Owners have filed 31 complaints
about the 2005 Volvo XC70 with NHTSA between 2005 and 2022.
The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain.
Across this model's run it ranks 5 of 12 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 38
Against the median year of the Volvo XC70. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 50
9.7% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 44
26% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2005 Volvo XC70
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Transmission & Drivetrain
825.8%
Median failure at 120,000 miles
Fuel & Propulsion
412.9%
Median failure at 109,900 miles
Acceleration & Cruise Control
39.7%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 49,000 mi
Electrical System
39.7%
Median failure at 60,000 miles
Seat Belts
26.5%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 44,000 mi
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
26.5%
Median failure at 73,450 miles
Suspension
26.5%
Median failure at 49,143 miles
Airbags
26.5%
Other & Unspecified
13.2%
Median failure at 165 miles
Seats
13.2%
Tires
13.2%
Median failure at 115,000 miles
Steering
13.2%
Engine & Cooling
13.2%
Median failure at 800,000 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
14.3%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
28.7%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
14.3%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
313.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
313.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
313.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
939.1%
150,000+ miles
14.3%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Aug 2005peak 2May 2022
Recalls on the 2005 Volvo XC70
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 201039687 units in Canada
Accessories
On certain vehicles, there is a possibility of overheating issues of batteries in the Garmin nüvi® 760 when certain batteries manufactured within a limited date code range are used in certain Garmin nüvi® 760 models with a specific printed circuit board (PCB) design. The interaction of these factors can, in some circumstances, increase the possibility of overheating, which may lead to a fire. Correction: Dealers will direct customers who have an affected unit to the Garmin Web site, which explains how to verify if their units are involved and includes procedures to follow for product exchange.
Recall 200606614,000 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
Certain Volvo 850, S40, V40, V50, V70, XC70 and XC90 equipped with integrated child booster cushions were incorrectly labelled during vehicle assembly. The label indicates that the booster cushion can be used for children weighing between 15 and 36 kg (33 and 80 lb). CMVSS 213 states that the minimum weight for use must be 18 kg (40 lb). Should an underweight child be placed in the booster cushion and the vehicle is involved in a crash, the child may have a greater risk of injury. Correction: Volvo Canada will send a letter to owners explaining this problem and will supply updated weight limit decal to be applied to each side window.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 44,000 milesKing OF Prussia, PACrash1 injured
SEAT BELTS
THIS IS A CORRECTION TO COMPLAINT #10296298. VEHICLE IN CONNECTION TO THIS COMPLAINT IS A 2005 VOLVO XC70, NOT A 2009.
NHTSA complaint #10296299 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,000 milesTacoma, WACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED AND THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. THE HARDER THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED, THE FASTER THE ENGINE WOULD REV AND LURCH FORWARD, UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK AND THE IGNITION WAS SWITCHED OFF. WHEN RESTARTED, EVERYTHING OPERATED NORMALLY. THE PROBLEM HAD OCCURRED 5 TIMES AND A MINOR COLLISION HAPPENED, ALTHOUGH NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE SERVICE DEALER COULD NOT RECREATE THE PROBLEM OR FIND ANYTHING WRONG ON THE COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. UPDATED 11/21/2006 -
NHTSA complaint #10170524 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Beaverton, OR
