U.S. public vehicle records

2005 Volvo V70: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

21 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

64,719 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2005 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 17 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 21 complaints (19.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Engine operation	4	19.0%
Braking behavior	4	19.0%
Transmission and shifting	3	14.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Vehicle Speed Control

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Air Bags

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module

Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly

Engine And Engine Cooling

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control

Equipment

Component breakdown data
Category	Count
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	2
Air Bags	1
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module	1
Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control	1
Equipment	1

Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Air Bags: 1; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module: 1; Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control: 1; Equipment: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2005

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2014

2015

2022

2005: 6; 2007: 3; 2008: 3; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2022: 1

Pattern summary

Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10120637 · 2005-05-11 (May 11, 2005)

I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE JUST DIED, I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS AND IT DID NOT ACCELERATE. WARNING LIGHTS DID NOT COME ON, NOTHING SIGNALED TO ME THAT ANYTHING HAPPENED. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE MAIN ROAD AND ONTO A SIDE ROAD, WITH MUCH DIFFICULTY TURNING MY WHEEL. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED AND DROVE BACK HOME TO SWITCH OUT WITH ANOTHER CAR. MY 3 YEAR OLD WAS IN THE BACK SEAT AND I WAS ABOUT TO GET ON A HIGHWAY. LUCKILY THIS DID NOT HAPPEN WHILE DOING 65MPH DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10120637 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10120994 · 2005-05-16 (May 16, 2005)

UNEXPECTED AND INTERMITENT BRAKE FAILURE. DISCUSSED AT LENGTH ON VOLVO FORUM. HERE IS THE LINK: HTTP://FORUMS.SWEDESPEED.COM/ZEROTHREAD?ID=32551

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10120994 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10133001 · 2005-08-16 (August 16, 2005)

THE VEHICLE IS A 2000 VOLVO AWD CROSS COUNTRY. THE CAR WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEED DECELERATED ABRUPTLY AND NEARLY CAUSED A REAR END IMPACT ON THE BACK OF MY CAR. THIS ALSO HAPPENED EARLIER ON A VACATION TRIP IN MAY 2005. I WAS TOLD BY A FRIEND AND THE DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD US THE CAR TO US (NEW) THAT THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR THE REASONS CAUSING OUR PROBLEM REGARDING THE ATC COMPUTER /THROTTLE CONTROL. HAVING SPENT OVER 1500 DOLLARS FOR THE REPAIR IT APPEARS THAT THE DEALER WILL NOT REIMBURSE US FOR THE RECALL COSTS AND ALSO DID NOT INDICATE…

Owner-reported narrative. 65 miles reported. Look up ODI 10133001 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10134152 · 2005-08-25 (August 25, 2005)

WE PURCHASED A 2005 VOLVO V70 NEW. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES BECAUSE THE PASSANGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATES WHEN AN ADULT IN THE SEAT SEEMS TO MOVE AROUND . THE FIRST TIME THE DEALEAR RECALIBRATED THE COMPUTER. THE SECOND TIME THEY CHANGED THE SEAT. THE THIRD TIME THEY HAD A FIELD REP DRIVE THE CAR WITH AN ADULT IN THE SEAT, WHILE THE LIGHT DID COME ON THE REP SAID THAT IT WAS OPERATING NORMAL. I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT IF THIS IS NORMAL AND IF IT IS TO RAISE A CONCERN FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PASANGER.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10134152 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10136758 · 2005-09-16 (September 16, 2005)

MY CAR IS A 2005 VOLVO V70R PURCHASED NEW IN JULY 2005. THREE WEEKS AGO, WITH NO WARNING, THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER, BUT KEPT RUNNING WITH GREAT HESITATION (I WAS DRIVING AT ONLY 30 MPH AT THE TIME). TOWED TO DEALER AND THROTTLE SENSOR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. YESTERDAY (9/15), THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN, AFTER ONLY ABOUT 250 MILES OF DRIVING. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER AGAIN AM I AWAITING WORD. IN BOTH CASES AN ERROR MESSAGE "DECREASED ENGINE PERFORMANCE" WAS DISPLAYED. THERE WAS NO ADVANCE WARNING. IN BOTH CASES, I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 30 …

Owner-reported narrative. 2,045 miles reported. Look up ODI 10136758 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10138098 · 2005-09-29 (September 29, 2005)

