Federal complaints
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How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 103 of 103 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 88 of 103 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Speed control
45 complaint records1 fire report1 crash report
"FAILURE OF THE ETM ON MY 2000 VOLVO XC 70. THE CAR ABRUPTLY LOST DRIVING POWER IN THE MIDST OF 65 MPH TRAFFIC ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. *JB..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse speed control parts in the directory →
Electrical system
26 complaint records
"ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETS) FAILED - I HAD A LOSS OF POWER AND CONTROL THE CAR IS AN V70 XC 2000 WITH 46000 K MILES. *JB..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Fuel system
22 complaint records1 fire report
"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON SERVICE LIGHT IS ON THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR AND OXYGEN SENSOR DEFECTS, TROUBLESHOOTING CODES: P1171,P1132,P0141. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse fuel system parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA05021 opened Dec 2005 | closed Dec 2006 | Vehicle Speed Control | THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION - led to recall 06V441000 ON NOVEMBER 14, 2006 VOLVO SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO NHTSA CONCERNING ETM FAILURES IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999 THROUGH 2001 VOLVO MODELS (NOT INCLUDING THE S40 AND V40), MY 2002 S60 AND V70 WITH NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINES AND MY 2002... |
| PE05041 opened Jul 2005 | closed Dec 2005 | Vehicle Speed Control | THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION PE05-041 WAS OPENED ON JULY, 26, 2005, BASED ON 136 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS TO ODI ALLEGING THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.ODI HAS NOW RECEIVED 591 COMPLAINTS OF ETM FAILURES WHICH ALLEGE SYMPTOMS WITH POTENTIAL SAFETY RELATED... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V441000 | Vehicle Speed Control | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF... | Normally free |
| 04V504000 | Exterior Lighting | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006311 2006-11-14 | Other | 24,706 | On certain vehicles, a combination of throttle position sensor (TPS) irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration, may cause a warning lamp to illuminate and the subsequent onset of "limp home" mode. |
| 2006066 2006-03-27 | Seats And Restraints | 14,000 | Certain Volvo 850, S40, V40, V50, V70, XC70 and XC90 equipped with integrated child booster cushions were incorrectly labelled during vehicle assembly. |
| 2004374 2004-10-19 | Electrical | 9,151 | On certain vehicles, the Master Light Switch may cease to function. If this occurs, the headlights will not function and a loss of visibility will occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
| 2004334 2004-09-14 | Electrical | 9,238 | On certain vehicles, the electric cooling fan may overheat, potentially causing heat damage and, in rare instances, a fire in the engine compartment. Correction: Dealers will replace the cooling fan with an improved version. |
| 2001101 2001-05-09 | Lights And Instruments | 25,883 | On certain Volvo C70, C70 convertible, C70 coupe, S70 and V70, inadequate contact between the bulb and socket could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed. |
Show 1 more Canadian recalls
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000188 2000-09-14 | Structure | 336 | Certain vehicles may be equipped with a defective tailgate locking mechanism which, in combination with cold temperatures, may cause the tailgate to not lock properly. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26745.13.14 Jan 2024 | Electrical System | This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method | |
| C00009 Jul 2023 | Unknown Or Other | COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION. | |
| TJ3656330 Jun 2023 | Unknown Or Other | Rubber cushion | |
| Special Tools Bu May 2022 | Unknown Or Other | The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve. | |
| Service Manager May 2022 | Unknown Or Other | ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations |
Show 35 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 356EN01 Feb 2022 | Equipment | VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App | |
| Service Manager Feb 2022 | Electrical System | Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS) | |
| Service Manager Jun 2020 | Electrical System | Battery Charger/maintainer requirement | |
| SMB00-354 Oct 2016 | Equipment | WARRANTY, CUSTOMER PAY AND/OR INTERNAL REPAIRS PERFORMED MUST BE VERIFIED BY A PUNCHED TIME FLAG ON THE BACK OF THE REPAIR ORDER HARD COPY. | |
| SPJ3070120160419 Apr 2016 | Electrical System | THIS IS A SERVICE PRODUCT JOURNAL : THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ISSUE WITH VIDA 2015 AND BATTERY TESTING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. VIDA 2015 BATTERY TESTING IS THE ONLY APPROVED METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY TEST CODES. | |
| 4002 Jul 2006 | Power Train | TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) UPGRADES AVAILABLE TO CORRECT COMPLAINTS/SYMPTOMS. *TT | |
| 155 Mar 2006 | Vehicle Speed Control | ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPGRADE. *TT | |
