Model year record

1998 Volvo V70

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 242 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V254000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Vehicles affected
50,835
Reported to NHTSA
1998-10-14
Owners notified
1998-11-16

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH THIRD SEATS. USERS OF THE THIRD SEAT, WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE, CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TAILPIPE.

Safety risk

CONTACT WITH THE TAILPIPE CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE'S TAILPIPE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE TAILPIPE.

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 slip1955,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1179,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1074,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system7
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe7
Air bags: frontal660,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal6
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly644,800 mi
Tires617,000 mi
Unknown or other6130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine577,251 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module548,500 mi
Air bags485,000 mi
Electrical system4102,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch460,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit4
Structure: body: door4
Exterior lighting3159,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap3
Power train3151,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)3
Seat belts3139,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads380,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor380,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments317,000 mi
Suspension3151,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: wiring272,592 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2106,063 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch2
Exterior lighting: tail lights2
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Interior lighting217,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch231,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seat belts: front: retractor2122,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other258,371 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust2
Service brakes, air: antilock2
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light255,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Suspension: front2
Suspension: front: macpherson strut2
Tires: sidewall2124,000 mi
Vehicle speed control265,800 mi
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1151,000 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)1
Engine1151,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1135,000 mi
Equipment1
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank1
Fuel/propulsion system1130,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch171,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift171,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft199,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats1122,160 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler175,300 mi
Service brakes1200,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic145,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper180,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1
Steering1
Steering: column1100,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device154,406 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1100,000 mi
Structure: body1185,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate178,164 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1
Structure: body: tailgate1
Suspension: rear: springs1
Tires: tread/belt1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1

The 1997 model has 81 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.