1997 VOLVO V70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 VOLVO V70
The 1997 VOLVO V70 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint), Suspension (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 VOLVO V70
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 VOLVO V70. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 VOLVO V70
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 VOLVO V70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN DRIVING IN THE CITY OR ON THE FREEWAY VEHICLE WOULD BOTTOM OUT IF THE PAVEMENT HAS CRACKS/BUMPS OR HOLES IN IT. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED PROBLEM DUE TO POOR DESIGN. ALSO, DUE TO BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. OWNER NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT TO CAUSE THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM.*AK THE OWNER SAYS VEHICLE WOULD NOT BOTTOM OUT BECAUSE IT WAS BUILT TOO LOW. *YH
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING SAW WHITE SMOKE. LATER, THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 20 MPH WHEN SHE SMELLED SMOKE, AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND NEXT THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS ON FIRE. *AK
REQUEST FOR NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM RATINGS INFORMATION.
Safety Rating for the 1997 VOLVO V70
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 VOLVO V70 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 VOLVO V70
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 VOLVO V70. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2840 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SERVICE MANUAL TP2321201. *TT
7770004 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW DRIVE SHAFT NUT. *TT
230047 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE NEW FUEL TANK WITH INTEGRATED ROLL-OVER VALVE. *MJS
2230026 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO REPLACE THE Y-FITTING ON THE FUEL TANK. *TT
4309 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS OF CASES WHERE TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 313 (GEAR SHIFT POSITION SENSOR) REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF THE SENSOR. *TT
390003 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
SUBJECT ON MODIFIED WIRING DIAGRAM FOR POWER SEATS. *TT
8722 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
COMMENTS ABOUT A NUMBER OF FAN MOTORS ARE BEING REPLACED DUE TO
9711019741F — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
VARIOUS INFORMATION ON A NEW CLUTCH FOR TURBO ENGINES. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 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 — 3 complaints
- 1997 VOLVO V70 (current)
- 1998 VOLVO V70 — 242 complaints
- 1999 VOLVO V70 — 220 complaints
- 2000 VOLVO V70 — 116 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO V70 — 268 complaints
- 2002 VOLVO V70 — 91 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