2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,017 miles

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problem #6

Dec 052006

V70 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 71,995 miles
: the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the left side of the air guide on the vehicle detached and came partially away from the vehicle. It was not seen by a dealer, but the manufacturer was notified. Also, 2 years prior, the automatic window control switch refused to activate some of the power windows on a constant basis. The first control switch was replaced by a private repair shop, but the problems corrected for awhile.. the second time the problem occurred, the switch was replaced, and the repair corrected the problem. The control switch had to be replaced twice. Updated 01/10/07.

- South Windsor, CT, USA

problem #5

Jun 012003

V70 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
The contact stated while driving the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle has been to the dealership numerous times to have the electronic throttle module replaced. The contact was afraid to drive the vehicle. The problem recurred after repairs made. The vehicle surges and stutters violently the manufacturer has been contacted. The door latch was broken. A loose ball joint was replaced. The drivers window would not go up. Updated 01/25/06.

- Edina , MN, USA

problem #4

Oct 062000

V70

  • miles
1999 Volvo V70 developed a problem with the throttle body sensor resulting in the vehicle stalling. The consumer experienced numerous problems with the vehicle; replacement of defective gear shifter light socket and the driver side window switch, battery leads malfunction causing the battery to fail, the rear window washer pump burned out, and the driver door check strap had broken off.

- Falls Church, VA, USA

problem #3

Aug 162005

V70 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 91,707 miles
Complaint: None of the electric window switches (all 4 doors) operate; side-view mirrors electric switch inoperable. Resolution: Fault traced to internal fault in window switch pack master control. Dealer removed & replaced. This is the 2nd time this vehicle has had a problem with inoperable electric window switches. The 1st time has also been reported to NHTSA's website (ODI #10133081).

- Oakdale, NY, USA

problem #2

Jun 061999

V70 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 3,000 miles
Complaint: Passenger-side front electric window switch inoperable. Resolution: Dealer removed & replaced right front window switch. This is the 1st of 2 electric window switch failures. I will also be reporting the later 2nd failure on NHTSA's website as well, as a separate incident.

- Oakdale, NY, USA

problem #1

Nov 122004

V70

  • Automatic transmission
  • 104,400 miles
Malfunctioning of the electronic throttle system (ets) on my 1999 Volvo V70 station wagon caused me to lose power or stall completely while driving. It happened several times prior to having the ets replaced. It occurred for me at low speeds and in light traffic allowing me to get off the road. I was able to restart the engine after a short time interval. It could have been a major safety hazard if I had this failure at highway speeds and in traffic. This occurred several months ago and has been repaired at my expense, but on reading an associated press article today on an investigation of this problem by the NHTSA, I am submitting this as another instance of the problem being investigated. The air conditioning compressor and power windows had to be replaced. Currently, the check engine light is on.

- Raleigh, NC, USA