Volvo C70 2001
Model C70 made in 2001 by Volvo got 18 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 27 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.3 turbo, 2.4 turbo.
Model 2001
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 Turbo | 5 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | F | 20/27/22 | 22,1000/34,0000/26,2315 | Premium | 1058 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 2.3 Turbo | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 21/28/23 | 23,0000/36,0000/27,4627 | Premium | 1011 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 2.4 Turbo | 5 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | F | 21/28/23 | 22,8949/35,7930/27,3260 | Premium | 1011 | COMPACT CARS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V405000 | VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. | from 01/01/1997 to 11/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 245894 | 03/19/2001 | ODI | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 12/06/2000 | 12/07/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. there could be inadequate contact between the bulb and socket which could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began march 19, 2001.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo at 1-800-283-0117. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E023000 | CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC. | E (Equipment) | 13128 | 04/02/2007 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 03/29/2007 | 03/29/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket cardone master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed above.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V441000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 05/23/2000 to 08/27/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 170099 | 12/29/2006 | ODI | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 11/15/2006 | 11/20/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 limp home modes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. the recall began on december 29, 2006. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. r155. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 25149B | 02/20/2006 | 25149B | 10019762 | Checking crankcase ventilation system. *ak | 04/26/2006 |
| 25149C | 02/20/2006 | 25149C | 10019763 | Cleaning the crankcase ventilation. *ak | 04/26/2006 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 0051 | 02/01/2004 | 10006259 | Vvt solenoid, cleaning. *mr | 04/27/2004 | |
| 2836 | 06/22/2001 | 621863 | Experiencing a rough cold start on vehicles equipped with a high pressure turbo engine (engine code 53). *tt | 10/03/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2250033 | 09/01/2002 | 10000085 | Heated oxygen sensor (ho2s) replacement. *tt | 02/12/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| 149 | 02/20/2006 | 149D | 10018801 | 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. *tt cleani | 01/17/2006 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 8324 | 10/11/2001 | 626872 | Information regarding window cassette installation. *yh | 12/19/2001 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||||
| 350012 | 03/01/2001 | 619104 | On certain vehicles, there may be inadequate contact between the front turn signal bulbs and the sockets. *tt | 05/14/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| RTJ-21324 | 07/10/2009 | 10032425 | 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 | 03/24/2010 | |
| 4340 | 03/18/2002 | 4320 | 630822 | Customers may complain of shift quality.*yd | 04/24/2002 |
| 4320 | 01/11/2001 | 616745 | Subject regarding aw55-50 automatic transmission adaptation procedures. *tt | 03/09/2001 | |
| 4312 | 10/11/2000 | 615036 | Subject regarding 5-speed automatic transmission fluid; fluide type jws-3309. *tt | 12/18/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| TJ-US16761 | 05/25/2012 | TJ-16761-1.13 | 10037893 | Volvo: there is a software update. *rm updated 4/11/2012. *kb updated 4/13/12. *pe updated 5/15/12. *pe updated 6/4/12. *pe | 06/07/2011 |
| US16761 | 01/05/2011 | 10037893 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
| US16761 | 01/05/2011 | 10037893 | Volvo: there is a software update. *rm | 06/07/2011 | |
| 4002 | 07/07/2006 | 10016434 | Transmission control module (tcm) upgrades available to correct complaints/symptoms. *tt | 09/12/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 4347 | 11/01/2005 | 4347 | 10016108 | Difficult to engage 1st and/or reverse gear. *tt | 08/31/2005 |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||||
| SMB-88-001A | 10/13/2011 | 10041668 | Volvo: for owners who require front seat belt extenders which are available. *pe | 10/24/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| 260007 | 05/01/2001 | 621852 | On some vehicles, the hose between the expansion tank and the radiator may come in contact with the pulley for the power steering pump. *tt | 10/03/2001 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 013 | 01/10/2006 | 10019022 | Volvo recommended winter tires. *tt | 02/09/2006 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 149 | 03/16/2006 | 149 | 10019591 | Electronic throttle module (etm) extended warranty. *tt | 03/31/2006 |
| 155 | 03/20/2006 | 10019595 | Electronic throttle system software upgrade. *tt | 03/31/2006 | |
| VISIBILITY | |||||
| 101A | 03/01/2001 | 620109 | Information to all volvo retailers (us & canada) regarding vehicles with inadequate clearance between the headlight wiper blade and the stop lug. information contains service manager bulletin 35-101a, service bulletin 36-0018, parts bul | 07/17/2001 | |
| 3360018 | 03/01/2001 | 620108 | This service campaign no. 101a involves headlight wiper arm adjustment and stop lug replacement for certain vehicles with inadequate clearance. *tt | 07/17/2001 | |
| 360018 | 03/01/2001 | 619103 | On certain vehicles there may be inadequate clearance between the headlight wiper blade and the stop lug. *tt | 05/14/2001 | |
| 101A | 03/01/2001 | 619110 | Information to all volvo retailers regarding service campaign 101a - inadequate clearance between the headlight wiper blade and the stop lug. *tt | 05/14/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
