Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 4338 | 02/09/2006 | 4338 | 10001269 | 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 | 04/25/2003 |
| 4337 | 02/25/2003 | 10001266 | Shift quality issues due to b4 servo cover failure, 2-3 upshift harshness or flare. *scc | 04/25/2003 | |
| 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 | |
| 4351 | 06/06/2006 | 10020263 | Transferring components during transmission replacement. *tt | 08/22/2006 | |
| 4346 | 08/05/2004 | 4346 | 10008967 | Harsh / delayed p, r or n to d shift. *tt | 09/02/2004 |
| 4324 | 04/05/2002 | 4324 | 635269 | Subject regarding quality upgrade software developed for the automatic transmission shift quality complaints. *tt | 10/21/2002 |
| 4327 | 07/15/2002 | 4327 | 635271 | Tech-net notes pertaining to shift flares, harsh down shifts, harsh garage shifts and harsh neutral control engagement / disengagement. *tt | 10/21/2002 |
| 4324 | 03/18/2002 | 630829 | Subject pertaining to transmission software aw 55-50 shift quality. *yd | 04/24/2002 | |
| 4324 | 09/12/2001 | 626908 | Customers may complain of a shift quality. yh | 12/19/2001 | |
| 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) | |||||
| US16761 | 01/05/2011 | 10037893 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| 4321 | 01/30/2001 | 620145 | Some vehicles with automatic transmission may experience hesitation during downshift, most noticeable during cornering or acceleration from low speed. *tt | 07/19/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| 4430034 | 02/01/2002 | 631196 | Customers may complain of a squeaking or creaking noise while moving the gear shift lever on manual gearbox. *tt | 05/21/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 4410009 | 02/01/2002 | 635173 | Service bulletin information regarding clutch line replacement. *tt | 10/18/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||||
| RTJ-22103 | 12/23/2009 | 10033045 | 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 | 06/28/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 4347 | 11/01/2005 | 4347 | 10016108 | Difficult to engage 1st and/or reverse gear. *tt | 08/31/2005 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 07/14/2009 | 135000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. the contact stated that while braking to a stop, the vehicle erroneously shifted into neutral and then returned to drive independently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer stated that they needed to replace the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 135,000 and the current mileage was 178,000. | |||
| 07/14/2009 | 135000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. the contact stated that while braking to a stop, the vehicle erroneously shifted into neutral and then returned to drive independently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer stated that they needed to replace the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 135,000 and the current mileage was 178,000. kmj | |||
| 07/14/2009 | 135000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. the contact stated while making a stop he notice his vehicle shaft to neutral slim back to drive on it own. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer stated that they needed to replace the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 135,000 and the current mileage was 178,000.jp | |||
| 06/06/2012 | 170000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the transmission failed. the transmission service required light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where they informed the contact that the transmission needed replacing. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 170,000. kmj | |||
| 06/06/2012 | 170000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. the contact stated that while going 65 mph, the transmission failed. the transmission service required light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and they informed the contact and stated that the vehicle needed a new transmission the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 170,000. ap | |||
| 09/20/2007 | 70000 | ||
| I had just purchased my 2001 volvo v70 used from a reputable dealer when my wife noticed that the transmission would occassionally slip in and out of gear. i did not drive the car very often, so iidid not experience the problem for another month or so. when you take you foot off the gas to coast or slow down for a turn the transmission completely dissengages. when you push on the gas expecting to continue to keep going the engine revs - because there is no transmission engaged- and then suddenly slams' back into gear. this condition has been with us now for several years. the car has been to the volvo shop twice and they claimed there were no codes showing up on their test equipment...and by the way that'll be another $300! i've learned to baby the car, and drive with this dangerous condition because i know a new transmission for this car would cost more than the car is worth. after checking with edmuds, i have come to realize there are dozens if not hundreds of people out ther with the exact same problem as mine, and volvo appears to either be clueless, or not willing to do anything about it. my car has been acting this way since i purchesed it with only 70,000 miles. | |||
| 09/10/2007 | 51003 | ||
