Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System Problems of Volvo V70

Volvo V70 owners have reported 2 problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volvo V70 based on all problems reported for the V70.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 2001 Volvo V70

Failure Date: 06/01/2001

Heard loud "knocking" when turning right and left, decelerating, and entering/exiting parking lots. Took car to dealership three times and told nothing was wrong. It was simply a very heavy car and might make that noise in those circumstances. Problem worsened. Took to independent mechanic and he found broken motor mounts which left engine sitting on top of steering column. He stated it was a design flaw that has now damaged the steering and possibly alignment, suspension, etc. Also noted that placement of engine on top of steering column will probably cause the motor mounts to break again within six months.

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2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 2001 Volvo V70

Failure Date: 03/07/2001

Directional control of vehicle is poor. Steering in higher speeds 60 + mph extremely sensitive and very difficult to keep vehicle in one lane. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *consumer feels that the vehicle could roll very easily.




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