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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2001 Volvo V70XC Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 144 total for the year
Median mileage
10,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Volvo V70XC, 1% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 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.

“I was recently told my 2001 v79xc needed ball joints, then sway bars and someone else said struts! Also: I have had the car diagnosed, the system reported throttle module errors and electircal or circuit problems; throttle module cleaned, then replaced; headlights replaced 3 times (wiring causes shorts); gas filter replaced  two junes in a row gas propelled out of the tank back at me upon pumping (something about air intake line was clogged), the brackets underneath the car are totally rusted  not stainless steel! I had the cooling fan replaced, car overheated into the red! …”

NHTSA complaint #10036737, filed 2003-08, 10,000 miles

“While traveling at high speed on an interstate my car lost power completely. I was able to get to the shoulder safely and call Volvo roadside assistance. My car was towed to the nearest dealership where it sat for a month because the problem couldn't be determined. The car was returned to me. About six months later the same experience occurred, once again while traveling at a high speed on an interstate highway. The problem was fixed again. My car has been in and out of the dealership for various reasons for years. …”

NHTSA complaint #10206739, filed 2007-10

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003217%
200121%
200044%
199826%

Other parts of the 2001 Volvo V70XC

Vehicle speed control
39 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
30 complaints
Electrical system
27 complaints
Engine cooling
20 complaints
Fuel system
16 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Volvo V70XC

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology