2001 Volvo C70 Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C70 Convertible years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible. That ranks 2nd out of 5 C70 Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 36%), typically at around 60,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 36% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 36% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 18% | 58,480 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 18% | 14,430 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | 14,430 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Volvo C70 Convertible recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.
Risk: This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
Fix: Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. The recall began on december 29, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Throttle control malfunction (EA05021) — opened Dec 6, 2005, closed Dec 12, 2006, led to recall 06V441000.
- Throttle control malfunction (PE05041) — opened Jul 26, 2005, closed Dec 7, 2005.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle unexpectedly accelerates, the vehicle intermittently hesitates and sometimes stops when driving at speeds between 30 and 60 mph. The vehicle does not start. The check engine light does not come on. Codes to diagnose the problem are not available via odb 2. *tr
I purchased a 2001 volvo c70 convertible used with ~ 73,000 miles in 2006. It now has 93,000 miles. Last summer i had to replace the radiator because it cracked. On the evening of tuesday, december 22 while returning home on the beltway, i began to smell something and an up arrow indicating i…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo c70 convertible. While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalls, but then drives normally. The failure occurs intermittently and the contact did not notice any difference in the vehicle beforehand. The vehicle has not been in a crash and has not been diagnosed by…
Dt: the consumer stated that 2001 volvo was having a problem with the electronic throttle control module. The vehicle was stalling while driving at a slow speed, and that was happening more frequently in the mornings. Consumer suggested that when the engine was cold in the mornings and upon…
Dt: 2001 volvo c70 cva. The car was bought as pre owned in may 2004. The check engine light came on many times. Dealer could not fix this problem at the time. While driving the engine stalled. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and they fixed the problem with a new engine. *ak *jb
Other Volvo C70 Convertible years
← 2000 C70 Convertible · 2002 C70 Convertible →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 C70 Convertible | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 11 | 1 |
| 2000 C70 Convertible | 16 | 1 |
| 1999 C70 Convertible | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 C70 Convertible | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C70 Convertible model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.