Model year record

1998 Volvo S70

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 317 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V504000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Vehicles affected
97,000
Reported to NHTSA
2004-10-21
Owners notified
2005-01-24

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 00V405000

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Component
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Vehicles affected
245,894
Reported to NHTSA
2000-12-06
Owners notified
2001-03-19

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THERE COULD BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL NOT TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED.

Safety risk

THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN AN APPROACHING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB AND SOCKET.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V236000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Vehicles affected
124,381
Reported to NHTSA
1999-08-30
Owners notified
1999-09-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE.

Safety risk

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GROUND WIRE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE TO ASSURE SUFFICIENT GROUNDING.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V235000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Vehicles affected
139,588
Reported to NHTSA
1999-08-30
Owners notified
1999-09-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN RESULT IN INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF THE SWITCH.

Safety risk

DRIVER'S COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3174,000 mi
Electrical system20113,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1680,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal13
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery11
Air bags: frontal1040,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights10
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch974,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine893,240 mi
Structure: body: door875,900 mi
Vehicle speed control790,000 mi
Exterior lighting6125,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch640,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock6
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module678,000 mi
Unknown or other624,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline560,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission577,494 mi
Tires5
Interior lighting467,002 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light496,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Suspension474,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling3101,958 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system374,500 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Seats3101,958 mi
Tires: tread/belt3
Wheels3
Air bags2
Air bags: side/window24,053 mi
Electrical system: ignition2136,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2
Engine2124,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2
Equipment272,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights2
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch2
Exterior lighting: tail lights2
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2
Latches/locks/linkages274,000 mi
Seat belts2148,500 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light290,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Structure240,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal277,494 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Wheels: rim2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)176,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1107,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger190,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment adaptive/mobility1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift186,000 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Exterior lighting: fog lights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Fuel system, other1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Power train: driveline1105,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission1
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: rear/other148,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes120 mi
Service brakes, air: controls160 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder174,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Suspension: rear: springs1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility1
Visibility: windshield1
Wheels: hub1

The 1997 model has 79 times as many complaints as this one. The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.