Volvo V70XC Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Volvo V70XC across 5 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (45). The words owners use most often: “electronic throttle” (42% of reports).
- 118vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 53%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.
- Electronic throttle: mentioned in 50 of 118 complaints (42%)
- Module etm: mentioned in 12 of 118 complaints (10%)
- Cross country: mentioned in 9 of 118 complaints (8%)
- Performance reduced: mentioned in 6 of 118 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 V70XC at $1,700, and half of them between $1,650 and $2,050.
Based on 31 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2013), 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 101 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 118 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Volvo V70XC vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 V70XC | 2 | 17% | 205,291 |
| 2002 V70XC | 3 | 11% | 80,161 |
| 2001 V70XC | 39 | 27% | 64,790 |
| 2000 V70XC | 45 | 44% | 68,105 |
| 1999 V70XC | 29 | 37% | 73,698 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control
Model years: 1999, 2000
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC70. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACTIVATING THE PARKING BRAKES. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER…
1) fuel smell, and harder to start engine. Engine crank w/o problem. Symptoms started around july 4th last year, getting sever and more often. Took my car to local volvo, but they said "no recall for this car" even though multiple exact same symptoms are reported, then took my car to local auto…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70xc. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle hesitated until the accelerator pedal was engaged forcefully. In addition, the engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who…
With my foot on the brake, i put the car in reverse and suddenly the engine revs up and the car accelerates at a high rate. Luckily, my foot was on the brake and i could stop the car. I had to press down quite hard on the brake pedal. A couple of seconds after applying the brakes, the engine…
Tl* the contact owns 2000 volvo v70xc. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph the vehicle lost acceleration without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the idle air control circuit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Volvo V70XCs have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 118 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the Volvo V70XC. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Volvo V70XC 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 V70XC?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,700 (half paid between $1,650 and $2,050), from 31 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Volvo V70XC?
The most frequent phrase is “electronic throttle”, in 50 of 118 complaints, followed by “module etm” (12).
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