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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2001 Volvo C70 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 29, 200707E023000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinderLOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E023000
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| Nov 15, 200606V441000 | Vehicle speed controlTHIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V441000
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| Dec 6, 200000V405000 | Exterior lighting: turn signalTHIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN AN APPROACHING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 00V405000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: C70, C70 Convertible. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component18
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 44 |
| Tires | 4 | 22 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 22 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 17 |
| Wheels | 2 | 11 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 6 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 6 |
| Power train | 1 | 6 |
| Structure | 1 | 6 |
| Suspension | 1 | 6 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names C70, C70 Convertible.
Latest reports
- Vehicle speed control
“Car suddenly lurches forward, stumbles, stalls, goes into limp mode, nearly rear-ended on the freeway with my wife and child on board. Volvo says previous owner had software updated per recall, so nothing can be done.”
- Vehicle speed control
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo c70. The contact stated that the engine lost power when attempting to accelerate. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the electronic throttle body failed.”
- Vehicle speed control
“The vehicle unexpectedly accelerates, the vehicle intermittently hesitates and sometimes stops when driving at speeds between 30 and 60 mph. The vehicle does not start. The check engine light does not come on.”
Other Volvo C70 model years
- 20040 recalls15 complaints
- 20021 recall6 complaints
- 20012 recalls18 complaints
- 20003 recalls42 complaints
All years: 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2004 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Volvo models
- 2001 S608 recalls223 complaints
- 2001 S807 recalls164 complaints
- 2001 V708 recalls365 complaints
- 2001 XC705 recalls66 complaints
- 2001 S402 recalls84 complaints
- 2001 V402 recalls11 complaints
- 2003 XC905 recalls93 complaints
- 2010 XC607 recalls56 complaints
- 2015 V602 recalls23 complaints
- 2019 XC404 recalls30 complaints
- 2017 S904 recalls8 complaints
- 2005 V503 recalls18 complaints
2001 Volvo C70 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo C70 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Volvo C70. The most recent, 07E023000 (reported March 29, 2007), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Volvo C70?
Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 18 filed with NHTSA (44%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Volvo C70?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.
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