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2002 VOLVO V70XC in Half Moon Bay, CA
Seven light bulb failures have occurred on this vehicle in the past four years. four headlights ( two left and two right) and 3 rear lights. i have never had a vehicle with this many lighting problems.read more / reply »
1999 VOLVO V70XC in Aurora, CO
Car was getting poor gas mileage. failure of the transmission march 27, 2006. the car would not shift out of gear at all and had to be towed to the dealership. i was told this was normal. i had to purchase a rebuilt transmission at a t...
1999 VOLVO V70XC in Newport, KY
The car out of nowhere just stopped moving. the car did not die just no power. after having someone look at it and the ets light came on i learned of the problem with this in most volvos from 99 - 01.
2000 VOLVO V70XC in Tempe, AZ
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds while depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle would not exceed 10 mph. on other occasions the vehicle would surge forward without warning. the vehicle was driven to the dealer ...
2000 VOLVO V70XC in Medina, OH
Upon exiting the highway, after traveling at speed for 30 minutes, a knocking sound came from the engine. the engine stalled at the end of the exit ramp and steam was evolving from the engine compartment. the temperature gauge was at maxi...
2000 VOLVO V70XC in Chantilly, VA
Failure of the etm on my 2000 volvo xc 70. the car abruptly lost driving power in the midst of 65 mph traffic on a major highway.
2000 VOLVO V70XC in Dixon, CA
Two toyo proxes tpt 205/55r-16 (94v all seasons blackwall) tires have failed within six months of purchase and 10,000 miles. the sidewalls have developed thin spots that are bulging outwards, on the verge of a blowout. these tires were repl...
1998 VOLVO V70XC in Bristol, CT
A few weeks ago, i have noticed a strong gas fuel smell from my 98 volvo v70 cross country awd from the gas tank area. the smell comes from the area in front of the rr wheel, on top of the plastic panel which covers the fuel tank. the lea...
2000 VOLVO V70XC in Wellesley, MA
The ets (electronic throttle system) light came on repeatedly over a period of two weeks. on two occasions, on the highway, the car lost power totally when the light illuminated. the dealer said the car needs a new electronic throttle m...
2001 VOLVO V70XC in Birmingham, AL
I purchased a 2001 v70 xc in november 2004, with about 37k miles. it now has about 64k miles and yesterday (monday, april 3, 2006) is when she took a dive. i had just returned from a 1200 mile trip early monday morning. on monday afternoon...
2001 VOLVO V70XC in Boonton Twp, NJ
Both front springs have broken during normal driving conditions. on both occasions this created a traffic hazard when the car became suddenly difficult to steer and impossible to drive. the passenger-side front spring broke 2 years ago wh...
1998 VOLVO V70XC in Charlottesville, VA
While running slowly my volvo 98 xc just slowed up and stopped. i was able to restart after about a half minute and 3 tries. when it did not start, there was no sound of "turnover" occurring. no damage happened, since i was driving slowl...
2001 VOLVO V70XC in Indianapolis, IN
The events leading up to the failure was a rough idle (vehicle would surge to 1100 rpm and drop to 500 rpm) while at a stop. the vehicle also stalled twice while idling in park. i contacted the volvo dealership to make an appointment for se...
2001 VOLVO V70XC in Indianapolis, IN
The events leading up to the failure was a rough idle (vehicle would surge to 1100 rpm and drop to 500 rpm) while at a stop. the vehicle also stalled twice while idling in park. i contacted the volvo dealership to make an appointment for se...
1999 VOLVO V70XC in Cabin John, MD
While driving, drivers window was lowered and then would not come back up. vehicle had to be driven for 20 miles with window open in cold weather until it was in a sheltered location and by multiple forcing attempts, the window raised. the ...
1999 VOLVO V70XC in Cabin John, MD
Ets warning. prior to this lack of performance and power. soon after purchase it had occurred and dealer reset computer.
2001 VOLVO V70XC in Sacramento, CA
I have a 2001 volvo v70 xc wagon. the car was revving high for a while when shifting gears, i took it to the dealership, and they told me there wasn't a problem. about a month or so later the etm failed. i was being left stranded at freew...
