V70. SINCE THE SECOND OR THIRD DAY OF OWNERSHIP I HAVE HAD ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. THE CAR WILL OFTEN IDLE VERY LOW AND THEN DIE, AND WHEN THIS HAPPENS, SOMETIMES IT WON'T RESTART FOR A WHILE. SOMETIMES THE CAR WILL START, IDLE ...

Oct 13, 2005 Electrical System 66,000 mi

TRAVELING ON LOCAL ROAD, LOST POWER GOING UP HILL. WITHIN SECONDS CAR COMPLETELY DEAD. SOME ALARMING MESSAGE CAME ON, LIKE "TOTAL SYSTEM FAILURE" WITH THE EXCLAMATION POINT IN RED. CAR WOULD NOT START. CALLED VOLVO ON CALL AND WAS TOWED AFTER WAITING AN HOUR ON ROAD. NO SHOULDER ON ROAD. PAID ...

Oct 13, 2005 Electrical System 66,000 mi

TRAVELING ON LOCAL ROAD, LOST POWER GOING UP HILL. WITHIN SECONDS CAR COMPLETELY DEAD. SOME ALARMING MESSAGE CAME ON, LIKE "TOTAL SYSTEM FAILURE" WITH THE EXCLAMATION POINT IN RED. CAR WOULD NOT START. CALLED VOLVO ON CALL AND WAS TOWED AFTER WAITING AN HOUR ON ROAD. NO SHOULDER ON ROAD. PAID ...

Oct 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 61,800 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT 2001 VOLVO V70 XC EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. AT 70 MPH. IT LOST POWER AND DECELERATED TO 5 MPH IN FAST LANE DUE TO THROTTLE MODULE FAILURE. *AK

Oct 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 61,800 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT 2001 VOLVO V70 XC EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. AT 70 MPH. IT LOST POWER AND DECELERATED TO 5 MPH IN FAST LANE DUE TO THROTTLE MODULE FAILURE. *AK

Oct 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,400 mi

I AM A CAR DEALER AND I JUST PURCHASED A 2001 VOLVO V70 CROSS COUNTRY WITH 57,400 MILES AT AUCTION FOR MY CAR LOT. THE CAR HAD A BAD BRAKE BOOSTER AND THIS WAS CONFIRMED BY MIDAS. THE BRAKE BOOSTER SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED ALREADY. I CALLED VOLVO AND THE WARRANTY ENDED AT 50,000 MILES AND THERE IS NO...

Oct 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,400 mi

I AM A CAR DEALER AND I JUST PURCHASED A 2001 VOLVO V70 CROSS COUNTRY WITH 57,400 MILES AT AUCTION FOR MY CAR LOT. THE CAR HAD A BAD BRAKE BOOSTER AND THIS WAS CONFIRMED BY MIDAS. THE BRAKE BOOSTER SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED ALREADY. I CALLED VOLVO AND THE WARRANTY ENDED AT 50,000 MILES AND THERE IS NO...

Oct 5, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

FAULTY FUEL THROTTLE COMPONENT CAUSING OSCILLATING ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *JB

Oct 5, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

FAULTY FUEL THROTTLE COMPONENT CAUSING OSCILLATING ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *JB

Oct 1, 2005 Electrical System 74,080 mi

I WAS IN HEAVY COMMUTE TRAFFIC, GOING ABOUT 60 MPH, WHEN MY VOLVO CROSS COUNTRY [2001] SUDDENLY LOST POWER. AFTER TOWING, I WAS TOLD THAT MY ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE HAD FAILED. THE REPLACEMENT COST WAS ABOUT $1100. SUBSEQUENTLY, I WAS MADE AWARE THAT THIS IS UNDER INVESTIGATION AND A CLASS ACT...

Oct 1, 2005 Electrical System 74,080 mi

I WAS IN HEAVY COMMUTE TRAFFIC, GOING ABOUT 60 MPH, WHEN MY VOLVO CROSS COUNTRY [2001] SUDDENLY LOST POWER. AFTER TOWING, I WAS TOLD THAT MY ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE HAD FAILED. THE REPLACEMENT COST WAS ABOUT $1100. SUBSEQUENTLY, I WAS MADE AWARE THAT THIS IS UNDER INVESTIGATION AND A CLASS ACT...

Sep 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 60,961 mi

TRAVELING ALONG I10 I JUST CROSSED THE LA BORDER INTO TEXAS IN MY 2001 VOLVO CROSS COUNTRY WITH 60,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR GIVES ME A MESSAGE OF PERFORMANCE REDUCED AND SLOWS TO 10 MILES AN HOUR. THIS IS CONSIDERED A LIMP MODE AS I LEARNED LATER. I WAS IN LA TAKING A FRIEND OUT OF NEW ORLEANS AF...

Sep 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 60,961 mi

TRAVELING ALONG I10 I JUST CROSSED THE LA BORDER INTO TEXAS IN MY 2001 VOLVO CROSS COUNTRY WITH 60,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR GIVES ME A MESSAGE OF PERFORMANCE REDUCED AND SLOWS TO 10 MILES AN HOUR. THIS IS CONSIDERED A LIMP MODE AS I LEARNED LATER. I WAS IN LA TAKING A FRIEND OUT OF NEW ORLEANS AF...

Sep 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

DT: 2001 VOLVO V70. B.VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED AND LOST POWER WHEN SPEED WAS REDUCED. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY THROTTLE BODY. *AK *NM

Sep 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

DT: 2001 VOLVO V70. B.VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED AND LOST POWER WHEN SPEED WAS REDUCED. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY THROTTLE BODY. *AK *NM

Sep 13, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 56,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR VOLVO XC (2001) BACK FROM THE GROCERY STORE. IN EXITING THE STORE PARKING LOT SHE HAD MAKE A LEFT TURN ONTO RT. 24W IN MENDHAM, NJ FROM A STOP SIGN. AS SHE GOT ON TO THE SINGLE LANE HIGHWAY THE CAR STALLED LEAVING HER WITHOUT POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF A SINGLE LANE HIGHWAY WITH...

Sep 13, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 56,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR VOLVO XC (2001) BACK FROM THE GROCERY STORE. IN EXITING THE STORE PARKING LOT SHE HAD MAKE A LEFT TURN ONTO RT. 24W IN MENDHAM, NJ FROM A STOP SIGN. AS SHE GOT ON TO THE SINGLE LANE HIGHWAY THE CAR STALLED LEAVING HER WITHOUT POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF A SINGLE LANE HIGHWAY WITH...

Sep 8, 2005 Electrical System 39,000 mi

2001 VOLVO XC70 CROSS COUNTRY WAGON SPUTTERS AND STALLS SIGNALS FAIL ETC... WE BOUGHT THIS CAR USED FROM A VOLVO DEALER 1 YEAR AGO AND HAVE HAD TROUBLE SINCE CANT GET ANY HELP FROM VOLVO THE CAR ONLY HAS ABOUT 40,000 MILES WE FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN THIS VEHICLE ESPECIALLY WITH OUR SMALL KIDS IN THE CAR...

