Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volvo c70. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing belt tensioner had failed. During the failure, the valves were bent. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
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Volvo C70 Engine problems by year
19 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Volvo C70's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volvo c70. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced intermittent failures while starting and driving the vehicle. The contact stated that in warmer weather, the gear shifter failed to shift as designed. The vehicle was taken to leikin motor companies (38750 mentor ave #1, willoughby, oh 44094), to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission and ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The vin was not available.
I bought a 2013 volvo c70 in july of 2018 and by august of 2019 I was replacing the engine. I take ownership for my oversight in not knowing to check the coolant tank regularly as this is my first car. It seems like negligence taking into account that my volvo can tell me the amount of gas it has, the miles it can travel on the amount of gas I have, and indicates I am low on gas after the gauge has already entered into the red. My car can also tell me when I have low tire pressure so I know to refill them. Why...
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isn't there a low coolant light on my car? Arguably, the low coolant light and impending engine overheating and failure take precedence over running out of gas or getting a flat tire. August 23rd, 2019, my car overheated due to a lack of coolant. The lack of coolant was due to a crack in the coolant tank. My car never indicated to me that it was in distress until I was on the 10e to pick up my boyfriend from the airport and my car overheated. All the lights came on and the display read "overheating, pull over safely". I had no idea that was 2 minutes before I would warp my engine and my car completely died. There is construction on the 10e so there was no safe place for me to pull over. Everything just turned off, even my blinkers to notify the 18 wheeler behind me. The police were called and traffic was stopped as he pushed me off the road to the shoulder I was trying to get to before the failure. Maybe because I do not travel far from my home for work had my engine not overheated on those drives. Regardless, with all the technological advances on cars, a low coolant light should be mandatory. Especially because $5000 later (warranty company won't cover it), what good were my gas light and gauge?
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volvo c70. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning and the oil indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred numerous times between february of 2011 and september of 2018. During the first failure, the throttle body and intake manifold failed and the failure recurred in september of 2014. Dyer & dyer volvo cars (5260 peachtree blvd, chamblee, georgia 30341, (770) 452-0077) stated that the vehicle was under warranty and provided a [rdar]...
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upgrade. In june of 2016, the vehicle stalled while driving 50 mph. North point volvo (1570 mansell rd, alpharetta, georgia 30009, (678) 365-0644) replaced the central electric module. In october of 2017, the contact stated that the electronic control module was replaced by north point volvo; however, the failure recurred in april of 2018. The vehicle was towed to volvo of columbus (1661 whittlesey rd, columbus, ga 31904, (706) 322-9927) and the battery was replaced. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start when prompted in september of 2018 and the sensor cable (rpm transmission cable) was replaced by north point volvo. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 24,000.
Unit has intermittent engine/exhaust brake malfunction. This is causing the vehicle engine/ exhaust brake to disengage when on a decline at highway speeds. As result the vehicle picks up a great deal of speed and could cause the over use and eventual failure of the vehicle's air brake system. As well as the inability to control the vehicle (though application of the air brakes and/or steering) on a downgrade. There is no warning prior to engine/exhaust brake failure. This originally happened to me while traveling...
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on east bound i-80 over donner pass summit heading towards truckee, ca. And has happened 3 more times since then. The local volvo truck dealership can find nothing wrong with the vehicle.
Sirius radio has exclusive and undisclosed rights to continuously update their software in your volvo vehicle whether the car is turned on or turned off. Because of a software/hardware problem in several sirius components installed in volvo vehicles, the update results in an endless loop which utilizes your battery and drains it to the point where the battery is damaged, can not be recharged and has to be replaced. This causes dangerous conditions and extreme inconvenience when upon returning to your vehicle you...
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find that the battery is dead/fully discharged and your car will not start. Both sirius and volvo are aware of this problem, yet neither has issued a recall or notified their owners and customers. Volvo and sirius radio are under an exclusive agreement to embed sirius receivers in all volvo vehicles whether the buyer and subsequent owners wish to have the sirius components. Volvo service shops will not remove the sirius components or otherwise deactivate it even if the owner wishes them to do so. This is a dangerous condition that has not been reported and disclosed to the nhtsa, yet volvo service shops are fully aware of this matter and will replace your sirius component and replace the battery when they are confronted. It took me 4 service visits to correct this issue.