2001 VOLVO V70XC in Sacramento, CA
I have a 2001 volvo v70 xc wagon. the car was revving high for a while when shifting gears, i took it to the dealership, and they told me there wasn't a problem. about a month or so later the etm failed. i was being left stranded at freew...
2001 VOLVO V70XC in Sacramento, CA
I have a 2001 volvo v70 xc wagon. the car was revving high for a while when shifting gears, i took it to the dealership, and they told me there wasn't a problem. about a month or so later the etm failed. i was being left stranded at freew...
2001 VOLVO V70XC in Sacramento, CA
I have a 2001 volvo v70 xc wagon. the car was revving high for a while when shifting gears, i took it to the dealership, and they told me there wasn't a problem. about a month or so later the etm failed. i was being left stranded at freew...
2001 VOLVO V70XC in Sacramento, CA
I have a 2001 volvo v70 xc wagon. the car was revving high for a while when shifting gears, i took it to the dealership, and they told me there wasn't a problem. about a month or so later the etm failed. i was being left stranded at freew...
2003 VOLVO V70XC in Guilford, CT
When we brought our 2003 volvo xc v70 wagon into the dealer at 62,000 miles we complained about a loud whirring noise as we drove it. we were told that the technician was unable to repeat it and not to worry. when we brought it back at 69,0...
2003 VOLVO V70XC in Guilford, CT
When we brought our 2003 volvo xc v70 wagon into the dealer at 62,000 miles we complained about a loud whirring noise as we drove it. we were told that the technician was unable to repeat it and not to worry. when we brought it back at 69,0...
2001 VOLVO V70XC in Gansevoort, NY
Etm failed in heavy traffic last year. i have been advised volvo is not recalling but will compensate owners for the etm repairs. go to the volvo website and e-mail them with request for reimbursement and they will instruct where to send re...
2000 VOLVO V70XC in Ann Arbor, MI
I have a 2000 volvo v70 cross country wagon. the problem began in december 2005. car starts but immediately dies, starts but dies, starts but dies and then, finally, catches. this has happened on about 15 occasions since dec 10, 2005 and ta...
2000 VOLVO V70XC in East Providence, RI
The first failure occurred in aug. 2004, fortunately i do not drive very far, because the car slowed as if it was stalling and then ran sluggish followed by the check engine light. at the time i was alone with my two children who were 20...
2000 VOLVO V70XC in East Providence, RI
The first failure occurred in aug. 2004, fortunately i do not drive very far, because the car slowed as if it was stalling and then ran sluggish followed by the check engine light. at the time i was alone with my two children who were 20...
2001 VOLVO V70XC in Anderson, SC
We have experienced the "reduced power mode" on our 2001 volvo xc70 numerous times between dec '05 and feb '06. the vehicle refused to go over 15 mph until the engine was shut-off and restarted. this occurred twice pulling out of our neig...
2000 VOLVO V70XC in West Warwick, RI
My volvo v70 xc also has required replacement of the etm - electronic throttle module costing $1350. after, like many others have stated, losing all power, shutting down, locking up, causing me and those around me a near death experience o...
2000 VOLVO V70XC in Queens Village, NY
I have a 2000 volvo v70xc cross country. i had a problem with the electronic throttle module ( throttle body) according to many owners with 98-00 v70, c70, s70, they also have had the same problem. these parts aren't suppose to break ,they ...
1999 VOLVO V70XC in Medford, OR
Electronic throttle module (etm) failed twice at 8/1/03 68,000 miles and on 9/8/05 at 76,000 miles. volvo dealership in medford, oregon charged over $800 each time to repair the defect.
1998 VOLVO V70XC in Cupertino, CA
I have a volvo v70 xc, awd, 1998. i brought the car to a volvo dealer, smythe volvo, for a routine repair of clunking noise i heard. they said it was due to a strut problem, but also found several un-related repair items. all together, the...
1998 VOLVO V70XC in Cupertino, CA
I have a volvo v70 xc, awd, 1998. i brought the car to a volvo dealer, smythe volvo, for a routine repair of clunking noise i heard. they said it was due to a strut problem, but also found several un-related repair items. all together, the...
1998 VOLVO V70XC in Cupertino, CA
I have a volvo v70 xc, awd, 1998. i brought the car to a volvo dealer, smythe volvo, for a routine repair of clunking noise i heard. they said it was due to a strut problem, but also found several un-related repair items. all together, the...
