1999 Volvo X70
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
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- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact 1999 volvo XC70 cross country. She received a recall notice regarding the throttle control module . the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs, but a technician stated that the vehicle did not qualify for the remedy. however her vehicle goes into limp home mode, as reference…
TL* the contact 1999 volvo XC70 cross country. She received a recall notice regarding the throttle control module . the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs, but a technician stated that the vehicle did not qualify for the remedy. however her vehicle goes into limp home mode, as reference in the recall notice. also the vehicle will hesitate before accelerating. No repairs were made. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 92000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Poor running under all types of power. ck engine light on system codes for ets. *nm
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling
I have just replaced the ets on my 1999 volvo XC. over the last 15 months, our volvo has undergone a complete collapse. it started with a blown head, despite having the car serviced regularly. my repairman said the car had experienced a heat problem before we purchased it, in his opinion. since…
I have just replaced the ets on my 1999 volvo XC. over the last 15 months, our volvo has undergone a complete collapse. it started with a blown head, despite having the car serviced regularly. my repairman said the car had experienced a heat problem before we purchased it, in his opinion. since that time, we have had to replace the ABS and ets modules. the car IS still not running. Despite replacing the ets, the volvo dealer claims they cannot guarantee the unit. while we drive, the engine just stops. several times this has happened in traffic and we have been fortunate to make it to the berm. this has continued to happen. we have used a mechanic other than volvo because the dealer has been so non-responsive. at this moment my repairman IS aware of 8 cars in chattanooga experiencing the same problems. *Jb
- Vehicle speed control
The electronic throttle system (ets) failed intermittently at 65K miles which caused the vehicle to drastically lose power while driving. the ets failed completely at 69K miles which resulted in the vehicle stalling on the road. *nlm
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.
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.
- 10241661Complimentary upgrade c00009 description.
- 10241651Rubber cushion
- 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
- 10088374Warranty, customer pay and/or internal repairs performed must be verified by a punched time flag on the back of the repair order hard copy. Each repair line must have a separate and identifiable time punch for the respective repair for all repair types, i.e., warranty, customer pay, and internal.
- 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.
- 10016417Power steering fluid leak at reservoir.
- 10003601Noise or rocking motion from the seat rails on manual front seats.
- 635257Information on diagnosing a stuck purge valve.*tt
- 626098Information regarding purge valve, diagnostic information.