2001 Volvo V70XC

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2001 Volvo V70XC
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:46:10.227Z

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

2001: 144 complaints

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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%

27% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing linkages and cruise control.

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 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and front underhood.

CRASH

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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, 20050414

POWER TRAIN 21%

21% of complaints: power train — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASH INJURY

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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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and fan.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 9%

9% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing delivery and fuel injection system.

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 (39 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (32 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (30 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 04V451000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.