Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2007 Volvo XC70

Table 1 shows two common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2007 Volvo XC70. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Volvo XC70

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

Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2007 Volvo XC70

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Serious engine speed surging. Jumps to over 8000 rpm. Happens when stopping on occation, not always. I could have got killed while backing into my driveway on a hill. I have seen this at least 4 times and will not drive it. I informed my insurer.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

After driving for about 20 minutes in 77f, sunny, dry conditions, I'd come off the freeway and stopped for about 15 seconds at a light to make a left turn. When I started making the left, someone blew through the red light to turn right coming from the opposite direction right in front of me.   Read details...


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