MYRModel Year Report

2001 Volvo V70XC

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2001 Volvo V70XC
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:07:36.069Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo V70XC Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1998: 31 complaints 1998 1999: 79 complaints 2000: 103 complaints 2000 2001: 144 complaints 2001 2002: 27 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2006: 3 complaints 2006 2007: 4 complaints 2007
2001: 144 complaints
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YearComplaints
199831
199979
2000103
2001144
200227
200312
20045
20053
20063
20074

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 25%

25% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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MY DAUGHTER WAS KILLED WHILE DRIVING MY VOLVO WHEN IT MALFUNCTIONED AND SHE LOST CONTROL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050831

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180131

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...

NHTSA ODI report, 20171124

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20041129 — engine and engine cooling

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 ENGIN

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.

Campaign 04V451000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050726 — PE (closed 20051207)

THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION

I 20051206 — EA (closed 20061212)

THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Volvo V70XC — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V451000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Volvo V70XC 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 V70XC?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo V70XC have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.