Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2003 Volvo V70

Table 1 shows two common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2003 Volvo V70. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the speed control linkage (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Volvo V70

Problem Category Number of Problems
Vehicle Speed Control problems
2
Speed Control Linkage problems
1

Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2003 Volvo V70

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Volvo xc70. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was stopped while depressing the brake pedal and activating the parking brakes.   Read details...

The Speed Control Linkage problem

While exiting the parking area vehicle accelerated on its own. Driver tapped the brakes and speed increased. As a result, driver lost control, vehicle went airborne, and landed on a snow bank. Dealer replaced the computer chip of the throttle.   Read details...


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