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2005 Volvo XC70. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V800000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11463065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, IL
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2005 Volvo XC70. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V800000 ( Air Bag ) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable till approximately 2 weeks to 2 months. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle was displaying a warning message that stated "Safety Check," however, they were not sure if it was or was not directly related to the air bags. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000. Vin tool confirms parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11444426 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 165 milesSanta FE, NM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED WHILE DRIVING ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 20TH AT ABOUT 4:45PM. I WAS NEAREST MY LOCAL MECHANIC SHOP (ELDORADO AUTOMOTIVE) AND THE TECH PLUGGED IN THE COMPUTER GADGET THAT READS WHAT IS HAPPENING AND TOLD ME A HOUSING UNDER THE HOOD NEEDED TO BE REMOVED TO INVESTIGATE FURTHER. I TOOK THE CAR IN THE NEXT MORNING AND FOUND OUT THE MY TIMING BELT WAS ABOUT 1/2 SHREDDED AND READY TO BREAK AT ANY MOMENT. I WAS TOLD I COULDN'T DRIVE IT AND THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL TUESDAY NOVEMBER 27 FOLLOWING THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY. I HAVE A 2005 WAGON AND THE TIMING BELT WAS REPLACED BY VOLVO AT 125K. THE CAR NOW HAS 165K MILES. I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT I DID NOT HAVE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AND A RUINED ENGINE. IT WAS JUST COINCIDENCE THAT THIS UNRELATED ISSUE REQUIRED A MORE THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF THE HOUSING WHERE THE TIMING BELT IS. TIMING BELTS ARE NOT WARRANTIED BY THE VOLVO 2015 LIFETIME WARRANTY PLAN (NO SURPRISE THERE) BUT AN AVERAGE BELT LASTS UPWARDS OF 100K MILES AND IS RECOMMENDED TO BE REPLACED AT/NEAR THAT TIME. I HAVE ALL DOCUMENTS SHOWING WHEN THE BELT WAS REPLACED AND YET VOLVO IS NOT STANDING BEHIND THIS PRODUCT. I DON'T SEE ANY GREY AREA HERE. THIS COULD IN NO WAY BE SOMETHING THAT WAS DONE BY ME. IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THE LOCAL VOLVO DEALER EITHER DID NOT INSTALL THE BELT AT 125K OR IT WAS CLEARLY A FAULTY UNIT. I SUBMITTED A CLAIM TO VOLVO CORPORATE FOR REIMBURSEMENT AND WAS DENIED. I HAVE REQUESTED A WRITTEN ACCOUNTING OF WHY THE CLAIM WAS DENIED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO SPEAK WITH ANYONE OTHER THAN A CUSTOMER SERVICE REP WHO HAS ZERO AUTHORITY TO DO ANYTHING. I HAVE ALSO REQUESTED NAMES OF THE PERSONS IN MANAGEMENT WHO MADE THE DECISION. FEELS LIKE A HUGE SAFETY RISK. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP.
NHTSA complaint #11156652 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesGainesville, FL
TIRES
TIRE INFO PRIMEWELL VALERA TOURING 215/65/R16 98H MADE IN CHINA. DOT #5WA6 00A 4813 IN MARCH 2016 I GOT A NEW/USED CERTIFIED CAR FROM A DEALER IN ORLANDO FL THE CAR CAME WITH NEW TIRES. NOT SURE WHERE THE TIRES WERE SOLD/INSTALLED, BUT AFTER I DROVE ABOUT 11 000 MILES, ONE OF THE REAR TIRE STARTS TO LOSE PRESSURE ABOUT 1 PSI/DAY. ON 8/14/2016 I TOOK THE CAR TO LOCAL TIRE PLUS STORE IN GAINESVILLE FL FOR INSPECTION ADDRESS: 2605 SW 34TH ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608, PHONE: (352) 231-8422-THE TECHNICIAN CHECKED THE TIRE AND SAID IT IS FINE AND SOME AIR LOSS IS NORMAL-EVEN I TOLD HIM THAT ONLY ONE TIRE DOES THAT AND I HAVE TO PUMP AIR EVERY WEEK TO PREVENT RUNNING FLAT. ONE MONTH LATER 10/16/2017 ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 70MPH I SUDDENLY I FELT AN EXPLOSION/STRONG VIBRATION AND LOST CONTROL. THE ROAD WAS CLEAR I DID NOT HIT ANY DEBRIS THAT CAN AFFECT THE TIRES. I WAS LUCKY THERE WAS NO OTHER CARS AROUND ME, SO I COULD PULL ON THE SHOULDER SAFELY. THE POLICE OFFICER(COLLINS)CAR THAT STOPPED TO SEE IF I AM OK ,SAW THE TIRE AND TOLD ME IT WAS DEFECTIVE AND I WAS LUCKY TO BE ALIVE SINCE THE DEFECTIVE TIRE WAS ON THE BACK NOT ON THE FRONT AND TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT. I DISCOVERED THE SAME REAR TIRE I HAD PROBLEMS WITH BEFORE EXPLODED, LOST PART OF THE TREAD DUE TO THE BREAK OF INTERNAL STEEL BELT . I CHANGED THE TIRE WITH THE RESERVE AND I TOOK THE CAR AGAIN TO TIRE PLUS STORE FOR REPLACEMENT. THE TECHNICIAN RECOGNIZED THE TIRE IS DEFECTIVE BUT REFUSED TO REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT ON THE LAST RECALL FROM PRIMAEWELL .