Two problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2003 Volvo V70. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Volvo V70 based on all problems reported for the 2003 V70.
With my foot on the brake, I put the car in reverse and suddenly the engine revs up and the car accelerates at a high rate. Luckily, my foot was on the brake and I could stop the car. I had to press down quite hard on the brake pedal. A couple of seconds after applying the brakes, the engine returns to a normal idle speed. This sudden acceleration has occurred three times over, approximately, the last six months. The most recent occurrence was today, August 21, 2014. I estimated the first occurrence was in February of 2014.
The car is shifting hard and now wont shift at all mechanics say it needs a new transmission. So I email Volvo for help in regards to this issues with no helping response from them other than sorry here is a list of dealers near you that do service.
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
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| Engine Stall problems | |
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