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VOLVO XC70 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Motor

VOLVO XC70 2002 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Motor Report #10034108

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 25, 2002.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR . CROSS COUNTRY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER REPLACED WIPER MOTOR IN JULY 2002. TWO WEEKS LATER THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER A SECOND TIME, COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. AT PRESENT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY.*AK .Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in LINCOLN, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO XC70 Unknown Or Other

VOLVO XC70 2002 Unknown Or Other Report #10036788

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2002.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . CAR RPM RACES AN ADDITIONAL 2-3000RPM OUT OF NO WHERE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE CAR GOES INTO A MODE OF NEUTRAL AND THEN WHEN RPM DROPS BACK TO WHERE IT SHOULD BE CAR 'KICKS BACK IN' AND MOVES FORWARD (ESTIMATING START DATE...HAPPEND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUCHASE OF CAR...JUST FILED LEMON LAW AND FOR ARBITRATION. DEALER AND VOLVO REP SAW CAR MINIMUM 4X, SWORE NOT TRANSMISSION, RERAN ELECTRICAL CHIPS AND CAN NOT SOLVE PROB. OR FIND IT. NOT THE VOLVO MECHANICS OR VOLVO REP. AFTER 2 TRANSMISSION DENIALS ..OUTRIGHT!! INCLUDING SVC ODERS SAYING CKED IT AND OK...THEY NOW WANT OT 'SEE IF TRANSMISSION' IS PROBLEM WHICH PUTS ME AT GREAT RISK. I HAVE ALREADY BEEN ON INTERSTATE WITH CARS COMING BEHIND ME AT 75MPH WHILE MY CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN GOES NOWHERE!.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D821. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in DELRAY BEACH, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo Xc70 2002 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo Xc70 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BORTON VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 5612434600 . DEALER'S CITY: DELRAY BEACH . DEALER'S ZIPCODE: FL .
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VOLVO XC70 Steering

VOLVO XC70 2002 Steering Report #10108834

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Dec 04, 2004.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with STEERING . THERE WERE TRANSMISSION, ACCELERATION, DECELERATION AND DRASTIC LURCHING PROBLEMS THAT HAD BEEN OCCURRING FOR THE PAST 14 MONTHS. *BF THE LURCHING PROBLEM WAS NOT DUPLICATED. THE PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR IN PARKING LOTS WHEN THE CONSUMER FOOT WAS REMOVED FROM THE BRAKE AND PRIOR TO TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR. THE STICK SHIFT WOULD LOCK AS WELL. *SC THERE WAS A RE-OCCURRING SQUEAK IN THE STEERING. *JB.Mileage was 28000 miles. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in ANNANDALE, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo Xc70 2002 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo Xc70 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BRIDGEWATER VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 908 526 7700 . DEALER'S CITY: SOMERVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 08876 .
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VOLVO XC70 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO XC70 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10108834

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Dec 04, 2004.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . THERE WERE TRANSMISSION, ACCELERATION, DECELERATION AND DRASTIC LURCHING PROBLEMS THAT HAD BEEN OCCURRING FOR THE PAST 14 MONTHS. *BF THE LURCHING PROBLEM WAS NOT DUPLICATED. THE PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR IN PARKING LOTS WHEN THE CONSUMER FOOT WAS REMOVED FROM THE BRAKE AND PRIOR TO TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR. THE STICK SHIFT WOULD LOCK AS WELL. *SC THERE WAS A RE-OCCURRING SQUEAK IN THE STEERING. *JB.Mileage was 28000 miles. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in ANNANDALE, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo Xc70 2002 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo Xc70 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BRIDGEWATER VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 908 526 7700 . DEALER'S CITY: SOMERVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 08876 .
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VOLVO XC70 Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLVO XC70 2002 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10108834

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Dec 04, 2004.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THERE WERE TRANSMISSION, ACCELERATION, DECELERATION AND DRASTIC LURCHING PROBLEMS THAT HAD BEEN OCCURRING FOR THE PAST 14 MONTHS. *BF THE LURCHING PROBLEM WAS NOT DUPLICATED. THE PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR IN PARKING LOTS WHEN THE CONSUMER FOOT WAS REMOVED FROM THE BRAKE AND PRIOR TO TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR. THE STICK SHIFT WOULD LOCK AS WELL. *SC THERE WAS A RE-OCCURRING SQUEAK IN THE STEERING. *JB.Mileage was 28000 miles. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in ANNANDALE, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo Xc70 2002 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo Xc70 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BRIDGEWATER VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 908 526 7700 . DEALER'S CITY: SOMERVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 08876 .
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VOLVO XC70 Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint

VOLVO XC70 2002 Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Report #10111172

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Jan 27, 2005.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT . WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW. OUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE AND IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE WORN OUT LOWER BALL JOINTS.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in NEW BERLIN, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo Xc70 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

VOLVO XC70 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Report #10137634

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 04, 2005.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . DT: THE CALLER SAID WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH COOLANT LIGHT ON DASHBOARD CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. SHE SAID THE LIGHT CAME ON BEFORE SHE LEFT FOR A TRIP, AND THE DEALER SAID THEY FIXED IT. THE CALLER SAID WHILE ON THE TRIP THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND SHE CALLED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD AS LONG AS THE TEMPERATURE WAS NOT RISING THE VEHICLE WOULD BE OKAY. THE DEALER SAID THE PROBLEM WAS THE COOLANT SENSOR. THE CALLER STATED THE TEMPERATURE DID NOT CLIMB BEFORE THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, STOPPED RUNNING ,AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WAS A REPORT FILED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. VEHICLE WAS BADLY BURNED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE.*AK.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 49800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D821. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in SAN ANSELMO, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20011225. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo Xc70 2002 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo Xc70 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: VOLVO DEALER . DEALER'S CITY: SAN FRANCISCO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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VOLVO XC70 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO XC70 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10165754

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 07, 2006.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . SURGING - UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58DX21. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in SYLVANIA, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020330. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo Xc70 2002 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: ED SCHMIDT . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 800-686-8622 . DEALER'S CITY: PERRYSBURG . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 43551 .
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VOLVO XC70 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10192743

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 04, 2007.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO XC70. ON JUNE 4, 2007, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT EXCEED 20 MPH WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THERE IS SAFETY RECALL # 06V441000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). SHE WAS TOLD THAT THE SAFETY RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO HER VIN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 33,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,800..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 32800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D321. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in BLOOMINGTON, IN. Vehicle was purchased on 20050830. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volvo Xc70 2002 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo Xc70 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. DEALER'S NAME: GIUFFRE BUICK DEALER . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 217-788-2400 . DEALER'S CITY: SPRINGFIELD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 62703 .
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VOLVO XC70 Exterior Lighting

VOLVO XC70 2002 Exterior Lighting Report #10201547

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on May 16, 2007.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . 2002 VOLVO XC70 WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, BUCKING, AND JERKING WHEN SHIFTING INTO LOWER GEARS. *KB THE VEHICLE HAD A SIGNIFICANT OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE TURBO OIL RETURN. THE HEADLIGHT AND REAR MARKER LIGHT WOULD FLICKER WHEN THE CONSUMER DROVE OVER BUMPY ROADS *JB.Mileage was 54900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D821. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in MARION, IA. Vehicle was purchased on 20050523. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo Xc70 2002 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo Xc70 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: PERFORMANCE CONCEPTS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 319-373-5321 . DEALER'S CITY: MARION . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 52302 .
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VOLVO XC70 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Turbo-charger

VOLVO XC70 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Turbo-charger Report #10201547

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on May 16, 2007.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER . 2002 VOLVO XC70 WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, BUCKING, AND JERKING WHEN SHIFTING INTO LOWER GEARS. *KB THE VEHICLE HAD A SIGNIFICANT OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE TURBO OIL RETURN. THE HEADLIGHT AND REAR MARKER LIGHT WOULD FLICKER WHEN THE CONSUMER DROVE OVER BUMPY ROADS *JB.Mileage was 54900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D821. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in MARION, IA. Vehicle was purchased on 20050523. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo Xc70 2002 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo Xc70 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: PERFORMANCE CONCEPTS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 319-373-5321 . DEALER'S CITY: MARION . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 52302 .
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VOLVO XC70 Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLVO XC70 2002 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10201547

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on May 16, 2007.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2002 VOLVO XC70 WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, BUCKING, AND JERKING WHEN SHIFTING INTO LOWER GEARS. *KB THE VEHICLE HAD A SIGNIFICANT OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE TURBO OIL RETURN. THE HEADLIGHT AND REAR MARKER LIGHT WOULD FLICKER WHEN THE CONSUMER DROVE OVER BUMPY ROADS *JB.Mileage was 54900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D821. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in MARION, IA. Vehicle was purchased on 20050523. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo Xc70 2002 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo Xc70 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: PERFORMANCE CONCEPTS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 319-373-5321 . DEALER'S CITY: MARION . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 52302 .
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VOLVO XC70 2002 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10213753