(17T-013) SO I HAD TO PAY OVER $190 FOR A NEW PAIR TIRE SINCE THE CAR IS AWD AND CANNOT HAVE DIFFERENT TIRE AND STORE DO NOT SELL ANYMORE THIS BRAND(WANDER WHY?) PROBABLY MORE OF THIS PRIMEWELL VALERA TOURING TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE NOT ONLY THOSE LISTED ON THE RECALL, CHINESE MANUFACTURING IS FAMOUS FOR KILLING CONSUMERS WITH AMERICAN BUSINESS COMPLICITY-THIS IS ANOTHER SUCH CASE.. I AM CONCERNED THAT OTHER 2 SIMILAR TIRES STILL ON MY CAR TODAY AND I FEAR THEY WILL EXPLODE
NHTSA complaint #11039586 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mississauga, NY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
EGNISSION TURNS BUT TURNS OFF AFTER A HALF SECOND AFTER TURNING KEY TO START CAR. HALF TANK STILL WON'T START. IT WAS PARKED AND TRYING TO START CAR. THE DAY BEFORE THE CAR WAS IN PARK AND IN PARK WITH AC RUNING AND CAR WAS MAKING NOISE AS SHUTTERING OR GOING IN AND OUT OF GEARS. CODE READS FULE PUMP MODAL
NHTSA complaint #10897812 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesHolden, MA
POWER TRAIN
THE AWD SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TO SPIN THE FRONT WHEELS CONSTANTLY. ALSO TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE WANTS TO DRIFT INTO THE OTHER LANES ON ITS OWN. DEALER TELLS ME IT IS THE ANGLE GEAR SLEEVE ON THE TRANSFER CASE OR THE TRANSFER CASE GEAR. TO ME ITS OBVIOUS THAT VOLVO DESIGNED THE PART TO FAIL. HOW CAN GEAR THAT IS SEALED FAIL WITH NORMAL USE? SO THE REPAIR WILL COULD COST UP TO $3600. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE WEB. THIS IS SO COMMON ITS RIDICULES. NEVER BUY A VOLVO AGAIN. I BOUGHT THIS CAR TO HAVE A SAFE AWD. OH IT S SAFE... AS LONG AS ITS IN YOUR DRIVEWAY.
NHTSA complaint #10780469 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 800,000 milesPalos Verdes Estates, CA
ENGINE
CAR OCCASIONALLY LOOSES POWER OR STALL WHEN DRIVING ON HIGH WAY, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND OFF. SYMPTOMS OFF AND ON. DANGEROUS DRIVING ON FREEWAY BECAUSE IT LOST POWER FOR 2 SECONDS THEN REGAIN MORE POWER IN ACCELERATING SPEED. IT HAD RECALLED NO 181 ON 2004 MODEL, MINE IS 2005 SOLD ON 2005 JANUARY. THE REPORT DESCRIBES AS FUEL SENSOR PROBLEM
NHTSA complaint #10779461 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesGlenview, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY WIFE'S 2005 VOLVO XC70 PROBLEM IS THAT PERIODICALLY WHEN YOU SHUT OFF THE CAR AND ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE KEY YOU CAN'T. THE CAR MAKES A NOISE LIKE IT CONTINUES TO RUN FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND SOMETIMES YOU CAN THEN REMOVE THE KEY. UNFORTUNATELY THIS PROBLEM IS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY.
NHTSA complaint #10640695 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, NY
POWER TRAIN
SUBMISSION FROM CONSTITUENTS RE 2005 XC70 VOLVO STEERING SHAFT BROKEN. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO COLLISION OR IMPACT THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE STEERING SHAFT TO BREAK. HE WAS SIMPLY MAKING A RIGHT TURN, ONTO HIS STREET WHEN THE STEERING STOPPED WORKING. *JB THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF $4,000. UPDATED 10/01/14.
NHTSA complaint #10638924 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, NY
STEERING
SUBMISSION FROM CONSTITUENTS RE 2005 XC70 VOLVO STEERING SHAFT BROKEN. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO COLLISION OR IMPACT THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE STEERING SHAFT TO BREAK. HE WAS SIMPLY MAKING A RIGHT TURN, ONTO HIS STREET WHEN THE STEERING STOPPED WORKING. *JB THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF $4,000. UPDATED 10/01/14.
