Electrical System Related Problems of the 2001 Volvo V70

Table 1 shows 15 common electrical system related problems of the 2001 Volvo V70. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (38 problems). The second most common problem is related to the software (six problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2001 Volvo V70

The Electrical System problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Volvo V70. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph the front driver and passenger seats were melting, and black smoke was emerging from the seats. Additionally,,there was an abnormal burning smell emerging from the vehicle.   Read details...

The Software problem

The ignition is shut off momentarily as the transmission attempts to downshift causing it to slip into neutral then engage the lower gear hard as the transmissions computer reestablishes control. This action is recorded on a video car camera operated by the ignitions on and off position.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

The contact owns a 2001 Volvo V70 station wagon. While driving 35 mph a light came on , and the light read reduced performance, and vehicle stalled. However, there was no reduced performance , it was a sudden stall. The vehicle was towed to a dealership on August 31, 2005.   Read details...


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