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Dec 15, 2007.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TRANSMISSION ON MY 2002 VOLVO V70 XC STARTED TO EXHIBIT SHIFT FLARE AND HARSH SHIFTING THAT GAVE CONTROL PROBLEMS AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS. DEALER DOWNLOADED NEW TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE AND INSPECTED AND CLEANED THE TCM (THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE). TCM WAS NOT REPLACED AS DEALER CLAIMED IT WAS NOT PART OF RECALL PROGRAM. HAVE DRIVEN THE CAR FOR THE LAST FEW WEEKS WITH NO NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE IN SHIFTING PROBLEMS. CONTACTED VOLVO NORTH AMERICA'S CONSUMER SUPPORT TO FILE REPORT THIS MORNING. VISITED SEVERAL ONLINE FORUMS CONCERNING THE ISSUE AND FOUND THOUSANDS OF POSTS REGARDING SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH CARS USING ASIN-WARNER AW55-50 GEARBOX. ESPECIALLY HELPFUL WERE POSTS AT VOLVO- FORUMS.COM AND SWEDESPEED.COM. ONE POST WAS FROM USED VOLVO DEALER COMPLAINING OF THE EFFECT ON HIS BUSINESS IN 2001-2003 VOLVO CARS SAYING THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WORSE THAN THE ETM RECALL ISSUE. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM EFFECTING THE SAFETY OF THOUSANDS OF VOLVO DRIVERS. VOLVO NEEDS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*CN.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 71400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D721. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20061021. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volvo Xc70 2002 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo Xc70 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: ORANGE COUNTY VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 714 560 6950 . DEALER'S CITY: SANTA ANA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92705 .
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VOLVO XC70 Suspension Front Wheel Bearing

VOLVO XC70 2002 Suspension Front Wheel Bearing Report #10221986

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Mar 20, 2008.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING . AT 65,000 MILES THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ON MY 2002 VOLVO XC70 WENT BAD. AS WE ALL KNOW THIS CAN BE AN EXCEEDINGLY DANGEROUS CONDITION AS THE WHEELS MY FALL OFF. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE FOR THE XC70 AND THE VOLVO SUV. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL. *TR.Mileage was 63000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D221. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in GLEN ELLYN, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20021010. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo Xc70 2002 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo Xc70 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: VOLVO OF LISLE .
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VOLVO XC70 Fuel System, Gasoline

VOLVO XC70 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10225801

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Mar 02, 2008.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . MY 2002 VOLVO XC 70 SEEMS TO SMELL LIKE GASOLINE INSIDE THE CAR. I HAVE READ ON NUMEROUS VOLVO FORUMS REGARDING VOLVO OWNERS THAT HAS THE SAME OR SIMILAR CONCERNS. THIS CANT BE GOOD FOR THE DRIVER(MYSELF) OR THE VEHICLE. ANY INSIGHT ON A RECALL WOULD BE WONDERFUL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. JOE BOYLAN .... A CONCERNED VOLVO DRIVER....... *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in SEMINOLE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: VOLVO VILLAGE . DEALER'S CITY: CLEARWATER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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VOLVO XC70 Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLVO XC70 2002 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10254909

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Jan 21, 2008.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . OUR 2002 VOLVO XC70 HAS A TENDENCY TO JERK ?VIOLENTLY? FORWARD ?SHIFT FLARE? AND HARSH SHIFTING PROBLEMS AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING AND HAS DONE SO ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE RIDING WITH OUR FAMILY; FRIGHTENING EVERYONE IN THE VEHICLE AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE FREQUENCY HAS INCREASED OVER THE PAST YEAR TO THE POINT WE ARE UNABLE TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT SERIOUS RISK OF INJURY OR ACCIDENT. WE WERE DENIED WARRANTY SERVICE BY A SOUTH ATLANTA VOLVO DEALER (THAT HAS SINCE GONE OUT OF BUSINESS) AND BY VOLVO NORTH AMERICA DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. THERE ARE LITERALLY THOUSANDS OF INTERNET POSTINGS WITH THE SAME COMPLAINTS. NAMELY, THERE ARE SEVERAL PRIMARY ISSUES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ECU BRAIN OF THE CAR MALFUNCTIONING, SOFTWARE MALFUNCTIONS AND TCM MALFUNCTIONING. THE JERKING IS VERY FREIGHTING AND COULD SEND ONE TO THE HOSPITAL WITH SEVERE NECK AND NERVE INJURY. WE HAVE CONTACTED VOLVO NORTH AMERICA, VOLVO WORLDWIDE AND PARENT COMPANY FORD MOTORS. THE VEHICLE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY CONTRACT THAT WAS BREACHED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND BY VOLVO NORTH AMERICA. *TR.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D221. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in COLLEGE PARK, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 Seat Belts