Sep 8, 2005 Electrical System 62,000 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2005, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 VOLVO V70XC IN THE LEFT LANE OF A BUSY FOUR-LANE STREET DURING RUSH HOUR. WITHOUT WARNING, THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER. FORTUNATELY, MY WIFE WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE CAR ACROSS THE LANES OF ON-COMING TRAFFIC INTO A PARKING LOT. IN IDLE, THE CAR W...

Sep 8, 2005 Electrical System 39,000 mi

2001 VOLVO XC70 CROSS COUNTRY WAGON SPUTTERS AND STALLS SIGNALS FAIL ETC... WE BOUGHT THIS CAR USED FROM A VOLVO DEALER 1 YEAR AGO AND HAVE HAD TROUBLE SINCE CANT GET ANY HELP FROM VOLVO THE CAR ONLY HAS ABOUT 40,000 MILES WE FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN THIS VEHICLE ESPECIALLY WITH OUR SMALL KIDS IN THE CAR...

Sep 8, 2005 Electrical System 62,000 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2005, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 VOLVO V70XC IN THE LEFT LANE OF A BUSY FOUR-LANE STREET DURING RUSH HOUR. WITHOUT WARNING, THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER. FORTUNATELY, MY WIFE WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE CAR ACROSS THE LANES OF ON-COMING TRAFFIC INTO A PARKING LOT. IN IDLE, THE CAR W...

Sep 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 64,000 mi

ONLY 2 DAYS AFTER PURCHASING OUR 2001 V70 XC WITH 64,000 MILES WITH EXCELLENT DEALER SERVICING AND OIL CHANGES, IT STARTED IDLING VERY ERRATICALLY, AND WOULD STALL SEVERAL TIMES AFTER TRYING TO START IT. EVEN WHEN WARMED UP, THE IDLE WAS ALL OVER THE PLACE, RUNNING VERY ROUGH. WHEN DRIVING, ESPECI...

Sep 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 76,643 mi

ELECTRONICE THROTTLE MODULE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY MAIN STREET THE CAR SUDDENLY WENT INTO A "LIMP MODE". TOOK IT TO OUR INDEPENDANT VOLVO MECHANIC AND HE HOOKED IT UP TO VADIS. THEN TOLD US THAT IT WAS AN ETM FAILURE. I CALLED VOLVO AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NTOHING THAT THEY COULD DO SI...

Sep 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 64,000 mi

ONLY 2 DAYS AFTER PURCHASING OUR 2001 V70 XC WITH 64,000 MILES WITH EXCELLENT DEALER SERVICING AND OIL CHANGES, IT STARTED IDLING VERY ERRATICALLY, AND WOULD STALL SEVERAL TIMES AFTER TRYING TO START IT. EVEN WHEN WARMED UP, THE IDLE WAS ALL OVER THE PLACE, RUNNING VERY ROUGH. WHEN DRIVING, ESPECI...

Sep 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 76,643 mi

ELECTRONICE THROTTLE MODULE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY MAIN STREET THE CAR SUDDENLY WENT INTO A "LIMP MODE". TOOK IT TO OUR INDEPENDANT VOLVO MECHANIC AND HE HOOKED IT UP TO VADIS. THEN TOLD US THAT IT WAS AN ETM FAILURE. I CALLED VOLVO AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NTOHING THAT THEY COULD DO SI...

Sep 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE WAS CREATING SURGES TO THE ENGINE CAUSING A BACK AND FORTH MOTION. APPARENTLY WE CAUGHT IT BEFORE IT GOT WORSE AND DANGEROUS. *NM

Sep 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE WAS CREATING SURGES TO THE ENGINE CAUSING A BACK AND FORTH MOTION. APPARENTLY WE CAUGHT IT BEFORE IT GOT WORSE AND DANGEROUS. *NM

Aug 31, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 112,500 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS KILLED WHILE DRIVING MY VOLVO WHEN IT MALFUNCTIONED AND SHE LOST CONTROL. PER THE ACCIDENT REPORT, SHE WAS CHANGING LANES FROM THE FAR RIGHT TO MIDDLE LANE WHEN SHE ACCELERATED INTO THE LEFT LANE, HIT AND BOUNDED OFF THE LEFT GUARDRAIL, COLLIDED WITH A CAR IN THE CENTER LANE, PROCEE...

Aug 31, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 112,500 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS KILLED WHILE DRIVING MY VOLVO WHEN IT MALFUNCTIONED AND SHE LOST CONTROL. PER THE ACCIDENT REPORT, SHE WAS CHANGING LANES FROM THE FAR RIGHT TO MIDDLE LANE WHEN SHE ACCELERATED INTO THE LEFT LANE, HIT AND BOUNDED OFF THE LEFT GUARDRAIL, COLLIDED WITH A CAR IN THE CENTER LANE, PROCEE...

Aug 27, 2005 Electrical System 62,500 mi

MY 2001 VOLVO V70XC (PURCHASED LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AGO FROM A VOLVO DEALER) SUDDENLY WARNED "PERFORMANCE REDUCED" AND LOST ALL ACCELERATION -- WAS PROBABLY GOING ONLY SEVERAL MPH. THE DEALER DETERMINED ETM FAILURE AND REPLACED THE PART, FORTUNATELY UNDER WARRANTY AS THIS WAS A "VOLVO CERTIFIED" PRE...

Aug 27, 2005 Electrical System 62,500 mi

MY 2001 VOLVO V70XC (PURCHASED LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AGO FROM A VOLVO DEALER) SUDDENLY WARNED "PERFORMANCE REDUCED" AND LOST ALL ACCELERATION -- WAS PROBABLY GOING ONLY SEVERAL MPH. THE DEALER DETERMINED ETM FAILURE AND REPLACED THE PART, FORTUNATELY UNDER WARRANTY AS THIS WAS A "VOLVO CERTIFIED" PRE...

Aug 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,140 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 VOLVO V70 XC, THE CAR STOPPED RUNNING AND DISPLAYED THE MESSAGE - REDUCED PERFORMANCE MODE. I GOT THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN I RESTARTED IT RAN OK AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO MY VOLVO CERTIFIED REPAIR SHOP AND THEY FOUND IN THE RECORDED FAULT CODES...

Aug 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,140 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 VOLVO V70 XC, THE CAR STOPPED RUNNING AND DISPLAYED THE MESSAGE - REDUCED PERFORMANCE MODE. I GOT THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN I RESTARTED IT RAN OK AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO MY VOLVO CERTIFIED REPAIR SHOP AND THEY FOUND IN THE RECORDED FAULT CODES...

Aug 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,143 mi

CAR DISPLAYED MESSAGE REDUCED PERFORMANCE MODE. CAR RUNS AT 2 MPH. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED!*JB

Aug 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,143 mi

CAR DISPLAYED MESSAGE REDUCED PERFORMANCE MODE. CAR RUNS AT 2 MPH. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED!*JB

Aug 13, 2005 Electrical System 75,010 mi

IN AUGUST OF 2004 WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, MY 2001 VOLVO V70 XC BEGAN TO BUCK VIOLENTLY AND SLOWED TO A CRAWL. THIS WAS SUDDEN, WITH NO PRELIMINARY HINT THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG. THE INCIDENT COULD VERY WELL HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT HAD THERE BEEN ANY OTHER TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY AT TH...

