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2007 Volvo XC70 Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
12%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
78,528miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2007 Volvo XC70, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,528 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.

“After driving for about 20 minutes in 77f, sunny, dry conditions, I'd come off the freeway and stopped for about 15 seconds at a light to make a left turn. When I started making the left, someone blew through the red light to turn right coming from the opposite direction right in front of me. I let off the throttle but the throttle did not release. I was going about 15-20mph with the engine around 2,000rpm in, most likely, third gear. …”

NHTSA complaint #10714553, filed 2015-05, 94,057 miles

“Serious engine speed surging. Jumps to over 8000 RPM. Happens when stopping on octane, not always. I could have got killed while backing into my driveway on a hill. I have seen this at least 4 times and will not drive it. I informed my insurer. At dealer now, they say they have never heard of this and cannot duplicate. Lots of info on web from others who have same problem. It seems to be a throttle control issue and class action suit has been done on years just up to 2016. Volvo have extended warranty for the throttle module and ECM. …”

NHTSA complaint #10984994, filed 2017-05, 63,000 miles

“2007 Volvo XC70. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle headlights and electrical problems. Consumer has additional correspondence in artemis with other vehicles. The consumer stated the rear bumper was too low, the radio would cut off by itself, the back-up assist did not work, the dashboard lights did not work to the consumers satisfaction, the throttle body needed to be cleaned and the rear tailgate latch did not work. The consumer also wanted to know, if there was a history of complaints regarding the oldsmobile aurora, in relations to the traction control. Updated 06/5/14”

NHTSA complaint #10575577, filed 2014-03

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Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200825%
2007312%
200616%
2005311%
200433%
2002720%
20011523%

Other parts of the 2007 Volvo XC70

Electrical system
7 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Volvo XC70

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.

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