VOLVO XC70 2002 Seat Belts Report #10254909

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Jan 21, 2008.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SEAT BELTS . OUR 2002 VOLVO XC70 HAS A TENDENCY TO JERK ?VIOLENTLY? FORWARD ?SHIFT FLARE? AND HARSH SHIFTING PROBLEMS AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING AND HAS DONE SO ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE RIDING WITH OUR FAMILY; FRIGHTENING EVERYONE IN THE VEHICLE AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE FREQUENCY HAS INCREASED OVER THE PAST YEAR TO THE POINT WE ARE UNABLE TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT SERIOUS RISK OF INJURY OR ACCIDENT. WE WERE DENIED WARRANTY SERVICE BY A SOUTH ATLANTA VOLVO DEALER (THAT HAS SINCE GONE OUT OF BUSINESS) AND BY VOLVO NORTH AMERICA DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. THERE ARE LITERALLY THOUSANDS OF INTERNET POSTINGS WITH THE SAME COMPLAINTS. NAMELY, THERE ARE SEVERAL PRIMARY ISSUES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ECU BRAIN OF THE CAR MALFUNCTIONING, SOFTWARE MALFUNCTIONS AND TCM MALFUNCTIONING. THE JERKING IS VERY FREIGHTING AND COULD SEND ONE TO THE HOSPITAL WITH SEVERE NECK AND NERVE INJURY. WE HAVE CONTACTED VOLVO NORTH AMERICA, VOLVO WORLDWIDE AND PARENT COMPANY FORD MOTORS. THE VEHICLE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY CONTRACT THAT WAS BREACHED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND BY VOLVO NORTH AMERICA. *TR.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D221. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in COLLEGE PARK, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 Suspension Front

VOLVO XC70 2002 Suspension Front Report #10282451

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Apr 13, 2009.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING SNAPPED. *TR.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D621. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in WAYLAND, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 1 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs

VOLVO XC70 2002 Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs Report #10282451

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Apr 13, 2009.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS . FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING SNAPPED. *TR.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D621. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in WAYLAND, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 1 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLVO XC70 2002 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10308521

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 22, 2009.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . SLIPPING TRANSMISSION WHILE DRIVING ON STRAIGHT AWAYS AND UP HILLS ON BOTH OF MY VOLVO'S PURCHASED AS CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE'S. THE FIRST VEHICLE (2002 VOLVO S60 AWD) WAS TRADED IN BUT THE SECOND ONE (2002 VOLVO XC70 AWD) WAS REPAIRED - BOTH AFTER 2 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP AND WITH WARRANTIES THAT HAD JUST EXPIRED. THE SLIPPING TRANSMISSION OCCURRED CONSTANTLY WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD CAUSE THE CAR TO SLAM INTO GEAR WHEN ACCELERATING AND PROPEL THE CAR FORWARD ONCE THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED. I TOOK THE VOLVO TO THE SERVICE SHOP AND WAS TOLD THERE WASN'T AN ISSUE THEN WHEN I BROUGHT IT BACK AGAIN THEY EXPLAINED THAT I WOULD NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. WHEN I TOOK THE XC 70 TO A CERTIFIED VOLVO TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST (NOT THE DEALER) WE TESTED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND THE TEST CAME BACK AS POSITIVELY SHOWING THE EXISTENCE OF RADIATOR FLUID WHICH HAD LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE VOLVO SPECIALIST EXPLAINED TO ME THAT IN RECENT YEARS VOLVO HAD MADE A CHANGE TO HOW THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS COOLED. AS A DIRECT RESULT OF THIS DESIGN CHANGE TO AWD VEHICLES (ALL AWD'S) THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS COOLED BY FLOWING THROUGH A PIPE DIRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE RADIATOR. OVER TIME THE RADIATOR FLUID CAUSED THE COOLING PIPE TO CORRODE AND AS A RESULT RADIATOR FLUID WAS LEAKING INTO THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. BESIDES REBUILDING THE TRANSMISSION THE RADIATOR ALSO REQUIRED REPLACEMENT BECAUSE WE HAD TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE SOURCE OR IT WOULD CONTINUE TO HAPPEN. EVEN THOUGH THE REPAIRS WERE MADE THE PROBLEM COULD PRESENT ITSELF AGAIN OVER TIME. IT TOOK ONLY 80,000 FOR MY VOLVO XC70'S TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. THIS SEEMS LIKE A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW AND ACCORDING TO THE MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST I SPOKE WITH THEY ARE SEEING THIS PROBLEM MORE AND MORE WITH ALL AWD VOLVO'S FROM 2000 TO PRESENT DAY MODELS. *TR.Mileage was 82885 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D621. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in ISSAQUAH, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volvo Xc70 2002 drive type:AWD.
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VOLVO XC70 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

