2001 Volvo V70 exterior lighting problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2001 Volvo V70 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. The contact stated that the rear brake lights intermittently failed to function. The brake warning light illuminated stating check rear brake lights. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing of the failure. The…”
filed Oct 31, 2018
“I noticed the tail light brake bulbs were burning out quickly. After getting a ticket I stopped driving it until I could determine the cause. Volvo lists a brake relay recall. Brake light fuses and relays are in 4 locations in the car. They are: 1. Under the hood in the engine control unit ecu…”
filed Dec 22, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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Exterior Lighting problems in other V70 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 V70 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 V70 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 V70 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 V70 | 7 | 9% |
| 2000 V70 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 V70 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 V70 | 29 | 16% |
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.