Five problems related to cruise control 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.
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. I found if I turned off the ignition and started it again it would run normally. I think there is something wrong with the electronic throttle control module. The "check engine" light comes on intermittantly.
Contact stated while driving a message appeared that read engine system service required which internally made the cruise control fail. He took the vehicle to Volvo, and also a private mechanic. The problem was the electronic throttle module . The vehicle repairs will be at the contact's expense. The consequence of not having this repair made could result in the vehicle lurching forward at any speed or it could cause the vehicle to stall out at any time. He is currently not experiencing any problems, however the vehicle is parked at this time. Updated 11/30/2005 - Volvo cover the cost of the new part and has extended the warranty on the part to 200000 miles or 10 years.
Volvo V70 2001 when using cruise control accelerates on its on to excessive speeds and does not respond to either braking or turning off cruise control.
Car hesitates, reduces performance, and stalls during operation, cruise control also becomes inactive.
During acceleration when cruise control is engaged but not exclusively the vehicle loses power. As a result, consumer has to pull over to the side of the road and restart the vehicle.