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Volvo V70 Steering problems by year

18 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Volvo V70's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

Steering complaints by model year

YearSteering complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Steering recalls

Latest V70 steering complaints

2004 Volvo V70SteeringAirbags

I have recevievide from Volvo called the number and said they cannot say it was free.I called the number 1 800 458 1552 said could promise I had to talk to the manager at the dealer. I asked them if found other problems with steering that I would have to pay if they tear into steering comlun. You guys need to fix this now. I want to make sure Im cover here . EWhat am suppose to do if they break my steering down and ask me to pay for other problmems with the car it doesnot state that on the recall letter. What kind...

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of airbag do they put in to the car I ant to its preminum airbags that are put in high in vehicles here. I want to know if I get protected documentation from this recall. Also do I get the old airbag back so i can seek legal consel as well. It just says free it should state that im protected from labor and parts costs as well.

Filed Incident Steering · Air bagsNHTSA 11444087
2004 Volvo V70SteeringBrakesFuel system

All the recall problems is wrong with my car please help me

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11232645
2004 Volvo V70SteeringFuel system

My control arm on the front right is coming loose and is giving less control in turning, also my car is having issues with the fuel pump. All of these problems are demonstrated while under motion on any terrain and the fuel problem is observed more during acceleration.

Filed Incident Steering · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11150973
2006 Volvo V70Steering

The two bolts that attach the ball joint to the knuckle somehow worked loose and fell out, causing the front right wheel to fall off the car. Fortunately the separation happened at low speed, but if the car had been traveling at normal road or highway speeds the failure would have been catastrophic. None of the parts had any prior damage, all were original to the car, and the mechanics could not understand why the bolts worked loose. Volvo usa had no interest in investigating or understanding this failure, which...

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is remarkable given its nature and potential for causing a major accident. Nor were they willing to pay for the repair or related damage. I recovered and have possession of the ball joint, knuckle and bolts, as well as photos detailing the failure and damage (including road skid marks from the dragging wheel), and receipts for the repair which totaled over $1,000 excluding body damage.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10744213
2004 Volvo V70SteeringFuel system

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo v70. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle decelerated and came to a complete stop. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel was difficult to steer and the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred six times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Ma 10/5 updated 11/27/2017*cn

Filed Incident Steering · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10734568
2004 Volvo V70SteeringElectrical systemEngine & cooling

I was driving at about 35 mph. When I slowed down to make a 90 degree right turn, without warning the engine and power steering went off as I was turning. I had to manually steer the car and luckily did not crash because there was no car in the opposite lane. I pulled over to the side of the road, restarted the car, and received no error message. I took the car to the local volvo dealer where they could find nothing wrong and deny this is a recall issue.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10716829
2001 Volvo V70Steering

Steering column lock locked up while driving. Key still worked and car still running but was unable to steer. Would have been a disaster if I was driving any faster. Very scary and should be safety recall!!! *Tr

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10430679
2004 Volvo V70Steering

Took car to dealer on march 18, 2009,after noticing a bumping when traveling down the highway. Dealer advised me steering was leaky and replaced line in the hose fp no. 30776291 (Pipe set) this did not solve the problem. (Invoice $368.93) On may 13, 2009, returned car to dealer - the leak still there. Dealer replaced - shaft seal leaking on rack fp no. 36002364-2 And fp no. 30741950-7 (Invoice $1425.96). *Dt

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10321418
2004 Volvo V70SteeringEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns 2004 volvo v70. While driving 5 mph out of driveway the contact heard a clunk and the vehicle stopped. A bolt came apart from the control arm. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and it was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60000. The current mileage was 66000. Updated 06/02/10. *Lj the control arm was partially disconnected from the vehicle to the point where the bolt. Also, the service engine soon light illuminated. The consumer was told the fuel pressure sensor had...

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failed. The consumer stated he learned of two recalls. However, he was told they did not apply to his vin. The consumer referenced both recalls; 04v029000 and 07v226000. Updated 07/08/10.*Jb

Filed Incident Steering · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10321053
2009 Volvo V70Steering

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 volvo v70. While driving, she noticed that the steering wheel was extremely warm. When she drove three hours away from her home, she noticed that the steering wheel was hot although she had the air conditioner on. The dealer stated that they notified the manufacturer, looked online, searched for a recall and could not find one. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and stated that the problem may have been caused by the light bulb located inside the steering wheel. No repairs were made. The current mileage was approximately 3,000. The failure mileage was 100.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10285676
2001 Volvo V70SteeringBrakesEngine & coolingFuel systemElectrical systemEquipment & accessories

Volvo, 2001 v70 - vin [[redacted]] this specific vehicle is unreliable and unsafe. Since purchased new, car has had multiple system failures leading to various unsafe driving conditions including brake system failure and engine failure (including loss of braking and steering systems). Manufacturer has acknowledged unusual nature of this particular vehicle quality defects - concerned that car must be taken off road to avoid serious crash. Please advise. *Nm updated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Electrical system · EquipmentNHTSA 10144472
2001 Volvo V70SteeringSuspensionAcceleration & cruise control

Consumer complaint regarding volvo electronic throttle defect. *Ts updated 11/7/2005 - while driving the performance reduced light and ses light illuminated on the dash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the electronic throttle needed to be replaced. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer agree to replaced the throttle free of charge because the vehicle was out of warranty. During inspection the technician found the front control arm and upper spring seat broken. The power steering fluid leaked due to a faulty hose clamp. *Nm

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10142138
2002 Volvo V70Steering

The tie rod system on vehicle has been replaced four times due to wear. It has been replaced within the manufacturer's warranty period. Upon inspection of the vehicle during a safety check by the dealer, it was determined that the tie rod needed to be replaced again, only 12,000 miles after the previous replacement. This time it is no longer in warranty. I have spoken to the manufacturer and dealer about this particular problem with the vehicle to see if it is a consistent problem and they will not provide the...

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information to me. They reinspected my vehicle to "work" with me regarding replacement of the tie rod for a reduced rate and determined that it did not need to be replaced. I don't know if that is because I was fighting for them to replace it entirely since this would be the 5th replacement in 52,000 miles for a part that should last much longer. *Nm

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10140657
2004 Volvo V70Steering

While driving at any speed steering was very loose at times. Dealer stated front right tie rod wore out completely. *Ak *nm

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10094258
2004 Volvo V70SteeringSuspension

Problems with vehicle pulling to the right while driving. *Mr the problem was so-called corrected, but the front end alignment problem returned. The vehicle had been to the dealer 4-5 times to correct the steering safety issue. On the last visit, the left front mcpherson strut spring was changed. *Sc *jb

Filed Incident Steering · SuspensionNHTSA 10089726

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