Volvo Xc70 2006
Model Xc70 made in 2006 by Volvo got 9 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 39 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, seat belts and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, digital instrument panel and electrical system. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2006
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 | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V566000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | V (Vehicle) | 416 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 11/08/2010 | 11/16/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An overheated battery could lead to a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. the unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2010. owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo safety recall no. r231.owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 8845 | 02/08/2007 | 10021204 | Passenger airbag off indication with belted adult passenger. *kb | 03/22/2007 | |
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| 162 | 07/21/2006 | 10020180 | Service campaign 162 service reminder lamp (srl) function. the srl may not have been correctly initiated at the factory, which may lead to the srl not activating as intended, when the first maintenance service is due. owner notification. | 08/07/2006 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 37-35 | 02/06/2008 | 10020121 | Cem harness terminal corrosion due to water entrance in plenum. *tt updated 4/7/08. *nj | 07/24/2006 | |
| 3815 | 01/19/2006 | 10019021 | Dim illumination introduced (driver information module). *tt | 02/09/2006 | |
| 3204 | 12/14/2005 | 10018776 | Cem diagnostic trouble code dd21 due to faulty lin-network, alternator not charging. *tt | 01/13/2006 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TJ-14902 | 11/19/2010 | 10037485 | Volvo: software being downloaded is interrupted and the cem fails. there is a cem recovery method. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| TJ-14902 | 11/19/2010 | 10037485 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| 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-20756 | 10/30/2009 | 10032914 | Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 2867 | 03/10/2006 | 10019640 | Dtc 275c engine coolant temperature sensor (ect) signal too high. *tt | 04/12/2006 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 28-200 | 09/26/2008 | 10026143 | Volvo: extend warranty coverage for the engine management software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. p45 csc letter was received. *pe ref: 10026144 (p-46), 10026145 (p-54), 10026146 (p-55), 10026147 (p-76). updated 6 | 10/02/2008 | |
| 46-13 | 04/18/2008 | 10024466 | 5 cylinder angle gear leakage and resealing. on all wheel drive models. *nj updated 6/5/08. *nj | 04/16/2008 | |
| 46-11 | 05/15/2008 | 46-11 | 10022698 | Dem dtcs (differential electronic module diagnostic trouble codes). *nj updated 4/7/08. *nj updated 7/14/08 *pe | 09/21/2007 |
| 2866 | 07/07/2006 | 2866 | 10019641 | Ecm dtc 434c fuel tank system, leakage. minor leak. *tt | 04/12/2006 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||||
| RTJ-19254 | 07/06/2009 | 10027285 | Volvo: headlamp low beam connector replacement. a new method of repair for halogen type low-beam headlamps has been developed to address complaints for vehicles. updated 3/27/09. *pe updated 12/23/09. | 01/12/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 23-32 | 04/30/2008 | 10025144 | Fuel pump control module replacement. *nj | 07/14/2008 | |
| 23-29 | 01/17/2008 | 10024347 | Installing extra fuel pump feed cable. *nj | 04/07/2008 | |
| 23-31 | 04/16/2008 | 10023657 | New fuel pump for starting problems when parked downhill. *nj updated 6/5/08. *nj | 01/22/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 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 | |
| 28-74 | 01/03/2008 | 28-74 | 10022612 | Leakage diagnostic function improvements to remedy dtc's. *kb updated 1/22/08. *nj updated 4/7/08. *nj | 09/12/2007 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| 166 | 03/29/2007 | 10021487 | Fuel filler door replacement procedures. *kb | 05/10/2007 | |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| US16761 | 01/05/2011 | 10037893 | Volvo: there is a software update. *rm | 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 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
| 4002 | 07/07/2006 | 10016434 | Transmission control module (tcm) upgrades available to correct complaints/symptoms. *tt | 09/12/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||||
| US20756 | 01/05/2011 | 10037896 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
| US20756 | 01/05/2011 | 10037896 | Volvo: abs light on, four-wheel drive is not working. there is a software problem. *rm | 06/07/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 16094 | 06/20/2008 | 10025721 | Noise from front seat belt-b pillar: there may be a slight rattling noise from the front seat belts heard in the b-pillar area. *pe | 09/03/2008 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 8528 | 06/18/2007 | 8528 | 10019642 | Front seats, play in lower part of backrest/adjust. *tt updated on 08-02-07. *kb | 04/12/2006 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| TJ-5931 | 05/14/2010 | 10033816 | Volvo: unnecessary brake control module (bcm) replacements. when diagnosing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) for brake control system, technician must always follow complete diagnostic fault tracing path in vida. vida always lists possib | 09/20/2010 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 6417 | 08/24/2007 | 10022614 | Power steering fluid leak at reservoir. *kb | 09/12/2007 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - PINION SHAFT | |||||
| RTJ-18513 | 09/19/2008 | 10026550 | 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 | 11/07/2008 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||||
| RTJ-18513 | 09/19/2008 | 10026550 | 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 | 11/07/2008 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| 00211 | 07/15/2007 | 10022699 | New technical courses available. introduction to tire pressure monitoring systems - classes now available. this course is intended to familiarize technicians and workshop foremen with volvo's tire pressure monitoring systems. *nj | 09/21/2007 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 8754 | 11/30/2005 | 8754 | 10018740 | Temperature coming out of the climate vents may start to cycle from max hot back to full cold when max hot is required. *ak | 01/12/2006 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/22/2008 | 1 | ||
