2001 Volvo C70 Convertible
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible. Newest first.
On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
Remedy
Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. the recall began on december 29, 2006. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Owner complaints
11 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
The vehicle unexpectedly accelerates, the vehicle intermittently hesitates and sometimes stops when driving at speeds between 30 and 60 mph. the vehicle does not start. the check engine light does not come on. codes to diagnose the problem are not available via odb 2. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Power train › Automatic transmission
I purchased a 2001 volvo C70 convertible used with ~ 73,000 miles in 2006. It now has 93,000 miles. Last summer I had to replace the radiator because it cracked. On the evening of tuesday, december 22 while returning home on the beltway, I began to smell something and an up arrow indicating I…
I purchased a 2001 volvo C70 convertible used with ~ 73,000 miles in 2006. It now has 93,000 miles. Last summer I had to replace the radiator because it cracked. On the evening of tuesday, december 22 while returning home on the beltway, I began to smell something and an up arrow indicating I should shift gear lit on the dashboard panel. I learned two days later, I needed to replace the transmission. Now I understand there IS a fuel pump recall. this seems like a lot of major repair work in a fairly young vehicle with so few miles, and regular oil changes at every 3,000 miles and annual checkups. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo C70 convertible. while driving at any speed, the vehicle stalls, but then drives normally. the failure occurs intermittently and the contact did not notice any difference in the vehicle beforehand. the vehicle has not been in a crash and has not been diagnosed by…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo C70 convertible. while driving at any speed, the vehicle stalls, but then drives normally. the failure occurs intermittently and the contact did not notice any difference in the vehicle beforehand. the vehicle has not been in a crash and has not been diagnosed by the dealer. nhtsa campaign ID number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) was referenced. the current mileage was 66,521 and failure mileage was 60,000. updated 6/2/08 *cn the dealer cleaned the throttle body, but the problem continued.
- Vehicle speed control
Nhtsa #pe05041. I own a volvo C70 with the 2.3L hpt. on tuesday, august 16TH while driving, the check engine light iluminated. I then, after making a stop was going to proceed to the dealer to have the code checked. on my way there I went to pull out into traffic from a side lot and when I…
Nhtsa #pe05041. I own a volvo C70 with the 2.3L hpt. on tuesday, august 16TH while driving, the check engine light iluminated. I then, after making a stop was going to proceed to the dealer to have the code checked. on my way there I went to pull out into traffic from a side lot and when I pressed down the accelerator virtually nothing happened. the car almost stalled pulling into fast moving traffic. it then recovered, and from that point on I noticed that the throttle response was very sluggish. the dealer could not look at the car on the 16TH but looked at it on the 17TH and found that the code indicated a throttle module failure. they then replaced the throttle module. it should be noted that my car although being a 2001 only has 26,000 miles on it and shows no sign of corrosion or mechanical obstruction of the thottle module. after reading reviews of other complaints I felt I should add mine as it could have turned out differently with such unpredictable performance. also it may help determine if a manufactuing defect IS the cause of such throttle module failures. *ak
- Electrical system
On 4 separate occasions (3 city driving <35 mvph, and 1 hwy driving 60 mph) my 2001 volvo C70 convertible suddenly lost speed to <5 mph. On 3 occasions, I was able to restart the car, although after several attempts, and still get to my destination and back home without problems. During the highway…
On 4 separate occasions (3 city driving <35 mvph, and 1 hwy driving 60 mph) my 2001 volvo C70 convertible suddenly lost speed to <5 mph. On 3 occasions, I was able to restart the car, although after several attempts, and still get to my destination and back home without problems. During the highway travel, which was on a very rainy evening, I was able to keep the car running , after difficulty restarting, at slow speed. And with a lot of prayers, finally got to a parking lot where I left the car overnight, called for a ride home, and another ride to pick it up the following morning. Took it to honolulu volvo dealer who said it was the throttle, module and computer, and cost over $1000 for parts alone. I did not have it replaced (they were special order from the mainland), and they said the car was drivable. I now have a temporary replacement which I need for work while the volvo IS parked in the driveway!*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Dt: 2001 volvo C70 cva. The car was bought as pre owned in may 2004. the check engine light came on many times. dealer could not fix this problem at the time. while driving the engine stalled. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and they fixed the problem with a new engine. *ak *jb
- Vehicle speed control
Dt: the consumer stated that 2001 volvo was having a problem with the electronic throttle control module. the vehicle was stalling while driving at a slow speed, and that was happening more frequently in the mornings. consumer suggested that when the engine was cold in the mornings and upon…
Dt: the consumer stated that 2001 volvo was having a problem with the electronic throttle control module. the vehicle was stalling while driving at a slow speed, and that was happening more frequently in the mornings. consumer suggested that when the engine was cold in the mornings and upon starting the car it stalled before consumer could get it into reverse. This has been a problem since 2001. consumer took the car to the dealer and had a new electronic throttle module ( etm) installed , the cost was $1800.00. consumer was upset over the cost of the replacement part. Even with the new etm the car was having the same stalling issues. nhtsa investigation, pe0504. *Ak *nm
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling
My vehicle IS a 2001 volvo C70. we have been experiencing intermittent stalling of the engine while driving. the vehicle does not totally lose power, it last for a second or two. I am reporting this because I became aware of a government investigation of a similar issue. *nm
- Structure › Body › Door
I recently purchased a 2001 volvo C-70. water IS leaking into the door of my vehicle. after the dealer determined that they could not fix the leak, they obtained another 2001 volvo C-70. we found water leaking into the door of this vehicle also. this IS a defect. I not sure if this IS a…
I recently purchased a 2001 volvo C-70. water IS leaking into the door of my vehicle. after the dealer determined that they could not fix the leak, they obtained another 2001 volvo C-70. we found water leaking into the door of this vehicle also. this IS a defect. I not sure if this IS a safety issue, but the person on the 888 number told me that I should still file a complaint. she said the leaking water may be damaging the electronics inside the door.
