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2001 Volvo V70XC electrical system problems

27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 Volvo V70XC19% of all complaints for this model year.

27
Electrical System complaints
19%
share of all complaints
60,500 mi
median reported incident mileage
1 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70xc. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle hesitated until the accelerator pedal was engaged forcefully. In addition, the engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who…

    filed Oct 3, 2014

  • While traveling at high speed on an interstate my car lost power completely. I was able to get to the shoulder safely and call volvo roadside assistance. My car was towed to the nearest dealership where it sat for a month because the problem couldn't be determined. The car was returned to me. About…

    filed Oct 24, 2007

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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All 2001 Volvo V70XC TSBs →

Electrical System problems in other V70XC years

YearReportsShare
2002 V70XC14%
2000 V70XC2423%
1999 V70XC1823%
1998 V70XC26%
V70XC electrical system problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.