2002 Volvo V70: check engine light

Filed Jul 10, 2017 · Fuel system · 172,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle started spot fueling and lost power shortly afterwards. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road where the contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (barret auto. In alpine, al) where the technician diagnosed that the flange inside the tank was defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and hung up on the contact after stating that a recall was performed in 2010. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000. ...updated 08/08/17 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 08/10/2017

Filed Mar 5, 2013 · Acceleration · 73,280 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was advised to the contact that the electronic throttle module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 73,280 and the current mileage was 77,000. *tr updated 4/29/13

Filed Jan 3, 2012 · Acceleration · 140,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. Upon restarting, the vehicle shifted into limp mode. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the electronic throttle module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Mar 14, 2011 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. The contact stated that the vehicle would independently switch gears and remain stuck in third gear. The check engine warning light was also illuminated. The contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who advised the contact that the vehicle was not repairable and if he was to replace the transmission, the failure would recur. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 130,000 and the failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jun 14, 2007 · Transmission · 78,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle sputtered and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle did not lose power. The volvo dealer diagnosed the vehicle as needing the electronic throttle module replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 78,000.