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Owner report · 2001 model year

2001 Volvo V70

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Driver Assistance & Speed Control

Driver Assistance & Speed Control leads by volume: 61 of 221 complaints (28%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Visibility & Lighting include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed rose from 196 in 2000 to 221 in 2001.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
221
Recall campaigns
9
EPA fuel cost per year
$3,700–$4,050
Combined MPG
19–21

Complaints by model year

  1. 2481999
  2. 1962000
  3. 2212001
  4. 762002
  5. 442003

Where owners report problems

  1. Driver Assistance & Speed Control61 (28%)
  2. Transmission & Drivetrain45 (20%)
  3. Fuel System31 (14%)
  4. Electrical30 (14%)
  5. Engine24 (11%)
  6. Visibility & Lighting18 (8%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category19992000200120022003vs. 2001 Midsize Station Wagons
Annual fuel cost ($)3,700–4,0503,500–4,3003,700–4,0503,700–3,8503,500–4,050
Combined MPG19–2118–2219–2120–2119–22
City / Highway MPG16–19 / 23–2616–19 / 22–2616–19 / 23–2617–19 / 24–2616–19 / 23–28
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)423–468404–494423–468423–444404–468
Complaints filed2481962217644Not compared
Recalls issued46965Not compared
Crash-involved complaints512851Not compared
Fire-involved complaints23230Not compared
Injuries reported55741Not compared
Deaths reported00000Not compared
Configurations compared77766

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo V70 have?

9 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Volvo V70?

Driver Assistance & Speed Control: 61 of 221 NHTSA complaints (28%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Volvo V70 get?

EPA rates it 19–21 MPG combined across 7 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Volvo V70?

EPA estimates $3,700–$4,050 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (7)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Manual 5-spd52.3LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons18 mpg26 mpg (high)21 mpg (high)$3,700 (low)423 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Automatic (S5)52.3LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons18 mpg24 mpg20 mpg$3,850444 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic 5-spd52.4LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons19 mpg (high)26 mpg (high)21 mpg (high)$3,700 (low)423 g/mi (low)
Configuration 4Automatic 5-spd52.4LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons18 mpg25 mpg20 mpg$3,850444 g/mi
Configuration 5Manual 5-spd52.4LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons19 mpg (high)25 mpg21 mpg (high)$3,700 (low)423 g/mi (low)
Configuration 6Automatic (S5)52.4LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons18 mpg25 mpg20 mpg$3,850444 g/mi
Configuration 7Automatic (S5)52.4L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons16 mpg (low)23 mpg (low)19 mpg (low)$4,050 (high)468 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine240110
Transmission & Drivetrain451010
Fuel System311000
Electrical301100
Brakes112000
Steering50000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires130000
Airbags & Restraints92010
Driver Assistance & Speed Control613000
Body, Seats & Latches101100
Visibility & Lighting180030
Other101010

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (9)

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    Campaign 21V800000 · Oct 14, 2021

    Defect
    Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
    Consequence
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    Campaign 10V566000 · Nov 8, 2010

    Defect
    VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
    Consequence
    AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
    Remedy
    VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Campaign 09V483000 · Dec 18, 2009

    Defect
    VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA AND THE U.S. TERRITORIES. WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (HOT CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING) OVER TIME AND IN COMBINATION WITH VARYING FUEL QUALITY, THE FUEL PUMP CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE.
    Consequence
    IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP WITH A PART OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

    Campaign 07E023000 · Mar 29, 2007

    Defect
    CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
    Consequence
    LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    Campaign 06V441000 · Nov 15, 2006

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

    Campaign 04V451000 · Sep 13, 2004

    Defect
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
    Consequence
    A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    Campaign 03V284000 · Aug 1, 2003

    Defect
    CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
    Consequence
    THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
    Remedy
    OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A LETTER/PACKAGE CONSISTING OF THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND IN CERTAIN CASES, THE CORRECTED OWNER'S MANUAL MAY BE PROVIDED. IF THE OWNER WANTS TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A VOLVO DEALER FOR INSTALLATION OF THE GUIDE, IT WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

    Campaign 01V100000 · Mar 26, 2001

    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS AND WAGONS. THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
    Consequence
    IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ANCHORAGE BOLTS AND TIGHTEN TO THE CORRECT TORQUE LEVEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

    Campaign 01V101000 · Mar 26, 2001

    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WAGONS. THE BOLTED JOINT, USED FOR ATTACHING THE BRACKET THAT IS PART OF THE INSTALLATION HARDWARE FOR THE ISOFIX-TYPE CHILD RESTRAINT, MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
    Consequence
    IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ANCHORAGE BOLTS AND TIGHTEN TO THE CORRECT TORQUE LEVEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.