Key ignition is failing will often not start then after moving key around in ignition to find the perfect position the car will start
The worst 1999 Volvo V70XC problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Acceleration29
- Electrical18
- Fuel system13
- Brakes8
- Engine8
- Transmission6
- Lights4
- Steering2
- Airbags1
- Seats1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Volvo V70XC
Recalls 2
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.
- Risk
- This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. The recall began on december 29, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 06V441000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
- Risk
- The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. This could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- On vehicles with an original oem switch, dealers will replace the headlight switch. All other vehicles will be inspected to determine if the switch has een damaged and replace only if necessary. The recall began on january 24, 2005. Owners should contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 04V504000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1999 Volvo V70XC
Defect investigations
Throttle control malfunction
On november 14, 2006 volvo submitted a defect information report to the federal safety agency concerning etm failures in model year (my) 1999 through 2001 volvo models (not including the s40 and v40), my 2002 s60 and v70 with naturally aspirated engines and my 2002 v70s.according to volvo, ?a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.volvo further stated that,this resulted in a high number of these vehicles going into limp home mode without need.?volvo indicated that this was the most severe consequence of an etm fault in the subject vehicles.the recall remedy is a software upgrade introduced by volvo on march 16, 2006 in a customer satisfaction program.at the time of the notification 161,202 vehicles of the population of 331,301 had already had the software uploaded and were therefore not included in the population count of the recall. Odi?s analysis of complaints to odi and volvo, volvo field reports and warranty data found that etm failure could result in (1) engine stall; (2) mechanical limp mode; (3) lunging forward during low-speed driving maneuvers; and (4) faltering during high speed merges or when crossing traffic.odi identified 12 crashes related to etm failure, with 6 caused by lunging incidents, 3 caused by stalling incidents, 2 caused by mechanical limp mode and 1 from the faltering condition.odi's analysis of complaint data and information obtained from consumer interviews identified 1,289 incidents with safety related consequences (389.1 per 100,000 vehicles), including 479 involving engine stall (144.6 per 100,000 vehicles) and 729 involving mechanical limp mode (220.0 per 100,000 vehicles).odi's analysis of warranty claim narrative text shows at least 14,965 warranty claims with codes indicating an etm fault resulting in vehicle operation in mechanical limp mode (4.5% of the subject vehicles). Volvo?s recall addresses odi?s safety concerns with etm failures.odi will continue to monitor the subject vehicles to determine if additional action is required.this engineering analysis is closed.
EA05021
Throttle control malfunction
Pe05-041 was opened on july, 26, 2005, based on 136 consumer complaints to odi alleging throttle control malfunctions in the subject vehicles.odi has now received 591 complaints of etm failures which allege symptoms with potential safety related consequences.these include allegations of engine stall, vehicle surging forward without accelerator input, vehicle hesitation upon acceleration and sudden and unexpected transition into reduced performance operation (limp mode).volvo submitted over 2,900 complaints concerning the etm in the subject vehicles during pe05-041.odi's preliminary analysis of a sample the volvo complaints identified approximately 55 percent with one or more of the symptoms described above.odi is continuing its assessment of the information contained in the volvo complaints. In november 2005, to resolve an investigation by the california air resources board, volvo announced that it would extend the warranty coverage to 10 years / 200,000 miles for the etm in approximately 356,000 model year 1999 through 2002 passenger cars sold in the united states and canada.under volvo's policy, vehicles that experience etm failures will receive a variety of repairs including etm cleaning, reprogramming the engine control module and/or replacement of the etm. This investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea05-021) to continue to assess the safety consequences of etm failures in the subject vehicles.
PE05041
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Volvo V70XC 40
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- Transmission control module (TCM) upgrades available to correct complaints/symptoms
What 1999 Volvo V70XC owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My volvo v70 was on a test drive by the mechanic before returning the vehicle to me after routine maintenance. The car had 59,800 miles. The engine caught fire allegedly due to an oil gasket defect. The vehicle was on a local road in wainscott, long island, new york.
