Transmission began slipping around 90,000 miles. Changing from 2nd to 3rd was a pressurized build up resulting in a lunge forward or bucking of vehicle. Several times trying to get across traffic lanes almost resulted in near crash due to transmission not changing gear. Putting car in gear resulted in a bucking forward or lunge. Volvo advised a new transmission but advised us of a computer download that might fix the problem. After the download the car drove great for about three weeks. Then it began again. When on a trip the jerking in changing was so violent the gas line was forced loose from the fuel filter causing a stall in traffic. Fortunately we were able to push the car out of traffic and waited for a mechanic to arrive to re-install the line to the filter. Volvo dealer was about three miles down the road but refused to come out stating too much going on and that they could help but would wait until the next day since so close to 5 pm. Independent mechanic came to help. A new trans was installed but with less than 5000 miles the problem seems to be coming back. Also the brake booster went out. A failed recalled part left us stranded when we first bought the car and we paid the towing fees to volvo.
2002 Volvo V70 transmission complaints
Page 2 of 2: complaints 11 to 17 of 17, newest first, as owners wrote them.
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.
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.
During operation of the vehicle during cold weather, the driver noticed a hesitation when applying pressure to the accelerator pedal and heard a slight "crunching" sound. At a later date, consumer was driving approx. 35-45 MPH on a road with hills (up and down). While driving up an incline, the driver experienced same hesitation and heard a horrible "punching" sound. The vehicle came to a complete stop while another vehicle rapidly approached from the rear. The other vehicle had to swerve suddenly to avoid hitting consumer's vehicle. The consumer & passenger had to roll vehicle down the hill and call for help. Dealer examined vehicle and determined that the left axle had pulled out of the transmission (due to a pin that had broke). The dealer performed a temporary fix by banging axle back into the transmission. Also, dealer found that the left ball joint was broken (unknown when this occurred). Dealer later replaced entire transmission. *mjj consumer would like to know if there are other reports regarding safety related issues on volvo v70.
Volvo reluctantly released us from our lease a couple of months ago. Our first volvo experienced electrical and transmission problems. They put us in another volvo which experienced transmission problems as well. After repeated attempts on volvo of dallas' part to repair our car they finally replaced the transmission however the new transmission was not performing properly either when volvo released us from the lease. The dealership, area/regional directors, and volvo corporation practiced poor business etiquette on all accounts in our opinion. They did release us from our lease however, refused to reimburse us for our initial $5000.00 down payment. Our entire volvo experience disgusted us so that we chose not to endure the lengthly process of a law suit. We just wanted to drive a safe, dependable, reliable vehicle that fit our families needs. Too much to ask from volvo! It is a shame because when we got into our volvo we planned on being volvo customers "for life." good luck.
While driving at 50 MPH front driver's side wheel separated from the vehicle. When the wheel separated the air bags deployed. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided with another vehicle. The police arrived and cited the consumer. Vehicle was examined by a certified mechanic, who informed the consumer that the shaft broke, causing the wheel to come off, and the collision to occur.
Three times during the month of august vehicle violently jumped forward into traffic. Dealer said there was a problem with a valve in the transmission. *ak windows squeak when rolled down. Steering wheel boot was not in place.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2002 Volvo V70?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history