*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Air bags
Volvo do not want to replace the recall airbag with the same original logo on the airbag. This logo is the âRâ on the airbag. The airbag without the âRâ is for a regular Volvo.
Jan 17, 2022Vehicle speed control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO V70. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY MODULATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL SENSOR GAUGE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.
May 12, 2015 · 124,000 milesFuel/propulsion system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO V70. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL LINES WERE HANGING AND THE PLASTIC COVER HAD DETACHED. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE FUEL LINE COVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000. UPDATED 10/07/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR MODEL YEARS WERE RECALLED. UPDATED 3/24/2015*JS
Aug 27, 2014 · 81,000 milesFuel system, gasoline
CAR STALLS DIES IN TRAFFIC. *TR
Jul 9, 2014 · 109,000 milesService brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, CAUSING THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL TO SEIZE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 91,000.
Sep 7, 2012 · 91,000 milesPower train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RADIATOR FLUID WOULD LEAK INTO THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK AND PERFORM SLUGGISH. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Jun 13, 2011 · 100,000 milesPower train › Automatic transmission
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD BANGING WHEN CHANGING GEARS WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND ABOVE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WOULD NEED REPLACING AND THE COMPUTER WOULD NEED A SOFTWARE UPGRADE. THE DEALER MADE THE REPAIRS BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Jul 8, 2010 · 100,000 milesPower train › Automatic transmission
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP SHE ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND DID NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE RESPONDED WITHIN A FEW MINUTES ALTHOUGH THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVEN ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85000.
Oct 15, 2009 · 79,000 miles
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