- Tires · Wheels › Rim
- dealer diagnosis of four failures of tire rims and replacement of two tires on 2001 volvo C70. *la updated 6/6/12 *sd
- Suspension · Tires
Vehicle has very poor suspension. car IS unstable when it hits even the smallest of bumps and continually blows out tires and requires replacement of wheels. very hard ride, unstable, and continually in the shop.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle control malfunction
On november 14, 2006 volvo submitted a defect information report to nhtsa concerning etm failures in model year (my) 1999 through 2001 volvo models (not including the S40 and V40), my 2002 S60 and V70 with naturally aspirated engines and my 2002 v70s.according to volvo, ?a combination of throttle positioning sensor…
On november 14, 2006 volvo submitted a defect information report to nhtsa concerning etm failures in model year (my) 1999 through 2001 volvo models (not including the S40 and V40), my 2002 S60 and V70 with naturally aspirated engines and my 2002 v70s.according to volvo, ?a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.volvo further stated that,this resulted in a high number of these vehicles going into limp home mode without need.?volvo indicated that this was the most severe consequence of an etm fault in the subject vehicles.the recall remedy IS a software upgrade introduced by volvo on march 16, 2006 in a customer satisfaction program.at the time of the notification 161,202 vehicles of the population of 331,301 had already had the software uploaded and were therefore not included in the population count of the recall. Odi?s analysis of complaints to odi and volvo, volvo field reports and warranty data found that etm failure could result in (1) engine stall; (2) mechanical limp mode; (3) lunging forward during low-speed driving maneuvers; and (4) faltering during high speed merges or when crossing traffic.odi identified 12 crashes related to etm failure, with 6 caused by lunging incidents, 3 caused by stalling incidents, 2 caused by mechanical limp mode and 1 from the faltering condition.odi's analysis of complaint data and information obtained from consumer interviews identified 1,289 incidents with safety related consequences (389.1 per 100,000 vehicles), including 479 involving engine stall (144.6 per 100,000 vehicles) and 729 involving mechanical limp mode (220.0 per 100,000 vehicles).odi's analysis of warranty claim narrative text shows at least 14,965 warranty claims with codes indicating an etm fault resulting in vehicle operation in mechanical limp mode (4.5% of the subject vehicles). Volvo?s recall addresses odi?s safety concerns with etm failures.odi will continue to monitor the subject vehicles to determine if additional action IS required.this engineering analysis IS closed.
- Throttle control malfunction
Pe05-041 was opened on july, 26, 2005, based on 136 consumer complaints to odi alleging throttle control malfunctions in the subject vehicles.odi has now received 591 complaints of etm failures which allege symptoms with potential safety related consequences.these include allegations of engine stall, vehicle surging…
Pe05-041 was opened on july, 26, 2005, based on 136 consumer complaints to odi alleging throttle control malfunctions in the subject vehicles.odi has now received 591 complaints of etm failures which allege symptoms with potential safety related consequences.these include allegations of engine stall, vehicle surging forward without accelerator input, vehicle hesitation upon acceleration and sudden and unexpected transition into reduced performance operation (limp mode).volvo submitted over 2,900 complaints concerning the etm in the subject vehicles during pe05-041.odi's preliminary analysis of a sample the volvo complaints identified approximately 55 percent with one or more of the symptoms described above.odi IS continuing its assessment of the information contained in the volvo complaints. In november 2005, to resolve an investigation by the california air resources board, volvo announced that it would extend the warranty coverage to 10 years / 200,000 miles for the etm in approximately 356,000 model year 1999 through 2002 passenger cars sold in the united states and canada.under volvo's policy, vehicles that experience etm failures will receive a variety of repairs including etm cleaning, reprogramming the engine control module and/or replacement of the etm. This investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea05-021) to continue to assess the safety consequences of etm failures in the subject vehicles.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249191This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
- 10241661Complimentary upgrade c00009 description.
- 10241651Rubber cushion
- 10219421Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
- 10213885The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
- 10213883ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
- 10213882Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
- 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 10087107This IS a service product journal : the previously reported issue with vida 2015 and battery testing has been resolved. Vida 2015 battery testing IS the only approved method for producing battery test codes. The use of vida classic or other measuring tools IS not considered acceptable when submitting warranty claims.
- 10037893Volvo: there IS a software update. Updated 4/11/2012. Updated 4/13/12. Updated 5/15/12. Updated 6/4/12.
- 630822Customers may complain of shift quality.*yd
- 620109Information to all volvo retailers (us & canada) regarding vehicles with inadequate clearance between the headlight wiper blade and the stop lug. Information contains service manager bulletin 35-101a, service bulletin 36-0018, parts bulletin 35-101a and owner notification letter.
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