- The problem
- Volvo is recalling 17,614 my 2008-2009 s80, v70, and xc70 vehicles. The engine cooling fan may stop working due to a software programming error in the fan control module (fcm). Depending on driving conditions, the customer may experience reduced air conditioning performance, and/or rapid increase in engine coolant temperature.
- The risk
- This situation may result in loss of cooling system function and engine failure. The driver may not have sufficient time to react to the warning light(s) or the text message in the instrument panel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the fan control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2009. Owners may contact volvo customer care center at 1-800-458-1552.
Engine & cooling
2008 Volvo V70 Engine problems
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2008 Volvo V70's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 36% of all its complaints, most recently on May 3, 2022. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 2008 Volvo V70
Engine complaints
In mid summer of 2021, my car overheated randomly without any warning driving down the interstate. I pulled off immediately and cut the car off but, it was already done. The radiator cracked as a result of the engine overheating. I had the car towed to my mechanic and he replaced the radiator. Since then I've been having a lot of check engine codes. It's now May of 2022, my car is still using and going through a lot of coolant. There are no leaks in the coolant. My mechanic recently said that the radiator fan is...
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malfunctioning which is popping the check engine and also probably making the car overheat. I contacted Volvo dealership after seeing the recall on the radiator fan for my year make and model but, they informed me there is no recall on my car via the vin#. This week I've been watching not only the coolant level but also the fans.... My car has two fans on the front, one of which is not cutting on when it should be , the smaller one seems to be working fine. I think the same recall issue is also effecting my car but, Volvo is not helping me.
While driving the warning for engine overheating comes on and advises to stop safely.Volvo dealer states it is the fan control module that is at fault and I believe there is a recall for this particular issue with some 2008-2009 v70 models.The volvo dealer states that my vin is exempt from recall but clearly is a huge safety issue which could lead to an accident. I was driving in the city and the a/c was not fully functional windows fog up and the error message displays without any predictability. This could have happened while travelling on the highway leading to more serious consequence.
Takata recall: a recall failure occurred may 1, 2017 on a fan control module that was installed on 7/22/2009-rcall number 214. . The recall was done but now the recall part has failed again. Dealership is not willing to pay for it again..
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...
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unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. The consumer stated the recall repair that was performed in july 2009, failed. On october 16, 2014, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where it was determined the engine was overheating, due to the failure of the engine fan control module and cooling fan. She also experienced reduced air conditioning performance and air condition failure during slow traffic. The dealer stated it was cost $1200. Updated 12/02/14 *jb
Volvo V70 engine complaints by year
V70 engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data