VOLVO XC70 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Report #10308521

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 22, 2009.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . SLIPPING TRANSMISSION WHILE DRIVING ON STRAIGHT AWAYS AND UP HILLS ON BOTH OF MY VOLVO'S PURCHASED AS CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE'S. THE FIRST VEHICLE (2002 VOLVO S60 AWD) WAS TRADED IN BUT THE SECOND ONE (2002 VOLVO XC70 AWD) WAS REPAIRED - BOTH AFTER 2 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP AND WITH WARRANTIES THAT HAD JUST EXPIRED. THE SLIPPING TRANSMISSION OCCURRED CONSTANTLY WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD CAUSE THE CAR TO SLAM INTO GEAR WHEN ACCELERATING AND PROPEL THE CAR FORWARD ONCE THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED. I TOOK THE VOLVO TO THE SERVICE SHOP AND WAS TOLD THERE WASN'T AN ISSUE THEN WHEN I BROUGHT IT BACK AGAIN THEY EXPLAINED THAT I WOULD NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. WHEN I TOOK THE XC 70 TO A CERTIFIED VOLVO TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST (NOT THE DEALER) WE TESTED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND THE TEST CAME BACK AS POSITIVELY SHOWING THE EXISTENCE OF RADIATOR FLUID WHICH HAD LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE VOLVO SPECIALIST EXPLAINED TO ME THAT IN RECENT YEARS VOLVO HAD MADE A CHANGE TO HOW THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS COOLED. AS A DIRECT RESULT OF THIS DESIGN CHANGE TO AWD VEHICLES (ALL AWD'S) THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS COOLED BY FLOWING THROUGH A PIPE DIRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE RADIATOR. OVER TIME THE RADIATOR FLUID CAUSED THE COOLING PIPE TO CORRODE AND AS A RESULT RADIATOR FLUID WAS LEAKING INTO THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. BESIDES REBUILDING THE TRANSMISSION THE RADIATOR ALSO REQUIRED REPLACEMENT BECAUSE WE HAD TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE SOURCE OR IT WOULD CONTINUE TO HAPPEN. EVEN THOUGH THE REPAIRS WERE MADE THE PROBLEM COULD PRESENT ITSELF AGAIN OVER TIME. IT TOOK ONLY 80,000 FOR MY VOLVO XC70'S TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. THIS SEEMS LIKE A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW AND ACCORDING TO THE MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST I SPOKE WITH THEY ARE SEEING THIS PROBLEM MORE AND MORE WITH ALL AWD VOLVO'S FROM 2000 TO PRESENT DAY MODELS. *TR.Mileage was 82885 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D621. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in ISSAQUAH, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volvo Xc70 2002 drive type:AWD.
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VOLVO XC70 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO XC70 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10323954

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Mar 23, 2010.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I HAVE A 2002 VOLVO XC70, 110K MILES WITH AN ETM DEFECT THAT THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPLACE. ACCORDING TO YOUR WEBSITE IT IS COVERED UNDER THE NEW 10 YEAR/ 200K MILES WARRANTY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IT ON THAT DISPLACES THE ETM CODE. I TOOK IT HOWARD ORLOFF IN CHICAGO THIS MORNING AND THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE PART UNDER WARRANTY. THE CAR ACCELERATES AND DECELERATES WHILE DRIVING - IT IS NOT SAFE. *TR.Mileage was 110000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D521. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

VOLVO XC70 2002 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Report #10326650

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Apr 06, 2010.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO XC70. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN IDLE, THE ELECTRONIC REMOTE FOR THE WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED. THE REMOTE FAILED AGAIN ON THE NEXT DAY AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT ADVISED THE DEALER THAT THE MECHANISM WOULD NOT CATCH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE PART. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74000. THE FAILURE MILES WERE 73512. .Mileage was 73512 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58DX21. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in HAZLET, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO XC70 Suspension Front