Aug 13, 2005 Electrical System 75,010 mi

IN AUGUST OF 2004 WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, MY 2001 VOLVO V70 XC BEGAN TO BUCK VIOLENTLY AND SLOWED TO A CRAWL. THIS WAS SUDDEN, WITH NO PRELIMINARY HINT THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG. THE INCIDENT COULD VERY WELL HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT HAD THERE BEEN ANY OTHER TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY AT TH...

Aug 12, 2005 Power Train 10,000 mi

OUR 2001 XC 70 VOLVO HAS HAD A STALLING PROBLEM THAT REPEATS PERIODICALLY BUT THAT THE DEALER CAN'T REPLICATE. IT BEGAN WITH A SURGING AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ERRATICALLY. THIS WAS FIXED WITH A SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD BUT STALLING CONTINUED. IT IS RANDOM OCCURRING WHEN WE ACCELERATE AT INTERSECTIONS...

Aug 12, 2005 Electrical System 94,000 mi

PLEASE ADD ME TO THE GROWING LIST OF PEOPLE WHO HAD THEIR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE FAIL ON THEM WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. IT FAILED ON ME( WITH NO PRIOR HINT OF FAILURE ) CAUSING THE CAR TO GO INTO IDLE SPEED WHILE CROSSING A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME I C...

Aug 12, 2005 Power Train 10,000 mi

OUR 2001 XC 70 VOLVO HAS HAD A STALLING PROBLEM THAT REPEATS PERIODICALLY BUT THAT THE DEALER CAN'T REPLICATE. IT BEGAN WITH A SURGING AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ERRATICALLY. THIS WAS FIXED WITH A SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD BUT STALLING CONTINUED. IT IS RANDOM OCCURRING WHEN WE ACCELERATE AT INTERSECTIONS...

Aug 12, 2005 Electrical System 94,000 mi

PLEASE ADD ME TO THE GROWING LIST OF PEOPLE WHO HAD THEIR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE FAIL ON THEM WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. IT FAILED ON ME( WITH NO PRIOR HINT OF FAILURE ) CAUSING THE CAR TO GO INTO IDLE SPEED WHILE CROSSING A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME I C...

Aug 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

CAR HESITATES, REDUCES PERFORMANCE, AND STALLS DURING OPERATION, CRUISE CONTROL ALSO BECOMES INACTIVE. *JB

Aug 11, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,000 mi

CAR HESITATES, REDUCES PERFORMANCE, AND STALLS DURING OPERATION, CRUISE CONTROL ALSO BECOMES INACTIVE. *JB

Aug 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 82,000 mi

I GOT MY CAR BACK FROM THE VOLVO DEALER YESTERDAY AFTER HAVING THEM LOOK AT IT YESTERDAY BECAUSE IT WASN'T RUNNING WELL. THEY TOLD ME THAT I MIGHT NEED TO REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE, BUT NOT TO DO IT YET. TODAY I WENT TO DRIVE THE CAR, WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON SAYING "CHECK ENGINE" AND "...

Aug 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

CAR HESITATES, REDUCES PERFORMANCE, AND STALLS DURING OPERATION, CRUISE CONTROL ALSO BECOMES INACTIVE. *JB

Aug 11, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,000 mi

CAR HESITATES, REDUCES PERFORMANCE, AND STALLS DURING OPERATION, CRUISE CONTROL ALSO BECOMES INACTIVE. *JB

Aug 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 82,000 mi

I GOT MY CAR BACK FROM THE VOLVO DEALER YESTERDAY AFTER HAVING THEM LOOK AT IT YESTERDAY BECAUSE IT WASN'T RUNNING WELL. THEY TOLD ME THAT I MIGHT NEED TO REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE, BUT NOT TO DO IT YET. TODAY I WENT TO DRIVE THE CAR, WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON SAYING "CHECK ENGINE" AND "...

Aug 10, 2005 Electrical System 82,899 mi

2001 V70XC VOLVO . CAR STARTED TO LOOSE POWER UNEXPECTEDLY. WHEN YOU NEEDED TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC IT MIGHT HESITATE. I HAD IT REPAIRED BY VOLVO AND THEY REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE AT 82,899 MILES. *JB

Aug 10, 2005 Electrical System 82,899 mi

2001 V70XC VOLVO . CAR STARTED TO LOOSE POWER UNEXPECTEDLY. WHEN YOU NEEDED TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC IT MIGHT HESITATE. I HAD IT REPAIRED BY VOLVO AND THEY REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE AT 82,899 MILES. *JB

Aug 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. 2001 V70XC. *NM

Aug 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. 2001 V70XC. *NM

Aug 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,500 mi

I BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE AT ABOUT 22,500 MILES IN MY NEW 2001 V70XC VOLVO. I NOTICED THE CAR RAN ROUGH AND SHIFTED ERRATICALLY AND STALLED. THEN I NEXT HAD A SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE WITH A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS OUT OF TOWN AND WAS FORCED TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AND OBTAIN A...

Aug 5, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,500 mi

MY 2001 VOLVO V70XC W/APPROX 91,000 MILES STALLED WHILE I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC -- NEARLY RESULTING IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AS THE TRUCK BEHIND ME NEARLY REAR-ENDED ME. ALSO, BECAUSE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN THE POWER STEERING NO-LONGER WORKED, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO M...

Aug 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,500 mi

I BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE AT ABOUT 22,500 MILES IN MY NEW 2001 V70XC VOLVO. I NOTICED THE CAR RAN ROUGH AND SHIFTED ERRATICALLY AND STALLED. THEN I NEXT HAD A SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE WITH A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS OUT OF TOWN AND WAS FORCED TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AND OBTAIN A...

Aug 5, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,500 mi

MY 2001 VOLVO V70XC W/APPROX 91,000 MILES STALLED WHILE I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC -- NEARLY RESULTING IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AS THE TRUCK BEHIND ME NEARLY REAR-ENDED ME. ALSO, BECAUSE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN THE POWER STEERING NO-LONGER WORKED, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO M...

Aug 4, 2005 Electrical System 40,375 mi

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT FAILURE. MESSAGE INDICATED LOW BEAM FAILURE. INSERTED NEW BULB IN LEFT LOW BEAM HOLDER. DID NOT FUNCTION. TO BE CERTAIN THAT I HAD A GOOD BULB, I REMOVED THE RIGHT LOW BEAM BULB AND INSERTED IT INTO THE LEFT LOW BEAM HOLDER. THIS BULB, WHICH HAD WORKED PREVIOUSLY, NOW FAILED A...

Aug 4, 2005 Electrical System 63,000 mi

RECENTLY PURCHASED VOLVO V70XC AND WAS DRIVING ACROSS THE COUNTRY WHEN THE ETM FAILED SOUTH OF AUSTIN. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY SOUTH OF AUSTIN TRAVELING ABOUT 70 MPH WHEN THE CAR STALLED OUT, LEAVING ME WITH LITTLE CONTROL OVER STEERING OR BREAKS. LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFT...

