Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
NHTSA campaign 04V451000 · 2004 · reported 09/13/2004
A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2001 Volvo V70XC Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control — runs 4.9× the fleet median for that category across the 1732 model-years tracked on this site.
144Complaints
1Recalls
6Crashes
1Fires
9Injured
1Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control (25% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that closed with a recall campaign (06V441000).
Vehicle Speed Control complaints here are 4.9× the median for that category across the 1732 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 36 · 25% | Investigation closed | EA05021 → recall 06V441000 · PE05041 |
| Electrical System | 25 · 17.4% | No official action | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 20 · 13.9% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 9 · 6.2% | Recalled | Recall 04V451000 |
| Power Train | 7 · 4.9% | No official action | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery | 5 · 3.5% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 144 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 1 campaign
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“2001 VOLVO V70 XC CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND WAS SHAKING**NAR* THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR…”NHTSA complaint 10198035 — filed 07/24/2007 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO V70XC. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE IT WAS SURGING AND HESITATING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE…”NHTSA complaint 10197196 — filed 07/23/2007 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“I PURCHASED A 2001 V70 XC IN NOVEMBER 2004, WITH ABOUT 37K MILES. IT NOW HAS ABOUT 64K MILES AND YESTERDAY (MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2006)…”NHTSA complaint 10154577 — filed 04/05/2006 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo V70XC?
Vehicle speed control issues are the most-reported category, cited in 36 of 144 NHTSA complaints (25%), followed by electrical system (25), power train:automatic transmission (20), engine and engine cooling:engine (9). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2001 Volvo V70XC have?
144 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Does the 2001 Volvo V70XC have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 04V451000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2001 Volvo V70XC's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
