1998 VOLVO C70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
24
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 VOLVO C70
The 1998 VOLVO C70 has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. 24 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 VOLVO C70
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1998 VOLVO C70, potentially affecting up to 606,863 vehicles.
Recall 04V504000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| 97,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 00V405000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 245,894 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN AN APPROACHING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB AND SOCKET.
View full details →Recall 99V235000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| 139,588 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN RESULT IN INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF THE SWITCH.
Consequence: DRIVER'S COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
View full details →Recall 99V236000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 124,381 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE.
Consequence: THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GROUND WIRE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE TO ASSURE SUFFICIENT GROUNDING.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 VOLVO C70
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 VOLVO C70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CAR HAS BEEN AT A RECOGNIZED AUTO REPAIR FACILITY AND HAS BEEN HAVING MAINTENANCE WORK PERFORMED. IT WAS SEEN THAT THE CAR HAD SUFFERED A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING RACK WITH THE HOUSING FRACTURING, AND ALL OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID BEING LOST. THERE WAS NO IMPACT AND THE HOUSING APPEARS CRYSTALLINE AT THE BREAK. THERE WAS NO IMPACT CAUSING THIS DAMAGE, WHICH HAD THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS COULD HAVE HAD SEVERE CONSEQUENCES
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOORS SUDDENLY BECAME INOPERABLE FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS TO ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN AND OPEN THE DOORS FROM THE OUTSIDE. WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FAILING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE ALSO FAILED. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED THIS COULD LEAD TO ENTRAPMENT IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE DOORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LAMPS ILLUMINATED. THIS HAS BEEN A REGULAR OCCURRENCE FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ABS MODULE NEEDED REPLACED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP OFFERED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED.
DT: CONTACT STATED VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AT 45 MPH. . THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 8-12 MONTHS AGO. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED. CONTACT HAD NOT REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER. ALSO, LOST POWER STEERING WHEN THIS HAPPENED. IT TOOK ABOUT 30-60 SECONDS FOR THE VEHICLE TO START AGAIN. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG.*AK
1998 VOLVO C70 PASSENGER DOOR LATCH FAILURE - HAVE REPLACED MECHANISM TWICE IN PAST 2 YEARS. NO INJURY BUT 2ND FAILURE PREVENTED OPENING DOOR FROM INSIDE CAR CREATING SAFETY RISK. THANK YOU. *LA
Safety Rating for the 1998 VOLVO C70
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 VOLVO C70 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 VOLVO C70
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 24 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 VOLVO C70. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TJ31543.9.0-2019 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other vehicles.The attached checklists can be used for restoring customer settings, where applicable.
0033 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW MECHANISM, NOISE AT THE LOWER LIMIT POSITION. *YD
850017 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER SEAT, TILT-TRAVEL-FORWARD FUNCTION REPAIR. *TT
3360018 — VISIBILITY
THIS SERVICE CAMPAIGN NO. 101A INVOLVES HEADLIGHT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT AND STOP LUG REPLACEMENT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE. *TT
8840008 — STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO REPAIR A TRIM MOULDING THAT HAS COME LOOSE FROM THE DRIP RAIL ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
830033 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
EXPERIENCING NOISE WHEN THE POWER WINDOW MECHANISM REACHES ITS LOWER LIMIT POSITION. *TT
8830025 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
PROCEDURES DESCRIBING AN UPDATED VERSION OF REPLACING THE DOOR LOCK UNIT. *TT
8830004 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON REMOVING THE DOOR OPENER BEZEL. *TT
4410004 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
INFORMATION ON HOW TO REPLACE THE AUXILIARY SPRING TO PROVIDE SMOOTHER ENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH. *TT
889002 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
INFORMATION ON DRAINING HOLES IN ROCKER PANELS FILLED WITH BODY SEALER. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 VOLVO C70
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO C70
- 1994 VOLVO C70 — 0 complaints
- 1995 VOLVO C70 — 0 complaints
- 1998 VOLVO C70 (current)
- 1999 VOLVO C70 — 29 complaints
- 2000 VOLVO C70 — 32 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO C70 — 13 complaints
- 2002 VOLVO C70 — 6 complaints
- 2003 VOLVO C70 — 9 complaints
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