2000 VOLVO V70XC in Larchmont, NY
Vehicle required a new electronic throttle body despite being only six years old and having only 56,410 miles. vehicle was initially mildly hesitating and jerking, then worsened to the point where we were concerned for our safety. we had no...
2001 VOLVO V70XC in Richmond, VA
I am an owner of a 2001 volvo xc70. it recently broke down in nyc with a "decreased performance" message shown on the computer as well as jerking and lag in all forward movement. the car was seen at martin's manhattan after being towed. t...
2001 VOLVO V70XC in Mendon, IL
Electronic throttle failure on 2001 volvo v70 xc. automobile exibited "surging" performance at about 90k miles (out of warranty). dealer diagnosed etm failure as emminent; replaced etm at volvo dealer. cost approximately $1000.
2000 VOLVO V70XC in Darnestown, MD
Car began to run in an uncontrollable manner, speeding up then loosing power while shaking violently. my wife was driving with my daughter in the car. they were terrified. i drove it after she called for help it was a terrible ride. had t...
2001 VOLVO V70XC in South Glastonbury, CT
2001 volvo xc70 lost power in evening traffic in early november and was unable to drive / was towed for repair that night and next day car started without incident at auto repair shop / repair shop ran diagnostics and was unable to identify...
2001 VOLVO V70XC in Salt Lake City, UT
On eight different occasions while driving on the freeway at 65 - 75 mph with cruise control on, my volvo v70xc, 2001, has experienced unrecoverable reduced power to idle. i had to make emergency lane changes to get to the side of the road...
2000 VOLVO V70XC in Upper Marlboro, MD
On 7 december 2005, while driving vehicle north on i-94 in massachusetts at a speed of 65 mph, suddenly the engine hesitated and lost power. etc light on dashboard illuminated. i was able to take evasive action and pulled over to the si...
2000 VOLVO V70XC in Upper Marlboro, MD
On 7 december 2005, while driving vehicle north on i-94 in massachusetts at a speed of 65 mph, suddenly the engine hesitated and lost power. etc light on dashboard illuminated. i was able to take evasive action and pulled over to the si...
2001 VOLVO V70XC in Hillsboro, OR
1. wife was driving on a highway @ approximately 45 mph. 2) engine idled roughly, stalled then message showing "performance reduced" showed in the car information screen. car was able to restart, then driven to dealer for repair. it is beli...
2000 VOLVO V70XC in Mahtomedi, MN
My 2000 xc v70 volvo began 'choking' and then stalling one day. i was able to restart the car and get to my destination. incident date noted below is when the initial problem occurred. however the stalling occurred repeatedly over the next...
2000 VOLVO V70XC in Mahtomedi, MN
My 2000 xc v70 volvo began 'choking' and then stalling one day. i was able to restart the car and get to my destination. incident date noted below is when the initial problem occurred. however the stalling occurred repeatedly over the next...
2000 VOLVO V70XC in Rochester, NY
Dt: the contact stated while driving at 30 mph, the electronic throttle module (etm ) light came on and the vehicle immediately stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealership ,and they replaced the etm. the manufacturer assisted with...
2001 VOLVO V70XC in Eatonville, WA
During accelaration or a downshift to accelarate the on-board computer reads "performance reduced" and the car looses all power. you must pull over to the side of the road since the car looses all power and shut the car off. once it is of...
1999 VOLVO V70XC in Parker, CO
This complaint is regarding 2 faulty throttle modules (etm) that have been replaced by volvo dealerships for my 1999 volvo v70 xc. the first/original etm was replaced under warranty with 58,635 miles on 22 may 03. 14 months and 12,474 mil...
2001 VOLVO V70XC in Golden, CO
I was driving at approx 50 mph on a major thoroughfare up a hill when my vehicle suddenly lost power. the computer displayed a "reduced power" message. i pulled to the right, and continued to drive about 1/8 mile at significantly reduced ...
2001 VOLVO V70XC in Golden, CO
I was driving at approx 50 mph on a major thoroughfare up a hill when my vehicle suddenly lost power. the computer displayed a "reduced power" message. i pulled to the right, and continued to drive about 1/8 mile at significantly reduced ...
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