Volvo S70 owners have reported 10 unknown or other related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common unknown or other problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's unknown or other (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
The emt light came on and there was no power to the accelerator. This was quite frightening and then the power returned and the car sped up and then there was again a loss of power in the accelerator. I pulled over and had the car towed in to the shop but I believe there has been a problem with this happening to 1999-2000 Volvos. My car was always serviced by the dealer and nothing was ever said about the possibility of this problem occuring.
2000 Volvo xl70 heater blower fan not working and started smoking. The heater blower motor was replaced.
Transmission assembly has a crack, and engine check light comes on while driving. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Engine light stay on regardless numerous repairs. Neither dealer nor the repair shop be able to identify the problem.
Abs system intermittently activates upon braking, engine light comes on but dealer and other service organization unable to locate cause despite error code.
1998 S70 Volvo. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis***768339.
Engine will run like it's flooded. Resulting in loss of power. Prior to vehicle shutting down, check engine light came on. The dealer is repairing vehicle again, and has repaired vehicle twice before. Manufacturer has been notified.
The enhgine will begin to run roughly (as though it is flooded) loses, power and will not accelerate. When this happens, the "ets" and "check engine" lights come on. The owner's manual says to pull over, switch off the ignition and then restart. If the.
Emission system continued to fail. At stop vehicle would jerk forward. Engine check light would come on and remain. Sometimes vehicle would stall out when moving forward. Would be no warning. Been to dealer 8 times, and was test driven. Vehicle did not stall on mechanic. Owner , deputy sheriff video tape problem. Was repaired under fault codes, but problem still exists.
Due to the design, dashboard causes excessive glare on windshield which strains driver's eyes.