| I am now the owner of a 2001 volvo v70 t5. i bought the car from its original owner. the car has had the automatic transmission replaced 2 times by the original owner and now i am firced to replace the transmission as well. we (original owner and myself) have had the vovlo recommended software updates, fluid flushing, and still we have been forced to change three transmissions. i have spoken with numerous volvo mechanics and they have informed me that they are aware that their is a problem but volvo is offering to do nothing to fix it. i am in the us army and stationed in germany, i have spoken to the volvo mechanics here in germany and they have informed me that they can replace the transmission for 4100 euro but that they will offer no warranty as volvo knows it is a problem. the first transmission was replaced at 51000 miles, the second at 128567 and now again i must do it at 203000. at what point will the nhtsa step up to protect us as the coonsumer? i have scanned the message boards and forums online and there are huge complaint pools with everyone having the same issue with the transmission. i have called volvo na 18 times and am yet to talk to a person. their system routes you to a dead end and then hangs up. i have even gone the route of calling volvo in gothenburg sweeden and they at least talked to me. i was told that since my car was manufactured while volvo was owned by ford that they (volvo) are not responsiable. | |||
| 07/28/2010 | 97000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle jerked violently and would not shift in or out of gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 97,000. | |||
| 07/28/2010 | 97000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle jerked violently and would not shift in or out of gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 97,000. kmj | |||
| 07/28/2010 | 97000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. the contact stated while driving 5 mph the vehicle jerks badly stays in a lower gear and does not shifts in or out of gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the transmission needs to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 97,000. mw | |||
| 10/28/2011 | 88000 | ||
| Automatic transmission issue. at approximately 75,000 miles, shifting between gear 2 to 3 and 3 to 4 is accompanied by high rpms into neutral before engaging gear. results in a hard shift when gear engages. initial dealer solution was software downloads. when problem persisted and a transmission service required message began displaying, the dealer solution is to replace the transmission at a cost of $7500 with no explanation of what the actual underlying problem is. this is very similar to numerous complaints in the nhtsa database and other web-based volvo forums. | |||
| 10/02/2011 | 190000 | ||
| Turning left out of driveway, right (passenger) ball joint seperated, pulling the cv joint apart and damaging the right front fender. i moved a total of three feet. | |||
| 10/28/2011 | 88000 | ||
| Automatic transmission issue. at approximately 75,000 miles, shifting between gear 2 to 3 and 3 to 4 is accompanied by high rpms into neutral before engaging gear. results in a hard shift when gear engages. initial dealer solution was software downloads. when problem persisted and a transmission service required message began displaying, the dealer solution is to replace the transmission at a cost of $7500 with no explanation of what the actual underlying problem is. this is very similar to numerous complaints in the nhtsa database and other web-based volvo forums. | |||
| 10/02/2011 | 190000 | ||
| Turning left out of driveway, right (passenger) ball joint seperated, pulling the cv joint apart and damaging the right front fender. i moved a total of three feet. | |||
| 10/28/2011 | 88000 | ||
| Automatic transmission issue. at approximately 75,000 miles, shifting between gear 2 to 3 and 3 to 4 is accompanied by high rpms into neutral before engaging gear. results in a hard shift when gear engages. initial dealer solution was software downloads. when problem persisted and a transmission service required message began displaying, the dealer solution is to replace the transmission at a cost of $7500 with no explanation of what the actual underlying problem is. this is very similar to numerous complaints in the nhtsa database and other web-based volvo forums. | |||
| 10/02/2011 | 190000 | ||
| Turning left out of driveway, right (passenger) ball joint seperated, pulling the cv joint apart and damaging the right front fender. i moved a total of three feet. | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 3 | 08/01/2003 | |
| 2001 v70 did not shift properly and clunked in and out of gear. consumer was told that the stabilizer motor mount was faulty. *ts the throttle body, cam shaft sensor and vacuum boost sensor needed to be replaced. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/27/2011 | 100000 | ||
| I have a 2001 volvo v70 with 110,000 miles. the transmission has been slipping for the last 2 years. last week the car was barely driveable. my volvo mechanic states that the transmission needs to be replaced (approx. $4700). i have heard of many other volvo owners having the same problem. | |||
| 12/23/2010 | 105000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would jerk unexpectedly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no asistance. the failure mileage was approximately 105,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 06/08/2011 | 110400 | ||
| My v70 aways hesitates when shifting between r and d gear. and i can hear a loud clank!!! sometime it does a horrible up- or down-shifting around 25 mph. the transmission must get worse and worse since the clank continues everyday. | |||
| 06/28/2011 | 61500 | ||
| I purchased a 2001 volvo v7 wagon with 61,000 miles. (it was a one owner car that had been repossessed). within a week, the car was going into neutral while i was driving on the highway and jerking. the transmission has to be replaced. because of its age, volvo refuses to help with the cost of replacing the transmission. yet, no matter how old the vehicle, the transmission should have lasted much longer. neither volvo usa or volvo international would help. | |||