VOLVO XC70 2002 Suspension Front Report #10342153

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Mar 31, 2010.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . MY WIFE NARROWLY MISSED HAVING AN ACCIDENT ON MARCH 31, 2010 AND DOING MORE DAMAGE TO OUR 2002 XC70 VOLVO WITH 53,770 MILES (BOUGHT NEW). SHE WAS STOPPING WHEN SHE HEARD STRANGE NOISES FROM THE FRONT LEFT SIDE. THE DRIVER FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING BROKE JUST AS SHE STOPPED. SHE COULD HAVE HAD A BAD ACCIDENT HAD SHE BEEN DRIVING AT EXPRESSWAY OR NORMAL SPEED. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING AFTER THE CAR WAS FLATBED TRANSPORTED TO THEM BUT THEY, VOLVO USA, AND VOLVO SWEDEN SAID "YOU PAY ALL COSTS - THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE PART IS NOT COVERED." THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN SALT WATER SUBMERGED, OR HIT POTHOLES THAT DAMAGED THE TIRE OR RIM. IT IS DRIVEN ONLY ON PAVED , NON WASHBOARD ROADS A CAR SUDDENLY PULLING TO ONE SIDE CAN AND HAS CAUSED MILD INJURY TO DEATH ACCIDENTS. IF THE WIFE DIDN'T THROW THE SPRING OUT - IT IS STILL AVAILABLE. *TR.Mileage was 53770 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D421. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in TRUMBULL, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLVO XC70 2002 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10346700

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 31, 2010.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2002 VOLVO V70 XC70 AND AM HAVING SERIOUS ISSUES WITH GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING SMOOTHLY AND MAINTAINING CONSTANT GEARS AT CONSTANT SPEEDS. HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THE CAR MAY NEED A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON THE WEB FROM OTHER 2002 OWNERS. WHY HAS A RECALL NOT BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS? WHY SHOULD WE HAVE TO FLIP THE BILL FOR CRUMMY MANUFACTURING? *TR.Mileage was 144420 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D021. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in STATE COLLEGE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 2002 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10347869

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 06, 2010.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . HELLO, I OWN A 2002 VOLVO XC70 WAGON AND AM IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING MY TRANSMISSION REPLACED. MY COOLANT CONSTANTLY NEEDS TO BE FILLED AND I HAVE NO FLOOR HEAT IN MY CAR IN THE WINTER AND MY A/C DOESN'T WORK CORRECTLY IN MY CAR. *TR.Mileage was 101000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D821. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in ESSEX JCT., VT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System

VOLVO XC70 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Report #10347869

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 06, 2010.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . HELLO, I OWN A 2002 VOLVO XC70 WAGON AND AM IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING MY TRANSMISSION REPLACED. MY COOLANT CONSTANTLY NEEDS TO BE FILLED AND I HAVE NO FLOOR HEAT IN MY CAR IN THE WINTER AND MY A/C DOESN'T WORK CORRECTLY IN MY CAR. *TR.Mileage was 101000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D821. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in ESSEX JCT., VT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLVO XC70 2002 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10349595

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 16, 2010.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2002 VOLVO CROSS COUNTRY TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS 143,000 AND TRANSMISSION IS GOING BAD. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND JERKS WHEN GEARING DOWN. I WAS GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AND THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO GET HIT. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE VALVE BODY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2300. *TR.Mileage was 143000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D721. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in LINCOLNTON, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 Engine And Engine Cooling

VOLVO XC70 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10352637

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2010.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . I NOTICED ONE DAY THAT THERE WAS SUDDENLY A "PAUSE" WHEN THE LOWER AUTOMATIC GEARS WERE SHIFTING, PERHAPS FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR DURING ACCELERATION. IF MY FOOT WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR "LURCHED" FORWARD WITH A STARTLING, LOUD THUD WHEN THE GEAR SEEMED TO ENGAGE. IF I RECOGNIZED THIS WAS HAPPENING AND LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR HOVERED IN BETWEEN GEARS FOR A SECOND OR TWO THEN CHANGED GEARS. SCARY! *TR.Mileage was 93000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D621. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in TULSA, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLVO XC70 2002 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10360542

