Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2001 Volvo V70

Table 1 shows nine common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2001 Volvo V70. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (85 problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (five problems).


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2001 Volvo V70

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

The contact owns a 2001 Volvo V70xc. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle hesitated until the accelerator pedal was engaged forcefully. In addition, the engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

On eight different occasions while driving on the freeway at 65 - 75 mph with cruise control on, my Volvo V70xc, 2001, has experienced unrecoverable reduced power to idle. I had to make emergency lane changes to get to the side of the road before the car completely stopped.   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

(1) vehicle is 2001 Volvo V70 xc cross country. This vehicle uses an electronic throttle module (etm) manufactured for Volvo by magneti marelli. The etm replaces a traditional throttle cable and controls engine speed when pushing on the gas pedal.   Read details...


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