Aug 4, 2005 Electrical System 40,375 mi

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT FAILURE. MESSAGE INDICATED LOW BEAM FAILURE. INSERTED NEW BULB IN LEFT LOW BEAM HOLDER. DID NOT FUNCTION. TO BE CERTAIN THAT I HAD A GOOD BULB, I REMOVED THE RIGHT LOW BEAM BULB AND INSERTED IT INTO THE LEFT LOW BEAM HOLDER. THIS BULB, WHICH HAD WORKED PREVIOUSLY, NOW FAILED A...

Aug 4, 2005 Electrical System 63,000 mi

RECENTLY PURCHASED VOLVO V70XC AND WAS DRIVING ACROSS THE COUNTRY WHEN THE ETM FAILED SOUTH OF AUSTIN. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY SOUTH OF AUSTIN TRAVELING ABOUT 70 MPH WHEN THE CAR STALLED OUT, LEAVING ME WITH LITTLE CONTROL OVER STEERING OR BREAKS. LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFT...

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

WE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR VEHICLE AS IDENTIFIED IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE WITH OUR VOLVO. THE DEALER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM ORIGINALLY REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM OF THE LOSS OF POWER, STALLING AND OTHER DEFECTS WITH MY VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY (THEY CLAIMS TO HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY VOLVO T...

Aug 3, 2005 Electrical System 52,000 mi

WE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR VEHICLE AS IDENTIFIED IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE WITH OUR VOLVO. THE DEALER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM ORIGINALLY REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM OF THE LOSS OF POWER, STALLING AND OTHER DEFECTS WITH MY VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY (THEY CLAIMS TO HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY VOLVO T...

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

WE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR VEHICLE AS IDENTIFIED IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE WITH OUR VOLVO. THE DEALER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM ORIGINALLY REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM OF THE LOSS OF POWER, STALLING AND OTHER DEFECTS WITH MY VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY (THEY CLAIMS TO HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY VOLVO T...

Aug 3, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 52,000 mi

WE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR VEHICLE AS IDENTIFIED IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE WITH OUR VOLVO. THE DEALER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM ORIGINALLY REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM OF THE LOSS OF POWER, STALLING AND OTHER DEFECTS WITH MY VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY (THEY CLAIMS TO HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY VOLVO T...

Aug 3, 2005 Electrical System 52,000 mi

WE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR VEHICLE AS IDENTIFIED IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE WITH OUR VOLVO. THE DEALER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM ORIGINALLY REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM OF THE LOSS OF POWER, STALLING AND OTHER DEFECTS WITH MY VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY (THEY CLAIMS TO HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY VOLVO T...

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING OUR 2001 VOLVO VXC70 STATION WAGON. ON A BUSY ROAD, DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES PER HOUR, THE CAR LOST ENGINE POWER AND NEARLY CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKE SYSTEMS FAILED AND THERE WAS A GREAT DEAL OF DIFFICULTY TO GET THE CAR OUT OF TRAFFIC ...

Aug 3, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 67,200 mi

HELLO, I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO V70XC W/ APPROX 67,000 MILES. THE ENGINE STALLED WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND I WAS ALMOST KILLED BY A FULLY LOADED DUMP TRUCK THAT DID NOT HAVE THE DISTANCE TO STOP. I HAVE SINCE HAD THE FAILURE REPAIRED AND IT WAS THE ETM - "ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE". THIS I...

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

WE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR VEHICLE AS IDENTIFIED IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE WITH OUR VOLVO. THE DEALER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM ORIGINALLY REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM OF THE LOSS OF POWER, STALLING AND OTHER DEFECTS WITH MY VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY (THEY CLAIMS TO HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY VOLVO T...

Aug 3, 2005 Electrical System 52,000 mi

WE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR VEHICLE AS IDENTIFIED IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE WITH OUR VOLVO. THE DEALER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM ORIGINALLY REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM OF THE LOSS OF POWER, STALLING AND OTHER DEFECTS WITH MY VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY (THEY CLAIMS TO HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY VOLVO T...

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

WE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR VEHICLE AS IDENTIFIED IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE WITH OUR VOLVO. THE DEALER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM ORIGINALLY REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM OF THE LOSS OF POWER, STALLING AND OTHER DEFECTS WITH MY VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY (THEY CLAIMS TO HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY VOLVO T...

Aug 3, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 52,000 mi

WE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR VEHICLE AS IDENTIFIED IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE WITH OUR VOLVO. THE DEALER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM ORIGINALLY REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM OF THE LOSS OF POWER, STALLING AND OTHER DEFECTS WITH MY VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY (THEY CLAIMS TO HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY VOLVO T...

Aug 3, 2005 Electrical System 52,000 mi

WE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR VEHICLE AS IDENTIFIED IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE WITH OUR VOLVO. THE DEALER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM ORIGINALLY REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM OF THE LOSS OF POWER, STALLING AND OTHER DEFECTS WITH MY VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY (THEY CLAIMS TO HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY VOLVO T...

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING OUR 2001 VOLVO VXC70 STATION WAGON. ON A BUSY ROAD, DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES PER HOUR, THE CAR LOST ENGINE POWER AND NEARLY CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKE SYSTEMS FAILED AND THERE WAS A GREAT DEAL OF DIFFICULTY TO GET THE CAR OUT OF TRAFFIC ...

Aug 3, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 67,200 mi

HELLO, I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO V70XC W/ APPROX 67,000 MILES. THE ENGINE STALLED WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND I WAS ALMOST KILLED BY A FULLY LOADED DUMP TRUCK THAT DID NOT HAVE THE DISTANCE TO STOP. I HAVE SINCE HAD THE FAILURE REPAIRED AND IT WAS THE ETM - "ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE". THIS I...

Aug 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 49,000 mi

(1) VEHICLE IS 2001 VOLVO V70 XC CROSS COUNTRY. THIS VEHICLE USES AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) MANUFACTURED FOR VOLVO BY MAGNETI MARELLI. THE ETM REPLACES A TRADITIONAL THROTTLE CABLE AND CONTROLS ENGINE SPEED WHEN PUSHING ON THE GAS PEDAL. (2) ON JULY 9, 2005, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE M...

Aug 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,900 mi

ON SEVERAL INCIDENTS OVER THE PAST 9 MONTHS THE CAR HAS STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY. IT LOOSES POWER AND EVERYTHING SHUTS DOWN. ONCE I STOP IT RESTARTS. ALSO, THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THE CAR WILL NOT "SHUT OFF" COMPLETELY BUT THE ENGINE WILL LOOSE ITS POWER AND THEN THE RPM WILL REV BACK UP SUDDENLY. VO...

Aug 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

2001 VOLVO V70XC - FAILED ETM. FIRST OCCURRED ON 4/25/05, BUT THE CAR RESTARTED. WHEN IT RECURRED ON 4/28, I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER FOR (WARRANTY) SERVICE. THE DEALER BLAMED A CLOGGED PCV SYSTEM FOR THE FAILURE (RATHER EXPENSIVE LABOR THAT WAS NOT COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY.) THE PROBLEM IS ...

