2001 Volvo V70 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 14%of 221 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,750miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Volvo V70, 14% of the 221 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,750 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 started the car, placed the car in drive gear and idled through the parking lot traffic to the intersection but the car would not accelerate through the intersection though the condition restored after I pulled over and turned off the ignition and restarted it. Then the accelerator functioned normally.had a semi truck been coming along, I would not be here to write you this letter.”
NHTSA complaint #10586226, filed 2014-05, 128,000 miles“Strong fuel odor at the rear of the vehicle. Three dealer visits, a new fuel pump and $800 later it is fixed. I have read numerous complaints on this issue. It concerns me greatly, as I bought the car with safety in mind, yet this matter has never been addressed across the board by Volvo.”
NHTSA complaint #10225175, filed 2008-04, 71,435 miles“My car had a sudden lack of power and in some turns would stall. These would cause a dangerous situation in traffic. I took the car to the dealer and they had the electronic throttle module and throttle body had to be replaced. This is very expensive and should not occur.”
NHTSA complaint #10133731, filed 2005-08, 69,000 miles“I noticed a strong fuel smell and drops of gas on the floor, I took the car to my mechanic he said it was a fuel leak in the fuel pump. The fuel pump assembly and sending unit had to be replaced with new ones.”
NHTSA complaint #10211973, filed 2007-12, 107,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V483000Dec 18, 2009Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the…Covers: Volvo V70 2001–2004, S80 2001–2005, S60 2001–2004 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10032599Jun 26, 2008Volvo service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Fuel pump extended warranty. For eligible vehicles that are beyond the manufacturer warranty period, volvo…
- 10023657Apr 16, 2008New fuel pump for starting problems when parked downhill. *nj updated 6/5/08.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Volvo V70
61 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsBrakes
10 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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