Engine
2.4L 5-cyl
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 142 of 144 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 120 of 144 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
39 complaint records1 crash report
"DT: 2001 VOLVO V70. B.VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED AND LOST POWER WHEN SPEED WAS REDUCED. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY THROTTLE BODY. *AK *NM..."- 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
32 complaint records1 crash report
"2001 V70XC VOLVO . CAR STARTED TO LOOSE POWER UNEXPECTEDLY. WHEN YOU NEEDED TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC IT MIGHT HESITATE. I HAD IT REPAIRED BY VOLVO AND THEY REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE AT 82,899 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 →
Power train
30 complaint records1 crash report
"RECURRING TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. CAR JERKS AND STALLS REPEATEDLY AT LOW SPEEDS. LOUD CLUNK FOLLOWED BY SUDDEN ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION. DEALER HAS BEEN INEFFECTIVE AT SOLVING THE PROBLEM. *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 power train 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V451000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010396 2010-11-08 | Accessories | 87 | On certain vehicles, there is a possibility of overheating issues of batteries in the Garmin nüvi® 760 when certain batteries manufactured within a limited date code range are used in certain Garmin nüvi® 760 models with a specific printed... |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 2001089 2001-04-10 | Seats And Restraints | 903 | On certain Volvo V70 wagon, the bolted joint that is used for attaching the bracket that is part of the installation hardware for the ISOFIX-type child restraint, may have been incorrectly tightened. |
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| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001090 2001-04-10 | Seats And Restraints | 17 | On certain vehicles, the rear outboard seat belt anchorage bolts may have been incorrectly tightened. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, anchorage bolts will be tightened to the specified torque. . |
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 | |
| CBR-2201 Aug 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information â August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions | |
| 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. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Manager May 2022 | Equipment | ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations | |
| 356EN01 Feb 2022 | Equipment | VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App | |
| Service Manager Feb 2022 | Equipment | 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. | |
| SMB-88-001A Oct 2011 | Seat Belts | VOLVO: FOR OWNERS WHO REQUIRE FRONT SEAT BELT EXTENDERS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE. *PE | |
| RTJ-22103 Dec 2009 | Power Train | VOLVO: REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING, LEAKAGE AND RESEALING. OIL LEAKAGE/MOISTURE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING HALVES CAN BE RESOLVED BY RESEALING THE HOUSING AND REPLACING THE SEALS. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL ITSELF DOES NOT NORMALLY NEED TO BE REPLACED. *PE | |
| RTJ-21324 Jul 2009 | Power Train | VOLVO: THE 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AW55-50/51, HAS A BOLT ON TOP THAT ANCHORS THE B4 BAND, WHICH APPLIES 3RD GEAR. IF THAT BOLT IS REMOVED, THE BAND WILL BE DISENGAGED AND 3RD GEAR WILL BE INOPERATIVE. THIS INCLUDES C70 COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE, S60 R AND V70 R VEHICLES. *PE | |
| RTJ-18513 Sep 2008 | Steering | VOLVO: ANGLE GEAR LEAKAGE AND RESEALING FOR 5 CYLINDER AWD ONLY VEHICLES. OIL LEAKING/MOISTURE FROMTHE ANGLE GEAR HALVES CAN BE RESOLVED BY RESEALING THE HOUSEING AND REPLACING THE SEALS. *PE | |
| 46-13 Apr 2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 CYLINDER ANGLE GEAR LEAKAGE AND RESEALING. ON ALL WHEEL DRIVE MODELS. *NJ UPDATED 6/5/08. *NJ | |
| 23-31 Apr 2008 | Fuel System | NEW FUEL PUMP FOR STARTING PROBLEMS WHEN PARKED DOWNHILL. *NJ UPDATED 6/5/08. *NJ | |
| 4002 Jul 2006 | Power Train | TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) UPGRADES AVAILABLE TO CORRECT COMPLAINTS/SYMPTOMS. *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 | |
| 4338 Feb 2006 | Power Train | AW 55-50 NEUTRAL CONTROL FUNCTION, VALVE BODY DIAGNOSIS, TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 012A AND 012B. *SCC UPDATED REPAIR METHOD. THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES THE PREVIOUS DATED 2-9-2004. *TT | |
| 141 Jan 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY BE GENERATED BY THE RUNNING OF COOLING FAN. RECALL CAMPAIGN 141 TO INSPECT/REPLACE ENGINE COOLING FAN CONTROL MODULE (EFCM) AND COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY. *TT | |