SINCE MID JULY, 05 CAR HAS HAD AN INTERMITTENT STALLING PROBLEM. WHEN YOU STOP, AFTER THE CAR IS AT OPERATING TEMP. IT WILL SEEK IDLE, RUN UP TO ABOUT 1,000 RPM & EITHER DROP TO BELOW 500 RPM OR STALL OUT. IT DOES THIS ON SEVERAL MAKES OF PREMIUM GAS, MOBIL, SHELL, TEXICO/AMACO, AND OR MARATHON. IT WILL RESTART EASILY AND THEN DOES NOT LOSE IDLE AGAIN FOR SOME TIME. I HAD IT CHECKED BY DEALERSHIP, AND THEY FIND THE MASS AIR SENSOR AND THROTTLE MODULE ARE BAD. COST TO CURE IS $1,500. I DO NOT THINK A CAR WITH 64K MILES SHOULD NEED THIS TYP…

Owner-reported narrative. 64,719 miles reported. Look up ODI 10138098 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10183390 · 2007-02-24 (February 24, 2007)

AFTER SEVERAL REPAIR EFFORTS, THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. WHEN PERSONS ARE RIDING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF LIGHT IS LIT. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10183390 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10204271 · 2007-09-27 (September 27, 2007)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO V70. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE RIGHT BEFORE IT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE FIRE INSPECTORS STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A LEAK IN THE FUEL INJECTION PIPE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 9,000. UPDATED 10/23/07 *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10204271 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

06V375000 · Equipment:Other:Labels

Reported: 2006-10-03 (October 3, 2006)

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE LABEL DENOTING THE TIRE AND LOADING PRESSURE INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.

Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL THE CORRECT LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

10V566000 · Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)

Reported: 2010-11-08 (November 8, 2010)

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

21V800000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module | Air Bags:Frontal

Reported: 2021-10-14 (October 14, 2021)

