2001 Volvo C70 Convertible recalls and problems

The 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible has 1 safety recall and 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Volvo dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Volvo C70 Convertible recalls

Recall 06V-441: Vehicle Speed Control

Reported Nov 15, 2006 · 170,099 vehicles affected · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.

Risk: This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.

Fix: Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. The recall began on december 29, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

2001 Volvo C70 Convertible problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	4
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Tires	2
Electrical System	2
Suspension	1
Wheels	1
Structure	1
Power Train	1

Most reported parts

Wheels › Rim — 1
Structure › Body › Door — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 52,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicle Speed Control · at 52,000 miles · reported Nov 24, 2010

The vehicle unexpectedly accelerates, the vehicle intermittently hesitates and sometimes stops when driving at speeds between 30 and 60 MPH. The vehicle does not start. The check engine light does not come on. Codes to diagnose the problem are not available via odb 2.

Power Train · at 93,000 miles · reported Feb 22, 2010

I purchased a 2001 volvo c70 convertible used with ~ 73,000 miles in 2006. It now has 93,000 miles. Last summer I had to replace the radiator because it cracked. On the evening of tuesday, december 22 while returning home on the beltway, I began to smell something and an up arrow indicating I should shift gear lit on the dashboard panel. I learned two days later, I needed to replace the transmission. Now I understand there is a fuel pump recall. This seems like a lot of major repair work in a fairly young vehicle with so few miles, and regular oil changes at every 3,000 miles and annual…

Vehicle Speed Control · at 60,000 miles · reported May 9, 2008

The contact owns a 2001 volvo c70 convertible. While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalls, but then drives normally. The failure occurs intermittently and the contact did not notice any difference in the vehicle beforehand. The vehicle has not been in a crash and has not been diagnosed by the dealer. Nhtsa campaign id number 06v441000 (Vehicle speed control) was referenced. The current mileage was 66,521 and failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 6/2/08 the dealer cleaned the throttle body, but the problem continued.

Vehicle Speed Control · at 40,000 miles · reported Aug 26, 2005

Dt: the consumer stated that 2001 volvo was having a problem with the electronic throttle control module. The vehicle was stalling while driving at a slow speed, and that was happening more frequently in the mornings. Consumer suggested that when the engine was cold in the mornings and upon starting the car it stalled before consumer could get it into reverse. This has been a problem since 2001. Consumer took the car to the dealer and had a new electronic throttle module ( Etm) installed , the cost was $1800.00. Consumer was upset over the cost of the replacement part. Even with the new etm…

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 55,965 miles · reported Aug 26, 2005

Dt: 2001 volvo c70 cva. The car was bought as pre owned in may 2004. The check engine light came on many times. Dealer could not fix this problem at the time. While driving the engine stalled. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and they fixed the problem with a new engine.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible: 06V-441 (vehicle speed control). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (4 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 52,000 miles.

Are Volvo recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volvo dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.