2001 Volvo V70XC
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.
- Complaints
- 144
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Vehicle speed control
Campaigns on file for 2001
Opened by NHTSA
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 144 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 79 |
| 2000 | 103 |
| 2001 | 144 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Vehicle speed control
27% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing linkages and cruise control.
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My daughter was killed while driving my Volvo when it malfunctioned and she lost control.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-31
Electrical system
22% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and front underhood.
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The key came out of the ignition while still in drive with the engine off. The last incident resulted in the vehicle rolling backwards and crashing. Vehicle was totaled from the crash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-04-14
Power train
21% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.
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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, 2018-01-31
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, 2017-11-24
Engine and engine cooling
15% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing engine and fan.
Fuel system, gasoline
9% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing delivery and fuel injection system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2004-11-29Engine and engine cooling04V451000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cooling fan. The recall began on November 29, 2004. Customers should contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
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2005-07-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-12-07 Throttle control malfunction
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2005-12-06Engineering analysisClosed 2006-12-12 Throttle control malfunction
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Volvo V70XC — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 39 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 32 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 30 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V451000 · Engine and engine cooling
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 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo V70XC have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.