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Oct 09, 2010.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 70K MILES ON 2002 VOLVO XC70 WHEN UNEXPECTED SURGING STARTED. OCCURS WHEN DRIVING UP HILL OR UP A GRADE. THIS SERIOUS AND CONCERNING PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR, WITH OR WITHOUT SETTING CRUISE CONTROL. THIS VEHICLE HAS EXCELLENT MAINTENANCE HISTORY RECORD. *TR.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D621. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volvo Xc70 2002 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 Fuel System, Gasoline

VOLVO XC70 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10365532

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Nov 12, 2010.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 2002 XC 70 HAS A BAD SMELL OF GAS AFTER DRIVING. THE CAR IS GETTING HARDER TO CRANK. I HAVE CHECKED THE GAS CAP AND IT SEEMS GOOD. *TR.Mileage was 64000 miles. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in FT BENNING, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLVO XC70 2002 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10381204

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Feb 03, 2011.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THE ROAD. *TR.Mileage was 95000 miles. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 2002 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10416244

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 29, 2011.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO XC70 CROSS COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD DOWN SHIFT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,950. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 78,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. .Mileage was 77950 miles. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in PITTSBURG, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO XC70 2002 Power Train Report #10426310

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Mar 14, 2011.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO XC70. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED BETWEEN GEARS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE DUE TO ANTI GLARE SEPARATION WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AND ALSO MADE THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 188,000. .Mileage was 188000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D821. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in FORT MILLS, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 Visibility

VOLVO XC70 2002 Visibility Report #10426310

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Mar 14, 2011.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VISIBILITY . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO XC70. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED BETWEEN GEARS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE DUE TO ANTI GLARE SEPARATION WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AND ALSO MADE THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 188,000. .Mileage was 188000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58D821. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in FORT MILLS, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 Power Train

VOLVO XC70 2002 Power Train Report #10441237

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Nov 26, 2011.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . MY WIFE DROVE OUR CAR A 2002 VOLVO XC70 STATION WAGON FROM OUR SECOND HOME APPROXIMATELY TEN MILES TO SAN LUIS OBISPO CALIF. FOR SHOPPING. SHE PARKED THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT AND WENT INTO A STORE. SHE CAME BACK OUT, STARTED THE CAR AND BACKED OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE. WHEN SHE PUT THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IN DRIVE THE ENGINE WENT TO FULL RPM AND LURCHED FORWARD, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH COULD NOT HOLD THE HIGH ENGINE SPEED PULLING THE CAR FORWARD. SHE QUICKLY SHUT THE ENGINE OFF WITH THE KEY AVOIDING A POTENTIAL ACCIDENT. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON AND THERE WERE NO OBJECTS I.E., FLOOR MATS OR OTHER ITEMS, NEAR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THANK GOD MY WIFE OR NO ONE ELSE WAS INJURED OR KILLED. I AM A RETIRED FIRE CAPTAIN AND PRIVATE FIRE INVESTIGATOR WITH 30+ EXPERIENCE. THIS SCARED THE HELL OUT OF US AND WE DO NOT TRUST THE CAR. I PREVIOUSLY TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND REPORTED THE TRANSMISSION 'CLUNKING' THEY RECOMMENDED THAT I DRIVE IT TILL IT FAILED BECAUSE OF THE HIGH COSTS INVOLVED. NOW, I AM READING REPORTS OF COIL SPRING FAILURES AND BEARING PROBLEMS. I BOUGHT THIS CAR SPECIFICALLY FOR THE SAFETY FEATURES; NOW I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED AND EXTREMELY CONCERNED. *TR.Mileage was 149000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58DX21. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in MARIPOSA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO XC70 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10441237

