2001 Volvo XC70 engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Volvo XC70 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We have driven volvos since 1983. We now have a 2001 xc wagon. It has become the most expensive car we have ever owned, and a few years of expensive repairs culminated in a wheel hub breakdown on the ohio trurnpike a few weeks ago. After paying another thousand bucks for the tow/repair, the next…”
filed Oct 7, 2006
“2001 volvo xc 93k miles [xxx] etm issues. Vehicle has problems with the electronic throttle module. After about 5 miles driving the vehicle does not idle and stalls at intersections or on highway when foot is taken off the throttle. Also goes into limp mode sometimes with reduced performance. Only…”
filed May 8, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other XC70 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 XC70 | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 XC70 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 XC70 | 5 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Volvo XC70
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.