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VOLVO V70 Seat Belts Rear

VOLVO V70 2006 Seat Belts Rear Report #10139198

VOLVO V70 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 03, 2005.VOLVO V70 2006, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SEAT BELTS:REAR . NEW VOLVO V70 WAGON. TESTED LAYING REAR SEATS DOWN TO INCREASE CARGO SPACE. RIGHT REAR BELT WOULD NOT EXTEND AND WAS LOCKED IN A RETRACTED POSITION AFTER THE SEAT WAS LAYED DOWN AND RESTORED TO IT'S ORIGINAL OPERATING POSITION. THIS SEAT AND BELT WERE NOT SUITABLE FOR OCCUPANCY AS THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT FUNCTION. CAR WAS RETURNED TO VOLVO FOR REPAIRS. UNKNOWN TYPE OF REPAIR AT THIS TIME. *JB PHONE INTERVIEW UPDATE (OCT 11, 2005): THE FAILURE IS INTERNAL TO THE RETRACTOR AND NOT CAUSE BY INTERFERENCE WITH THE SEAT. PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING OVERSEA IN SWEDEN. VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED AND IS SCHEDULED TO SHIP TO U.S. BY THIS WEEK. THE CONSUMER AGREE TO FAX THE TECHNICAL REPORT OR REPAIR INVOICE WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE. HIS SON'S 2005 VW JETTA REAR SEAT BELT DOES THE SAME THING..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1320 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SW612862. Volvo V70 2006 problem was reported in NIKISKI, AK. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050927. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volvo V70 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo V70 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CONTINENTAL MOTORS . DEALER'S CITY: ANCHORAGE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AK.
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VOLVO V70 Engine And Engine Cooling

VOLVO V70 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10163097

VOLVO V70 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 03, 2005.VOLVO V70 2006, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 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 TEMPERATURE SENSOR..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SJ527462. Volvo V70 2006 problem was reported in PHOENIX, AZ. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volvo V70 2006 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo V70 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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VOLVO V70 Electrical System

VOLVO V70 2006 Electrical System Report #10181895

VOLVO V70 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 13, 2007.VOLVO V70 2006, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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 WERE BOTH IN THE BACK SEAT, THAT WE HAD TO GET OUT NOW. I NOTICED THAT THE CAR WAS ROLLING BACKWARDS AND I PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE CAR STOPPED. WE ALL GOT OUT AND STARTED WALKING AWAY FROM THE CAR, WHICH NOW HAD HEAVY BLACK SMOKE COMING OUT OF IT AND FLAMES SHOOTING UP FROM THE FRONT END. A MAN STOPPED AND TOLD US TO GET FURTHER AWAY FROM THE CAR, WHICH WE DID. 911 WAS CALLED AND IN A VERY SHORT TIME THE CONNECTICUT STATE POLICE AND EAST HARTFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE ON THE SCENE. THE CAR WAS LEASED NEW AND IT HAD UNDER 14,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH IT. THE ONLY SERVICE ON THE VEHICLE WAS THE REGULAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AT 7,500 MILES PERFORMED AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE NEXT SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WOULD HAVE BEEN AT 15,000 MILES. MY INSURANCE COMPANY ADVISED IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS, AND ALSO ADVISED THAT THEIR "CAUSE AND ORIGIN SPECIALIST" ADVISED THEM THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A SHORT-OUT IN THE POWER MODULATOR. I WOULDN'T WANT THIS TO HAPPEN TO ANYONE ELSE, AND I JUST WANTED YOU TO BE AWARE OF THIS. WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO WALK AWAY FROM THAT FIRE BUT OTHERS MIGHT NOT. *NM .Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 14000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SW612462. Volvo V70 2006 problem was reported in ELLINGTON, CT. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060120. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volvo V70 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo V70 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: GENGRAS VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 860-289-3461 . DEALER'S CITY: EAST HARTFORD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CT. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 06108 .
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VOLVO V70 Tires

VOLVO V70 2006 Tires Report #10192142

VOLVO V70 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 07, 2007.VOLVO V70 2006, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with TIRES . PIRELLI TIRES P6 FOUR SEASON FAILED AFTER ONLY 28,000 MILES- WITH 2 SIDEWALL BULGES & TIRE WITH ROLLED BELT**CC THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO RUNNING THE TIRES FLAT ON THE VEHICLE. GM STATED, THE CONSUMER MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING LARGE TO CAUSE THE PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH THERE WERE NO DENTS, SCRAPES OR RIM DAMAGE TO SUPPORT THE THEIR CLAIM.*TR.Mileage was 28018 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SW592462. Volvo V70 2006 problem was reported in FAIRPORT, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. DEALER'S NAME: BEST VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 585-473-8530 . DEALER'S CITY: ROCHESTER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 14610 .
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VOLVO V70 Latches/locks/linkages Tailgate Latch

