Transmission slips into lower gear when slowing down to turn a corner and then putting foot on accelerator. Volvo dealer recommends having body replaced at a cost of @2200 and it might not be the cure. Also, in june 2001 at 86,488 I had to have the left front strut mount, sway bar links and engine torque rod mount replaced. Updated 03/10/11 *bf
Engine & cooling
2002 Volvo V70XC Engine problems
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2002 Volvo V70XC's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 10% of all its complaints, most recently on March 10, 2011. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70xc. While attempting to change the vehicle's oil, the mechanic noticed that it was brown. He stated that something, possibly coolant, was leaking into the oil. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The vin was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 74,682.
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
Volvo V70XC engine complaints by year
V70XC 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