| 8405 | 08/08/2001 | 626194 | Information regarding quarter glass latch replacement. *yh | 12/13/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||
| PE05041 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 07/26/2005 | 12/07/2005 | 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 consequences.these include allegations of engine stall, vehicle surging forward without accelerator input, vehicle hesitation upon acceleration and sudden and unexpected transition into reduced performance operation (limp mode).volvo submitted over 2,900 complaints concerning the etm in the subject vehicles during pe05-041.odi's preliminary analysis of a sample the volvo complaints identified approximately 55 percent with one or more of the symptoms described above.odi is continuing its assessment of the information contained in the volvo complaints. in november 2005, to resolve an investigation by the california air resources board, volvo announced that it would extend the warranty coverage to 10 years / 200,000 miles for the etm in approximately 356,000 model year 1999 through 2002 passenger cars sold in the united states and canada.under volvo's policy, vehicles that experience etm failures will receive a variety of repairs including etm cleaning, reprogramming the engine control module and/or replacement of the etm. this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea05-021) to continue to assess the safety consequences of etm failures in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
| EA05021 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 12/06/2005 | 12/12/2006 | THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION | 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 v70s.according to volvo, | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 62227 | 1 | 10/20/2001 |
| 1. ets (electronic throttle control system) warning light came on while driving. this can affect drivability of a vehicle. 2. throttle body for volvo 2001 c70 had to be replaced at a cost of $1075. 3. this is wide spread problem with volvo cars made from 1999 to 2001 affecting models s70, v70, c70, s80 and s60, but volvo refuses to compensate for the cost of repairs or issue a recall. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 11/01/2005 | 44900 | 04/16/2001 | |
| My 2001 volvo c70 etm module malfunctioned.... | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 1 | |||
| Ltr fm allison l. luskoff (ny) on behalf of her mother-in-law diana luskoff re defective tires on a 2001 volvo (vin #yv1nc53d21j024007), request a defect investigation to new york, ny ofc. *ph tire equipment has suffered numerous blow outs.*mr | |||
| 06/08/2001 | 4 | 12/23/2000 | |
| Consumer feels that there is a compatibility defect with the 17 inch rims and the 17 inch tires, two tires and one rim had to be replaced after hitting a very small pot hole, a few thousand miles later, 3 more rims were found to be bent including the one that had been replaced only eight weeks prior, consumer states no dips, potholes, or bumps were hit for the rims to bend and need replacement again. *slc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/24/2012 | 125012 | ||
| Car suddenly lurches forward, stumbles, stalls, goes into limp mode, nearly rear-ended on the freeway with my wife and child on board. volvo says previous owner had software updated per recall, so nothing can be done. that part probably needs to be replaced. bought car at carmax, who will not do anything as i have owned the car for two years and warranty expired. | |||
| 05/01/2012 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo c70. the contact stated that the engine lost power when attempting to accelerate. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the electronic throttle body failed. the contact also notified the manufacturer and was informed that the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 06v411000 (vehicle speed control) was expired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 180,000. | |||
| 05/01/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 volvo c70. the contact stated that the engine lost power when attempting to accelerate. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the electronic throttle body failed. the contact also notified the manufacturer and was informed that the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 06v411000 (vehicle speed control) was expired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 180,000. sm. | |||
| 05/01/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 volvo c70. the contact stated that the vehicle started loosing power when attempting to accelerate. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told the electronic throttle body failed. the contact called the manufacturer about nhtsa recall campaign id number: 06v411000 (vehicle speed control), which deals with the throttle control, but the manufacturer stated they would not repair the vehicle because it was past ten years old. the recall was issued 11/14/2006. the failure mileage unknown, but the current mileage was 180,000.rl | |||
| 11/01/2005 | 44900 | 04/16/2001 | |
| My 2001 volvo c70 etm module malfunctioned.... | |||
| 06/27/2005 | 52470 | 1 | 12/19/2000 |
| Dt: volvo was stalling at idling at low speeds as it were about to die . engine check light came on/off. consume rtook vehicle to dealer, who replaced electrical throttle body. *ak | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 06/08/2001 | 4 | 12/23/2000 | |
| Consumer feels that there is a compatibility defect with the 17 inch rims and the 17 inch tires, two tires and one rim had to be replaced after hitting a very small pot hole, a few thousand miles later, 3 more rims were found to be bent including the one that had been replaced only eight weeks prior, consumer states no dips, potholes, or bumps were hit for the rims to bend and need replacement again. *slc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO | COLORADO SPRINGS | 80906 | BOB PENKHUS VOLVO | 719-473-4100 |
| NJ | EAST HANOVER | 07936 | PRESTIGE VOLVO | 973-884-2400 |