2001 Volvo C70 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,227miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Volvo C70, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,227 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1. Ets (electronic throttle control system) warning light came on while driving. This can affect drivability of a vehicle. 2. Throttle body for Volvo 2001 C70 had to be replaced at a cost of $1075. 3. This is wide spread problem with Volvo cars made from 1999 to 2001 affecting models s70, v70, C70, s80 and s60, but Volvo refuses to compensate for the cost of repairs or issue a recall.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 27% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 31% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2007 | 4 | 24% |
| 2006 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 4 | 27% |
| 2001 | 1 | 14% |
| 2000 | 12 | 46% |
| 1999 | 4 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2001 Volvo C70
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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