volvo xc70 2005 Complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

vehicle would not start on one occurrence then started again later that day then a week later it would not accelerate over 25 miles and the engine throttle control unit had to be replaced at our expense. *jb

Reported in: MINNEAPOLIS MN || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1SZ58DX11

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

i was travelling at 75 on the interstate when the car suddenly lost power down to 10 miles per hour and wouldn't exceed that speed. i finally was able to get off the interstate. it happened several times again as i was returning to colorado springs. i have a volvo v70xc 2001. i had to have the computer replaced at a cost of almost $1000.the situation was very dangerous.

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

dt: the contact complained about intermittent power failure while accelerating. he was able to restart the vehicle in the past, however, after the third occurrence , the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. the dealer determined the in tank the fuel pump part # 30741993 needed to be replaced. the contact felt this part was faulty by design. the manufacturer stated there were no parts available due to high demand.*ak updated 02/07/06.*jb

Reported in: FREDERICKSBURG TX || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1SZ592551

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

transmission had a jerk to it when you came out of a stop. when you accelerated from a stop the engine then would stop. we have the dealer ship volvo ( barrier looking at the problem and have fixed the problem. there is still however a small jerk in the transmission and a slight hesitation in the engine to engage the transmission. *nm

Reported in: SAMMAMISH WA || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1SZ58D111

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt*: the contact stated while the brake was depressed and the engine was running, the engine revved up and the vehicle lurched forward. the harder the brake was depressed, the faster the engine would rev and lurch forward, until the transmission was shifted into park and the ignition was switched off. when restarted, everything operated normally. the problem had occurred 5 times and a minor collision happened, although no injuries were sustained and no police report was taken. the service dealer could not recreate the problem or find anything wrong on the computer diagnostic. the manufacturer was notified. updated 11/21/2006 - *nm

Reported in: TACOMA WA || Crash: Y || VIN #: YV1SZ592351

VISIBILITY

tl*the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc70. the contact stated that the front driver's side windshield wiper failed. he cannot switch the left blade with the right blade or purchase a blade from somewhere other than the dealer at a lower price. it would cost $60 to replace the windshield blade. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was designed in this manner; therefore, they would not assist with the repair. the windshield has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 31,900.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1SZ592751

SEAT BELTS

this is a correction to complaint #10296298. vehicle in connection to this complaint is a 2005 volvo xc70, not a 2009.

Reported in: KING OF PRUSSIA PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: YV1SZ592151

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

our xc70 began overheating and was taken in for diag. it needs a transmission and radiator because the transmission cooler is built into the radiator and it began exchanging engine coolant with transmission fluid. this is a horrible design. why would they not be separate like my vw touareg. this is a very expensive vehicle and now i am looking at a $7000 repair. i can't believe that after talking to the dealer and corporate volvo that nothing will be done. the car has 78,000 miles on it. i'm so upset by this.

Reported in: SAVANNAH GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

transmission when coming to a stop on downshift from 3,2 to 1 clucks and clucks again when restarting. it makes a hard stop and you scares you thinking you got hit with someone.

Reported in: LIVERMORE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1SZ592051

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

purchased 2005 volvo and now have 75,000 miles and began to have transmission failure. i took to dealer and spent over $3000 to fix software problem. the problem got worse and the transmission slips and then jumps into gear. i almost crashed the car in front of me. i suspect many people are having problems and hopefully no gets hurt.

Reported in: LIVERMORE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

1. leak found in passenger-side transmission seal while car was getting regular service 2. took car to certified volvo mechanic 3.volvo usa told mechanic that the part, as such, is not available as a part for repair ; instead that the entire larger part,the bezel gear, which is working quite well, will have to be replaced at a cost of $2000!

Reported in: ROCK HILL SC || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1SZ592451

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

transmission started clanking on the go again whenever after an abrupt stop. it has problem switching in the low gears, but is fine on the high gears when in highway. it has difficulty going between drive and reverse also. it makes a loud noise as if a hammer hit it. this car was never in an accident. it was regularly serviced by the dealer. but when this problem was first reported to them when it first started, they gave the usual suggestion like the software upgrade which i declined after reading other owners' stories of its ineffectiveness. they further refused to rebuild the transmission because they said they simply do not do that. and when question if the problem could be fixed if replacing the transmission, they said they could not promise that either. the car was then taken to a reputable local mechanic. he refused to work on the car. a 2nd mechanic changed the transmission fluid but did not really solve the problem. the volvo dealer should have changed the transmission fluid if and when needed during the regular maintenance services. but they never did because it was characterized as unnecessary. based on all these facts, i highly suspect the transmission on this 2005 xc70 is a faulty piece of equipment that fails prematurely.

Reported in: WESTFIELD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1SZ592251

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc70. the contact was driving 70 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted after the failure and taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 109,900 and the current mileage was 110,150. updated 03/07/12

Reported in: CARMEL VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1SZ592151

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc70. the contact was driving 70 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted after the failure and taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 109,900 and the current mileage was 110,150. updated 03/07/12

Reported in: CARMEL VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1SZ592151

SUSPENSION

the car was parked over night at home. when reversing the car out of the garage the following morning a grinding noise was heard from the left front wheel. on inspection it was apparent that the front driver's side helical suspension spring had fractured in the first nine inches of its lower arc. the car was towed to the garage and they informed me that the spring was in contact with the tire and the spring recess in the top of the wheel arch. on inspection it was apparent that the spring had suddenly failed due to metal fatigue and that the fractured surfaces were partially rusted. the car was serviced two weeks prior to this failure and no problems in the front suspension or wheel alignment were noticed. i have retained the spring for inspection and noted that the powder coating on the lower part of the spring was missing and that the spring's bare metal surface was corroded. if the spring had failed while driving at speed the broken end would have caused a tire failure with accompanying loss of control with serious injuries to passengers or driver.

Reported in: MINNEAPOLIS MN || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1SZ592051

SUSPENSION

front driver side suspension spring coil broke, probably due to corrosion! if this was when the car was driven it would have probably ripped the tire and resulted in a very serious accident. this is 7 years old volvo in as new condition.

Reported in: PRINCETON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1SZ592851

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

vehicle started to uncontrollably hard-shift and jerk upon deceleration. according to volvo dealer transmission needs to be replaced even though car has under 100k miles.

Reported in: WEST ORANGE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1SZ592651

SEAT BELTS

when attempting to latch our child's car seat in rear facing position to the car's latch system anchors, one of the latch anchors broke off completely from the car. we retrieved the broken off anchor piece and it had broken off completely from the car at the solder points.

Reported in: AMHERST MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

when attempting to latch our child's car seat in rear facing position to the car's latch system anchors, one of the latch anchors broke off completely from the car. we retrieved the broken off anchor piece and it had broken off completely from the car at the solder points.

Reported in: AMHERST MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc70. while driving approximately 15 mph, the instrument panel failed and the abs, alternator, and urgent warning system indicators illuminated. during the failure, the windshield wipers activated and could not be turned off. an independent mechanic stated that the central electrical module was corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 115,000.

Reported in: GRAND RAPIDS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1SZ592951

VISIBILITY/WIPER

tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc70. while driving approximately 15 mph, the instrument panel failed and the abs, alternator, and urgent warning system indicators illuminated. during the failure, the windshield wipers activated and could not be turned off. an independent mechanic stated that the central electrical module was corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 115,000.

Reported in: GRAND RAPIDS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1SZ592951