2001 Volvo V70XC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V70XC years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volvo V70XC. That is the most of any V70XC model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (39 complaints, 27%), typically at around 64,790 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 144owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Volvo V70XC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 27% | 64,790 | — | — |
| Power Train | 30 | 21% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 27 | 19% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 14% | 56,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 9% | 62,228 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 6% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 3% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 3% | 129,582 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 3% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2% | 57,400 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | 147,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 152,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 123,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 1% | 67,513 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 187,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Volvo V70XC recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
Transmission harsh shifting and going on limp mode. *tr
Other Volvo V70XC years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 V70XC | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 V70XC | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 V70XC | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 V70XC | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 V70XC | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 V70XC | 27 | 1 |
| 2001 | 144 | 1 |
| 2000 V70XC | 103 | 2 |
| 1999 V70XC | 79 | 2 |
| 1998 V70XC | 31 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo V70XC?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 39 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Volvo V70XC?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Volvo V70XC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V70XC model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.