2001 Volvo Cross Country
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Owner complaints
10 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Engine · Power train · Vehicle speed control
I came to a stop in heavy interstate traffic (35E north in st. Paul). just as the car was almost stopped, it revved-up/surged forward. I was afraid that the brake would not hold and we would hit the car in front of us. three young girls were in the car with me. the car has been clunking into…
I came to a stop in heavy interstate traffic (35E north in st. Paul). just as the car was almost stopped, it revved-up/surged forward. I was afraid that the brake would not hold and we would hit the car in front of us. three young girls were in the car with me. the car has been clunking into gear at low speeds lately, hesitating from a cold start, almost cutting out when idling at stop lights and then revving up only to start the cycle over again. none of this happens at higher speeds. also today, when I put it into drive, it surged forward immediately and I had to push my foot very hard on the brake. I am scared of this car. I already replaced the transmission at 86,000 miles. now the second transmission only has 52,000 miles on it. this IS a fatality waiting to happen. this transmission IS criminal. *Jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Volvo XC 70 2001. would just disengage as in neutral, engine would roar. volvo dealer advised to get to a local mechanic since I'm 90 miles away from dealership. mechanic said transmission fluid completely burnt up, changed. took to volvo 8/8/09, checked it out, everything was fine. offered a…
Volvo XC 70 2001. would just disengage as in neutral, engine would roar. volvo dealer advised to get to a local mechanic since I'm 90 miles away from dealership. mechanic said transmission fluid completely burnt up, changed. took to volvo 8/8/09, checked it out, everything was fine. offered a software upgrade for $72. 8/10/09 did the same thing, local mechanic said burnt worse than the first and changed again. driving back to ft. Collins, stalled on the interstate, had to call a tow track. upon investigation there are tons of posts on the internet with this problem, and notices in transmission shops. living 90 miles away I took my car to volvo for service more than necessary. they told me they never changed the transmission fluid and have no guidelines (contrary to everything else I read, from 30K to 75K). I had a 90K tune up 12/08 & went in 6/09 for lube service. if these '01 cars are the biggest offenders, why didn't volvo mention it, change the fluid, mention the software upgrade? *Tr
- Vehicle speed control
At certain times while driving and applying the brakes they don't hold and vehicle keeps moving.*ak the vehicle was taken to the dealer 2-3 times but they were unable to find the cause of the vehicle's sudden acceleration. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Driving during rush hour traffic about 50mph on interstate 40 no symptoms when suddenly and without warning, engine fails to respond to pedal. "reduced performance" and "check engine" light iluminated. car would not exceed 20 mph with pedal to floor. dealer having trouble duplicating. refusing to accept car until something IS repaired. *ak
- Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint
While driving there was a clicking noise from the rear right cv joint. upon inspection of the vehicle the under carriage was full of grease and oil from the right rear cv joint. The right rear cv joint broke. *ak *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Cooling fan for motor defective, causing car to overheat and catch on fire. *ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Third time item failed. This time with cars coming at me at 45mph. All of a sudden the gas pedal would not do anything. Max speed was about 5-10 miles per hour in rush hour. Very scary and upsetting to me and my wife. This IS a safety hazard when the car basically quits in the middle of the highway…
Third time item failed. This time with cars coming at me at 45mph. All of a sudden the gas pedal would not do anything. Max speed was about 5-10 miles per hour in rush hour. Very scary and upsetting to me and my wife. This IS a safety hazard when the car basically quits in the middle of the highway with cars coming up your tailpipe. Please investigate. I did report the other two times to you. They were not as scarry, this one really upset us. *ak
- Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
I deployed the car jack as directed by the manufacturer as indicated in the driver's manual. we had a flat in the right rear wheel. during the lifiting pocess, the knurled end of the screw opposite to the crank end failed. that IS the end of the screw which serves to pull the sissors together…
I deployed the car jack as directed by the manufacturer as indicated in the driver's manual. we had a flat in the right rear wheel. during the lifiting pocess, the knurled end of the screw opposite to the crank end failed. that IS the end of the screw which serves to pull the sissors together while pressure IS applied to the sissors at the other end of the jack by the rotation of the screw in the threaded slider at the crank end of the sissors. it failed catastrophic way with a big bang, the car dropped onto the flat tire, and luckily I was not hurt. it would apperar that the jack IS a hazzard and should be recalled and replaced.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch · Unknown or other
The low beam head light does not provide safe range of vision for night driving. *yh
- Visibility › Windshield
Glare of windshield makes it difficult to drive vehicle.*ak.*jb
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.
- 10219421Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
- 10215308Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
- 10215306Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
- 10215283AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
- 10215282DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10215281Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215279NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10215277DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
- 10215276(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
- 10215271DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10215270Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
- 10215265Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation - US07 And Newer
- 10215263Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
- 10213631DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10213604Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
- 10213526The Diagnostic Process
- 10213519Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
- 10213518Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
- 10213516Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
- 10213514Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
- 10213510Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
- 10213509Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
- 10213508Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
- 10213507Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
- 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 10209840Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
- 10207434Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
- 10126659Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Differential Pressure Sensor
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