2001 Volvo Cross Country recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 2001 Volvo Cross Country owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (3), Vehicle Speed Control (3), Engine (2), Fuel system (1), Gasoline (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
06/26/2012 · Transmission / drivetrain
I CAME TO A STOP IN HEAVY INTERSTATE TRAFFIC (35E NORTH IN ST. PAUL). JUST AS THE CAR WAS ALMOST STOPPED, IT REVVED-UP/SURGED FORWARD. I WAS AFRAID THAT THE BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD AND WE WOULD HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF US. THREE YOUNG GIRLS WERE IN THE CAR WITH ME. THE CAR HAS BEEN CLUNKING INTO GEAR AT LOW SPEEDS LATELY, HESITATING FROM A COLD START, ALMOS…
08/19/2009 · Transmission / drivetrain
VOLVO XC 70 2001. WOULD JUST DISENGAGE AS IN NEUTRAL, ENGINE WOULD ROAR. VOLVO DEALER ADVISED TO GET TO A LOCAL MECHANIC SINCE I'M 90 MILES AWAY FROM DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC SAID TRANSMISSION FLUID COMPLETELY BURNT UP, CHANGED. TOOK TO VOLVO 8/8/09, CHECKED IT OUT, EVERYTHING WAS FINE. OFFERED A SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR $72. 8/10/09 DID THE SAME THING, LOCAL…
10/27/2004 · Vehicle Speed Control
AT CERTAIN TIMES WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY DON'T HOLD AND VEHICLE KEEPS MOVING.*AK THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER 2-3 TIMES BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE VEHICLE'S SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *NM
08/30/2004 · Fuel system
DRIVING DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ABOUT 50MPH ON INTERSTATE 40 NO SYMPTOMS WHEN SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, ENGINE FAILS TO RESPOND TO PEDAL. "REDUCED PERFORMANCE" AND "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ILUMINATED. CAR WOULD NOT EXCEED 20 MPH WITH PEDAL TO FLOOR. DEALER HAVING TROUBLE DUPLICATING. REFUSING TO ACCEPT CAR UNTIL SOMETHING IS REPAIRED. *AK
06/02/2004 · Transmission / drivetrain
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE FROM THE REAR RIGHT CV JOINT. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE THE UNDER CARRIAGE WAS FULL OF GREASE AND OIL FROM THE RIGHT REAR CV JOINT. THE RIGHT REAR CV JOINT BROKE. *AK *NM
07/17/2003 · Engine · fire
COOLING FAN FOR MOTOR DEFECTIVE, CAUSING CAR TO OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
09/09/2002 · Vehicle Speed Control
THIRD TIME ITEM FAILED. THIS TIME WITH CARS COMING AT ME AT 45MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE GAS PEDAL WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING. MAX SPEED WAS ABOUT 5-10 MILES PER HOUR IN RUSH HOUR. VERY SCARY AND UPSETTING TO ME AND MY WIFE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD WHEN THE CAR BASICALLY QUITS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH CARS COMING UP YOUR TAILPIPE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. I DI…
08/26/2002 · Equipment
I DEPLOYED THE CAR JACK AS DIRECTED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS INDICATED IN THE DRIVER'S MANUAL. WE HAD A FLAT IN THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL. DURING THE LIFITING POCESS, THE KNURLED END OF THE SCREW OPPOSITE TO THE CRANK END FAILED. THAT IS THE END OF THE SCREW WHICH SERVES TO PULL THE SISSORS TOGETHER WHILE PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE SISSORS AT THE OTHER END OF…