1996 VOLVO V70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 VOLVO V70
The 1996 VOLVO V70 has received a total of 3 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 System (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 VOLVO V70
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 VOLVO V70. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 VOLVO V70
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 VOLVO V70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
OUR VOLVO HAD THE EXACT SAME IGNITION ISSUES AS HAVE BEEN CALLED OUT IN THE RECENT GM IGNITION RECALL. OUR CAR WOULD MYSTERIOUSLY TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS HAPPENED MANY TIMES, LUCKILY WITH ANY ACCIDENTS. WE BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO VOLVO NUMEROUS TIMES FOR SERVICE, BUT THEY COULD NEVER FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM, OTHER THAN TO SUGGEST THAT PERHAPS OUR KEY RING WAS TOO HEAVY. WE NEVER RESOLVED THE ISSUE. AS I READ ABOUT THE GM ISSUES IT WAS EXACTLY WHAT WE EXPERIENCED WITH OUR CAR. JUST THOUGHT SOMEBODY MIGHT WANT TO KNOW. *TR
OUR VOLVO HAD THE EXACT SAME IGNITION ISSUES AS HAVE BEEN CALLED OUT IN THE RECENT GM IGNITION RECALL. OUR CAR WOULD MYSTERIOUSLY TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS HAPPENED MANY TIMES, LUCKILY WITH ANY ACCIDENTS. WE BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO VOLVO NUMEROUS TIMES FOR SERVICE, BUT THEY COULD NEVER FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM, OTHER THAN TO SUGGEST THAT PERHAPS OUR KEY RING WAS TOO HEAVY. WE NEVER RESOLVED THE ISSUE. AS I READ ABOUT THE GM ISSUES IT WAS EXACTLY WHAT WE EXPERIENCED WITH OUR CAR. JUST THOUGHT SOMEBODY MIGHT WANT TO KNOW. *TR
OUR VOLVO HAD THE EXACT SAME IGNITION ISSUES AS HAVE BEEN CALLED OUT IN THE RECENT GM IGNITION RECALL. OUR CAR WOULD MYSTERIOUSLY TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS HAPPENED MANY TIMES, LUCKILY WITH ANY ACCIDENTS. WE BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO VOLVO NUMEROUS TIMES FOR SERVICE, BUT THEY COULD NEVER FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM, OTHER THAN TO SUGGEST THAT PERHAPS OUR KEY RING WAS TOO HEAVY. WE NEVER RESOLVED THE ISSUE. AS I READ ABOUT THE GM ISSUES IT WAS EXACTLY WHAT WE EXPERIENCED WITH OUR CAR. JUST THOUGHT SOMEBODY MIGHT WANT TO KNOW. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1996 VOLVO V70
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 VOLVO V70 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 VOLVO V70
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 VOLVO V70. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
8840025 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING PAINT PROTECTION FOR THE SILL TRIM PANEL. *TT
4430011 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
INFORMATION DESCRIBING HOW TO INSTALL A DAMPER ON THE DRIVE SHAFT. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 VOLVO V70
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO V70
- 1992 VOLVO V70 — 0 complaints
- 1993 VOLVO V70 — 0 complaints
- 1995 VOLVO V70 — 0 complaints
- 1996 VOLVO V70 (current)
- 1997 VOLVO V70 — 3 complaints
- 1998 VOLVO V70 — 242 complaints
- 1999 VOLVO V70 — 220 complaints
- 2000 VOLVO V70 — 116 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO V70 — 268 complaints
Other VOLVO Models
- VOLVO XC90 — 2,131 total complaints
- VOLVO S60 — 1,655 total complaints
- VOLVO S80 — 1,320 total complaints
- VOLVO XC60 — 846 total complaints
- VOLVO S70 — 780 total complaints
- VOLVO 850 — 732 total complaints
- VOLVO S40 — 677 total complaints
- VOLVO V70XC — 521 total complaints