VOLVO V70 2006 Latches/locks/linkages Tailgate Latch Report #10222697

VOLVO V70 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 18, 2008.VOLVO V70 2006, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH . INFORMATION DISPLAY ON DASH SHOWED WAGON REAR DOOR NOT CLOSED. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION SHOWED THE DOOR (GATE) WOULD NOT LOCK AND/OR LATCH AT RANDOM INTERVALS, PARTICULARLY DURING COLD WEATHER (0 F). TRIP TO DEALER RESULTED IN THE REAR LATCH BEING REPLACED AS DEFECTIVE. EN ROUTE TO THE DEALERSHIP ANOTHER WARNING SHOWED ON THE DISPLAY THAT THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT WAS OUT. WHILE AT THE DEALERSHIP THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE THIRD TAIL LIGHT WAS DIAGNOSED AS DEFECTIVE AND IS SCHEDULED FOR REPLACEMENT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 46500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SW612862. Volvo V70 2006 problem was reported in NIKISKI, AK. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050927. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volvo V70 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo V70 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CONTINENTAL MOTORS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 907-562-2722 . DEALER'S CITY: ANCHORAGE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AK.
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VOLVO V70 Electrical System Wiring

VOLVO V70 2006 Electrical System Wiring Report #10222698

VOLVO V70 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 18, 2008.VOLVO V70 2006, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . DASH WARNING MESSAGE SHOWED THIRD BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING. SUBSEQUENT TRIP TO DEALER DIAGNOSED AS DEFECTIVE WIRING HARNESS IN REAR TAILGATE. SCHEDULED FOR REPLACEMENT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 46500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SW612862. Volvo V70 2006 problem was reported in NIKISKI, AK. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050927. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volvo V70 2006 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo V70 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CONTINENTAL MOTORS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 907-562-2722 . DEALER'S CITY: ANCHORAGE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AK.
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VOLVO V70 Seat Belts

VOLVO V70 2006 Seat Belts Report #10226084

VOLVO V70 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 26, 2006.VOLVO V70 2006, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SEAT BELTS . FRONT SEAT BELTS ON VEHICLE HAVE PROBLEMS. SINCE PURCHASE, BOTH FRONT (DRIVER & PASSENGER) SEATBELTS ARE OVERLY STICKY, AND OFTEN CANNOT BE PULLED OUT OF HARNESS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED, IN ORDER TO PUT SEATBELTS ON. THIS IS PARTICULARLY TRUE ON EVEN THE SLIGHTEST GRADE. IN OTHER WORDS UNLESS VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A TOTALLY FLAT SURFACE (RARE ON ACTUAL STREETS) SEATBELTS WILL OFTEN STAY RETRACTED OR ARE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT. I OFTEN HAVE TO DRIVE TO A FLATTER LOCATION IN ORDER TO PUT MY SEATBELT ON. (DRIVE WITHOUT SEATBELTS IN ORDER TO GET TO A PLACE WHERE BELTS CAN BE PUT ON.) ONCE ON, THE SEATBELTS LOCK UP AND PIN DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER TO THE SEAT WITH EVEN THE SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT, E.G. TO ADJUST RADIO. (I KNOW THIS IS SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN WITH HARD BRAKING, ETC, BUT IT IS HAPPENING WITH THE SLIGHTEST MOVEMENTS.) I HAVE REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO THE DEALER ON 4 OCCASIONS, AND EACH TIME HAVE BEEN TOLD THE PROBLEM IS "NORMAL" FOR THE V70 AND THE S60. IN OTHER WORDS THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. OTHER VOLVOS AREN'T LIKE THIS. MY WIFE HAS AN 2007 XC90 AND THE SEATBELTS DO NOT BEHAVE AS ABOVE. AS IS, THE SEATBELT DESIGN ON MY CAR COULD LEAD TO ACCIDENTS OR FATALITIES, AS PEOPLE MAY CHOOSE TO NOT WEAR THEM, OR MAY SIMPLY NOT BE ABLE TO PUT THE BELTS ON WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED, BEFORE DRIVING. *TR.Mileage was 0 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SW640762. Volvo V70 2006 problem was reported in SANTA MONICA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: VOLVO OF SANTA MONICA .
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VOLVO V70 Electrical System

VOLVO V70 2006 Electrical System Report #10244828

VOLVO V70 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.VOLVO V70 2006, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 2006 VOLVO V70. LETTER FROM THE LAW OFFICE ENCLOSING A LETTER TO VOLVO REGARDING THEIR EXTENDED WARRANTY NOTICE RE THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE. *NJ .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SJ527762. Volvo V70 2006 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLVO V70 Engine And Engine Cooling