NHTSA complaint #10638924 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesGrand Rapids, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC70. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED AND THE ABS, ALTERNATOR, AND URGENT WARNING SYSTEM INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. DURING THE FAILURE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED AND COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CENTRAL ELECTRICAL MODULE WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
NHTSA complaint #10610333 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesGrand Rapids, MI
VISIBILITY/WIPER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC70. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED AND THE ABS, ALTERNATOR, AND URGENT WARNING SYSTEM INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. DURING THE FAILURE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED AND COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CENTRAL ELECTRICAL MODULE WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
NHTSA complaint #10610333 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Amherst, MA
SEATS
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LATCH OUR CHILD'S CAR SEAT IN REAR FACING POSITION TO THE CAR'S LATCH SYSTEM ANCHORS, ONE OF THE LATCH ANCHORS BROKE OFF COMPLETELY FROM THE CAR. WE RETRIEVED THE BROKEN OFF ANCHOR PIECE AND IT HAD BROKEN OFF COMPLETELY FROM THE CAR AT THE SOLDER POINTS.
NHTSA complaint #10546809 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Amherst, MA
SEAT BELTS
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LATCH OUR CHILD'S CAR SEAT IN REAR FACING POSITION TO THE CAR'S LATCH SYSTEM ANCHORS, ONE OF THE LATCH ANCHORS BROKE OFF COMPLETELY FROM THE CAR. WE RETRIEVED THE BROKEN OFF ANCHOR PIECE AND IT HAD BROKEN OFF COMPLETELY FROM THE CAR AT THE SOLDER POINTS.
NHTSA complaint #10546809 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,000 milesWest Orange, NJ
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE STARTED TO UNCONTROLLABLY HARD-SHIFT AND JERK UPON DECELERATION. ACCORDING TO VOLVO DEALER TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED EVEN THOUGH CAR HAS UNDER 100K MILES.
NHTSA complaint #10542379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 34,000 milesPrinceton, NJ
SUSPENSION
FRONT DRIVER SIDE SUSPENSION SPRING COIL BROKE, PROBABLY DUE TO CORROSION! IF THIS WAS WHEN THE CAR WAS DRIVEN IT WOULD HAVE PROBABLY RIPPED THE TIRE AND RESULTED IN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS IS 7 YEARS OLD VOLVO IN AS NEW CONDITION.
NHTSA complaint #10514051 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,286 milesMinneapolis, MN
SUSPENSION
THE CAR WAS PARKED OVER NIGHT AT HOME. WHEN REVERSING THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE THE FOLLOWING MORNING A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. ON INSPECTION IT WAS APPARENT THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE HELICAL SUSPENSION SPRING HAD FRACTURED IN THE FIRST NINE INCHES OF ITS LOWER ARC. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE GARAGE AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE SPRING WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE TIRE AND THE SPRING RECESS IN THE TOP OF THE WHEEL ARCH. ON INSPECTION IT WAS APPARENT THAT THE SPRING HAD SUDDENLY FAILED DUE TO METAL FATIGUE AND THAT THE FRACTURED SURFACES WERE PARTIALLY RUSTED. THE CAR WAS SERVICED TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE AND NO PROBLEMS IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION OR WHEEL ALIGNMENT WERE NOTICED. I HAVE RETAINED THE SPRING FOR INSPECTION AND NOTED THAT THE POWDER COATING ON THE LOWER PART OF THE SPRING WAS MISSING AND THAT THE SPRING'S BARE METAL SURFACE WAS CORRODED. IF THE SPRING HAD FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED THE BROKEN END WOULD HAVE CAUSED A TIRE FAILURE WITH ACCOMPANYING LOSS OF CONTROL WITH SERIOUS INJURIES TO PASSENGERS OR DRIVER.