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

21 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

81.0%Usable mileage17 / 21 records

100.0%Valid incident date21 / 21 records

100.0%Valid filing date21 / 21 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates21 / 21 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
Vehicle Speed Control	1114.5% ODI 10130957 · 39,000 mi IN FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR, AFTER TRAVELING 1000 MILES FROM CONNECTICUT TO FLORIDA WE STOPPED. WHEN WE STARTED AGAIN AS SOON AS WE PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING LOT THE ENGINE LOST POWER. WE WHERE ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO THE NEXT PARKING LOT AND CALL VOLVO SERVICE. THEY CAME AND TOWED THE CAR 80 MILES TO JACKSONVILLE FL. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. *NM Look up ODI 10130957 at NHTSA ↗	13.1% ODI 10174390 · 109,000 mi DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON VARIOUS ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS A LOSS OF ALL VEHICLE POWER FOLLOWED BY THE ENGINE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING. AFTERWARDS, THE ENGINE WAS EASILY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, #06V441000, REGARDING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. Look up ODI 10174390 at NHTSA ↗	33.6% ODI 10141034 2004 VOLVO V70 ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED WHEN PLACED ON DRIVE AND CONSUMER COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE USING THE BRAKE. CONSUMER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TS THE VEHICLE TRAVELED OVER A CEMENT BARRIER BLOWING OUT THE TWO REAR TIRES. THE CONSUMER HAD TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER SENT SOMEONE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG. NM Look up ODI 10141034 at NHTSA ↗	419.0% ODI 10133001 · 65 mi THE VEHICLE IS A 2000 VOLVO AWD CROSS COUNTRY. THE CAR WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEED DECELERATED ABRUPTLY AND NEARLY CAUSED A REAR END IMPACT ON THE BACK OF MY CAR. THIS ALSO HAPPENED EARLIER ON A VACATION TRIP IN MAY 2005. I WAS TOLD BY A FRIEND AND THE DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD US THE CAR TO US (NEW) THAT THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR THE REASONS CAUSING OUR PROBLEM REGARDING THE ATC COMPUTER /THROTTLE CONTROL. HAVING SPENT OVER 1500 DOLLARS FOR THE REPAIR IT APPEARS THAT THE DEALER WILL NOT REIMBURSE US FOR THE RECALL COSTS AND ALSO DID NOT INDICATE… Look up ODI 10133001 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	67.9% ODI 10045369 · 5,000 mi I OWN A 2002 VOLVO V70. ON FOUR OCCASIONS THE POWER LOCKS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. AT TIMES, WE ARE UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS WITHOUT THE USE OF A REMOTE CONTROL. AT OTHER TIMES, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO LOCK THE DOORS UTILIZING THE POWER LOCK CONTROLS. THE LOCKS LAST BROKE ON 11/03/2003. WE HAVE ALSO HAD OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING A POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILURE AND PROBLEMS WITH A BRAKE POSITION SENSOR. GIVEN THE NUMBER OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, WE ARE FEARFUL THAT THIS CAR MAY BE A FIRE HAZARD. *LA Look up ODI 10045369 at NHTSA ↗	39.4% ODI 10157110 · 55,000 mi DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 10-40 MPH ON SEVEN OCCASIONS. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE STALLING AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER EACH INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY A SERVICE DEALER TWICE. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALERSHIP FLUSHED OUT THE AIR CONDITIONER IN AN ATTEMPT TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM, BUT THE REMEDY OFFERED WAS INEFFECTIVE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM OR OFFER ANY OTHER REMEDIES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED A SECOND TIME FOR INSPECTION. Look up ODI 10157110 at NHTSA ↗	1113.3% ODI 10164680 · 39,000 mi DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED, AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE SERVICE AIR BAG MESSAGE READOUT ILLUMINATED, THE BRAKES BECAME SPONGY, AND THE STEERING STIFFENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHO UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. Look up ODI 10164680 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	314.3% ODI 10181895 · 14,000 mi I WANTED TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION AN INCIDENT REGARDING A CAR FIRE, AND RESULTING TOTAL LOSS OF MY LEASED 2006 VOLVO V70. I LEASED THE CAR ON JANUARY 20, 2006. ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 13, 2007, I WAS DRIVING WITH MY TWO YOUNG GRANDSONS. WE WERE JUST STARTING TO HEAD SOUTH ON THE CHARTER OAK BRIDGE WHEN I LOST POWER. I WAS ABLE TO COAST THE CAR TO A STOP ON THE EAST HARTFORD, CT SIDE OF THE BRIDGE. ONE OF MY GRANDSONS SHOUTED "I SEE SMOKE" AND SURE ENOUGH SMOKE WAS BILLOWING OUT FROM THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. I TOLD THE BOYS, WHO… Look up ODI 10181895 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	654.5% ODI 10526074 · 72,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT ALSO SMELLED SULFUR FUMES. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BATTERY WAS CORRODED. THE NEGATIVE CABLE OF THE BATTERY WAS SO CORRODED THAT IT WAS BARE AND TOUCHING METAL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING A SHORT AND THE BATTERY TO OVERHEAT AND IT ALMOST CAME CLOSE TO COMBUSTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT BOTH THE BATTERY AND THE BATTERY CABLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICL… Look up ODI 10526074 at NHTSA ↗	125.0% ODI 10598019 · 70,000 mi SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT APPROXIMATELY 70,000 MILES, 4.5 YEARS AFTER PURCHASING VOLVO DIRECTLY FROM THE FACTORY IN SWEDEN. THE LIGHT REMAINED ON FOR A FEW DAYS, THEN TURNED OFF. THIS OCCURRED REGULARLY FOR 4 MONTHS UNTIL THE LIGHT REMAINED ON INDEFINITELY. WHEN I FINALLY TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICING, THE ERROR CODE INDICATED A FAULTY OCCUPANT WEIGHT SENSOR (OWS) EMBEDDED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WILL NO LONGER DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE SENSOR WILL NO LONGER IDENTIFY A PASSENGER IN THE CAR. … Look up ODI 10598019 at NHTSA ↗	125.0% ODI 10994522 · 90,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-THEFT TAMPER DEVICE FAILED AND IMPACTED THE RADIATOR. