2001 Volvo V70 electrical system problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 Volvo V70 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the front driver and passenger seats were melting and black smoke was emerging from the seats. Additionally, there was an abnormal burning smell emerging from the vehicle. The contact stated that the battery was…”
filed May 31, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. The contact stated that the key fob would not function intermittently, the door locks worked intermittently, and the turn signals worked independently. Also, various other electrical systems began experiencing issues. The dealer was not contacted. The…”
filed Jul 17, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Electrical System problems in other V70 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 V70 | 4 | 19% |
| 2004 V70 | 12 | 14% |
| 2003 V70 | 5 | 16% |
| 2002 V70 | 6 | 8% |
| 2000 V70 | 18 | 19% |
| 1999 V70 | 43 | 25% |
| 1998 V70 | 14 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Volvo V70
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.