1997 VOLVO S70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 VOLVO S70
The 1997 VOLVO S70 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint), and Structurebodydoor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 VOLVO S70
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 VOLVO S70. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 VOLVO S70
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 VOLVO S70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 VOLVO S70. THE CONTACT COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR ACTUATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ABS/TRACSON WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BRAKE AUTOMATICALLY. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
CONSUMER ETS (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE) WOULD INTERMITTENTLY COME ON WHILE DRIVING ,AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND WAS ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AT A COST TO THE CONSUMER. *AK
AFTER SHUTTING OFF ENGINE KEY STICKS IN IGNITION. IT TAKES A FEW MINUTES OF WIGGLING TO GET KEY OUT. DEALER REPLACED CYLINDER, BUT THIS DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 VOLVO S70
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 VOLVO S70 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 VOLVO S70
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 VOLVO S70. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2309 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 6-1-1 STORED. *TT
840001 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
COMPLAINTS ABOUT SQUEAKING FROM THE REAR WINDSHIELD. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 VOLVO S70
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO S70
- 1992 VOLVO S70 — 0 complaints
- 1993 VOLVO S70 — 0 complaints
- 1995 VOLVO S70 — 3 complaints
- 1997 VOLVO S70 (current)
- 1998 VOLVO S70 — 317 complaints
- 1999 VOLVO S70 — 257 complaints
- 2000 VOLVO S70 — 196 complaints
- 2002 VOLVO S70 — 3 complaints
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- VOLVO S80 — 1,320 total complaints
- VOLVO V70 — 1,177 total complaints
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- VOLVO 850 — 732 total complaints
- VOLVO S40 — 677 total complaints
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