2001 Volvo Cross Country Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 26, 2012 · 10 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Cross Country years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volvo Cross Country. That is the most of any Cross Country model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 30%), typically at around 100,800 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Volvo Cross Country problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train3 · ~100,800 mi
Vehicle Speed Control3 · ~97,000 mi
Engine1 · ~137,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Equipment1
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~60,500 mi
Unknown or Other1
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train330%100,800——
Vehicle Speed Control330%97,000——
Engine110%137,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling110%———
Equipment110%———
Exterior Lighting110%———
Fuel System, Gasoline110%60,500——
Unknown or Other110%———
Visibility110%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 4 complaints
2002: 4200242003: 1200312004: 3200432009: 1200912012: 120121

n = 10 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Volvo Cross Country recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Volvo Cross Country.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I came to a stop in heavy interstate traffic (35e north in st. Paul). Just as the car was almost stopped, it revved-up/surged forward. I was afraid that the brake would not hold and we would hit the car in front of us. Three young girls were in the car with me. The car has been clunking into gear…

Power Train · received Jun 26, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10463134

Volvo xc 70 2001. Would just disengage as in neutral, engine would roar. Volvo dealer advised to get to a local mechanic since i'm 90 miles away from dealership. Mechanic said transmission fluid completely burnt up, changed. Took to volvo 8/8/09, checked it out, everything was fine. Offered a…

Power Train · received Aug 19, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10281105

At certain times while driving and applying the brakes they don't hold and vehicle keeps moving.*ak the vehicle was taken to the dealer 2-3 times but they were unable to find the cause of the vehicle's sudden acceleration. *nm

Vehicle Speed Control · received Oct 27, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10094617

Driving during rush hour traffic about 50mph on interstate 40 no symptoms when suddenly and without warning, engine fails to respond to pedal. "reduced performance" and "check engine" light iluminated. Car would not exceed 20 mph with pedal to floor. Dealer having trouble duplicating. Refusing to…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Aug 30, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10088830

While driving there was a clicking noise from the rear right cv joint. Upon inspection of the vehicle the under carriage was full of grease and oil from the right rear cv joint. The right rear cv joint broke. *ak *nm

Power Train · received Jun 2, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10067255

Other Volvo Cross Country years

2008 Cross Country →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2008 Cross Country10
2001100

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo Cross Country?

Owners most often report power train, vehicle speed control, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Volvo Cross Country?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Volvo Cross Country a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cross Country model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.