2001 Volvo C70 Convertible: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern vehicle speed control.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The vehicle unexpectedly accelerates, the vehicle intermittently hesitates and sometimes stops when driving at speeds between 30 and 60 mph. The vehicle does not start. The check engine light does not come on. Codes to diagnose the problem are not available via odb 2. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2010
“I purchased a 2001 volvo c70 convertible used with ~ 73,000 miles in 2006. It now has 93,000 miles. Last summer I had to replace the radiator because it cracked. On the evening of tuesday, december 22 while returning home on the beltway, I began to smell something and an up arrow indicating I should shift gear lit on the dashboard panel. I learned two days later, I needed to replace the transmission. Now I understand there is a fuel pump recall. This seems like a lot of major repair work in a fairly young vehicle with so few miles, and regular oil changes at every 3,000 miles and annual checkups. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo c70 convertible. While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalls, but then drives normally. The failure occurs intermittently and the contact did not notice any difference in the vehicle beforehand. The vehicle has not been in a crash and has not been diagnosed by the dealer. NHTSA campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) was referenced. The current mileage was 66,521 and failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 6/2/08 *cn the dealer cleaned the throttle body, but the problem continued.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Nov 2007
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“My vehicle is a 2001 volvo c70. We have been experiencing intermittent stalling of the engine while driving. The vehicle does not totally lose power, it last for a second or two. I am reporting this because I became aware of a government investigation of a similar issue. *nm”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2005
“Dt: 2001 volvo c70 cva. The car was bought as pre owned in may 2004. The check engine light came on many times. Dealer could not fix this problem at the time. While driving the engine stalled. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and they fixed the problem with a new engine. *ak *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2005
“I recently purchased a 2001 volvo c-70. Water is leaking into the door of my vehicle. After the dealer determined that they could not fix the leak, they obtained another 2001 volvo c-70. We found water leaking into the door of this vehicle also. This is a defect. I not sure if this is a safety issue, but the person on the 888 number told me that I should still file a complaint. She said the leaking water may be damaging the electronics inside the door.”Owner report · Structure · Feb 2005
“- dealer diagnosis of four failures of tire rims and replacement of two tires on 2001 volvo c70. *la updated 6/6/12 *sd”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2004
“Vehicle has very poor suspension. Car is unstable when it hits even the smallest of bumps and continually blows out tires and requires replacement of wheels. Very hard ride, unstable, and continually in the shop.*ak”Owner report · Suspension · Jun 2002
“Dt: the consumer stated that 2001 volvo was having a problem with the electronic throttle control module. The vehicle was stalling while driving at a slow speed, and that was happening more frequently in the mornings. Consumer suggested that when the engine was cold in the mornings and upon starting the car it stalled before consumer could get it into reverse. This has been a problem since 2001. Consumer took the car to the dealer and had a new electronic throttle module ( etm) installed , the cost was $1800.00. Consumer was upset over the cost of the replacement part. Even with the new etm the car was having the same stalling issues. NHTSA investigation, pe0504. *ak *nm”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2002
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Remedy: 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.
How other years compare
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all C70 Convertible years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
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Is the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control.
Does the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning vehicle speed control. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.