Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo v70. The contact stated that while traveling 35 MPH, the emergency brake engaged, causing the rear driver side wheel to seize. The vehicle was later towed to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the parking brake failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 91,000.
Volvo V70 brake failure problems
16 of the 934 owner complaints about the Volvo V70 describe brake failure, most of them for the 1998 model year.
- owner complaints
- 16
- worst model year
- 1998
- typical mileage
- 85,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
- 20071
- 20053
- 20011
- 20002
- 19993
- 19986
Often reported together
ABS 7Stalling 2Headlights 2Sudden acceleration 1Hesitation 1
What owners say
Why aren't you doing anything about volvo building crap? They should be in jail. Etm - design was unacceptable from a day one. The etm is causing surging, stalling and many other symptoms. Once volvo started to replace some of them, they used new ones with exactly the same flawed design. Abs module - is known for causing loss of braking power, early brake pads wear and damaging transmission. Front brake calipers - rust on calipers is squeezing rubber boots around sliding pins. Damage to rotors, pads and wheel bearings. Front lights low beams - unacceptable light output. Front seat belts - are cutting into side trim and side trim is cutting into seat belts. Wind shield wipers - highest speed is useless in heavy rain. Cruise control - RPM surges while going 55mph and turning on the cruise control. Do something!
Brake failure during slow-to-stop while moving vehicle into garage. Brakes went stiff with little braking action. Lifted and replanted on pedal regained braking ability.
Brakes failed after complete replacement due to overheating. Rear caliper failed and caused brake line to close and pedal to go to floor. Car had to be towed back 50 miles to dealer.
Loss of braking power while trying to slow on an incline of approximately 8%. Accompanied by "clicking" that sounds like ABS engaging. Releasing brake and reapplying resolved. Speed approximately 15mph.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo v70. The contact was attempting to brake when the vehicle surged forward and struck the preceding vehicle. At the time, she thought that the brakes failed. The contact learned of the federal safety agency recall number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) after the crash. The vehicle sustained damages to the front end (hood bracket, hood hinge, marker light, front bumper cover, wiper blades, side lamps, grill, head lamps, hood and latch, and paint). The repair will cost $4,870.81, which includes the $500 insurance deductible. The cost of the rental vehicle was $390. The damages to the rear end of the other vehicle (1998 toyota forerunner) were the quarter panel, re-finish on the rear bumper, and a replaced passenger side rear bumper outer extension. The total repair cost was $563.22. The failure mileage was 98,590. Updated 01/09/09. *lj updated 01/15/09.
1) pulled out of my driveway 2) complete brake failure 3)tbd - car at dealership, but dealership and volvo USA refuses to acknowledge the brake failure.
Abs / trac lights intermittent failure, causing occasional loss of braking for 1-2 seconds.
Volvo, 2001 v70 - VIN [xxx] this specific vehicle is unreliable and unsafe. Since purchased new, car has had multiple system failures leading to various unsafe driving conditions including brake system failure and engine failure (including loss of braking and steering systems). Manufacturer has acknowledged unusual nature of this particular vehicle quality defects - concerned that car must be taken off road to avoid serious crash. Please advise. *nm updated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Unexpected and intermitent brake failure. Discussed at length on volvo forum. Here is the link: http://forums.swedespeed.com/zerothread?id=32551
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Volvo V70 brake failure
Which Volvo V70 years have brake failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1998 (6 complaints), 1999 (3 complaints) and 2005 (3 complaints).
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