The transmission began to shift hard. Now at less than 125, it needs a new one. *Tr
Transmission/radiator failure. Coolants mixing with each other and causing transmission to slip in and out of gear at lower speeds. Dealer says $5000.00 To repair/replace both tranny and radiator. I had taken my 2003 volvo c-70 convertible in 6 months prior complaining of a low whirring noise which they could not detect or would not detect. I asked about warranty/or secret warranty and they said there were none and that volvo wouldn't pay for repair, they also stated that this has been happening quite a bit. Consumers are footing the bill for this manufacture defect. *Tr
I was driving my 2000 volvo c70 up a hill 80 miles into a road trip and the car lost power and could not accelerate. The check engine light did not come on and I thought gas was not getting to the engine, I pulled off got gas, then proceeded back on the highway, then the same thing happened. I pulled off the road and there was smoke coming out the tail pipe and under the hood, also there was oil all over the place. There was still no warning light indicator and the car was now idling rough and skipping so I...
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drove 1 mile to a service station. I had the car towed 80 miles back to my home. The mechanic informed met that I will have to replace the engine which only has 100,700 miles. It will cost $4500 to replace the engine with a used engine, $6000-$7000 if rebuilt. I take very good care of the car and do not understand how something like this could happen with no warning. It could have been very dangerous if I was in a high traffic area. *Tr
Dt*: the contact stated in february 2005 the engine surged while idling at stop signs. The dealership replaced the electric throttle module. In 2002 and on july 25, 2005 the vehicle veered to the right. Upon inspection the independent repair shop determined the engine mounts needed to be replaced. Also, on january 20, 2005 there was a noise coming from the drive shaft. Upon inspection the independent repair shop replaced the drive shaft because it had weakened. All the problems occurred at various speeds.
Etm failed in car for the second time at 115,000 miles on vehicle, previously replaced september 2003 at 64,000 miles. Driving from ohio to pa for thanksgiving ets light and check engine light illuminated. After thanksgiving dinner went to go home and my volvo c70 quit accelerating while entering a 4 lane highway from an entry ramp. Fortunately, traffic was light and traffic was easily able to pass to the left until I coasted off to the berm of the road. The car was idling but did not have power to go up small...
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grade. Shut car off and restarted, throttle response resumed and was able to return home. Dealer replaced etm module under recently announced extended warranty program on 12/2/2005. I do not have old part. *Jb
2000 Volvo c70 while driving at 40-45 mph, the ets light illuminated on the dash and the vehicle lost power. The engine continued running, but was significantly missing and provided no power. Had to engage emergency flashers and coast out of traffic. After turning car off and restarting, the problem went away. The car was fine for the remainder of the day, driving ~100 miles. *Jb
It has been 4 times already (since august 2002) that my car's engine has stalled while driving. In all instances the engine starts back up again. I notice right away because I loose the power steering. First time [august 2, 2002]: the first day I bought the car (brand new) I was at a red light and the car turned off. Second time: this was like several months after. I was driving on the highway and the engine turned off. Third time [june 7, 2005]: I left my car at the dealer for an oil change. The dealer...
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took my car for a test drive and the engine stalled on him. I told them that I has happened to me 2 times previously. They replaced the starter switch for that reason. Fourth time [july 16, 2005:] I was driving uphill on a zone with tight curves and the car stalled again. This time I almost had an accident cause the turns were tight and I had no power steering. *Jb
I have a 1999 volvo c70 and I am experiencing my car trying to push itself and the rpm idling very fast and the car feels like its going to shut off. I submitted a complaint already about my sons s60 and my s80, which are have the same troubles as my s80. The throttle control module I think is defective and should be recalled. Luckily my car hasn't turn off on me yet, but one time getting out of my garage the car stalled. Please get this problem fixed or recalled. Thanks. *Nm
My 2000 volvo c70 had a throttle issue. Many times before the engine would turn off immediately when first started. Recently, I would give the engine gas and the engine would rattle and falter. The engine would rattle worse when the ac was turned on. *Nm
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