| 04/25/2011 | 199000 | ||
| *events leading up to - random *failure - transmission shifting out of gear - no throttle response- then slamming into gear. hard down shift / up-shift. * throttle body replaced, cvvt solenoid cleaned, tranny fluid changed.... no correction to problem | |||
| 02/19/2011 | 123000 | ||
| Driving 25 mph going through the toll booth on the freeway, afterwards accelerating and immediately noticed transmission slip as the rpm gage went up and beyond 6,000 rpm. there was no sign leading up to the slipping. afterwards i continued to drive for another 25 miles, stopped to check under the hood to see what happened. nothing to do except drive home. the transmission continued to slip upon acceleration. the traffic began to stop and go for many miles. the transmission at some point after stopping wouldn't engage into any gear. i was unable move the car out of the fast lane. called aaa for a tow truck and the chp. the car was towed to a volvo repair facility where it was inspected. i was told that the transmission needed to be replaced by a new one or a rebuilt transmission, which in either case would cost in excess of $5,000. transmission service was performed on this car 3-4 months prior to this incident. there was never any indication that the transmission was failing in this car. there were no warning lights or notices on the dash board to indicate a problem with the transmission. the vehicle is in a repair facility awaiting my decision to either replace the transmission or donate the car. | |||
| 01/07/2011 | 87184 | ||
| Volvo v70 transmission failure for 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 model years | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact stated that the gears would shift when he would hear a banging noise, causing the transmission to fail. the dealer was notified who informed the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was contacted who stated that since the mileage was so high and that a transmission was wear and tear that they could not offer any additional assistance nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileage was approximately 116,000. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. bw | |||
| 08/02/2010 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. while driving approximately 30 mph when she engaged the accelerated she heard a thumping noise. the failure had been on gong since august 2010. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and she was advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated she had not contacted the manufacture regarding the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 132,000. vwb | |||
| 09/17/2010 | 139000 | ||
| Automatic transmission on 2001 volvo v70 2.4t - transmission service required light is on, check engine warning light is on, as well as orange exclamation. also no delayed shifts. got the feeling this should be a recall item. while stopped at a light or stop sign i hear the transmission | |||
| 02/10/2007 | 90000 | 1 | |
| 01 volvo v70 wgn : trans begins banging in downshift in '07. comes and goes until mid '09 when had trans fixed by trans shop. (solenoids valves replaced) still banging ,but much less pronounced. also no delayed shifts going forward as prior to fix. check engine light just came on,so the journey continues(or doesn't) with 01 volvo trans. got the feeling this should be a recall item.class action anyone? *tr | |||
| 02/14/2009 | 1 | ||
| Automatic transmission on 2001 volvo v70 t5 is triggering check engine warning light on dash. no significant performance problems as yet but will likely be unable to pass my next emission test due to the check engine warning light. need to know how to solve this without replacing the transmission. *tr | |||
| 09/09/2005 | 54000 | 1 | |
| Volvo v70 2001 hesitating to change gear, problem occurs more frequently during slow commute at aprox. 20-40 miles/hr. one day driving through i-285 in atlanta, ga car suddenly stopped. thank god i was at an exit area and was able to slide car to a non traffic area. car was able to start engine again aprox. within 5-10 minutes. car problem was reported to north point volvo, alpharetta, ga. the car had a sensor problem and was corrected, per the dealer.. today car is still having problems - hesitant to change gear. i am worried it will turn off again one day. researching in the internet found a lot of people with same problems. volvo company should be investigated. *tr | |||
| 11/24/2008 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Transmission began slipping at about 80,000 miles. replaced transmission last year, now jerks at 3rd gear. 92,000 miles. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2008 | 87000 | 1 | |
| The transmission of my car makes my car lurch forward when going between gears. the rpms rev up and then the gear grabs, sending my car forward in a giant lurch. after almost hitting cars in front of me several times, i now make sure to keep extra distance between myself and the car in front of me. after having the transmission needs maintenance and engine check lights come on, the dealer has diagnosed a problem with the electronic system that controls the transmission. i am having this replaced for $500.00. *tr | |||
| 10/13/2008 | 89069 | 1 | |
| Transmission slips when shifting from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. this presents a serious hazard for collisions from the side and rear because the car does not accelerate from a stop or when crossing a street. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 101000 | 3 | 12/01/2004 |
