MYRModel Year Report

2001 Volvo XC70

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2001 Volvo XC70
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:06.553Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo XC70 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 2001: 66 complaints 2001 2002: 35 complaints 2003: 24 complaints 2003 2004: 101 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005 2006: 18 complaints 2007: 24 complaints 2007 2008: 39 complaints 2009: 15 complaints 2009 2010: 15 complaints 2011: 15 complaints 2011 2012: 14 complaints 2013: 8 complaints 2013 2014: 2 complaints 2015: 6 complaints 2015 2016: 7 complaints 2016
2001: 66 complaints
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YearComplaints
200166
200235
200324
2004101
200527
200618
200724
200839
200915
201015
201115
201214
20138
20142
20156
20167

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 29%

29% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I HAD EXPERIENCED SOME INSTANCES OF A DELAY IN RESPONSE BY THE THROTTLE IN MY 2001 XC70 FOR SEVERAL MONTHS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080110

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 21%

21% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 14 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

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THIS 2001 VOLVO XC70 HAS NEVER FAILED TO START UNTIL THIS OCCURRENCE WHEN ATTEMPTED TO START IT CHUGGED HORRIBLY & ENGINE FAILURE & ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE URGENT CODE APPEARED THE CAR DIED & REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO STAR IT FAILED DIAGNOSIS REVEALS A...

NHTSA ODI report, 20130125

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20031219 — equipment

CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE

Remedy: OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A LETTER/PACKAGE CONSISTING OF THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND IN CERTAIN CASES, THE CORRECTED OWNER'S MANUAL MAY BE PROVIDED. IF THE OWNER WANTS TO TA

Campaign 03V284000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20051206 — EA (closed 20061212)

THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION

R 20061229 — vehicle speed control

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 THE

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.

Campaign 06V441000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100115 — fuel system, gasoline

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIF

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP WITH A PART OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL

Campaign 09V483000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101118 — equipment

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

Remedy: VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A N

Campaign 10V566000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20211214 — air bags

Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.

Campaign 21V800000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Volvo XC70 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V284000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V441000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V483000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V566000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V800000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Volvo XC70 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 XC70?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo XC70 have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

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