Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 2850 | 10/26/2004 | 10016111 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated and no diagnostic trouble code (dtc), or ecm (engine control module) 140a. *tt | 08/31/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 3106 | 02/24/2005 | 10016439 | Battery mounting and positive terminal protection. *tt | 09/12/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| RTJ-20756 | 06/11/2012 | TJ-20756-2 | 10032914 | Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe updated on 4/10/2012. *kb updated 6/13/12. *pe | 06/11/2010 |
| RTJ-16629 | 05/15/2009 | 10030359 | Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr | 09/24/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/23/2012 | 112000 | 1 | |
| Pulled into a parking spot on the street, put the car in park, but was unable to turn the key to turn the car off. it took me almost 20 minutes of jiggling the key around and spraying wd40 into the ignition cylinder before being able to very slowly get the key to turn enough to turn the car off. i am not a weak person and was honestly afraid that the amount of pressure i was applying was going to cause the key to break off in the ignition. i immediately took the car to the nearest volvo dealer (cherry hill, nj) and since this happened on a sunday morning, i had to leave the keys with an explanation of the problem on a dropbox form. when i called the service dept today, they told me that they would have to custom order a replacement part from sweden and that it could be a week before my car is repaired. the service person said that this sometimes happens when people attach a large amount of keys to their car key and it causes stress on the ignition cylinder. i have never, ever done that. i always keep my car and house keys separate for safety purposes, so there is no reason this should have happened. after looking for more info on the internet, it appears as though this happens on a fairly regular basis with other owners. i am the original owner of this car and am religious about keeping it in good running order with routine, scheduled maintenance. failure to be able to shut a car off without any prior warning should certainly be considered a safety issue. thanks. *tr | |||
| 10/29/2011 | 91700 | ||
| Without warning the entire instrument panel (speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, driver information) stop working and the instrument panel lights go out.driver is unable to determine speed or other critical information. | |||
| 09/27/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Our 2004 volvo v70 engine cut off while driving on highway 68 in high point. at the time, we were traveling at approximately 45 miles per hour. luckily there was a side road nearby so we were able to coast, stop, and restart the car safely. since that day, the check engine light has been coming on and then going off and the engine has shut down while driving on several other occassions. we took the car to crown volvo in greensboro, nc and they claimed there were not any recalls on our 2004 volvo v70 and performed a $65 diagonstic service and determined that our fuel pressure sensor had failed and need to be replaced at a cost of over $400. we pulled recall information for our car off motortrend's sited (see below) and forwarded this to the dealership. the dealership called volvo's customer support team and they said our car was outside the warranty period and had no recall for this issue. we countered that recalls are not warranty claims and fall outside that window. our car has experienced the same issue listed in recall listed below and the repair and diagnostic test should be honored by volvo!! recall date jun 05, 2007 consequences: misfire may occur during driving that, in turn, will reduce the engine torque and in the worst case scenario, the engine may stall without warning. in certain traffic situations this could cause an unsafe situation and possibly a crash. remedy: dealers will replace the fuel pressure sensor free of charge. the recall began on june 29, 2007. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||
| 08/09/2010 | 82000 | ||
| 2004 volvo v70 will lurch, left rear door open warning light comes on, interior lights come on, warning triangle appears. this is occompanied by a loud thump, followed by a complete power down of the car. very dangerous; could leads to deaths on highways. apparently volvo has known about problem for some time. caused by a malfunction of the cem. has occurred about 7 times thus far from 4-2010 to 8-2010. | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 106000 | ||
| Sometimes, when the car has been traveling for a long time (at least three hours), the entire car will lurch, the rpms will rev, the interior lights will come on, and i will get a left rear door open error message. a couple of times this was followed by a complete power-down of the dashboard (lights out, all instruments off) and a warning that my brakes had failed. other have had this identical problem: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0fcb01/10 this problem has been going on for years and started with about 30,000 miles on it. when traveling at highway speeds, the jerk of the car scares the driver and is dangerous if other cars are around. | |||
| 05/07/2007 | 5 | 05/10/2004 | |
| This is the fifth time this problem occurred, the last one being yesterday on 5/7/07. it happened the first time on 9/25/06, then 10/03/05, 8/1/06 . dealer called on 08 /04/06 , and said car was ready. husband cranked car and had same problem again. this time dealer kept car until 8/15/06 , and had not had problem again until yesterday, and it was the same problem again. driving about 50 mph the engine hesitated about three times and then the electrical system failed. the engine kept running though not at full power. the brakes were operative , but the pedal went almost to the floor. all gauges flickered and went blank. the air conditioner (a/c) fan kept running, but there was no cool air. the windows will not operate, the turn signals will not operate, there were no brake lights. and i was scared. will take to dealer again today. *ak | |||
| 07/24/2006 | 39000 | 1 | 02/02/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 40mph, the vehicle hesitated, and the electrical system failed. the service air bag message readout illuminated, the brakes became spongy, and the steering stiffened. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who unable to determine the problem. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 03/23/2006 | 1 | 02/04/2000 | |
| 2000 v70xcaw cross country wagon etm system failed. *ts the ac hose compressor condenser was replaced. the vehicle was leaking gas and the o-ring seal on the pump sender was replaced. the front passenger window was inoperable when trying to use the master controls. the dealer replaced the module switch. the engine would whine at highway speeds while accelerating. the battery, oil pan, upper torque mount, angle gear, rotors, fuel pump, fuel tank, fuel seal and struts were all replaced. the cv boot was leaking. the turbo charger was replaced because of an oil leak. *jb | |||