Volvo V70 Electrical System Problems

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Electrical System Problems of Volvo V70

Volvo V70 owners have reported 228 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 27 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (127 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's software (17 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Volvo V70

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Electrical System problems	127
Software problems	17
Ignition problems	14
Ignition Module problems	7
Wiring problems	7
Fuses And Circuit Breaker problems	5
Car Will Not Start problems	5
Instrument Panel problems	5
Ignition Switch problems	4
Battery Cable problems	4
Alternator/generator/regulator problems	4
Battery Dead problems	4
Battery problems	4
Underhood Wiring problems	3
Electrical Failure problems	3
Dash Wiring problems	2
Starter problems	2
Trunk Wiring problems	2
Computer Failure problems	1
Horn Assembly problems	1
Car Will Not Accelerate problems	1
Anti-theft Controller problems	1
Mass Air Flow Sensor problems	1
Instrument Panel Failure problems	1
O2 Sensor problems	1
Starter Solenoid problems	1
Dashboard Failed problems	1

Recently reported Electrical System problems of Volvo V70

The Electrical System problem

In mid summer of 2021, my car overheated randomly without any warning driving down the interstate. I pulled off immediately and cut the car off but, it was already done. The radiator cracked as a result of the engine overheating. I had the car towed to my mechanic and he replaced the radiator. Read details...

The Software problem

After investigation, I discovered that used vehicle just purchased (2004 Volvo V70) had a bad rem module; rendering fuel gauge, rear door locks, fuel door latch, and hatchback lock inoperative. The rear hatchback has no manual method to lock it; making vehicle unsecurable. Read details...

The Ignition problem

Pulled into a parking spot on the street, put the car in park, but was unable to turn the key to turn the car off. It took me almost 20 minutes of jiggling the key around and spraying wd40 into the ignition cylinder before being able to very slowly get the key to turn enough to turn the car off. Read details...

The Ignition Module problem

My Volvo V70 xc also has required replacement of the etm - electronic throttle module costing $1350. After, like many others have stated, losing all power, shutting down, locking up, causing me and those around me a near death experience on the highway. Read details...

The Wiring problem

Today I received a warning message that my low beam was out. I stopped in the auto parts store and bought the passenger side low beam replacement bulb. When I went to disassemble it I noticed that the wiring harness was burnt. I'm going to replace the wiring harness but this is very concerning. Read details...

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