10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,250 miles

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problem #4

Oct 102005

V70 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
ABS module shows intermittent errors. When ABS module has errors the ABS system does not work. Dealer suggests that it be replaced at my cost of $915.

- Reading, MA, USA

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problem #3

Aug 302002

(reported on)

V70

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brakes will grab, not stopping smoothly when pedal is deployed. Occupants are slung forward. This is common for this particular model, "qualitative problem".

- Tacoma, WA, USA

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problem #2

May 142002

V70 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated 2 other vehicles almost collided with each other, and a hydraulic sound was coming from brake pedal when brakes were applied, then vehicle vibrated and skidded across the lane of the highway.

- Solon, OH, USA

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problem #1

Sep 132001

V70 4WD

  • miles
Brakes travel to within 1 inch of floor and are too near accelerator. Possible to simultaneously accelerate and brake at same time with a size 11/2 shoe.

- Berkeley, CA, USA

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