VOLVO V70 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10244828

VOLVO V70 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.VOLVO V70 2006, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 2006 VOLVO V70. LETTER FROM THE LAW OFFICE ENCLOSING A LETTER TO VOLVO REGARDING THEIR EXTENDED WARRANTY NOTICE RE THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE. *NJ .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SJ527762. Volvo V70 2006 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLVO V70 Exterior Lighting

VOLVO V70 2006 Exterior Lighting Report #10296775

VOLVO V70 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2008.VOLVO V70 2006, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . HEADLIGHT LENSES OF MY 2006 VOLVO V70 HAVE BECOME CLOUDY AND THEREFORE REDUCE MY NIGHT VISIBILITY. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR.Volvo V70 2006 problem was reported in KEY WEST, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO V70 Latches/locks/linkages

VOLVO V70 2006 Latches/locks/linkages Report #10318893

VOLVO V70 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 08, 2010.VOLVO V70 2006, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . JUST GOT OFF WORK AND I WAS ON MY WAY TO PICK UP MY CHILDREN FROM THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOLS/DAYCARE. THERE WAS A NINE WHEELER MOVING VERY SLOWLY IN FRONT OF ME SO THE CAR IN MY REAR DECIDED TO OVERTAKE ME TO HIS LEFT AND AS SOON AS HE DID THAT MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR JUST FLUNG OPEN BY ITSELF. THE KNOB ON THE DOOR WAS STILL DOWN(IN LOCK POSITION). I WAS SO TERRIFIED BECAUSE IT FELT LIKE SOMETHING DISENGAGED IN MY CAR AND THE WHOLE DRIVER SIDE DOOR JUST CAME LOOSE. I WAS VERY FORTUNATE TO CATCH IT RIGHT AWAY OR ELSE IT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL CAUSE SPEED LIMIT WAS 45MPH AND FOLKS WERE GOING 50 OR MORE MPH. BEFORE DRIVING MY CAR THAT DAY, I LOCKED ALL MY DOORS FROM THE INSIDE SO I WAS VERY BAFFLED THAT A DOOR CAN OPEN ITSELF( WITH THE KNOB IN A LOCK POSITION) . I FEEL LIKE THE FORCE OF THE CAR THAT OVERTOOK ME DID SOMETHING TO DISENGAGE MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE WERE NO ERROR CODES COMING OUT FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. BUT I AM STILL NOT SATISFIED! WHAT IF MY KIDS WERE INSIDE THE CAR AND THERE DOOR FLUNG OPEN? I CALLED THE CUSTOMER CARE CONSULTANT FOR THE MAKER OF MY CAR BUT THE LADY I SPOKE WITH WAS SO RUDE BEYOND BELIEF. PLEASE HELP!!! I HAVE DEALT WITH A LOT OF CARS AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED SOMETHING LIKE THAT IN MY WHOLE LIKE. THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING ABOUT CARS; WHATEVER HAPPENS TO A CAR WHILE DRIVING IT EVERYDAY DOES NOT ALWAYS SHOW UP ONCE IT GETS TO THE DEALERSHIP. HOPEFULLY MY ORDEAL WILL NOT BE IN VAIN! WHEN THIS OCCURRED MY DRIVER SIDE GLASS WAS ROLLED DOWN A LITTLE BIT. *TR.Mileage was 27500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SW592762. Volvo V70 2006 problem was reported in SMYRNA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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VOLVO V70 Structure Frame And Members

VOLVO V70 2006 Structure Frame And Members Report #10318893

VOLVO V70 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 08, 2010.VOLVO V70 2006, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . JUST GOT OFF WORK AND I WAS ON MY WAY TO PICK UP MY CHILDREN FROM THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOLS/DAYCARE. THERE WAS A NINE WHEELER MOVING VERY SLOWLY IN FRONT OF ME SO THE CAR IN MY REAR DECIDED TO OVERTAKE ME TO HIS LEFT AND AS SOON AS HE DID THAT MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR JUST FLUNG OPEN BY ITSELF. THE KNOB ON THE DOOR WAS STILL DOWN(IN LOCK POSITION). I WAS SO TERRIFIED BECAUSE IT FELT LIKE SOMETHING DISENGAGED IN MY CAR AND THE WHOLE DRIVER SIDE DOOR JUST CAME LOOSE. I WAS VERY FORTUNATE TO CATCH IT RIGHT AWAY OR ELSE IT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL CAUSE SPEED LIMIT WAS 45MPH AND FOLKS WERE GOING 50 OR MORE MPH. BEFORE DRIVING MY CAR THAT DAY, I LOCKED ALL MY DOORS FROM THE INSIDE SO I WAS VERY BAFFLED THAT A DOOR CAN OPEN ITSELF( WITH THE KNOB IN A LOCK POSITION) . I FEEL LIKE THE FORCE OF THE CAR THAT OVERTOOK ME DID SOMETHING TO DISENGAGE MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE WERE NO ERROR CODES COMING OUT FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. BUT I AM STILL NOT SATISFIED! WHAT IF MY KIDS WERE INSIDE THE CAR AND THERE DOOR FLUNG OPEN? I CALLED THE CUSTOMER CARE CONSULTANT FOR THE MAKER OF MY CAR BUT THE LADY I SPOKE WITH WAS SO RUDE BEYOND BELIEF. PLEASE HELP!!! I HAVE DEALT WITH A LOT OF CARS AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED SOMETHING LIKE THAT IN MY WHOLE LIKE. THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING ABOUT CARS; WHATEVER HAPPENS TO A CAR WHILE DRIVING IT EVERYDAY DOES NOT ALWAYS SHOW UP ONCE IT GETS TO THE DEALERSHIP. HOPEFULLY MY ORDEAL WILL NOT BE IN VAIN! WHEN THIS OCCURRED MY DRIVER SIDE GLASS WAS ROLLED DOWN A LITTLE BIT. *TR.Mileage was 27500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SW592762. Volvo V70 2006 problem was reported in SMYRNA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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VOLVO V70 Power Train

