- Worst Model Year:
- 2001
- Worst Complaint:
- total transmission failure
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Volvo V70 (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.
The 1998 Volvo V70 has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is with the 2001 V70 for total transmission failure.
Worst Reported Problems with the V70
Latest Owner Complaints About the V70
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cam seal came out -- 1998 V70:
Had this car for less than a month. I bought it used yes, but the engine and everything was running really well. On Thursday, the engine all of a sudden started knocking and sounded like no oil in it. I took it back to where I had the oil changed like two weeks before and they told me the Cam ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1998 V70 owners.
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engine failure -- 2001 V70:
Vehicle went in for service 3 weeks before problem. After a while felt car was overheating, although indicator showed normal. After taking in car for a check, on the way back home driving temperature gauge shot up and switched engine off immediately. Got car towed back and Volvo Dealer said ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2001 V70 owners.
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total transmission failure -- 2001 V70:
Transmission started having problems on uphills, slipping and over revving in 3rd gear, classic problem for this transmission as viewed in various forums. Then problem got worse and reduced engine performance message came on. Volvo's solution - replace gearbox! Went to a transmission specialist ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 2 times by other 2001 V70 owners.
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total transmission failure -- 2001 V70:
Transmission totally failed. Turns out that the transmission for that year was extremely rare and expensive. Ended up scrapping the entire car. Very expensive luxury class car, however, many things failed. Auto dim rear view mirror failed, window regulator failed, regular check engine light ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 2 times by other 2001 V70 owners.
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engine lunges -- 2003 V70:
Cant believe that a car with this low miles is having problems like this Volvo should be ashamed Read more »
This problem has been reported 2 times by other 2003 V70 owners.