| In heavy traffic my volvo xc70 sta. wagon (36k mi) suddenly, and w/out warning, shut down. had been driving non-stop for 4-5 hrs. wd. not restart until 1.5 hrs. later. grinding noise noted when key turned over. no prior history of same. ext. warranty. dealer found no problems when examined next day. only drove car 26mi. to further test. volvo rep also tested vehicle w/ own equipmt. shd. be noted that, reportedly, dealership's computer had problem functioning two days later w/ another car's testing. dealership stated that problem had been corrected and that my vehicle had been retested. david wheeler volvo feels they have fulfilled their oblig. to us and has asked us to drive it off the lot. we refuse to drive it. *tr | |||
| 10/17/2006 | 7895 | 1 | 11/09/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on rainy road conditions, the windshield wipers stopped working and immediately after the engine stalled and all dash board information disappeared as well. no warning signals alerted the contact prior the incident. the vehicle was pulled over and the emergency brake had to be used to stop it because there was no power brake action either. the contact also noticed only the horn and the emergency flasher lights still worked. the dealership towed the vehicle, who removed the electronic module, however no resolution had been determined yet. the manufacturer was also contacted but had not communicated any resolution either. the ignition switch and the control module was replaced. updated 11/09/06. *jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 09/28/2006 | 200 | 100 | 09/15/2006 |
| Front passenger seat belt binds and will not allow the front passenger to do up seat belt. *jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 04/25/2006 | 1500 | 1 | 03/24/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated both rear outboard seat belts have a plastic shield on them, which causes the seat belt to become entangled. if the seat belts are being occupied and the passenger leans forward, the seat belt gets entangled in the plastic shield causing excessive slack that will not retract. the dealer is ordering a new retractor for the seat belts. the manufacturer has not been alerted. updated 05/10/06. *jb | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 03/15/2006 | 1 | 03/15/2006 | |
| The car pulls to the right. alignment was checked and was slightly off. it was corrected but the car still pulls to the right. i drove one other xc70 that was a loaner car from the dealer and it drove the same. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 07/31/2006 | 1 | ||
| Here is the description of the problem that i posted on swedespeed forums > v70 & v70xc & xc70 (2001-current) regarding sun glare in our new xc70 volvo that is so distracting that i feel it is a hazard: post title: xc70 light interior reflection on driver's window posted by: gretamax at 2:28 pm 7-31-2006 we just bought a 2006 xc70 with a taupe interior. when driving on a sunny day the reflection of the dash on the driver's window is strong enough to be a distraction. wearing good sunglasses helps a lot. volvo customer service says it's the design and is suggesting putting a dark cloth over the dash. anybody else have this problem? any constructive suggestions? here are a few of the responses i received from other volvo owners who are experiencing the same problem: post title: re: xc70 light interior reflection on driver's window (dugums) posted by: kasumi at 8:00 am 8-1-2006 i thought my wife was crazy when she complained about the reflection in our 2004 v70. then i tried to drive - very distracting. its not awful, but on a really bright day, it can definitely affect your view. post title: re: xc70 light interior reflection on driver's window (madeinjapan) posted by: freeworld at 12:26 pm 8-12-2006 ditto, ditto, and ditto! you are not making this up. my s60 has the black over the cowl and that reduces reflection in that area. my wifes xc70 is all light and the glare is huge. my polarized sunglasses help a lot, but i now have to buy her a pair since the xc70 was my idea. *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 03/15/2006 | 1 | 03/15/2006 | |
| The car pulls to the right. alignment was checked and was slightly off. it was corrected but the car still pulls to the right. i drove one other xc70 that was a loaner car from the dealer and it drove the same. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/31/2009 | 47000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volvo xc70. while driving approximately 65 mph, the sun roof glass fractured and completely shattered without warning. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. the sun roof glass was replaced. the failure and current mileages were 47,000. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 07/31/2006 | 1 | ||
| Here is the description of the problem that i posted on swedespeed forums > v70 & v70xc & xc70 (2001-current) regarding sun glare in our new xc70 volvo that is so distracting that i feel it is a hazard: post title: xc70 light interior reflection on driver's window posted by: gretamax at 2:28 pm 7-31-2006 we just bought a 2006 xc70 with a taupe interior. when driving on a sunny day the reflection of the dash on the driver's window is strong enough to be a distraction. wearing good sunglasses helps a lot. volvo customer service says it's the design and is suggesting putting a dark cloth over the dash. anybody else have this problem? any constructive suggestions? here are a few of the responses i received from other volvo owners who are experiencing the same problem: post title: re: xc70 light interior reflection on driver's window (dugums) posted by: kasumi at 8:00 am 8-1-2006 i thought my wife was crazy when she complained about the reflection in our 2004 v70. then i tried to drive - very distracting. its not awful, but on a really bright day, it can definitely affect your view. post title: re: xc70 light interior reflection on driver's window (madeinjapan) posted by: freeworld at 12:26 pm 8-12-2006 ditto, ditto, and ditto! you are not making this up. my s60 has the black over the cowl and that reduces reflection in that area. my wifes xc70 is all light and the glare is huge. my polarized sunglasses help a lot, but i now have to buy her a pair since the xc70 was my idea. *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | WALNUT CREEK | LAWRENCE VOLVO | ||
| CT | NEW LONDON | 06320 | SECOR AUTO CENTER | |
| MI | TROY | 48084 | SURBURBAN VOLVO | 248-458-2000 |
| NJ | LAWRENCEVILLE | 08648 | VOLVO PRINCETON | 609 882 0600 |