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCLUDED THE VEHICLE FROM A SERVICE CAMPAIGN. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE DEALER'S SOLUTION WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE. A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED TO SERVICE THE ENGINE AND SERVICE LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (VOLVO CARS CAPE COD, 270 NORTH ST, HYANNIS, MA 02601, [phone removed]) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE… Look up ODI 10994522 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	911.8% ODI 10034087 · 7,500 mi THREE TIMES DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST VEHICLE VIOLENTLY JUMPED FORWARD INTO TRAFFIC. DEALER SAID THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH A VALVE IN THE TRANSMISSION. AK WINDOWS SQUEAK WHEN ROLLED DOWN. STEERING WHEEL BOOT WAS NOT IN PLACE.TS Look up ODI 10034087 at NHTSA ↗	39.4% ODI 10056232 · 7,200 mi AT APPROXIMATELY 7,000 MILES, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP IN SHIFTS BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR. DEALER "READAPTED" TRANSMISSION USING MANUFACTURER'S PROCEDURE IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT SLIPPAGE. MANUFACTURER'S TERM FOR THIS PROBLEM IS "SHIFT FLAIR" IN WHICH ENGINE RPM INCREASES DURING A SHIFT MAKING THE CAR FEEL LIKE IT HAS TEMPORARILY LOST DRIVE OR THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. IN MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PROBLEM, THE ENGINE RPM WOULD SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE FOR A FEW SECONDS AND DURING THAT PERIOD THE CAR WOULD LOSE POWER. ONLY T… Look up ODI 10056232 at NHTSA ↗	33.6% ODI 10112309 · 28,500 mi CAR FAILS TO SHIFT UP OR DOWN UNDER ACELERATION AT LOW SPEEDS. THE CAR JUST DOES DO SEEM TO GO INTO GEAR, AND WHEN IT DOES IT JERKS THE CAR HARD. Look up ODI 10112309 at NHTSA ↗	29.5% ODI 10361192 · 79,000 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP SHE ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND DID NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE RESPONDED WITHIN A FEW MINUTES ALTHOUGH THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVEN ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85000. Look up ODI 10361192 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	114.3% ODI 10282665 · 50,000 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF HE DID NOT AGGRESSIVELY ACCELERATE WHILE DRIVING UP HILL, THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL BACKWARDS. HE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED BY A REPRESENTATIVE THAT THE FAILURE WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 54000 UPDATED 09/23/09 BF UPDATED 09/30/09.*JB Look up ODI 10282665 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling	11.3% ODI 10159053 VOLVO 2002 V70 WAGON STALLED WHILE IN DRIVE ON I-5. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SHOULDER DESPITE LOSING STEERING. SIMILAR INCIDENT OCCURRED IN 2004 AND THE DEALER CLEANED THE THROTTLE. OBVIOUSLY THIS CORRECTION WAS NOT PERMANENT. *JB Look up ODI 10159053 at NHTSA ↗	26.3% ODI 10157110 · 55,000 mi DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 10-40 MPH ON SEVEN OCCASIONS. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE STALLING AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER EACH INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY A SERVICE DEALER TWICE. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALERSHIP FLUSHED OUT THE AIR CONDITIONER IN AN ATTEMPT TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM, BUT THE REMEDY OFFERED WAS INEFFECTIVE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM OR OFFER ANY OTHER REMEDIES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED A SECOND TIME FOR INSPECTION. Look up ODI 10157110 at NHTSA ↗	1922.9% ODI 10159455 2000 V70XCAW CROSS COUNTRY WAGON ETM SYSTEM FAILED. *TS THE AC HOSE COMPRESSOR CONDENSER WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GAS AND THE O-RING SEAL ON THE PUMP SENDER WAS REPLACED. THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW WAS INOPERABLE WHEN TRYING TO USE THE MASTER CONTROLS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MODULE SWITCH. THE ENGINE WOULD WHINE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHILE ACCELERATING. THE BATTERY, OIL PAN, UPPER TORQUE MOUNT, ANGLE GEAR, ROTORS, FUEL PUMP, FUEL TANK, FUEL SEAL AND STRUTS WERE ALL REPLACED. THE CV BOOT WAS LEAKING. THE TURBO CHARGER WAS REPLACED … Look up ODI 10159455 at NHTSA ↗	14.8% ODI 10239600 · 30,000 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO V70R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER WHEN ACCELERATING. THE ACCELERATION WOULD "DROP OUT" AND PICK BACK UP FOR A SECOND OR TWO. IT APPEARED AS IF THE BRAKES HAD BEEN APPLIED, BUT NO BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE. AS A RESULT, OTHER DRIVERS COULD NOT BE FOREWARNED ABOUT THE DECELERATION, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE RISK FOR A CRASH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH OR WHILE ACCELERATING TO SOME EXTENT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBE… Look up ODI 10239600 at NHTSA ↗	29.5% ODI 10163097 · 500 mi ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER, COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT TO ZERO, AND ENGINE COOLING FANS RAN CONTINUOUSLY, EVEN THOUGH ENGINE WAS NOT OVERHEATING. ENGINE APPEARED TO BE OPERING IN "LIMP HOME MODE". DEALERSHIP REPLACED TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND PROBLEM APPEARED TO BE RESOLVED. ONE WEEK LATER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALERSHIP PERFORMED CALIBRATION ON NEW TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND PROBLEM APPEARED TO BE RESOLVED. ONE WEEK LATER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. DEALERSHIP REPLACED TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY AND CALIBRATED NEW … Look up ODI 10163097 at NHTSA ↗	114.3% ODI 10222568 · 26,162 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO V70. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY TURN OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART ONCE STOPPED AND PLACED IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE THREE TIMES. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO SHOP TO BE SERVICED FOR THE RECALL, AND THE LAST TWO TIMES IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,162. Look up ODI 10222568 at NHTSA ↗	19.1% ODI 10648457 · 10,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO V70. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE OVERHEATING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND WAIT BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESUME NORMAL FUNCTION. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CONTROL AND MODULE HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR THE SAME FAILURE. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE … Look up ODI 10648457 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Fuel System, Gasoline	33.9% ODI 10622384 · 164,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED IN AN AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE TECHNICIAN NOTIFIED THE CONTACT OF RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V483000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE NOT REP… Look up ODI 10622384 at NHTSA ↗	618.8% ODI 10135557 · 36,136 mi 8/16/05-CAR STALLED AND SUDDENLY LOST POWER 3 TIMES WHILE CAR WAS OPERATING AT LOW SPEED ON CITY ROADS. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. EACH TIME IT STALLED, THE CAR RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO PROCEED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND, AFTER THE THIRD STALL TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. 8/17/05-8/18/05-CAR REPAIRED AT SESI VOLVO DEALERSHIP, ANN ARBOR MICHIGAN. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS CLEANED, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR REPLACED AND REAR OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED. SERVICE DEPT SAID CAR CLEARED THE COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND TEST DRIVE WAS OK. SERVICE PERSON INCORRECTLY… Look up ODI 10135557 at NHTSA ↗	910.8% ODI 10236322 · 50,750 mi MY REGULARLY SERVICED VOLVO WAGON'S "SERVICE ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON. LIKE A GOOD CUSTOMER, TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY DETERMINED IT TO BE A DEFECT IN THE LEAK DETECTION PROBLEM. SOAKED ME FOR OVER $500 FOR THE REPAIR, WHICH THEY STARTED WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. THE CAR ONLY HAS 50,770 MILES ON IT AND IS A 2004, PURCHASE IN JAN. '04. I AM BEGINNING TO THINK IT IS A CASE OF PRE-PLANNED FAILURE. PLEASE HELP!! *TR Look up ODI 10236322 at NHTSA ↗	14.8% ODI 10610500 · 109,000 mi CAR STALLS DIES IN TRAFFIC. *TR Look up ODI 10610500 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Power Train	67.9% ODI 10070127 VOLVO RELUCTANTLY RELEASED US FROM OUR LEASE A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. OUR FIRST VOLVO EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THEY PUT US IN ANOTHER VOLVO WHICH EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AS WELL. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS ON VOLVO OF DALLAS' PART TO REPAIR OUR CAR THEY FINALLY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION HOWEVER THE NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NOT PERFORMING PROPERLY EITHER WHEN VOLVO RELEASED US FROM THE LEASE. THE DEALERSHIP, AREA/REGIONAL DIRECTORS, AND VOLVO CORPORATION PRACTICED POOR BUSINESS ETIQUETTE ON ALL ACCOUNTS IN OUR OPINION.… Look up ODI 10070127 at NHTSA ↗	26.3% ODI 10484631 · 63,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, HE HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10484631 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	14.8% ODI 10430917 · 100,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RADIATOR FLUID WOULD LEAK INTO THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK AND PERFORM SLUGGISH. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10430917 at NHTSA ↗	29.5% ODI 10362415 · 98,000 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE GEARS WERE NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN A LOWER GEAR. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK WHEN THE CONTACT TRIED TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS A SOFTWARE ISSUE, BUT THAT DID NOT FIX THE FAILURE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION, BECAUSE THEY FEEL THAT THE SOLENOIDS ON THE TRANSMISSION WERE DEFECTIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106000. Look up ODI 10362415 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Air Bags	67.9% ODI 10042270 · 75,000 mi THE CONSUMER WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL VEHICLE OVER AND HAD IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. THE CONSUMER SUFFERED TEMPORARY HEARING LOSS AND WILL BE SEEKING A PHYSICIANS CARE. *NLM Look up ODI 10042270 at NHTSA ↗	39.4% ODI 11445936 The contact owns a 2003 Volvo V70. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V800000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called the local dealer who confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Look up ODI 11445936 at NHTSA ↗	44.8% ODI 10141034 2004 VOLVO V70 ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED WHEN PLACED ON DRIVE AND CONSUMER COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE USING THE BRAKE. CONSUMER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TS THE VEHICLE TRAVELED OVER A CEMENT BARRIER BLOWING OUT THE TWO REAR TIRES. THE CONSUMER HAD TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER SENT SOMEONE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG. NM Look up ODI 10141034 at NHTSA ↗	14.8% ODI 11449620 Volvo do not want to replace the recall airbag with the same original logo on the airbag. This logo is the “R” on the airbag. The airbag without the “R” is for a regular Volvo. Look up ODI 11449620 at NHTSA ↗	419.0% ODI 10402888 · 61,100 mi MESSAGE SAYS PASSENGER AIRBAG IS NOT ACTIVE. HAVE HAD IT FIXED BY DEALER ABOUT 8 WKS AGO.. SAID NEEDED TO REPROGRAM COMPUTER. HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY 26 MAY 11. *TR Look up ODI 10402888 at NHTSA ↗	114.3% ODI 11471814 2007 VOLVO V70. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG. THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL REPLACEMENT AIRBAG WOULD DAMAGE THE COSMETICS OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIRBAG DID NOT MATCH THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE.THE CONSUMER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COSMETIC REPAIRS AS THEY ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. Look up ODI 11471814 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 10598019 · 70,000 mi SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT APPROXIMATELY 70,000 MILES, 4.5 YEARS AFTER PURCHASING VOLVO DIRECTLY FROM THE FACTORY IN SWEDEN. THE LIGHT REMAINED ON FOR A FEW DAYS, THEN TURNED OFF. THIS OCCURRED REGULARLY FOR 4 MONTHS UNTIL THE LIGHT REMAINED ON INDEFINITELY. WHEN I FINALLY TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICING, THE ERROR CODE INDICATED A FAULTY OCCUPANT WEIGHT SENSOR (OWS) EMBEDDED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WILL NO LONGER DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE SENSOR WILL NO LONGER IDENTIFY A PASSENGER IN THE CAR. … Look up ODI 10598019 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	114.3% ODI 10216989 · 6,500 mi LOSS OF BRAKING POWER WHILE TRYING TO SLOW ON AN INCLINE OF APPROXIMATELY 8%. ACCOMPANIED BY "CLICKING" THAT SOUNDS LIKE ABS ENGAGING. RELEASING BRAKE AND REAPPLYING RESOLVED. SPEED APPROXIMATELY 15MPH. *TR Look up ODI 10216989 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Vehicle Speed Control	Too few reports for a range	33,382 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10133001 · 65 mi THE VEHICLE IS A 2000 VOLVO AWD CROSS COUNTRY. THE CAR WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEED DECELERATED ABRUPTLY AND NEARLY CAUSED A REAR END IMPACT ON THE BACK OF MY CAR. THIS ALSO HAPPENED EARLIER ON A VACATION TRIP IN MAY 2005. I WAS TOLD BY A FRIEND AND THE DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD US THE CAR TO US (NEW) THAT THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR THE REASONS CAUSING OUR PROBLEM REGARDING THE ATC COMPUTER /THROTTLE CONTROL. HAVING SPENT OVER 1500 DOLLARS FOR THE REPAIR IT APPEARS THAT THE DEALER WILL NOT REIMBURSE US FOR THE RECALL COSTS AND ALSO DID NOT INDICATE… Look up ODI 10133001 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10136758 · 2,045 mi MY CAR IS A 2005 VOLVO V70R PURCHASED NEW IN JULY 2005. THREE WEEKS AGO, WITH NO WARNING, THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER, BUT KEPT RUNNING WITH GREAT HESITATION (I WAS DRIVING AT ONLY 30 MPH AT THE TIME). TOWED TO DEALER AND THROTTLE SENSOR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. YESTERDAY (9/15), THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN, AFTER ONLY ABOUT 250 MILES OF DRIVING. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER AGAIN AM I AWAITING WORD. IN BOTH CASES AN ERROR MESSAGE "DECREASED ENGINE PERFORMANCE" WAS DISPLAYED. THERE WAS NO ADVANCE WARNING. IN BOTH CASES, I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 30 … Look up ODI 10136758 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10138098 · 64,719 mi SINCE MID JULY, 05 CAR HAS HAD AN INTERMITTENT STALLING PROBLEM. WHEN YOU STOP, AFTER THE CAR IS AT OPERATING TEMP. IT WILL SEEK IDLE, RUN UP TO ABOUT 1,000 RPM & EITHER DROP TO BELOW 500 RPM OR STALL OUT. IT DOES THIS ON SEVERAL MAKES OF PREMIUM GAS, MOBIL, SHELL, TEXICO/AMACO, AND OR MARATHON. IT WILL RESTART EASILY AND THEN DOES NOT LOSE IDLE AGAIN FOR SOME TIME. I HAD IT CHECKED BY DEALERSHIP, AND THEY FIND THE MASS AIR SENSOR AND THROTTLE MODULE ARE BAD. COST TO CURE IS $1,500. I DO NOT THINK A CAR WITH 64K MILES SHOULD NEED THIS TYP… Look up ODI 10138098 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	Too few reports for a range	89,500 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10361192 · 79,000 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP SHE ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND DID NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE RESPONDED WITHIN A FEW MINUTES ALTHOUGH THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVEN ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85000. Look up ODI 10361192 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10386882 · 100,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD BANGING WHEN CHANGING GEARS WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND ABOVE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WOULD NEED REPLACING AND THE COMPUTER WOULD NEED A SOFTWARE UPGRADE. THE DEALER MADE THE REPAIRS BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. Look up ODI 10386882 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module	Too few reports for a range	8,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10183390 · 8,000 mi AFTER SEVERAL REPAIR EFFORTS, THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. WHEN PERSONS ARE RIDING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF LIGHT IS LIT. *NM Look up ODI 10183390 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling	Too few reports for a range	30,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10239600 · 30,000 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO V70R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER WHEN ACCELERATING. THE ACCELERATION WOULD "DROP OUT" AND PICK BACK UP FOR A SECOND OR TWO. IT APPEARED AS IF THE BRAKES HAD BEEN APPLIED, BUT NO BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE. AS A RESULT, OTHER DRIVERS COULD NOT BE FOREWARNED ABOUT THE DECELERATION, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE RISK FOR A CRASH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH OR WHILE ACCELERATING TO SOME EXTENT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBE… Look up ODI 10239600 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control	Too few reports for a range	8,964 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10207156 · 8,964 mi CONSUMER COMPLAINT FOR MICHELIN ENERGY TIRES. SHE STATES IN THE PAST 2.5 YEARS SHE HAS HAD 6 SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS WITH THESE TIRES. SHE IS CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF HER SELF AND CHILDREN AND WANTS THEM RECALLED. KB THE CONSUMER STATED HAS 2.5 YEARS LEFT ON THE WARRANTY OF THIS TIRE AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A DIFFERENT TIRE FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DUE TO AN EVAPORATOR LEAK TR Look up ODI 10207156 at NHTSA ↗
Equipment	Too few reports for a range	2,045 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10136758 · 2,045 mi MY CAR IS A 2005 VOLVO V70R PURCHASED NEW IN JULY 2005. THREE WEEKS AGO, WITH NO WARNING, THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER, BUT KEPT RUNNING WITH GREAT HESITATION (I WAS DRIVING AT ONLY 30 MPH AT THE TIME). TOWED TO DEALER AND THROTTLE SENSOR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. YESTERDAY (9/15), THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN, AFTER ONLY ABOUT 250 MILES OF DRIVING. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER AGAIN AM I AWAITING WORD. IN BOTH CASES AN ERROR MESSAGE "DECREASED ENGINE PERFORMANCE" WAS DISPLAYED. THERE WAS NO ADVANCE WARNING. IN BOTH CASES, I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 30 … Look up ODI 10136758 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2015: 0 complaints · 2016: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2015	0	0	0
2016	0	0	0

