1998 VOLVO S70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

317

Owner Complaints

11 Crashes 5 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

17

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1998 VOLVO S70

The 1998 VOLVO S70 has received a total of 317 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. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (31 complaints), Electrical System (20 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule (16 complaints).

Recalls for the 1998 VOLVO S70

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1998 VOLVO S70, 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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1998 VOLVO S70

317 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 VOLVO S70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 31 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 20
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 16
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 13
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 11
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 10 6 Crashes 6 Injuries
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 10
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 9
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 8 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 8
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 7
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 6
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 6
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 5
Tires
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 4
Suspension
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 3
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 3
Seats
Complaints: 3
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 3
Wheels
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Aircontrols
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearsprings
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11129516 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 20 miles
I TOOK MY CAR TO THE SEARS AUTO CENTER AT 1178 EL CAMINO REAL IN SAN BRUNO, CALIFORNIA (SEARS STORE #6909) ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 FOR FRONT BRAKES. SEARS RETURNED THE CAR TO ME ON 9/2/18 (A COPY OF MY "FINAL INVOICE" IS ENCLOSED). I SUBSEQUENTLY LEARNED THAT THE DUST BOOT FOR THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER IS MISSING. I RETURNED TO SEARS ON SEPTEMBER 10 AND TOLD THE MANAGER IN CHARGE, MR. HOLLOWAY, THAT I HAD LEARNED - FROM ANOTHER MECHANIC WHO HAD BEEN DOING OTHER FRONT END WORK - THAT THE DUST BOOT WAS MISSING AND THAT THIS IS ONE OF THE COMPONENT PARTS OF THE BRAKE CALIPER SYSTEM (DESIGNED TO KEEP DEBRIS AND MOISTURE OUT OF THE BRAKE CALIPER). SEARS RE-INSPECTED MY VEHICLE ON SEPTEMBER 10 AND CONFIRMED THAT THE DUST BOOT IS MISSING. I WAS TOLD THAT THE DEPARTMENT MANAGER (MR. JULIO ESTRADA) WOULD NEED TO ADDRESS THE SITUATION. ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2018, THE MANAGER OF THE SEARS AUTO CENTER - MR. JULIO ESTRADA - REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT SEARS' EXPENSE. I BELIEVE THAT SEARS WAS NEGLIGENT AND ASK THAT NHTSA INVESTIGATE THE CONDUCT OF SEARS AUTO CENTER.
#11129516 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 20 miles
I TOOK MY CAR TO THE SEARS AUTO CENTER AT 1178 EL CAMINO REAL IN SAN BRUNO, CALIFORNIA (SEARS STORE #6909) ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 FOR FRONT BRAKES. SEARS RETURNED THE CAR TO ME ON 9/2/18 (A COPY OF MY "FINAL INVOICE" IS ENCLOSED). I SUBSEQUENTLY LEARNED THAT THE DUST BOOT FOR THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER IS MISSING. I RETURNED TO SEARS ON SEPTEMBER 10 AND TOLD THE MANAGER IN CHARGE, MR. HOLLOWAY, THAT I HAD LEARNED - FROM ANOTHER MECHANIC WHO HAD BEEN DOING OTHER FRONT END WORK - THAT THE DUST BOOT WAS MISSING AND THAT THIS IS ONE OF THE COMPONENT PARTS OF THE BRAKE CALIPER SYSTEM (DESIGNED TO KEEP DEBRIS AND MOISTURE OUT OF THE BRAKE CALIPER). SEARS RE-INSPECTED MY VEHICLE ON SEPTEMBER 10 AND CONFIRMED THAT THE DUST BOOT IS MISSING. I WAS TOLD THAT THE DEPARTMENT MANAGER (MR. JULIO ESTRADA) WOULD NEED TO ADDRESS THE SITUATION. ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2018, THE MANAGER OF THE SEARS AUTO CENTER - MR. JULIO ESTRADA - REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT SEARS' EXPENSE. I BELIEVE THAT SEARS WAS NEGLIGENT AND ASK THAT NHTSA INVESTIGATE THE CONDUCT OF SEARS AUTO CENTER.
#11080411 | ENGINE | | 137,500 miles
THE PLASTIC HANDLE OF THE OIL DIPSTICK CAME OFF CAUSING HALF OF THE OIL DIPSTICK TO BE IN THE DIPSTICK TUBE THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING IT HAPPENED WHILE CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL MAKING SURE THERE WAS OIL IN THE CAR MAKING SURE THAT THE ENGINE WILL NOT SEIZE WHILE DRIVING
#10947858 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 125,000 miles
THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE DIM I HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS WITH BRIGHTER BULBS AND THEY ARE STILL DIM I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH THE FOG LIGHTS ON ALL THE TIME IN ORDER TO DRIVE AT NIGHT.
#10940374 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 124,300 miles
I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED DECEMBER 16 2016 KNOWING IT NEEDED A LOT OF WORK. I HAVE SINCE GOTTEN ALL THE REPAIRS DONE ON JAN 4TH 2017. I NOW NEED TO GET THE CAR EMISSION TESTED AFTER DRIVING 200 MILES THE READINESS MONITORS ARE STILL NOT SET AND HAVE SINCE REPAIRED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND STILL CAN NOT GET AN EMISSIONS TEST. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1998 VOLVO S70

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 VOLVO S70 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 VOLVO S70

Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 VOLVO S70. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

4460008 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ON SOME VEHICLES OIL WEEPAGE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BEVEL GEAR VENT. *TT

8733 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING CABIN AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT. *TT

2109 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES INDICATING MISFIRES AND / OR A HARD ENGINE START CONDITION. *TT

8850007 — SEATS

THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE NEW STYLE HEIGHT ADJUSTER KNOB FOR THE FRONT SEATS. *TT

8830024 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

ON SOME VEHICLES A DRAFT MAY BE FELT FROM AND AROUND THE INNER DOOR OPENER WHENTHE SUNROOF IS IN THE VENTILATION POSITION. *TT

3350004 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HEADLAMPS MAY VIBRATE WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED OR WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN SURFACES. *TT

8830022 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

PROCEDURES FOR REPLACING DOOR LOCKS. *TT

2510 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION REGARDNG PULSED SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS. *TT

8903 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE CAMPAIGN 87 TO REPLACE INCORRECT VEHICLE EMISSIONS CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABELS. *TT

2819 — EQUIPMENT

SUBJECT REGARDING UPGRADED PROCEDURES ON THE USE OF M 4.4 SOFTWARE. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 VOLVO S70

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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