Aug 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,133 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH MY 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AT 70 MPH ON HIGHWAY 58 IN GOLDEN, CO MY 2001 VOLVO XC WAGON SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND I COULD ONLY GO 10 MPH ON JULY 20, 2005. I WAS ABLE TO EXIT AND PARKED THE CAR FOR AN HOUR. IT RESTARTED AND RAN NORMALLY FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES WHEN I HAD A SECOND SUDDEN LO...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 42,133 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH MY 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AT 70 MPH ON HIGHWAY 58 IN GOLDEN, CO MY 2001 VOLVO XC WAGON SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND I COULD ONLY GO 10 MPH ON JULY 20, 2005. I WAS ABLE TO EXIT AND PARKED THE CAR FOR AN HOUR. IT RESTARTED AND RAN NORMALLY FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES WHEN I HAD A SECOND SUDDEN LO...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 45,879 mi

CAR: 2001 VOLVO V70 AWD XC MILEAGE: 45,879 WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAY, THE CAR WITHOUT NOTICE LOST POWER. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND 1,000 RPM AND THE CAR DECELERATED RAPIDLY FROM APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH TO LESS THAN 20 MPH. GIVEN THE RAPID, UNEXPECTED D...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 57,500 mi

1. WE NOTICED THAT CAR IDLED IRREGULARLY AT STOPS AND SEEMED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL SOMETIMES. WE WERE COMING UP ON 60,000 MILE SERVICE INTERVAL & THOUGHT THAT AT THAT APPOINTMENT WE WOULD HAVE THEM ADJUST. 2. FEB 2005 - WE DROVE CAR OUT OF RESID. DEVELOPMENT ONTO 2 LANE ROAD & CAR LOST POWER...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 75,500 mi

I OWN A 2001 VOLVO CROSS-COUNTRY. I WAS DRIVING AT 65 MILES PER HOUR ON INTERSTATE 95 BETWEEN BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON WHEN MY CAR STARTING SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND STOPPED DRIVING. SUFFICE TO SAY, THIS INCIDENT WAS EXTREMELY SCARY. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A VOLVO DEALER. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE...

Aug 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 49,000 mi

(1) VEHICLE IS 2001 VOLVO V70 XC CROSS COUNTRY. THIS VEHICLE USES AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) MANUFACTURED FOR VOLVO BY MAGNETI MARELLI. THE ETM REPLACES A TRADITIONAL THROTTLE CABLE AND CONTROLS ENGINE SPEED WHEN PUSHING ON THE GAS PEDAL. (2) ON JULY 9, 2005, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE M...

Aug 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,900 mi

ON SEVERAL INCIDENTS OVER THE PAST 9 MONTHS THE CAR HAS STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY. IT LOOSES POWER AND EVERYTHING SHUTS DOWN. ONCE I STOP IT RESTARTS. ALSO, THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THE CAR WILL NOT "SHUT OFF" COMPLETELY BUT THE ENGINE WILL LOOSE ITS POWER AND THEN THE RPM WILL REV BACK UP SUDDENLY. VO...

Aug 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

2001 VOLVO V70XC - FAILED ETM. FIRST OCCURRED ON 4/25/05, BUT THE CAR RESTARTED. WHEN IT RECURRED ON 4/28, I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER FOR (WARRANTY) SERVICE. THE DEALER BLAMED A CLOGGED PCV SYSTEM FOR THE FAILURE (RATHER EXPENSIVE LABOR THAT WAS NOT COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY.) THE PROBLEM IS ...

Aug 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,133 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH MY 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AT 70 MPH ON HIGHWAY 58 IN GOLDEN, CO MY 2001 VOLVO XC WAGON SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND I COULD ONLY GO 10 MPH ON JULY 20, 2005. I WAS ABLE TO EXIT AND PARKED THE CAR FOR AN HOUR. IT RESTARTED AND RAN NORMALLY FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES WHEN I HAD A SECOND SUDDEN LO...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 42,133 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH MY 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AT 70 MPH ON HIGHWAY 58 IN GOLDEN, CO MY 2001 VOLVO XC WAGON SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND I COULD ONLY GO 10 MPH ON JULY 20, 2005. I WAS ABLE TO EXIT AND PARKED THE CAR FOR AN HOUR. IT RESTARTED AND RAN NORMALLY FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES WHEN I HAD A SECOND SUDDEN LO...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 45,879 mi

CAR: 2001 VOLVO V70 AWD XC MILEAGE: 45,879 WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAY, THE CAR WITHOUT NOTICE LOST POWER. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND 1,000 RPM AND THE CAR DECELERATED RAPIDLY FROM APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH TO LESS THAN 20 MPH. GIVEN THE RAPID, UNEXPECTED D...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 57,500 mi

1. WE NOTICED THAT CAR IDLED IRREGULARLY AT STOPS AND SEEMED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL SOMETIMES. WE WERE COMING UP ON 60,000 MILE SERVICE INTERVAL & THOUGHT THAT AT THAT APPOINTMENT WE WOULD HAVE THEM ADJUST. 2. FEB 2005 - WE DROVE CAR OUT OF RESID. DEVELOPMENT ONTO 2 LANE ROAD & CAR LOST POWER...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 75,500 mi

I OWN A 2001 VOLVO CROSS-COUNTRY. I WAS DRIVING AT 65 MILES PER HOUR ON INTERSTATE 95 BETWEEN BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON WHEN MY CAR STARTING SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND STOPPED DRIVING. SUFFICE TO SAY, THIS INCIDENT WAS EXTREMELY SCARY. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A VOLVO DEALER. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE...

Aug 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 50,654 mi

DRIVING ON I-80 IN CALIFORNIA IN BUSY TRAFFIC WHEN THROTTLE RESPONSE ON MY 2001 VOLVO V70 XC SUDDENLY VANISHED. AVOIDED SEVERAL CARS COLLIDING WITH MINE AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE. RESTARTING THE CAR CLEARED THE PROBLEM; HOWEVER, 30 MIN LATER THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED. ON THE FIST EVENT, THE CAR DI...

Aug 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

A WHISTLE SOUND THAT THE VOLVO DEALER AFFIRMS BUT ADMITS THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IT IS. THE DEALER SAID THEY NEEDED SOMEONE FROM "CORPORATE" TO COME AND CHECK MY CAR OUT. AS WELL, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY JUMPS OR FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL FOR NO REASON. *NM

Aug 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 50,654 mi

DRIVING ON I-80 IN CALIFORNIA IN BUSY TRAFFIC WHEN THROTTLE RESPONSE ON MY 2001 VOLVO V70 XC SUDDENLY VANISHED. AVOIDED SEVERAL CARS COLLIDING WITH MINE AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE. RESTARTING THE CAR CLEARED THE PROBLEM; HOWEVER, 30 MIN LATER THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED. ON THE FIST EVENT, THE CAR DI...

