Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Volvo V70

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 220 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V441000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Vehicles affected
170,099
Reported to NHTSA
2006-11-15
Owners notified
2006-12-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.

Manufacturer 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 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 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
Vehicle speed control5278,000 mi
Electrical system3681,992 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip888,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling690,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine659,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline6104,400 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls671,995 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery579,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit4—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system464,284 mi
Air bags: frontal326,000 mi
Engine3160,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights374,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic359,000 mi
Suspension365,000 mi
Tires3—
Electrical system: ignition2—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Electronic stability control (ESC)2158,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2197,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2188,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system255,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch265,000 mi
Power train2—
Power train: automatic transmission280,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields271,995 mi
Tires: sidewall2—
Visibility260,000 mi
Air bags1—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module185,000 mi
Air bags: side/window126,000 mi
Child seat: latch connector/clip157,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: wiring1116,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys176,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Equipment1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1104,400 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch180,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1—
Fuel system, other181,800 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery167,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1125,000 mi
Interior lighting174,800 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1128,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1102,849 mi
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic1116,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1117,212 mi
Power train: driveline1250,100 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seat belts126,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1116,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module170,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Structure1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: tailgate1—
Suspension: rear1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle1—
Unknown or other1165,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables165,115 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1—
Visibility: windshield1—

The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 model has 2 times as many 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.