| 149 Mar 2006 | Vehicle Speed Control | ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) EXTENDED WARRANTY. *TT | |
| 149 Feb 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | WARRANTY COVERAGE SHOULD A CUSTOMER EPXERIENCE A DEFECT WIT THE ETM SYSTEM BEYOND THE TERMS OF THE NORMAL NEW CAR WARRANTY. *TT TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM (ETS). *TT CHECKING CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM. | |
| 25149B Feb 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | CHECKING CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM. *AK | |
| 25149C Feb 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | CLEANING THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION. *AK | |
| 3202 May 2005 | Electrical System | ALTERNATOR CHARGING PROBLEMS. *SC | |
| 850036 Dec 2004 | Seats | FRONT SEAT, MECHANICAL, ADJUSTING. PLAY/CLEARANCE/CLICKING AT THE LOWER MOUNTINGS FOR THE FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTER. *TT | |
| 4607 Jan 2004 | Power Train | X70 AWD PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT / BOOT KIT AVAILABLE AS A SPARE PART. *TT | |
| 0031 Nov 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | NEW BRACKET IN THE SUB-FRAME FOR MOUNTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *TT | |
| 4607 Mar 2003 | Power Train | ALL-WHEEL DRIVE PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT/BOOT KIT AVAILABLE. *TT | |
| 2322 Oct 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | CRANK NO START, NO FUEL PRESSURE. *TT | |
| 3360019 Sep 2001 | Electrical System | INFORMATION REGARDING REAR WINDSHIELD, ALARM WIRE, REPAIR. *YH | |
| 0019 Sep 2001 | Electrical System | SUBJECT REGARDING REAR WINDSHIELD, ALARM WIRE, AND REPAIR. *YD | |
| 33300002 Aug 2001 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION SOFWARE UPGRADE. *YD | |
| 36107 Jul 2001 | Power Train | SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN REGARDING TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE UPGRADE. *TT | |
| 107 Jul 2001 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE UPGRADE TO ENSURE POPER OVERALL TRANSMISSION SHIFT FUNCTION PERFORMANCE AND / OR SHIFT QUALITY. *TT | |
| 430029 May 2001 | Power Train | CUSTOMER COMPLAINT REGARDING TRANSMISSION LOCKUP ENGAGEMENT / DISENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING AT CRUISING SPEEDS (90 - 100 KM/H / 55 - 60 MPH) MAY BE DUE TO COOLANT CONTAMINATED, DEGRADED OR OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION FLUID. *TT | |
| 360018 Mar 2001 | Visibility | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE HEADLIGHT WIPER BLADE AND THE STOP LUG. *TT | |
| 350012 Mar 2001 | Exterior Lighting | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULBS AND THE SOCKETS. *TT | |
| 3360018 Mar 2001 | Visibility | THIS SERVICE CAMPAIGN NO. 101A INVOLVES HEADLIGHT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT AND STOP LUG REPLACEMENT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE. *TT | |
| 460005 Jan 2001 | Wheels | THIS SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION TO ENSURE THAT THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM IS NOT DAMAGED WHEN SERVICING WHEELS AND TIRES. IT ALSO CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT CHECKING THE FREEWHEEL AND VISCOUS COUPLING FOR THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM. *TT | |
| 430029REV May 2000 | Power Train | CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN REGARDING TRANSMISSION LOCKUP ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING AT CRUISING SPEEDS (90-100 KM/H/55-60 MPH) | |
| 4430029 Apr 2000 | Power Train | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN REGARDING TRANSMISSION LOCKUP ENGAGEMENT / DISENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING AT CRUISING SPEEDS (55 - 60 MPH) DUE TO WORN, OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION FLUID. *TT | |
| 2210029 Mar 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | INFORMATION ON INSPECTING THE OIL FILLER GRATE LOCATED IN THE ENGINE OIL FILLER NECK OF CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT | |
| 830032REV Mar 2000 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THE DOOR LOCK PROTECTIVE COVER. *MJS | |
| 460001 Feb 2000 | Suspension | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINING NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE (FINAL DRIVE) BETWEEN 80 AND 95 KM/H (50 - 60 MPH). *TT | |
| 7720001 Feb 2000 | Suspension | EXPERIENCING A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION BETWEEN THE REAR SPRING, BUMP STOP AND THE SPRING SEAT. *TT | |
| 8830032 Feb 2000 | Structure | SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION OF PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE DOOR LOCKS. *TT | |
| 830032 Jan 2000 | Structure | INFORMATION ON INSTALLING PROTECTIVE COVER FOR DOOR LOCKS. *TT |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Test the throttle response and the cruise control on an open road.A surge, a hang in engine speed after lifting off, or cruise that will not set or cancel cleanly are the speed-control complaints on this vehicle.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Smell for fuel and watch the first restart when hot.Hard starting when warm, hesitation under load, or any fuel odor near the tank or engine bay match this vehicle's fuel-system cluster. Check the recall table for fuel pump campaigns.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 2 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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