Aug 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

A WHISTLE SOUND THAT THE VOLVO DEALER AFFIRMS BUT ADMITS THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IT IS. THE DEALER SAID THEY NEEDED SOMEONE FROM "CORPORATE" TO COME AND CHECK MY CAR OUT. AS WELL, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY JUMPS OR FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL FOR NO REASON. *NM

Jul 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 33,000 mi

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO MY 2001 VOLVO XC70 STATION WAGON SUDDENLY LOST POWER ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. CAR WOULD NOT START. TOOK VOLVO ABOUT 3 HOURS TO TOW THE VEHICLE. THROTTLE MODULE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. JUNE 5, 2005 CAR LOOSES POWER ON HIGHWAY AND STOPS IN TRAFFIC. ON BOTH OCCASIONS THERE WERE ABOU...

Jul 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 33,000 mi

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO MY 2001 VOLVO XC70 STATION WAGON SUDDENLY LOST POWER ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. CAR WOULD NOT START. TOOK VOLVO ABOUT 3 HOURS TO TOW THE VEHICLE. THROTTLE MODULE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. JUNE 5, 2005 CAR LOOSES POWER ON HIGHWAY AND STOPS IN TRAFFIC. ON BOTH OCCASIONS THERE WERE ABOU...

Jul 5, 2005 Electrical System 57,000 mi

TRAVELING ON MONTANA HIGHWAY 93 AT 65 MPH MY 2001 VOLVO V70 AWD SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THIS HEAVILY TRAVELED 2 LANE HIGHWAY CAUSING TRAFFIC BEHIND ME TO SWERVE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE OF TRAFFIC. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN ELE...

Jul 5, 2005 Electrical System 57,000 mi

TRAVELING ON MONTANA HIGHWAY 93 AT 65 MPH MY 2001 VOLVO V70 AWD SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THIS HEAVILY TRAVELED 2 LANE HIGHWAY CAUSING TRAFFIC BEHIND ME TO SWERVE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE OF TRAFFIC. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN ELE...

Jul 4, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED SUDDENLY ON HIGHWAY. REDUCED PERFORMANCE MODE INDICATED ON CPU. CAR LERCHED VIOLENTLY. NEARLY IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN VEHICLE STALLED ON VERY HEAVY TRAFFICED I95N IN NEW JERSEY. 2001XC70 WITH THROTTLE BODY FAILURE AS DIAGNOSIS. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND IS ...

Jul 4, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED SUDDENLY ON HIGHWAY. REDUCED PERFORMANCE MODE INDICATED ON CPU. CAR LERCHED VIOLENTLY. NEARLY IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN VEHICLE STALLED ON VERY HEAVY TRAFFICED I95N IN NEW JERSEY. 2001XC70 WITH THROTTLE BODY FAILURE AS DIAGNOSIS. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND IS ...

Jul 1, 2005 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE SUFFERED LOSS OF POWER ON I95 IN CONNECTICUT CAUSING DRIVER TO HAVE TO PULL OFF ONTO BREAKFDOWN LANE CROSSING TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS COLLISION. PROBLEM CAUSED BY FAULTY ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM). IT IS BEING REPLACED BY VOLVO DEALER FOR $1200.

Jul 1, 2005 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE SUFFERED LOSS OF POWER ON I95 IN CONNECTICUT CAUSING DRIVER TO HAVE TO PULL OFF ONTO BREAKFDOWN LANE CROSSING TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS COLLISION. PROBLEM CAUSED BY FAULTY ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM). IT IS BEING REPLACED BY VOLVO DEALER FOR $1200.

Jun 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

(1) MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH ON A SUNNY AND MILD DAY. (2) THE VEHICLE, SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, LOST ITS POWER STEERING. THE MESSAGE CENTER READ "ELECTRICAL FAILURE, SERVICE REQUIRED." CONSEQUENTLY, MY WIFE COULD HARDLY STEER THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE LOW SPEED AND STRAIGHT ROAD, MY W...

Jun 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

(1) MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH ON A SUNNY AND MILD DAY. (2) THE VEHICLE, SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, LOST ITS POWER STEERING. THE MESSAGE CENTER READ "ELECTRICAL FAILURE, SERVICE REQUIRED." CONSEQUENTLY, MY WIFE COULD HARDLY STEER THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE LOW SPEED AND STRAIGHT ROAD, MY W...

May 9, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 58,000 mi

1) DRIVING IN URBAN TRAFFIC OVER A TWO LINE BRIDGE IN PORTLAND OREGON. THE SERVICE INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON FOR A TAIL LIGHT BULB OUT. I HAVE SCHEDULED A SERVICE APPOINTMENT FOR THE NEXT WEEK TO HAVE IT REPLACED. 2. THE CAR DECREASES IN SPEED FROM 50 MPH TO 20 MPH IN ABOUT 100 FEET. TRAFFIC BEHIND ...

May 9, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 58,000 mi

1) DRIVING IN URBAN TRAFFIC OVER A TWO LINE BRIDGE IN PORTLAND OREGON. THE SERVICE INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON FOR A TAIL LIGHT BULB OUT. I HAVE SCHEDULED A SERVICE APPOINTMENT FOR THE NEXT WEEK TO HAVE IT REPLACED. 2. THE CAR DECREASES IN SPEED FROM 50 MPH TO 20 MPH IN ABOUT 100 FEET. TRAFFIC BEHIND ...

May 4, 2005 Unknown Or Other 43,000 mi

IN APRIL, 2005, I WAS TRAVELING A SHORT DISTANCE WHEN MY 2001 VOLVO V70 XC SUDDENLY STALLED AND WOULD NOT START FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES. THE MESSAGE "LOW PERFORMANCE" APPEARED ON THE MONITOR. THE CAR STALLED ON AT LEAST 4 SEPERATE OCCASIONS. AFTER FOUR DAYS OF WAITING FOR AN APPOINTMENT, I ...

May 4, 2005 Unknown Or Other 43,000 mi

IN APRIL, 2005, I WAS TRAVELING A SHORT DISTANCE WHEN MY 2001 VOLVO V70 XC SUDDENLY STALLED AND WOULD NOT START FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES. THE MESSAGE "LOW PERFORMANCE" APPEARED ON THE MONITOR. THE CAR STALLED ON AT LEAST 4 SEPERATE OCCASIONS. AFTER FOUR DAYS OF WAITING FOR AN APPOINTMENT, I ...

Apr 14, 2005 Electrical System Crash 43,000 mi

THE KEY CAME OUT OF THE IGNITION WHILE STILL IN DRIVE WITH THE ENGINE OFF. THE LAST INCIDENT RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING BACKWARDS AND CRASHING. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED FROM THE CRASH. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED ON 04-12-05 BY A VOLVO DEALERSHIP REPRESENTATIVE, WHO CONFIRMED THIS WAS A PROBLEM, BUT DEC...

Apr 14, 2005 Electrical System Crash 43,000 mi

THE KEY CAME OUT OF THE IGNITION WHILE STILL IN DRIVE WITH THE ENGINE OFF. THE LAST INCIDENT RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING BACKWARDS AND CRASHING. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED FROM THE CRASH. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED ON 04-12-05 BY A VOLVO DEALERSHIP REPRESENTATIVE, WHO CONFIRMED THIS WAS A PROBLEM, BUT DEC...

