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2001 Volvo C70 Convertible Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
52,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 2.3L 5-cyl FWD · 18 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (4) and electrical system (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 44% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 52,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 11 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10312790, filed 2010-02, 93,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “Nhtsa #pe05041. I own a Volvo c70 with the 2.3l hpt. On tuesday, august 16th while driving, the check engine light iluminated. I then, after making a stop was going to proceed to the dealer to have the code checked. On my way there I went to pull out into traffic from a side lot and when I pressed down the accelerator virtually nothing happened. The car almost stalled pulling into fast moving traffic. It then recovered, and from that point on I noticed that the throttle response was very sluggish. …”

NHTSA complaint #10133208, filed 2005-08, 26,000 miles

Electrical system: “On 4 separate occasions (3 city driving <35 mvph, and 1 hwy driving 60 MPH) my 2001 Volvo C70 CONVERTIBLE suddenly lost speed to <5 MPH. On 3 occasions, I was able to restart the car, although after several attempts, and still get to my destination and back home without problems. During the highway travel, which was on a very rainy evening, I was able to keep the car running , after difficulty restarting, at slow speed. And with a lot of prayers, finally got to a parking lot where I left the car overnight, called for a ride home, and another ride to pick it up the following morning. …”

NHTSA complaint #10131217, filed 2005-08, 58,480 miles

Tires: “Vehicle has very poor suspension. Car is unstable when it hits even the smallest of bumps and continually blows out tires and requires replacement of wheels. Very hard ride, unstable, and continually in the shop.”

NHTSA complaint #10025653, filed 2003-07, 14,430 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

44% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 31,000 and 58,480 miles.

0%0–1011%10–2533%25–5044%50–7511%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 52,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200320042005620082010
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
C70 Convertible FWD2.3L 5-cyl5-speed manual182621$3,900
C70 Convertible FWD2.3L 5-cyl5-speed automatic182420$4,100
C70 Convertible FWD2.4L 5-cyl5-speed automatic182520$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 11 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 11 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo C70 Convertible

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20011152,0001—20—Not enough data
20001660,5001—19—Stable
1999896,5001—20—Not enough data

All Volvo C70 Convertible model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 4.

Has the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible get?

The EPA rates the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible (C70 Convertible, 2.3L 5-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 52,000 miles and the middle half falls between 31,000 and 58,480 miles; 44% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.