2001 Volvo V70XC Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,582miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Volvo V70XC, 3% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,582 miles. 1 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.
“While driving to work I lost control of the vehicle while attempting a slight right turn while traveling approx 15/20 MPH and hit a guard rail then a snow bank. Upon investigation I noticed that both front wheels were pointing inward. Original suspect was the tie rods. Repair facility found the rack/pinion had severed.”
NHTSA complaint #10185155, filed 2007-03, 99,549 miles“I own a 2001 xc 70 Volvo which I just bought with 133900 miles last friday april 26, 2013. The dealer showed me the maintenance records including a 3 month old california safety inspection report. On april 27, 2013, I was driving on a downhill stretch when all of a sudden, the car engine lost power, kicked like it wanted to jump ahead of me, all indicator lights flashed, and the car stalled and shut down rendering the brake and steering system inoperable. I had no means to control the car as it rolled down hill. I engaged the reverse gear causing the vehicle to stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510314, filed 2013-05, 134,000 miles“My 2001 Volvo xc v70 transmission is also slipping and lurching. Lately this has been occurring on a daily basis. I have had no accidents, but when it slips and hesitates while pulling onto a main road my heart skips a beat hoping I won't lose transmission power with no way to get out of another vehicles path. My mechanic, who works strictly on Volvo and saabs, has told me he cannot guarantee that repairs or adjustments would correct the problem and that changes could possibly make matters worse (I.e., complete transmission failure). …”
NHTSA complaint #10319877, filed 2010-03, 140,000 miles“Directional control of vehicle is poor. Steering in higher speeds 60 + MPH extremely sensitive and very difficult to keep vehicle in one lane. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *consumer feels that the vehicle could roll very easily.”
NHTSA complaint #887045, filed 2001-04Related service bulletins
- 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…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Volvo V70XC
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Volvo V70XC
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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