The car went into a "limp home mode" as I was pulling into traffic, causing several cars to have to swerve to keep from hitting me. I called volvo and they said the 99 & 00 ( which I own both ) models had a recall on the part. I carried the car to the volvo dealership and they said the recall was only to install a software update, not to replace the part itself. Well, they did the software upgrade and about half way home, 5 miles or less, the etc light came on again and the car went into the limp home mode again, barely making it home. I called the dealership and they said that the module itself needed to be replaced and was not covered by the recall ????? They told me it would be between $1200-$1300 to replace. This is extremely wrong and dangerous. As much as I can gather from reading complaints on volvo forums, this is a problem volvo has known about since at least 2004 and has affected about 200,000 cars. Is there nothing that can be done about this matter ?? Please advise.. Ps. The VIN on my 2000 v70 xc is [xxx] , has 145,000 miles and has the exact same problem as the 1999 model. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo v70xc. The contact stated there was fuel leaking from the top of the fuel tank causing it to fail inspection. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 101,000.
My 1999 v70r with 122,000 miles has had the most problems of any volvo I have owned in 44 years; heater core, electronic throttle module, steering rack, wheel bearings, lower control arms, ball joints, parking brake failure, brake lines and hoses, and now? The transmission has failed completely after a 105,000 mile checkup by the dealer showed no issues. 2 months later - will not shift into 4th gear and bucks like a horse. Why do I read about many similar complaints but see no action - recall or reimbursement or fix from volvo?
1999 volvo xc v70. Consumer states vehicle the would hesitate and then suddenly accelerate. *tgw the consumer stated the dealer informed him the vehicle was too old for warranty repairs concerning the etm components.
I recently purchased a 1999 volvo v70xc, shortly after, the car went into what's called limp home mode. I looked online to see what would cause this and saw that there was a recall in 2006 to repair this problem. I called volvo to see if my car was brought in for service, I was informed that it was repaired. I brought my car to a repair shop and was told that it needed a throttle module, the same reason for the recall in 2006. The module was replaced and new software installed and now the card runs good. Should I have to pay for a new module, $900 since this was supposed to be fixed on the initial recall?
Failure of electronic throttle module assembly causing very poor drivable. Problem is intermittent and severe that the car can not safely be driven in traffic without a risk of accident. Brief chronology: I have a very early production 1999 volvo v70xc. It had drivable problems since I bought it. Never was fixed. (supposedly) replaced etm the first time in ~ 2004, using part whose design was known to be faulty. Later did software update (campaign 155). Drivable improved slightly, but was never correct. Replacement module is now failing. Car can not be driven safely. Engine runs poorly, RPM limited to < 2000, always in "limp home mode". You are aware (I believe) that there is a recall/replacement campaign underway for this part. However, the replacement part has the same design flaw as the original. (I am already on a "supposedly" replaced module). Volvo is pretending to honor an extended warranty while either: 1) changing the module's software to postpone or hide the actual (mechanical) failure mechanism. 2) replacing a failed module with one having the same flawed design which has the same potential for failure as before. This results in a serious potential safety issue being quite likely to occur to a customer like myself in the future. Worse yet, this is occurring just as a number of the vehicles are nearing the end of the extended warranty. The end result of this is they leave a serious driveability problem unsolved, and duck the actual problem by using a software update to get the customer just past the warranty period. In conclusion, they are continuing to supply unreliable and unsafe parts under the guise of having provided a safe, reliable, and warranted repair. They need to be forced to: issue a full recall for all vehicles using the current etm design, announce a full recall for all cars using this design, and supply only a re-designed etm as part of all future repairs.
Abs control module replaced at 115k miles in august 2007 for a cost of $1,000 due to malfunction indication and recommendation of mechanic. Is this a recurring problem with the 1999 volvo v70?
1. Premature wear of the etm. 2. Car has rough idle, stalls, surges in traffic. 3. Replacing the etm. For the third time.
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Questions about the 1999 Volvo V70XC
Is the 1999 Volvo V70XC reliable?
Owners have filed 79 complaints about the 1999 Volvo V70XC, 15.8 times a typical V70XC model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Volvo V70XC?
Acceleration and speed control, with 29 complaints, typically around 73,698 miles. Next is electrical (18).
How many recalls does the 1999 Volvo V70XC have?
2 recalls, covering vehicle speed control and exterior lighting.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Volvo V70XC acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 06V441000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Volvo V70XC have the most acceleration problems?
The Volvo V70XC model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2000 (45 complaints), 2001 (39 complaints) and 1999 (29 complaints).
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