2001 Volvo V70: jerking or lurching

10 of the 221 complaints about the 2001 Volvo V70 describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 97,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 19 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2006
1
2005
1
2004
5
2003
1
2002
4
2001
10
2000
1
1999
1
1998
1

What owners say

Filed May 13, 2018 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 190,000 miles · ME

When I am driving in 5th gear the transmission will drop into 4th gear, at that time I loose 1st, 3rd and 5th gears I can shift between 4th and 2nd. The shift is very hard and causes a jerk and clunking noise. I have to stop and shut off the vehicle. I turn the car immediately back on and all the gears are functional. I'm not sure why there's so many complaints about this issue yet no action has been taken to fix this problem

Filed Nov 28, 2011 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle jerked violently and would not shift in or out of gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2011 · Acceleration · 130,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. The contact stated that when traveling at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk abnormally and experience a deceleration of between 10-20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where repairs were performed under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control).the fsailure persisted and no further repairs were performed. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 135,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2011 · Transmission · 105,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would jerk unexpectedly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they offered no asistance. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 1, 2011 · Transmission · 61,500 miles · OR

I purchased a 2001 volvo v7 wagon with 61,000 miles. (it was a one owner car that had been repossessed). Within a week, the car was going into neutral while I was driving on the highway and jerking. The transmission has to be replaced. Because of its age, volvo refuses to help with the cost of replacing the transmission. Yet, no matter how old the vehicle, the transmission should have lasted much longer. Neither volvo USA or volvo international would help.

Filed Nov 24, 2008 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · SC

Transmission began slipping at about 80,000 miles. Replaced transmission last year, now jerks at 3rd gear. 92,000 miles.

Filed Oct 26, 2008 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · IL

The transmission of my car makes my car lurch forward when going between gears. The rpms rev up and then the gear grabs, sending my car forward in a giant lurch. After almost hitting cars in front of me several times, I now make sure to keep extra distance between myself and the car in front of me. After having the "transmission needs maintenance" and engine check lights come on, the dealer has diagnosed a problem with the electronic system that controls the transmission. I am having this replaced for $500.00.

Filed Aug 27, 2007 · Transmission · 87,654 miles · NV

Transmission warning light appeared. Brought to dealer and the 'updated' the software which was not covered by my warranty. Car now jerks into gear. Warranty now expired, and dealer says the transmission is 'going out and time to trade up' (buy a new volvo)

Filed Feb 2, 2006 · Electrical · 82,000 miles · CO

Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle traveling 30- 40 MPH the vehicle idles roughly. Also while stopped at stop signs the vehicle lurched forward. The vehicle started having different error codes illuminate in the vehicle. It has been taken to the dealership a total of three times. After diagnostics were ran on the vehicle the problem was the electronic throttle body module. All problems with the vehicle are due to the throttle body module failing. The dealership will clean the module but they will not replace it until it completely fails. The manufacturer has been alerted.

Filed Nov 7, 2005 · Acceleration · 113,500 miles · WI

Dt: contact stated while driving a message appeared that read engine system service required which internally made the cruise control fail. He took the vehicle to volvo, and also a private mechanic. The problem was the electronic throttle module .the vehicle repairs will be at the contact's expense. The consequence of not having this repair made could result in the vehicle lurching forward at any speed or it could cause the vehicle to stall out at any time. He is currently not experiencing any problems, however the vehicle is parked at this time.*ak updated 11/30/2005 - volvo cover the cost of the new part and has extended the warranty on the part to 200000 miles or 10 years.