2001 Volvo V70XC: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 144 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is vehicle speed control (27% of complaints); the 1999 and 2002 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 2004
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 the vehicle.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2017
“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 forward doesn't move quick enough to merge with traffic volvo knows about this problem and so do the owners of these cars and at a 4000 dollar price tag to repair or replace these transmissions who can afford that”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2017
“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 not drive the automobile on a regular basis; it is only driven occasionally (once a week). I consider myself lucky so far that nobody has rear-ended me.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Feb 2017
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“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.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jan 2016
“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 stated that the electronic throttle module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2014
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70xc. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, smoke emerged from the passenger's side compartment and the engine caught on fire. The fire department contained the fire and the vehicle was destroyed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A fire report was filed and the manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not inspected. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70xc. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the brake pedal was engaged however, the exterior lower brake light failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not been repaired. There was a recall associated with the failure for the 2002 v70 model years under NHTSA campaign id number 04v051000 (exterior lighting) but not for the 2001 model. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2013
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. The contact stated that the automatic transmission shifted hard between gears at lower speeds. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that the alternator was not charging and there was a lack of power; the alternator was replaced. The failure continued and became progressively worse. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The current mileage was approximately 120,000. The failure mileage was approximately 119,900.”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2011
“Car has approx 94,000 miles. Standard street and highway driving. Front passenger side coil spring broke. Dangerously close to tire puncture. Thankfully, this did not happen while moving. Replaced both front coil springs. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Dec 2010
“Transmission failed to upshift when accelerated and failed to downshift when decelerated. Vehicle jerked severely when shifted from park into drive, or from drive to reverse, or from reverse to park. Automatic transmission failed.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2010
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 9 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
How other years compare
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Is the 2001 Volvo V70XC reliable?
NHTSA has 144 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2001 Volvo V70XC. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control (27% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2001 Volvo V70XC problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 71,500 miles or less.
Does the 2001 Volvo V70XC have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan. 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.