2002 Volvo V70: sudden loss of power

6 of the 76 complaints about the 2002 Volvo V70 describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 8%
typical mileage: 78,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 18 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2010
1
2006
2
2005
2
2004
3
2003
2
2002
6
2001
25
2000
10
1999
23
1998
5

What owners say

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 Nov 8, 2011 · GA

The door cannot be opened from the inside of the car. The mechanism to open the car door from the inside compartment is defective. The latch cable end is contained by a plastics housing. The cable end has another plastic part that snaps into the housing. There are clips on both sides of the plastic housing which hold down the cable end. When these clips break the cable end comes out of the housing. When the housing clips break, the inside door handle will not open the door. In the event of a crash and loss of power the occupant would not be able to exit the adjacent door.

Filed Oct 26, 2010 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH the vehicle down shifted and lost power. The contact had to apply pressure to the accelerator pedal so that the vehicle would increase in speed. After a few a minutes, the transmission warning light illuminated and there was a loss acceleration. The contact was able to continue driving to her destination . The dealer was not informed about the failure and stated the that there were no recalls and didn't acknowledge the failure . The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 83000 and the current mileage was 84100.

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.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Electrical · 53,000 miles · OH

Dt: vehicle stalled and lost power talked to mechanic he warned consumer of stallin gproblem. Took vehicle to a volvo for repairs. Dealer paid for parts and consumer paid for the repair work.

Filed Aug 2, 2005 · Acceleration · 39,000 miles · CT

In february of this year, after traveling 1000 miles from connecticut to florida we stopped. When we started again as soon as we pulled out of the parking lot the engine lost power. We where able to get the car to the next parking lot and call volvo service. They came and towed the car 80 miles to jacksonville fl. They had to replace the throttle position sensor.