NHTSA complaint #10443048 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 109,900 milesCarmel Valley, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC70. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER THE FAILURE AND TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,900 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,150. UPDATED 03/07/12
NHTSA complaint #10438720 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 109,900 milesCarmel Valley, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC70. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER THE FAILURE AND TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,900 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,150. UPDATED 03/07/12
NHTSA complaint #10438720 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesWestfield, NJ
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION STARTED CLANKING ON THE GO AGAIN WHENEVER AFTER AN ABRUPT STOP. IT HAS PROBLEM SWITCHING IN THE LOW GEARS, BUT IS FINE ON THE HIGH GEARS WHEN IN HIGHWAY. IT HAS DIFFICULTY GOING BETWEEN DRIVE AND REVERSE ALSO. IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE AS IF A HAMMER HIT IT. THIS CAR WAS NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT. IT WAS REGULARLY SERVICED BY THE DEALER. BUT WHEN THIS PROBLEM WAS FIRST REPORTED TO THEM WHEN IT FIRST STARTED, THEY GAVE THE USUAL SUGGESTION LIKE THE SOFTWARE UPGRADE WHICH I DECLINED AFTER READING OTHER OWNERS' STORIES OF ITS INEFFECTIVENESS. THEY FURTHER REFUSED TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THEY SAID THEY SIMPLY DO NOT DO THAT. AND WHEN QUESTION IF THE PROBLEM COULD BE FIXED IF REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION, THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT PROMISE THAT EITHER. THE CAR WAS THEN TAKEN TO A REPUTABLE LOCAL MECHANIC. HE REFUSED TO WORK ON THE CAR. A 2ND MECHANIC CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID BUT DID NOT REALLY SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE VOLVO DEALER SHOULD HAVE CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IF AND WHEN NEEDED DURING THE REGULAR MAINTENANCE SERVICES. BUT THEY NEVER DID BECAUSE IT WAS CHARACTERIZED AS UNNECESSARY. BASED ON ALL THESE FACTS, I HIGHLY SUSPECT THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS 2005 XC70 IS A FAULTY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT THAT FAILS PREMATURELY.
NHTSA complaint #10412094 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 149,137 milesRock Hill, SC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1. LEAK FOUND IN PASSENGER-SIDE TRANSMISSION SEAL WHILE CAR WAS GETTING REGULAR SERVICE 2. TOOK CAR TO CERTIFIED VOLVO MECHANIC 3.VOLVO USA TOLD MECHANIC THAT THE PART, AS SUCH, IS NOT AVAILABLE AS A PART FOR REPAIR ; INSTEAD THAT THE ENTIRE LARGER PART,THE BEZEL GEAR, WHICH IS WORKING QUITE WELL, WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2000!
NHTSA complaint #10410664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesLivermore, CA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PURCHASED 2005 VOLVO AND NOW HAVE 75,000 MILES AND BEGAN TO HAVE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. I TOOK TO DEALER AND SPENT OVER $3000 TO FIX SOFTWARE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE AND THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND THEN JUMPS INTO GEAR. I ALMOST CRASHED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I SUSPECT MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS AND HOPEFULLY NO GETS HURT.
NHTSA complaint #10368455 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesLivermore, CA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION WHEN COMING TO A STOP ON DOWNSHIFT FROM 3,2 TO 1 CLUCKS AND CLUCKS AGAIN WHEN RESTARTING. IT MAKES A HARD STOP AND YOU SCARES YOU THINKING YOU GOT HIT WITH SOMEONE.
NHTSA complaint #10348720 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 78,000 milesSavannah, GA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OUR XC70 BEGAN OVERHEATING AND WAS TAKEN IN FOR DIAG. IT NEEDS A TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION COOLER IS BUILT INTO THE RADIATOR AND IT BEGAN EXCHANGING ENGINE COOLANT WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID. THIS IS A HORRIBLE DESIGN. WHY WOULD THEY NOT BE SEPARATE LIKE MY VW TOUAREG. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE VEHICLE AND NOW I AM LOOKING AT A $7000 REPAIR. I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT AFTER TALKING TO THE DEALER AND CORPORATE VOLVO THAT NOTHING WILL BE DONE. THE CAR HAS 78,000 MILES ON IT. I'M SO UPSET BY THIS.
NHTSA complaint #10340224 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 44,000 milesKing OF Prussia, PACrash1 injured
SEAT BELTS
THIS IS A CORRECTION TO COMPLAINT #10296298. VEHICLE IN CONNECTION TO THIS COMPLAINT IS A 2005 VOLVO XC70, NOT A 2009.
NHTSA complaint #10296299 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.