Apr 4, 2005 Power Train 85,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED. I BLOCKED TRAFFIC ON SC 278 FOR ~ 30 SEC. THE CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR DID NOT MOVE. I COULD RUN THE ENGINE BUT NO POWER MADE IT TO THE WHEELS. IT FINALLY LIMPED TO A PARKING LOT. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CAROLINA VOLVO REPLACED THE TRANSMIS...

Apr 4, 2005 Power Train 85,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED. I BLOCKED TRAFFIC ON SC 278 FOR ~ 30 SEC. THE CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR DID NOT MOVE. I COULD RUN THE ENGINE BUT NO POWER MADE IT TO THE WHEELS. IT FINALLY LIMPED TO A PARKING LOT. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CAROLINA VOLVO REPLACED THE TRANSMIS...

Mar 28, 2005 Electrical System 58,000 mi

1) ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) SHUTS DOWN THE GAS PEDAL WHERE YOU HAVE NO CONTROL ON ACCELERATION 2) ETM SHUTDOWN COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT 3) REPLACE THE ETM AT $1100 THE OWNERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED UNDER WARRANTY TO CLEAN THE ETM. *JB

Mar 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

1) ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) SHUTS DOWN THE GAS PEDAL WHERE YOU HAVE NO CONTROL ON ACCELERATION 2) ETM SHUTDOWN COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT 3) REPLACE THE ETM AT $1100 THE OWNERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED UNDER WARRANTY TO CLEAN THE ETM. *JB

Mar 28, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 58,000 mi

1) ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) SHUTS DOWN THE GAS PEDAL WHERE YOU HAVE NO CONTROL ON ACCELERATION 2) ETM SHUTDOWN COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT 3) REPLACE THE ETM AT $1100 THE OWNERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED UNDER WARRANTY TO CLEAN THE ETM. *JB

Mar 28, 2005 Electrical System 58,000 mi

1) ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) SHUTS DOWN THE GAS PEDAL WHERE YOU HAVE NO CONTROL ON ACCELERATION 2) ETM SHUTDOWN COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT 3) REPLACE THE ETM AT $1100 THE OWNERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED UNDER WARRANTY TO CLEAN THE ETM. *JB

Mar 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

1) ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) SHUTS DOWN THE GAS PEDAL WHERE YOU HAVE NO CONTROL ON ACCELERATION 2) ETM SHUTDOWN COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT 3) REPLACE THE ETM AT $1100 THE OWNERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED UNDER WARRANTY TO CLEAN THE ETM. *JB

Mar 28, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 58,000 mi

1) ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) SHUTS DOWN THE GAS PEDAL WHERE YOU HAVE NO CONTROL ON ACCELERATION 2) ETM SHUTDOWN COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT 3) REPLACE THE ETM AT $1100 THE OWNERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED UNDER WARRANTY TO CLEAN THE ETM. *JB

Dec 20, 2004 Electrical System

FAILURE OF ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE ON VOLVO 2001 XC V70. THE ELECTRONIC MODULE CONTROLS THE THROTTLE. THE FAILURE OF THIS ELECTRONIC AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED CAN CAUSE IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER OR A SURGE IN POWER RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE PREVALENT IN VOLVO CAR...

Dec 20, 2004 Electrical System

FAILURE OF ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE ON VOLVO 2001 XC V70. THE ELECTRONIC MODULE CONTROLS THE THROTTLE. THE FAILURE OF THIS ELECTRONIC AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED CAN CAUSE IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER OR A SURGE IN POWER RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE PREVALENT IN VOLVO CAR...

Feb 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,000 mi

COOLING FAN FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A VERY BUSY FREEWAY. THE CAR OVERHEATED SUDDENLY, STOPPED RUNNING AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. THE COOLING FAN WAS REPLACED BY A VOLVO DEALERSHIP. ON A PREVIOUS OCCASION IN NOVEMBER 2001 WHILE DRIVING ON A DESOLATE MOUNTAIN ROAD AT NIGHT THE CAR STOPPED AS T...

Feb 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,000 mi

COOLING FAN FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A VERY BUSY FREEWAY. THE CAR OVERHEATED SUDDENLY, STOPPED RUNNING AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. THE COOLING FAN WAS REPLACED BY A VOLVO DEALERSHIP. ON A PREVIOUS OCCASION IN NOVEMBER 2001 WHILE DRIVING ON A DESOLATE MOUNTAIN ROAD AT NIGHT THE CAR STOPPED AS T...

Oct 21, 2003 Child Seat

HARNESS ADJUSTER LEVER ON CHILD SAFETY SEAT CAN BE EASILY OPENED RESULTING IN A LOOSE RESTRAINT. *MR THE CHILD WAS ABLE TO PULL BACK THE VELCRO AND EASILY REACH THE LEVER WHEN IT WAS SECURED PROPERLY IN THE SEAT. ONCE THE LEVER THE LEVER WAS PULLED UP, THE BELTS BECAME LOOSE. *SCC (MODEL/WIZAR...

Oct 21, 2003 Child Seat

HARNESS ADJUSTER LEVER ON CHILD SAFETY SEAT CAN BE EASILY OPENED RESULTING IN A LOOSE RESTRAINT. *MR THE CHILD WAS ABLE TO PULL BACK THE VELCRO AND EASILY REACH THE LEVER WHEN IT WAS SECURED PROPERLY IN THE SEAT. ONCE THE LEVER THE LEVER WAS PULLED UP, THE BELTS BECAME LOOSE. *SCC (MODEL/WIZAR...

Aug 28, 2003 Electrical System 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Electrical System 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Electrical System 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Fuel System, Other 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Visibility 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Suspension 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Interior Lighting 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Parking Brake 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Seat Belts 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Suspension 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Suspension 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Electrical System 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Electrical System 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Electrical System 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Fuel System, Other 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Visibility 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Suspension 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Interior Lighting 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Parking Brake 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Seat Belts 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Suspension 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Aug 28, 2003 Suspension 10,000 mi

I WAS RECENTLY TOLD MY 2001 V79XC NEEDED BALL JOINTS, THEN SWAY BARS AND SOMEONE ELSE SAID STRUTS! ALSO: I HAVE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED, THE SYSTEM REPORTED THROTTLE MODULE ERRORS AND ELECTIRCAL OR CIRCUIT PROBLEMS; THROTTLE MODULE CLEANED, THEN REPLACED; HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 3 TIMES (WIRING CAU...

Jun 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO V70 CROSS COUNTRY. 2 WEEKS AGO IT OVERHEATED. PROBLEM BEING - A DEFECTIVE COOLING FAN. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THIS PART IS ON AN INDEFINITE NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THUS, EVEN NOW, I STILL HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THE PART WILL ARRIVE AND WHEN I WILL BE ABLE TO USE MY CAR AGAIN. THE ...

Jun 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO V70 CROSS COUNTRY. 2 WEEKS AGO IT OVERHEATED. PROBLEM BEING - A DEFECTIVE COOLING FAN. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THIS PART IS ON AN INDEFINITE NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THUS, EVEN NOW, I STILL HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THE PART WILL ARRIVE AND WHEN I WILL BE ABLE TO USE MY CAR AGAIN. THE ...

