Volvo V70 Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Volvo V70 across 11 model years. The 1998 model year has the most (24). The words owners use most often: “fuel pressure sensor” (13% of reports).
- 111engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- $1,550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pressure sensor: mentioned in 14 of 111 complaints (13%)
- Electronic throttle: mentioned in 9 of 111 complaints (8%)
- Engine stalled: mentioned in 6 of 111 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the Volvo V70 at $1,550, and half of them between $1,250 and $1,700.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 69 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 111 complaints, 6 a fire, 10 an injury.
Volvo V70 engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Model years: 2008, 2009
Problem: Volvo is recalling 17,614 my 2008-2009 s80, v70, and xc70 vehicles. The engine cooling fan may stop working due to a software programming error in the fan control module (fcm). Depending on driving conditions, the customer may experience reduced air conditioning performance, and/or rapid increase in engine coolant temperature.
Risk: This situation may result in loss of cooling system function and engine failure. The driver may not have sufficient time to react to the warning light(s) or the text message in the instrument panel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fan control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2009. Owners may contact volvo customer care center at 1-800-458-1552.
Engine and engine cooling
Model years: 2003, 2004
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pressure sensor located on the left end of the fuel rail may, at times, transmit incorrect signal regarding the fuel pressure to the engine control module. If the signal is outside of the pre-programmed allowable limits, a diagnostic trouble code may be set and the check engine light will come on. The soldered joints on the circuit board of the fuel pressure sensor may crack due to temperature changes and excessive vibrations.
Risk: Misfire may occur during driving that, in turn, will reduce the engine torque and in the worst case scenario, the engine may stall without warning. In certain traffic situations this could cause an unsafe situation and possibly a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pressure sensor free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2007. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Model years: 2000, 2001
Problem: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, under certain operating conditions, some electric cooling fans may overheat potentially causing heat damage and, in rare instances, a fire in the engine compartment.
Risk: A fire in the engine compartment could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the cooling fan. The recall began on november 29, 2004. Customers should contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Model years: 1998, 1999
Problem: Vehicle description: station wagons equipped with third seats. Users of the third seat, when exiting the vehicle, can come in contact with the tailpipe.
Risk: Contact with the tailpipe can result in personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the length of the vehicle's tailpipe and, if necessary, repair the tailpipe.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2001 Volvo V70. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the engine caught fire. The air bag warning light was illuminated. There was damage to the garage. There were no reported injuries. The fire department extinguished the fire and confirmed the origin of the fire…
Driving home from detroit to indianapolis on highway... Check engine light came on, then went out a little further down the road... Later came on again... Engine was running fine... Then sudden power loss....engine completely stopped... Coasted to side of highway with no power steering or power…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volvo v70. While driving various speeds, the engine overheating warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to shut the vehicle off and wait before the vehicle would resume normal function. The dealer diagnosed that the engine cooling fan control and module had…
Traveling in town at appr. 45 mph. Car went into limp mode, etm check light came on. *tr
I purchased a used vehicle the old owner said there was a recall. The check engine light goes on and off. I contacted the volvo dealer he ran vin but no recall for this car. I took it to a mechanic and he ran a diagnostic which read fuel sensor. The recall i saw for this year car is similar to the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Volvo V70s have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 111 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Volvo V70. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Volvo V70 engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the Volvo V70?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,550 (half paid between $1,250 and $1,700), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Volvo V70?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pressure sensor”, in 14 of 111 complaints, followed by “electronic throttle” (9).
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