general problems of the 2000 Volvo V70

I took my car to the dealer because it was not passing smog and had trouble for several years. So the smog dealer told me to take it to the dealer. I told the dealer that I was trying to pass smog, but the car had been driving very good in spite of the smog problem. They replaced everything that you can imagine at a cost of over 10,000 dollars which both of us spent in a two month period. But after they got it to pass smog I noticed another more serious problem, it would stop running in the middle of traffic. I told them about this new problem and they replaced the key and it still stopped on me 3 x on the freeway and streets. I returned the car going down the main streets for 2 hours and lift it with the company. Mckevitt Volvo in san leandro CA. They wanted to charge me but I told them my are did not have this problem until they worked on it! I need a working car and I am in dept as a result of their work. I am a 65 year old retired teacher but I can't afford this dept. 11.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Volvo V70-xc. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to move forward as the rpms increased. The check engine and ets warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000. Oo.

The contact owns a 2000 Volvo V70. While driving 65 mph, the rpms excessively increased and the ets warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 115,000.

August 8, 2012 I am sending this complaint concerning the service I received on a recall for a 2000 v-70 Volvo, campaign# r115 ( vehicle speed ), NHTSA -campaign# o6v441000, action # eaq-5021. I scheduled an appointment with a Volvo dealership. I went to the scheduled appointment and left my vehicle to be serviced. I was called from the dealership and was told my car was ready for me to pick up. After driving my vehicle for about 15 min max. It began unfortunately with the same symptoms I previously was experiencing. I called the service department where I apparently had my car serviced for repair and was told by the manager that I would be responsible for another diagnosis, and that it was probably something else, since the recall service was done I decided to call the: Volvocars. Us telephone #, @ 1-800-458-1552. I thought for sure, I would receive the support I needed . I did not. I was told once again, I was responsible for the repair. Very upset, needless to say, I proceeded once again, and called the manager at the Volvo dealership. I expressed once again, my concern with the service performed. In addition to the service, I had some questions concerning the service invoice . They have yet to be answered. I have adolescent children who are passengers in my vehicle everyday, and we would so appreciate!!! our car serviced as it should be, please, this recall reads more than an upgrade. Apparently this upgrade was completed, I beg to differ. Thank you for your time and consideration in this very concerning matter, as I look forward to hearing from your office. At your most earliest convenience.

Lost power in traffic, had to drive 10 mph in limp mode in heavy traffic.

After a change of oil at the dealership I drove 168 miles. When I tried to start the car the oil warning light went on. I tried to check the oil level and a burst of oil came out of the stick pit. I had the car towed back to the dealer. We waited three weeks for a part to replace the turbo, but the mechanic couldn't find oil pressure. Now they are asking for 2,700 dollars to open the engine and see what is the problem or 6 thousand to replace the engine. I had the warning light on two times before, first time I paid to replace some sealers, the second time they couldn't find the problem. (I complained about having to add oil) their answer was that after 100,000 miles is considered normal.

I read about your company in this past Sunday's philadelphia inquierer. The air conditioning in my Volvo no longer works, and I needed to replace the throttle body control. There are technical service bulletins on both of these items. I have not made the air conditioning repair yet because the estimate is $1600. I wrote Volvo a letter on 5/15/03 about the air conditioning problem & asked them to call me. They wrote me a letter dated 5/19/03 & essentially denied any responsibility. I replied on 6/5/03 & again asked that they call me, but they did not. I called Volvo on 7/8/03 and they said they would not change their position. In looking for the tsbs on my air conditioning problem, I also found one on a throttle control problem that I had previously replaced. There were definitely drivability problems with the throttle body before I had the repair made. The problem was once I started getting up to around 55-60 mph, the driving would hesitate. I originally thought it might be a transmission problem, as the problem drove similar to a transmission "slipping". They replaced the throttle body, not cleaned it like the TSB mentions. My feeling is that if these two items are design flaws, for which the design has since been corrected, then Volvo should repair my vehicle regardless of the fact that it was out of warranty. I bought my Volvo new on 3/16/2000 and it currently has 88,000 miles. The warranty was for four years/50,000 miles.

While pulling inside of the driveway, vehicle started smoking. Vehicle was on fire. Dealership was aware of problem. To date, the cause of fire is still undetermined. It appears the coolant over flow bottle exploded and some how set fire to the engine. Volvo wants to take no responsibility for the vehicle although it is still under warranty.