| The transmission and radiator on my 2001 volvo v70 failed and had to be replaced. i did quite a bit of research on 2001 volvo v70 and found that many of this particular make and model have transmission failure. in my particular case, the transmission gave me problems several months prior to needing to be replaced. i brought the vehicle to the dealership on three separate occasions to have it looked at. each time the repairs made no difference. on my final attempt to have the problem resolved (after the warranty had expired) i was told the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. *tr the consumer stated the transmission would hesitate when shifting gears. the consumer stated she is on her 3rd transmission. updated 08/26/08. *jb | |||
| 12/03/2007 | 70000 | 50 | |
| I am the original owner of a 2001 volvo v70 station wagon with 88,000 miles on it. it has received its regularly scheduled servicing. i have brought this vehicle back to the dealer numerous times, once while under an extended warranty and now while it is no longer under extended warranty service. the reason was to have them check and repair the slipping transmission. the slip occurs between 1st & 2nd, and 2nd & 3rd. this is about the 20-40mph range. when it slips, the tran sometimes revs up to 4,000 and the engine just revs up for a few seconds, (in a stalling-like fashion) then the transmission grabs with a hard slam/audible clunking noise. i have told the dealer that this is very dangerous as it leaves you in an out-of-control state. they dealer can find no codes on the transmission to document the problem, but does agree that the slippage occurs. they have done s/w updates to make it shift better. we just spent $1500.00 on making the problem go away, but yet it is still there. the transmission has been slipping since before the last extended warranty servicing, but has recently become very much escalated since even coming out of service. i don't know how they could even have sent us home in this car with my family in it. it immediately went back for repair the next day after the $1500 servicing. no accidents yet, but i fear driving it at all, since the slip could result in total loss of power to the wheels while the automatic transmission shifts from 1st to 2nd gear. i have told the service technicians at volvo of this concern, but they have not resolved the problem. their advice is to purchase a new car on trade-in or spend $5,000 on a new transmission. this should not be happening to a car driving only on city streets for less than 45 minutes at a time and at only 88,000 miles. i firmly believe the problem is a potentially deadly one in that it could happen to anyone at anytime and anywhere in stop and go traffic. *tr | |||
| 06/07/2007 | 87654 | 1 | 10/29/2003 |
| Transmission warning light appeared. brought to dealer and the 'updated' the software which was not covered by my warranty. car now jerks into gear. warranty now expired, and dealer says the transmission is 'going out and time to trade up' (buy a new volvo) *jb | |||
| 01/30/2007 | 81500 | 2 | 12/09/2003 |
| Beginning january 2007, our 2001 v70 would shift hard when shifting from p to d or from r to d or when accelerating from a low speed. we thought it was the weather causing the issue due to it being intermittent. it became worse and shift became harder. appt in april concluded it may be the tcm. software was upgraded and we were told there would be an adjustment period. all under warranty. took a week to fix what was noted as only needing 30 minutes to fix. end of june, called to state same thing is happening that the issue wasn't fixed. volvo checked warranty and contract ended just three weeks prior. july 10, took v70 in for diagnostic and we need a new transmission. volvo will not take responsibility nor see the problem as pre-existing. nor will they see the issue as unresolved from the initial visit. no diagnostic apparently done the first time. coincidentally dealer reported there were more issues with the car such as suspension which was fixed just recently. we had put no more than a few hundred miles on the car since the last visit and all of these issues are just appearing, coincidentally after warranty expired. there were no issues less than 60 days ago, at least none reported to us. this incident has happened to other consumers at the same dealership. volvo is not cooperative and we had caught the mechanics in deceitful statements by reminding them that was already dealt with...funny how it was no longer something that needed to be fixed. the new transmission is still needed apparently after a total of only 80k miles on the car. it was at about 42k when we bought it in dec of 2003. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 1 | 12/08/2001 | |
| I was interested to hear of the 2001 volvo v70 investigation. last fall, my car repeatedly did not accelerate when i pressed on the gas pedal. the dealership replaced the transmission. i have twice felt the problem momentarily, but then the car returned to normal function.*jb | |||
| 08/04/2005 | 70000 | 1 | 01/01/2005 |
| Dt: contact owned 2001 a volvo. he complained about throttle body problem. the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice with what he thought was a transmission problem. they could not adjust the transmission. curfrently, they told him that it wa sthe throttle body. to replace it would cost consumer $800.00. he ended up paying $250.00 for throttle body replacement. when he drove the car home it surged between shifts changes. he called the dealer back and informed them it was doing the same thing. they said a technician needed to ride around with him to find the problem. the consumer said the problem was intermittent.*ak *jb | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 500 | 300 | 07/19/2001 |
