2001 Volvo V70 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 221 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Volvo V70, 5% of the 221 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,100 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“First time, was in a drive through & just took off, hopped the curb, and hit talk box. Next 2 times were stopped quickly by me putting in neutral. Last time was just leaving parking space, and car jumped curb and I stopped 4 ft. From brick wall. Have had it tested 2-3 times by mechanics w/o success.”
NHTSA complaint #10713148, filed 2015-04, 170,000 miles“I noticed the tail light brake bulbs were burning out quickly. After getting a ticket I stopped driving it until I could determine the cause. Volvo lists a brake relay recall. Brake light fuses and relays are in 4 locations in the car. They are: 1. Under the hood in the engine control unit ecu, 2.the passenger compartment a. Central control unit ccu and b. Fuse panel by drivers side door post 3. Rear control unit in the cargo compartment. The problem was an electrical engineering design where a steel race that surrounds the taillight bulbs transfers the electrical current is designed to fail. …”
NHTSA complaint #10667711, filed 2014-12, 128,000 miles“Abs module shows intermittent errors. When ABS module has errors the ABS system does not work. Dealer suggests that it be replaced at my cost of $915.”
NHTSA complaint #10139416, filed 2005-10, 45,000 miles“2001 V70 did not shift properly and clunked in and out of gear. Consumer was told that the stabilizer motor mount was faulty. The throttle body, cam shaft sensor and vacuum boost sensor needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10150852, filed 2006-02“Consumer stated 2 other vehicles almost collided with each other, and a hydraulic sound was coming from brake pedal when brakes were applied, then vehicle vibrated and skidded across the lane of the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #8010688, filed 2002-05Related service bulletins
- 10157889Feb 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10167828Dec 3, 2016This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 29% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 14% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 | 13 | 8% |
| 1998 | 49 | 26% |
Other parts of the 2001 Volvo V70
61 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Volvo V70
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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