| 8526 Dec 2004 | Seats | SMALL FORE AND AFT OR ROCKING MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT DURING ACCELERATIONS ND DECELERATION MIGHT BE EXPERIENCED IN CERTAIN CASES. *TT | |
| 8525 Dec 2004 | Seats | MECHANICAL FRONT SEATS, ADJUSTING SEAT SLIDE RAIL LOCKING POSITION. *TT | |
| 850036 Dec 2004 | Seats | FRONT SEAT, MECHANICAL, ADJUSTING. PLAY/CLEARANCE/CLICKING AT THE LOWER MOUNTINGS FOR THE FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTER. *TT | |
| 4346 Aug 2004 | Power Train | HARSH / DELAYED P, R OR N TO D SHIFT. *TT | |
| 2521 Jul 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING NOISE, EXHAUST TOUCHING PROPELLER SHAFT. *TT | |
| 6106 May 2004 | Suspension | BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT NEW METHODS (REPLACES ALL PREVIOUS METHODS. *TT | |
| 6105 Apr 2004 | Suspension | TIGHTENING, NEW BALL JOINT NUT. *TT | |
| 880026 Mar 2004 | Electrical System | UPDATED METHOD USED FOR FAULT-TRACING THE SRS (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM) WHEN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) SRS-00BB AND / OR SRS-00C0 OCCUR. *TT | |
| 0051 Feb 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VVT SOLENOID, CLEANING. *MR | |
| 0024 Feb 2004 | Exterior Lighting | RECALL CAMPAIGN NO.131 BRAKE LIGHT RELAY. *MR | |
| 4327 Jan 2004 | Unknown Or Other | AW55-50 ADAPTION PROCEDURE. *SLC | |
| 0031 Nov 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | NEW BRACKET IN THE SUB-FRAME FOR MOUNTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *TT | |
| 0007 Nov 2003 | Service Brakes | BRAKE VIBRATIONS, ANALYSIS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. *TT | |
| 0040 Nov 2003 | Equipment | EXCHANGE UNIT RADIO/CD PLAYER HU-80X. SERVICE CAMPAIGN NO. 123B. *TT | |
| 4337 Feb 2003 | Power Train | SHIFT QUALITY ISSUES DUE TO B4 SERVO COVER FAILURE, 2-3 UPSHIFT HARSHNESS OR FLARE. *SCC | |
| 8743 Oct 2002 | Visibility | CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE (CCM) MALFUNCTION. *TT | |
| 3724 Oct 2002 | Electrical System | CEM FAULT TRACING. *TT | |
| 2322 Oct 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | CRANK NO START, NO FUEL PRESSURE. *TT | |
| 8325 Jul 2002 | Structure | DOOR LOCK LOGIC. *SLC *TT | |
| 8328 Jul 2002 | Structure | TECH NET NOTES REGARDING BLIND RIVET CORROSION ON THE FRONT DOOR. *TT | |
| 4327 Jul 2002 | Power Train | TECH-NET NOTES PERTAINING TO SHIFT FLARES, HARSH DOWN SHIFTS, HARSH GARAGE SHIFTS AND HARSH NEUTRAL CONTROL ENGAGEMENT / DISENGAGEMENT. *TT | |
| 0047 Jul 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | OIL PUMP ATTACHMENT SCREWS, COPPER WASHER INSTALLATION. *TT | |
| 21 Jun 2002 | Equipment | REAR BUMPER SENSOR KIT THAT EMPLOYS STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY TO WARN THE DRIVER OF UNSEEN OBJECTS WHEN BACKING UP. *TT | |
| 15 Jun 2002 | Equipment | ACCESSORIES BULLETIN REGARDING ANTI-THEFT SOTRAGE BOX. *TT | |
| 4324 Apr 2002 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING QUALITY UPGRADE SOFTWARE DEVELOPED FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY COMPLAINTS. *TT | |
| 8870023 Apr 2002 | Visibility | THIS ERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO REDUCE AIR LEAKAGE FROM THE RECIRCULATION DOOR. *TT | |
| 18A Mar 2002 | Equipment | SUBJECT REGARDING VOLVO NAVIGATION SYSTEM. *TT | |
| 4324 Mar 2002 | Power Train | SUBJECT PERTAINING TO TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE AW 55-50 SHIFT QUALITY. *YD | |
| 4460008 Mar 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ON SOME VEHICLES OIL WEEPAGE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BEVEL GEAR VENT. *TT | |
| 6650001 Mar 2002 | Suspension | INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBER GUARD. *TT | |
| 6650003 Mar 2002 | Wheels | THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES INSTALLING THE WHEEL DIRT DEFLECTORS ON THE LATER LINK.*TT | |
| 36108 Feb 2002 | Unknown Or Other | SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN SERVICE CAMPAIGN 108 REGARDING MALFUNCTION OF THE KEYLESS REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS. *TT | |
| 3360020 Feb 2002 | Unknown Or Other | CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 KEYLESS REMOTE CONTROLS MAY INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTION AND / OR STICK IN THE ACTIVE POSITION. THIS CAMPAIGN NO. 108 UPGRADES THE KEYLESS REMOTE CONTROL. *TT | |
| 108 Feb 2002 | Unknown Or Other | SERVICE CAMPAIGN 108 LETTER REGARDING MALFUNCTION OF THE KEYLESS REMOTE CONTROL BUTTON. *TT | |
| 0019 Dec 2001 | Equipment | SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL AIR INTAKE, WHISTLING NOISE. *YD | |
| 8741 Oct 2001 | Equipment | INFORMATION REGARDING EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR. *YH |
Showing 60 of 104 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
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.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 1 recall campaign 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
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