2001 Volvo V70 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 221 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,431miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Volvo V70, 2% of the 221 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,431 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.
“Steering column lock locked up while driving. Key still worked and car still running but was unable to steer. Would have been a disaster if I was driving any faster. Very scary and should be safety recall!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10430679, filed 2011-10, 160,000 miles“Consumer complaint regarding Volvo electronic throttle defect. Updated 11/7/2005 - while driving the performance reduced light and ses light illuminated on the dash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the electronic throttle needed to be replaced. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer agree to replaced the throttle free of charge because the vehicle was out of warranty. During inspection the technician found the front control arm and upper spring seat broken. The power steering fluid leaked due to a faulty hose clamp.”
NHTSA complaint #10142138, filed 2005-11, 57,431 miles“Heard loud knocking when turning right and left, decelerating, and entering/exiting parking lots. Took car to dealership three times and told nothing was wrong. It was simply a very heavy car and might make that noise in those circumstances. Problem worsened. Took to independent mechanic and he found broken motor mounts which left engine sitting on top of steering column. He stated it was a design flaw that has now damaged the steering and possibly alignment, suspension, etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #753269, filed 2001-10“After making a numerous of right turns the steering wheel lost all power assist, had to go straight because the vehicle was unable to turn, replace steering rack.”
NHTSA complaint #9004884, filed 2001-10Related service bulletins
- 10167722Mar 18, 2017VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ…
- 10026550Sep 19, 2008Volvo: angle gear leakage and resealing for 5 cylinder awd only vehicles. Oil leaking/moisture fromthe angle gear halves can be resolved by resealing the houseing and replacing…
- 10022614Aug 24, 2007Power steering fluid leak at reservoir.
- 10016417Apr 13, 2004Power steering fluid leak at reservoir.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Volvo V70
61 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsFuel system
31 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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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