| The car lost power occasionally when shifting between first and second gears. it would not accelerate, but it revved to over 6,000 rpms. the car would pull back and then lunge into gear. it had a whiplash effect on the driver and passengers. after 18 visits to the dealer and probably as many calls to volvo of n. america, i found another dealer. they replaced the valve body last year and it hasn't happened since. i can't answer the next question because it happened several times a week for 3 years. *jb | |||
| 05/01/2002 | 25000 | 12/29/2001 | |
| Purchased a certified preowned v70 16000 miles. shortly after purchase i've experienced intermittent ,several second high engine rev when automatic shifts from 1st gear to 2nd gear. dealer cannot find anything wrong. *nm | |||
| 03/16/2004 | 28000 | 20 | |
| Intermittently when accelerating at any speed gears did not mesh properly, and vehicle revved for a few seconds. this problem occurred twenty times since march of 2004. dealer inspected the vehicle, but could not find the cause of the problem.*ak | |||
| 02/09/2004 | 69087 | 1 | 12/04/2000 |
| Transmission failed at highway speed. repair facility unable to obtain new parts for rebuild and remanufactured order through volvo at some owner expense above warranty (mileone elite: www.mileone.com) allowance. repair facility visually described failure as a hard part failure (tech said it looked as though it exploded due to excess pressure from the valve body). the car was repaired and returned to the owner over 4 weeks later. delay was caused by warranty company unable to delivering the correct used transmission (3x). owner expense was incurred when decision was made to purchase a remanfactured transmission. *la | |||
| 11/01/2001 | |||
| Vehicle was purchased in 07/01. consumer advised while driving, noticed vehicle would intermittently lose traction on dry pavement. once inclement weather arrived(i.e. rain, light snow), noticed traction control turns on/off erratically causing wheels to slide, especially when vehicle is on a slight to major incline. when on an incline, consumer has to let vehicle slide backward to more level ground before it will accelerate. vehicle has been checked by dealer who has been unable to duplicate or determine cause. consumer is concerned that dealer did not attempt to duplicate problem in like conditions i.e. rain or light snow on an incline. ts | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 05/24/2005 | 2 | 12/31/2001 | |
| Volvo v70 2001 station wagon. car accelerating and traveling in the 40 to 50 mph range vibrating as if problem maintaining pressure to hold the speed. took to 2 different dealers - 1 replaced cars main computer (was under warranty)- problem was not corrected, then problem was diagnosed as a secondary computer, replaced at a cost of almost $1500. problem appears to be reduced but still happens. vibration in the 40 to 50 mph range --like the car is lugging in too low of a gear or not getting enough gas-- have been afraid to take car on highway trips because it was after/during these trips problem was most pronounced. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 01/09/2002 | 1 | 09/27/2001 | |
| Vehicle was parked inside a parking lot. vehicle was in drive and driver removed key from ignition. when she returned to pick her car up, vehicle had rolled down the hill, and hit a parked vehicle. dealership was aware of problem.*ak *tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/27/2006 | 98500 | 1 | 04/01/2001 |
| Front passenger side wheel broke off as a result of ball joint breaking leading to an axle break. also damaged were bumper and fender when hit by the wheel breaking off. my wife was leaving o'hare airport at around 9:00 pm on 6/27/06. when cruising at 20-30 mph she heard a cracking noise and then suddenly the car turned right. she stepped on a brake pedal trying not to hit cars on the next line. when she stopped and get out of the car she realized that the front passenger side wheel came off. it was kept in place just by the shock absorber. she and my two sons (age 3 and 6) spent nearly two hours on a highway waiting for a tow truck to come. the car has 5 years and 98,500 miles on it. the front suspension was already repaired twice. once 2 years ago and then half a year after that. before the accident described above there were no signals/noises that would indicate any problems with neither the wheel nor the suspension. the car was always driven on normal streets and highways. no off road adventures or really bad roads. i had many cars in my life but i've never had such a problem before. how can volvo claim that they make reliable and safe cars when something like that happens? i sent an e-mail to volvo customer service but have not heard back from them. now i have to pay over $2,500 in repair fees ($1000 to repair broken ball joint and axle plus additional $1500 to repair bumper and fender). i do have an extended warranty but, surprise surprise, they said they can only cover the cost of repairing the ball joint. everything else, even though it was damaged because of the ball joint, they would not cover. and, of course, the cost of replacing the ball joint is less than my deductible so ... they washed their hands. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 07/01/2000 | ||
| Clutch problem: 5 speed manual transmission. clutch sticks after pressing it in, when it comes back up. this happens when temperature is cold. dealer checked out 4 times, could not reproduce problem. independent mechanic found problem at once and states that clutch bearing needs lubricated otherwise will wear prematurely. dealer refuses to do this. light problem: problem exactly the same as 99-00 recall nhtsa campaign id: 00v405000. year 2001 should get included in recall. dealer fixed problem once by cleaning the socket problem reoccured. required recall fix is to replace bulb and socket and not clean socket. | |||