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Nov 26, 2011.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . MY WIFE DROVE OUR CAR A 2002 VOLVO XC70 STATION WAGON FROM OUR SECOND HOME APPROXIMATELY TEN MILES TO SAN LUIS OBISPO CALIF. FOR SHOPPING. SHE PARKED THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT AND WENT INTO A STORE. SHE CAME BACK OUT, STARTED THE CAR AND BACKED OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE. WHEN SHE PUT THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IN DRIVE THE ENGINE WENT TO FULL RPM AND LURCHED FORWARD, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH COULD NOT HOLD THE HIGH ENGINE SPEED PULLING THE CAR FORWARD. SHE QUICKLY SHUT THE ENGINE OFF WITH THE KEY AVOIDING A POTENTIAL ACCIDENT. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON AND THERE WERE NO OBJECTS I.E., FLOOR MATS OR OTHER ITEMS, NEAR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THANK GOD MY WIFE OR NO ONE ELSE WAS INJURED OR KILLED. I AM A RETIRED FIRE CAPTAIN AND PRIVATE FIRE INVESTIGATOR WITH 30+ EXPERIENCE. THIS SCARED THE HELL OUT OF US AND WE DO NOT TRUST THE CAR. I PREVIOUSLY TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND REPORTED THE TRANSMISSION 'CLUNKING' THEY RECOMMENDED THAT I DRIVE IT TILL IT FAILED BECAUSE OF THE HIGH COSTS INVOLVED. NOW, I AM READING REPORTS OF COIL SPRING FAILURES AND BEARING PROBLEMS. I BOUGHT THIS CAR SPECIFICALLY FOR THE SAFETY FEATURES; NOW I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED AND EXTREMELY CONCERNED. *TR.Mileage was 149000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1SZ58DX21. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in MARIPOSA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 Power Train

VOLVO XC70 2002 Power Train Report #10442138

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2008.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . I OWN A 2002 VOLVO XC70 CROSS COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING, AND ESPECIALLY DURING DOWN SHIFTS, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE ITS CONNECTION TO THE DRIVE SHAFT, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REV UP AND THE VEHICLE TO JERK AS IT GRABBED BACK INTO GEAR. THE JERKING HAS CONSEQUENTLY CAUSED ME TO BREAK MY MOTOR MOUNTS. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE DEALER AGREED THAT THIS WAS THE ONLY SOLUTION. ALL SOFTWARE UPDATES HAVE BEEN DONE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED, AS THEY ARE A CHINESE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AROUND 85,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 125,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. NOT FAIR TO THE OWNER. MANUFACTURER SHOULD CORRECT THIS COMMON, EXPENSIVE PROBLEM. *TR.Mileage was 85000 miles. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in REDMOND, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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VOLVO XC70 Fuel/propulsion System

VOLVO XC70 2002 Fuel/propulsion System Report #10574785

VOLVO XC70 2002 car safety problem was reported on Mar 22, 2014.VOLVO XC70 2002, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . FUEL PUMP CRACKED, SLOW LEAK ON TO GAS TANK CAUSING EXTREME FUMES, MYSELF, 5 MONTH OLD GRANDDAUGHTER AND HER MOTHER WERE SICK FROM THESTRONG FUMES. I AFTER THAT TRIP I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE AND WE ALL WOULD HAVE GONE UP IN FLAMES. THIS PUMP IS UNDER THE REAR SEAT WHERE THE TWO PASSENGERS WHERE SITTING. ON MARCH 22, 2014, THE THREE OF US WENT TO ARRUNDEL MILLS MALL CLOSE TO BALTIMORE ON THE WAY HOME TO ALEXANDRIA VA., WE SMELT STRONG GAS FUMES. EVEN WITH ALL THE WINDOWS AND SUNROOF OPEN THE FUMES DID NOT DISSIPATE. I CALLED DON BEYER VOLVO AND FAIRFAX VOLVO AND BOTH STATED THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED SO THIS REPLACEMENT IS NOT COVERED. I WAS NOT AWARE THAT RECALL NOTICES EXPIRED! I WAS TOLD IF I HAD BROUGHT THE CAR IN WHEN THERE WAS NO PROBLEM THEY WOULD NOT HAVE REPLACED THE PUMP EVEN FOR SAFETY REASONS. SO WHAT GOOD IS A RECALL THERE SHOULD BE A STATEMENT ON RECALLS " YOU MUST KEEP UP YOUR WARRANTY UPDATED ON ALL VEHICLE PARTS". BECAUSE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED IN 2012, 10 YEARS FROM 2002, I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2004, THE RECALL CAME OUT IN 2009, I WAS STILLUNDER WARRANTY AT THAT TIME. IF I BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO GET REPAIRED, BOTH VOLVO DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENTS STATED THEY WOULD NOT HAVE REPLACED THE PART BECAUSE THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT AT THAT TIME. THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE I OWN MY DAUGHTER CANNOT DRIVE AND MY GRANDDAUGHTER IS ONLY 5 MOS. OLD, WILL VOLVO, DON BEYER, OR FAIRFAX VOLVO PAY FOR THREE FUNERAL EXPENSES, IS THAT WHAT IT WILL TAKE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 148000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):TV1SZ58D521. Volvo Xc70 2002 problem was reported in ALEXNADRIA, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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