Nine problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2001 Volvo V70. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Volvo V70 based on all problems reported for the 2001 V70.
I own a 2001 xc 70 Volvo which I just bought with 133900 miles last Friday April 26, 2013. The dealer showed me the maintenance records including a 3 month old California safety inspection report. On April 27, 2013, I was driving on a downhill stretch when all of a sudden, the car engine lost power, kicked like it wanted to jump ahead of me, all indicator lights flashed, and the car stalled and shut down rendering the brake and steering system inoperable. I had no means to control the car as it rolled down hill. I engaged the reverse gear causing the vehicle to stop. I called dealer right away. He told me to bring the vehicle to his mechanic the following Monday on 04/29/2013. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and test-drove it and could not find any problems with the vehicle. He performed a diagnostic computer test and got an error message indicating an air intake problem. He asked me to bring the vehicle the following morning so he can test drive it more and find out more. While driving home, the problem recurred again, this time in the middle of a freeway. It was dangerous. . . Luckily I was in the far right lane, so immediately I coasted to the side, with my hazards lights on and pulled to the side where the vehicle stopped itself. Imagine driving 80mph on a California freeway, and all of a sudden, the vehicle loses power, the engines kick jumps, and without your input, attempts to engage a higher gear but then stalls and immediately shuts down and the brakes and the steering wheel jams. . That is not safety. As I await for the mechanic to address this issue, I am filing this complaint because this is a safety issue. A car that passes a safety inspection test should not be abruptly shutting down in the middle of traffic and render the brake system and steering wheel inoperable.
2001 Volvo V70 surges while underway, surges and stalls at idle, goes into reduced performance mode (20 mph or less). Car runs normally when cold (up to 1 mile after starting in morning), then begins to surge and fail. Need to pull over to shoulder, stop engine for 3 minutes, and restart. If engine is stopped for less than 3 minutes, it restarts in 20 mph mode. This has happened daily for 2 weeks. Independent mechanic replaced ignition coil based on obd code, but problem recurred the next day. Have appointment with Volvo service department 11/22/06.
I own a 2001 Volvo V70 <turbo> . . And have had repeated experiences with the vehicle either stalling while in gear and / or "surging" forward while at a stop with the brake pedal depressed . . . The vehicle has been brought to an authorized Volvo repair shop and to the dealer for these problems a minimum of 4 times upon the return of my vehicle to me <after having work done under campaign 155> the vehicle exhibited the same problems . . The most recent event having taken place on 08. 08. 06 at this most recent incident I had my two granddaughters in my vehicle and I believe that this event put all our lives in danger . . This is definitely a safety issue / hazard ! I <yesterday> placed a call to the dealership <bozzani Volvo in covina, CA> only to be given the "run-around" from jon, tony, and gloria . . . Jon burnham suggested that I let them have my vehicle to drive until the "problem" is duplicated . . Gloria masterly <a service advisor> said I should not take my car to my local Volvo approved repair shop . . . That I should have it towed to them, instead <which I have already had done <having it towed> both thru asc at no charge . . . And at my expense numerous times> tony rivas told me that he had to make a call and that he would get back to me . . . No one got back to me . . . Nor has anyone <as of nearly 12 noon, today < returned a call to me . . . I have been made aware of the existing <and well known> issues with the magnate marelli etm and am appalled at the devil may care attitude that Volvo is taking towards this whole affair I bought Volvo <this being our third> because of their reputation for safety ! I am now afraid to drive my car . . . And am receiving no assistance from any Volvo advisors or representatives I am nearly 80 years old . . And would hate to lose what years I do have left to an avoidable problem which may very well take my life <as well as others, possibly>.
My 2001 Volvo V70 xc with 44,000 miles began racing and stalling when I came to a stop; dashboard message appeared indicating need for urgent engine system service. I immediately took it to service center where they had to replace the throttle body. Service center indicated they have seen a rash of this problem.
On several incidents over the past 9 months the car has stalled on the highway. It looses power and everything shuts down. Once I stop it restarts. Also, there are times when the car will not "shut off" completely but the engine will loose its power and then the rpm will rev back up suddenly. Volvo has attached a "black box" to the engine and as a result replaced the transmission. The problem went away for about a month and it is back. The last incident was July 20th.
Consumer stated the vehicle stalled while driving without any warning signs. The electronic throttle module (emt) was replaced, but this did resolve the problem. Contact tried to notify the manufacturer but did not succeed. Contact called the Volvo dealership and they were aware of this problem. The problem was worked on before she purchased the vehicle.
We purchased our 2001 Volvo V70 station wagon 12 March and have since had the car into the dealer 3 times for problems with the transmision. It stalls and tends to not gain speed. We had it serviced 2 times and this last time that stated they replaced it. We are still experiencing the same problem with the engine though.
I began having trouble at about 22,500 miles in my new 2001 V70xc Volvo. I noticed the car ran rough and shifted erratically and stalled. Then I next had a significant experience with a sudden loss of power driving on the highway. I was out of town and was forced to have the car towed and obtain a rental car and accommodations. I had the car in and out of the shop with stalling problems as well as "intake" valve problems resulting in erratic shifting and rough running of this vehicle. It took several years and numerous trips to the dealership for repair. I recently had a very expensive repair done on the vehicle to resolve the problem. I submitted all my documentation to Volvo customer service as well as the bills and expenses incurred with this problem. By the time the issue was resolved my new car warranty had expired ( how timely!) the Volvo people were not willing to reimburse me for any of the repairs nor admit there was a problem with this model even though I had heard of other owners with similar problems.
While trying to make a left turn vehicle it stalled without warning. Indicator lights flashed across dash, and vehicle stalled. Contacted dealer ,and couldn't find cause.