May 4, 2003 Electrical System 25,000 mi

THE XC70 HAS STALLED 3 TIMES WHILE DRIVING OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED TWO DIFFERENT SENSORS. THE DEALER FEELS THE CARE IS FINE, THE PROBLEM CAN NOT BE READILY REPRODUCED. THE FIRST TWO TIMES IT STALLED, IT HAPPENED LAST YEAR. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRED LAST MONTH. MY WIFE WAS DRIVI...

May 4, 2003 Electrical System 25,000 mi

THE XC70 HAS STALLED 3 TIMES WHILE DRIVING OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED TWO DIFFERENT SENSORS. THE DEALER FEELS THE CARE IS FINE, THE PROBLEM CAN NOT BE READILY REPRODUCED. THE FIRST TWO TIMES IT STALLED, IT HAPPENED LAST YEAR. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRED LAST MONTH. MY WIFE WAS DRIVI...

Jul 31, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK STOPPED PROVIDING FUEL TO ENGINE, AS IF TANK WAS EMPTY, EVEN THOUGH APPROXIMATELY 2 GALLONS REMAINED IN THE TANK.*AK

Jul 31, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK STOPPED PROVIDING FUEL TO ENGINE, AS IF TANK WAS EMPTY, EVEN THOUGH APPROXIMATELY 2 GALLONS REMAINED IN THE TANK.*AK

Apr 28, 2002 Structure

WHEN I WAS GETTING OUT OF THE CAR VERY SHORTLY AFTER BUYING IT, I OPENED THE DOOR ALL THE WAY AND STARTED GETTING OUT OF THE CAR. THE DOOR STARTED TO CLOSE AND INJURED MY LEG. THIS HAPPENS ANYTIME THE CAR IS ON A HILL OR WHEN THE WIND IS BLOWING. IT HAPPENDS ON ALL FOUR DOORS. I COMPARED THE FO...

Apr 28, 2002 Structure

WHEN I WAS GETTING OUT OF THE CAR VERY SHORTLY AFTER BUYING IT, I OPENED THE DOOR ALL THE WAY AND STARTED GETTING OUT OF THE CAR. THE DOOR STARTED TO CLOSE AND INJURED MY LEG. THIS HAPPENS ANYTIME THE CAR IS ON A HILL OR WHEN THE WIND IS BLOWING. IT HAPPENDS ON ALL FOUR DOORS. I COMPARED THE FO...

Mar 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TRAVELING UNDER 60MPH IN CENTER LANE ON DRY PAVEMENT . WENT TO MERGE INTO LEFT LANE. SAW CAR APPROACHING . WHILE GETTING BACK INTO CENTER LANE IMMEDIATELY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE- UNABLE TO STEER AS WHEEL PULLED AND LOCKED TO THE RIGHT AND CAR SIMULTANEOUSLY STARTED TO HOP ACROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC...

Mar 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TRAVELING UNDER 60MPH IN CENTER LANE ON DRY PAVEMENT . WENT TO MERGE INTO LEFT LANE. SAW CAR APPROACHING . WHILE GETTING BACK INTO CENTER LANE IMMEDIATELY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE- UNABLE TO STEER AS WHEEL PULLED AND LOCKED TO THE RIGHT AND CAR SIMULTANEOUSLY STARTED TO HOP ACROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC...

Mar 11, 2002 Suspension

THE FOUR BOLTS HOLDING THE LEFT FRONT HUB/BEARING ASSY TO THE SUSPENSION LOOSENED AND BACKED OUT. THE INITIAL SYMPTOM WAS SIMILAR TO A WARPED BRAKE ROTOR - PULSING DURING LIGHT BRAKING. HOWEVER, AS THE BOLTS CONTINUED TO BACK OUT, ONE BOLT FELL OUT ENTIRELY, TWO BECAME LOOSE, AND THE LAST BOLT JAM...

Mar 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FOUR BOLTS HOLDING THE LEFT FRONT HUB/BEARING ASSY TO THE SUSPENSION LOOSENED AND BACKED OUT. THE INITIAL SYMPTOM WAS SIMILAR TO A WARPED BRAKE ROTOR - PULSING DURING LIGHT BRAKING. HOWEVER, AS THE BOLTS CONTINUED TO BACK OUT, ONE BOLT FELL OUT ENTIRELY, TWO BECAME LOOSE, AND THE LAST BOLT JAM...

Mar 11, 2002 Suspension

THE FOUR BOLTS HOLDING THE LEFT FRONT HUB/BEARING ASSY TO THE SUSPENSION LOOSENED AND BACKED OUT. THE INITIAL SYMPTOM WAS SIMILAR TO A WARPED BRAKE ROTOR - PULSING DURING LIGHT BRAKING. HOWEVER, AS THE BOLTS CONTINUED TO BACK OUT, ONE BOLT FELL OUT ENTIRELY, TWO BECAME LOOSE, AND THE LAST BOLT JAM...

Mar 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FOUR BOLTS HOLDING THE LEFT FRONT HUB/BEARING ASSY TO THE SUSPENSION LOOSENED AND BACKED OUT. THE INITIAL SYMPTOM WAS SIMILAR TO A WARPED BRAKE ROTOR - PULSING DURING LIGHT BRAKING. HOWEVER, AS THE BOLTS CONTINUED TO BACK OUT, ONE BOLT FELL OUT ENTIRELY, TWO BECAME LOOSE, AND THE LAST BOLT JAM...

Dec 12, 2001 Visibility

6 INCH CRACK IN THE CENTER OF WINDSHIELD FROM TOP THEN PROCEEDING TO THE DRIVERS' SIDE ABOUT 12 INCHES. I WASN'T AWARE THAT ANYTHING HAD EVEN HIT THE WINDSHIELD UNTIL THE SERVICEMAN AT THE DEALERSHIP POINTED IT OUT. EVEN THEN IT WAS HARD TO SEE THE MARK HE WAS SHOWING ME BECAUSE THE MARK IS ABOUT TH...

Dec 12, 2001 Visibility

6 INCH CRACK IN THE CENTER OF WINDSHIELD FROM TOP THEN PROCEEDING TO THE DRIVERS' SIDE ABOUT 12 INCHES. I WASN'T AWARE THAT ANYTHING HAD EVEN HIT THE WINDSHIELD UNTIL THE SERVICEMAN AT THE DEALERSHIP POINTED IT OUT. EVEN THEN IT WAS HARD TO SEE THE MARK HE WAS SHOWING ME BECAUSE THE MARK IS ABOUT TH...

Apr 30, 2001 Steering

DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF VEHICLE IS POOR. STEERING IN HIGHER SPEEDS 60 + MPH EXTREMELY SENSITIVE AND VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP VEHICLE IN ONE LANE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL VERY EASILY.*AK

Apr 30, 2001 Steering

DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF VEHICLE IS POOR. STEERING IN HIGHER SPEEDS 60 + MPH EXTREMELY SENSITIVE AND VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP VEHICLE IN ONE LANE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL VERY EASILY.*AK