MYRModel Year Report

2001 Volvo C70 Convertible

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2001 Volvo C70 Convertible
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:09:53.997Z

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 16 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2001 11 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 16 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2001 11 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 16 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2001 11 2002: 1 complaint 2002

2001: 11 complaints

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YearComplaints
19981
19998
200016
200111
20021

Known problem areas

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

4 of 11 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

Tires

2 of 11 total reports mention: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-08

Also filed under Suspension

Electrical system

2 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system.

Wheels

1 of 11 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing rim.

Show complaint excerpts

- dealer diagnosis of four failures of tire rims and replacement of two tires on 2001 Volvo C70. *la updated 6/6/12

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-30

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2005-07-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-12-07 Throttle control malfunction
  2. I
    2005-12-06Engineering analysisClosed 2006-12-12 Throttle control malfunction
  3. R
    2006-12-29Vehicle speed control06V441000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Volvo C70 Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V441000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.