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2015	0	0	0
2016	0	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Vehicle Speed Control	Power Train:Automatic Transmission	Air Bags	Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module	Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly	Engine And Engine Cooling	Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control	Equipment
Vehicle Speed Control	—	0	0	0	0	0	0	1 ODI 10136758 · 2,045 mi MY CAR IS A 2005 VOLVO V70R PURCHASED NEW IN JULY 2005. THREE WEEKS AGO, WITH NO WARNING, THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER, BUT KEPT RUNNING WITH GREAT HESITATION (I WAS DRIVING AT ONLY 30 MPH AT THE TIME). TOWED TO DEALER AND THROTTLE SENSOR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. YESTERDAY (9/15), THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN, AFTER ONLY ABOUT 250 MILES OF DRIVING. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER AGAIN AM I AWAITING WORD. IN BOTH CASES AN ERROR MESSAGE "DECREASED ENGINE PERFORMANCE" WAS DISPLAYED. THERE WAS NO ADVANCE WARNING. IN BOTH CASES, I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 30 … Look up ODI 10136758 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	0	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
Air Bags	0	0	—	0	0	0	0	0
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module	0	0	0	—	0	0	0	0
Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly	0	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Cooling	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Equipment	1 ODI 10136758 · 2,045 mi MY CAR IS A 2005 VOLVO V70R PURCHASED NEW IN JULY 2005. THREE WEEKS AGO, WITH NO WARNING, THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER, BUT KEPT RUNNING WITH GREAT HESITATION (I WAS DRIVING AT ONLY 30 MPH AT THE TIME). TOWED TO DEALER AND THROTTLE SENSOR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. YESTERDAY (9/15), THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN, AFTER ONLY ABOUT 250 MILES OF DRIVING. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER AGAIN AM I AWAITING WORD. IN BOTH CASES AN ERROR MESSAGE "DECREASED ENGINE PERFORMANCE" WAS DISPLAYED. THERE WAS NO ADVANCE WARNING. IN BOTH CASES, I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 30 … Look up ODI 10136758 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

