Volvo V70 Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 160 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Volvo V70 across 8 model years. The 2001 model year has the most (61). The words owners use most often: “throttle module” (21% of reports).
- 160vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,800typical repair cost reported by owners
- 44%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.
- Throttle module: mentioned in 33 of 160 complaints (21%)
- Stalled died lost: mentioned in 8 of 160 complaints (5%)
- Performance reduced: mentioned in 8 of 160 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical vehicle speed control repair on the Volvo V70 at $1,800, and half of them between $1,550 and $2,050.
Based on 26 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2010), 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 vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 127 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 160 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Volvo V70 vehicle speed control complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
In April 2021 I drove my newly acquired Volvo V70 wagon from Mississippi to my home in RI. Once I reached in and around NYC, the car began to surge forward as I applied the brakes at stop lights/signs. This became most pronounced at the GW Bridge Toll area, in high slow-moving traffic. Several…
Car surges randomly at lower speeds. Car also loses power on freeway and acceleration fluctuates uncontrollably at times. All symptoms happening while car is in motion, mostly at speeds over 50mph. I brought the car to my local dealership where there were open recalls on the model i own. After…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. After starting the vehicle, a loud rumbling noise was heard coming from the engine. In addition, the vehicle accelerated independently and stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that the instrument panel was dark and not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo v70. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body modulator failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo v70. While driving 65 mph, the rpms excessively increased and the ets warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of nhtsa…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Volvo V70s have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 160 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix vehicle speed control problems on the Volvo V70?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,800 (half paid between $1,550 and $2,050), from 26 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Volvo V70?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle module”, in 33 of 160 complaints, followed by “stalled died lost” (8).
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