1998 VOLVO S70 Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch Issues in the 1998 VOLVO S70

6 exterior lightingheadlightsswitch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 VOLVO S70. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch Complaints

#10044666 | October 24, 2003

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

#10036937 | August 31, 2003

VOLVO CUSTOMER RELATIONS RE: VIN [XXX], 1998 S70 SIR OR MADAM MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A PRE-OWNED 1998 VOLVO S70 IN 2000. TWO NIGHTS AGO AS WE WERE DRIVING ON A 30-MILE RURAL-STRETCH HOME, OUR HEADLIGHT SWITCH BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. WITH THE SWITCH IN THE ON POSITION, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WERE OFF AND THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY GO OUT. WE PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND DISCOVERED THAT BY PUSHING THE SWITCH INWARD TOWARD THE DASH, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS WOULD STAY LIT, SO LONG AS YOU WERE CONSTANTLY PUSHING IN THE SWITCH. YESTERDAY I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY NHTSA RECALL NO. 99V235/VOLVO RECALL NO. 94. I IMMEDIATELY STARTED MAKING PHONE CALLS TO GET THIS PART REPLACED. VOLVO OF LISLE RETRIEVED MY CARS INFORMATION AND INFORMED ME THAT THE SWITCH HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED UNDER...

#8019959 | October 1, 2002

99 V 235 000/HEADLIGHT SWITCH: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. A RECALL IS ON THIS MAKE & MODEL, BUT THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE VIN# WAS NOT COVER UNDER THAT RECALL. NLM

#8015664 | August 7, 2002

HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT WHILE CONSUMER IS DRIVING, AND THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP HEADLIGHTS ON IS TO HOLD SWITCH IN THE ON POSITION. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

#725329 | July 25, 2000

REPEATED FAILURE OF HEADLAMPS, SELECTOR SWITCH (LIGHTS GO OUT), AND TURN SIGNAL. I NEED TO CONTINUOUSLY APPLY PRESSURE TO THE SELECTOR SWITCH IN ORDER TO KEEP THE LIGHTS ON - THIS MAKES DRIVING UNSAFE.

#607131 | August 23, 1999

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED. *YC

Other 1998 VOLVO S70 Problem Areas

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

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