4 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

5 mentions · 23.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 67,000 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 10136758 · 2,045 mi

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ODI 10138098 · 64,719 mi

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ODI 10221779 · 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY STALLS. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT WHEN SHE KEPT THE FUEL AMOUNT AT HALF A TANK, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STALL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL SENSOR PRESSURE WAS CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS RE…

Look up ODI 10221779 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

3 mentions · 14.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 62,950 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10120994

UNEXPECTED AND INTERMITENT BRAKE FAILURE. DISCUSSED AT LENGTH ON VOLVO FORUM. HERE IS THE LINK: HTTP://FORUMS.SWEDESPEED.COM/ZEROTHREAD?ID=32551

Look up ODI 10120994 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10283047 · 34,900 mi

BRAKE FAILURE DURING SLOW-TO-STOP WHILE MOVING VEHICLE INTO GARAGE. BRAKES WENT STIFF WITH LITTLE BRAKING ACTION. LIFTED AND REPLANTED ON PEDAL REGAINED BRAKING ABILITY. *TR

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ODI 10474249 · 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, CAUSING THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL TO SEIZE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 91,000.

Look up ODI 10474249 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

3 mentions · 14.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 37,982 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10120637

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ODI 10207156 · 8,964 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT FOR MICHELIN ENERGY TIRES. SHE STATES IN THE PAST 2.5 YEARS SHE HAS HAD 6 SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS WITH THESE TIRES. SHE IS CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF HER SELF AND CHILDREN AND WANTS THEM RECALLED. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HAS 2.5 YEARS LEFT ON THE WARRANTY OF THIS TIRE AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A DIFFERENT TIRE FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DUE TO AN EVAPORATOR LEAK *TR

Look up ODI 10207156 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10221779 · 67,000 mi

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 4.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 100,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10430917 · 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RADIATOR FLUID WOULD LEAK INTO THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK AND PERFORM SLUGGISH. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Look up ODI 10430917 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule