Volvo V70 hesitation problems

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Transmission · 119,000 miles · WA

When coming to a stop and the transaxle downshifts from 3rd to 2nd gear, it will lurch and a loud 'clunk' shakes the vehicle. This also occurs when accelerating, shifting from 1st gear to 2nd gear; the transaxle will hesitate, engine will rev and makes a loud 'clunk' that shakes the vehicle when the gear change finally occurs. Also, if I need to step on the brakes suddenly and then re-accelerate, it really makes a loud 'clunk' as the engine will rev and go nowhere, eventually slamming itself into 2nd gear and frightening the occupants of the vehicle due to the loud noises and lurching.

Filed Jan 17, 2012 · Transmission · 126,549 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the transmission hesitated excessively and the warning indicator began to illuminate on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 126,549. Updated 02/22/12*lj the dealer replaced the transmission. Updated 03/12/12

Filed Jul 9, 2011 · Transmission · 110,400 miles · NJ

My v70 always hesitates when shifting between r and d gear. And I can hear a loud clank!!! Sometime it does a horrible up- or down-shifting around 25 MPH. The transmission must get worse and worse since the "clank" continues everyday.

Filed Oct 19, 2010 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volvo v70. The contact stated that while at a complete stop she engaged the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle hesitated and did not respond. The vehicle responded within a few minutes although the failure occurred seven additional times. The dealer was informed about the failure and stated that the vehicle needed a new transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 79000. The current mileage was 85000.

Filed Sep 21, 2009 · Engine · 86,000 miles · NC

The check engine light on our 2004 volvo v70 wagon came on while driving down the highway. The vehicle then made noticeable hesitations but the vehicle continued to be drivable. After getting to atlanta and taking the car to a volvo dealership, the fault code said the problem was with the fuel sensor. Interestingly there was a recall on the 2004 volvo v70 recall #07v226000 for the exact same problem. I called volvo and they say it is not covered as the problem was only for VIN's 286155 - 404037. Volvo declined to cover the problem. The recall clearly states that the fuel sensor problem can cause the vehicle to stall and it is a dangerous problem in my opinion. In our case we are luckily the problem did not cause the vehicle to stall completely on the highway. I highly recommend that you look into this issue on the 2004 v70 volvo's after the VIN range as the problem appears not to have been resolved on all vehicles exhibiting this dangerous problem.

Filed Mar 19, 2009 · Acceleration · 95,000 miles · GA

My 2001 volvo v70t has been lunging forward during low-speed driving maneuvers and has had vehicle hesitation upon acceleration. The dealership, nalley volvo in atlanta has had my car for almost a month. Volvo was involved in a lawsuit which LED to a recall .recall campaign number:06v441000. My car received the software upgrade a few years ago but my symptoms are exactly what the recall was for. Volvo and dealer ship said until they receive a hard code they wont do anything except replace transmission or trade in my car for new one. Upon research I found many others having the same issue even car going into limp mode and also had the software update. I shouldn't have to wait until my car goes into limp mode while traveling on the interstate for volvo to fix this defect.

Filed Mar 9, 2009 · Electrical, Transmission · 54,000 miles · FL

Volvo v70 2001 hesitating to change gear, problem occurs more frequently during slow commute at aprox. 20-40 miles/hr. One day driving through I-285 in atlanta, ga car suddenly stopped. Thank god I was at an exit area and was able to slide car to a non traffic area. Car was able to start engine again aprox. Within 5-10 minutes. Car problem was reported to north point volvo, alpharetta, ga. The car had a "sensor problem" and was "corrected", per the dealer.. Today car is still having problems - hesitant to change gear. I am worried it will turn off again one day. Researching in the internet found a lot of people with same problems. Volvo company should be investigated.

Filed Aug 6, 2008 · Engine, Transmission · 101,000 miles · TX

The transmission and radiator on my 2001 volvo v70 failed and had to be replaced. I did quite a bit of research on 2001 volvo v70 and found that many of this particular make and model have transmission failure. In my particular case, the transmission gave me "problems" several months prior to needing to be replaced. I brought the vehicle to the dealership on three separate occasions to have it looked at. Each time the repairs made no difference. On my final attempt to have the problem resolved (after the warranty had expired) I was told the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. *tr the consumer stated the transmission would hesitate when shifting gears. The consumer stated she is on her 3rd transmission. Updated 08/26/08.

Filed May 8, 2007 · Electrical · GA

This is the fifth time this problem occurred, the last one being yesterday on 5/7/07. It happened the first time on 9/25/06, then 10/03/05, 8/1/06 . Dealer called on 08 /04/06 , and said car was ready. Husband cranked car and had same problem again. This time dealer kept car until 8/15/06 , and had not had problem again until yesterday, and it was the same problem again. Driving about 50 MPH the engine hesitated about three times and then the electrical system failed. The engine kept running though not at full power. The brakes were operative , but the pedal went almost to the floor. All gauges flickered and went blank. The air conditioner (A/C) fan kept running, but there was no cool air. The windows will not operate, the turn signals will not operate, there were no brake lights. And I was scared. Will take to dealer again today.

Filed Aug 7, 2006 · Electrical · 39,000 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 40mph, the vehicle hesitated, and the electrical system failed. The service air bag message readout illuminated, the brakes became spongy, and the steering stiffened. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who unable to determine the problem.