VOLVO V70 2006 Power Train Report #10362415

VOLVO V70 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2010.VOLVO V70 2006, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 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..Mileage was 98000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SW592262. Volvo V70 2006 problem was reported in BIRMINGHAM, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLVO V70 Air Bags

VOLVO V70 2006 Air Bags Report #10402888

VOLVO V70 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 26, 2011.VOLVO V70 2006, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . 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.Mileage was 61100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SW612862. Volvo V70 2006 problem was reported in COLUMBIA, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volvo V70 2006 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLVO V70 Wheels

VOLVO V70 2006 Wheels Report #10436648

VOLVO V70 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 28, 2011.VOLVO V70 2006, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with WHEELS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONE OF THE TIRES WOULD FREQUENTLY LEAK AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE WHEEL. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE WHEEL AND WITHIN A COUPLE OF MONTHS, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,700. THE CONSUMER SUBSEQUENTLY REPORTED THAT THE HOLE IN THE WHEEL WAS CAUSED BY SOMETHING THAT PENETRATED THE TIRE. *DSY.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SW612462. Volvo V70 2006 problem was reported in BETHESDA, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLVO V70 Power Train

VOLVO V70 2006 Power Train Report #10437258

VOLVO V70 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 26, 2009.VOLVO V70 2006, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NEGOTIATED TO PAY FOR A PERCENTAGE OF THE PARTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000. .Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SJ527162. Volvo V70 2006 problem was reported in ALAMEDA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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VOLVO V70 Service Brakes

VOLVO V70 2006 Service Brakes Report #10495156

VOLVO V70 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 2013.VOLVO V70 2006, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . DRIVING ON COMMUNITY STREET 25MPH HEARD LOUD EXPLOSION . CAR BARELY RAN BUT GOT 1 BLOCK TO AN AUDI DEALER . THEY INSPECTED CAR AND TOLD ME PARKING BRAKE EXPLODED AND GAVE ME LOTS OF METAL PIECES TO SHOW THE VOLVO MECHANIC . CALLED VOLVO OF NORTH AMERICA BUT THEY DENIED EVER HEARING ABOUT THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM AND VOLVO DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE ME $1700 TO REPLACE PARKING BRAKES . TALKING TO OTHER VOLVO OWNERS THEY HAVE HAD SAME PROBLEM AND VOLVO REFUSES TO ISSUE A RECALL . IS THERE ANY WAY YOUR AGENCY CAN ENCOURAGE VOLVO TO DO A RECALL ? THANKS *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SJ527962. Volvo V70 2006 problem was reported in CHARLEVOIX, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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VOLVO V70 Electrical System

VOLVO V70 2006 Electrical System Report #10594841

VOLVO V70 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 22, 2014.VOLVO V70 2006, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 2006 VOLVO V70 2.5T, 100K MILES. IGNITION CYLINDER JAMS RENDING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE. THE INTERNET IS FULL OF SIMILAR INSTANCES. A DISABLED VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS. THE IGNITION CYLINDER IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO RECALL YEARS AGO. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100043 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SW592362. Volvo V70 2006 problem was reported in CAMARILLO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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Air Bags 1 Review(s)

Electrical System 3 Review(s)

Electrical System Wiring 1 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Review(s)

Exterior Lighting 1 Review(s)

Latches/locks/linkages 1 Review(s)

Latches/locks/linkages Tailgate Latch 1 Review(s)

Power Train 2 Review(s)

Seat Belts 1 Review(s)

Seat Belts Rear 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes 1 Review(s)

Structure Frame And Members 1 Review(s)

Tires 1 Review(s)

Wheels 1 Review(s)

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