1998 VOLVO V70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

242

Owner Complaints

20 Crashes 9 Fires 1 Death

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

23

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 1998 VOLVO V70

The 1998 VOLVO V70 has received a total of 242 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. 23 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 (19 complaints), Exterior Lightingheadlights (11 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule (10 complaints).

Recalls for the 1998 VOLVO V70

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1998 VOLVO V70, potentially affecting up to 657,698 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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Recall 98V254000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

| 50,835 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH THIRD SEATS. USERS OF THE THIRD SEAT, WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE, CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TAILPIPE.

Consequence: CONTACT WITH THE TAILPIPE CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE'S TAILPIPE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE TAILPIPE.

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Owner Complaints for the 1998 VOLVO V70

242 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 VOLVO V70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 19 1 Crash
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 11 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 10 1 Crash 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 7 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 7 7 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 6 6 Crashes 4 Injuries
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 6
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 6
Tires
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 1 Fire
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 5
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Fire
Electrical System
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 4
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 3
Power Train
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 3
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 2
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1 1 Death
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Suspensionrearsprings
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

#10915178 | TIRES | | N/A miles
SEVERE TIRE SIDEWALL BUBBLES ON ALL FOUR TIRES AFTER ONLY 2 YEARS OF NORMAL USE. TIRE BRAND AND TYPE: DUNLOP 195/60R15 888 H SIGNATURE II.
#10884834 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 151,500 miles
THE IGNITION SWITCH FREQUENTLY JAMS, LOCKED, IN THE "OFF" POSITION. THE KEY CAN BE INSERTED, BUT THE IGNITION LOCK WILL NOT TURN, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO START AND OPERATE THE VEHICLE OR TURN ON ACCESSORIES OR TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, RENDERING THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE. WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE "ON" POSITION, IT CAN BE TURNED OFF WITHOUT DIFFICULTY. WHEN IT IS "OFF," HOWEVER, IT FREQUENTLY CAN NOT BE TURNED "ON". A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH REVEALED THAT THIS IS A RATHER COMMON PROBLEM.
#10824366 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 230,000 miles
I WAS ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP TO I-94 WHEN THE ACCELERATOR STOMPED FLUSH TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE REVVED UNCONTROLLABLY AND I TRIED TO CLUTCH IT DOWN BUT KEPT ON ACCELERATING. AT THIS POINT I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION BUT THAT DID NO GOOD. ALL THE INSTRUMENTATION TURNED OFF BUT THE ENGINE WAS MAXED OUT AND WAS GOING BERSERK. I HAD A CLUTCH SO I PUSHED IT INTO NEUTRAL BUT THE RPMS WENT TO THE 7,000S. WITH THE KEYS OFF, I PULLED OF THE INTERSTATE DESPERATELY TRYING TO SLOW DOWN THE RPMS BUT NOTHING WORKED. I FINALLY PUT IT INTO GEAR TO TRY AND STOP IT AND IT LITERALLY 'BLEW UP'. IT'S TOTALED. WHAT I WANT TO KNOW IS IF THIS HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPORTED, IF THERE HAS BEEN ANY KIND OF RECALL ON THIS. VOLVO WOULDN'T ANSWER ANY OF MY QUESTIONS. IT WAS A GREAT CAR BUT IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO GET ANY ANSWERS ABOUT. IT APPARENTLY WAS SOME KIND OF A COMPUTER MALFUNCTION AS A MECHANICAL FAILURE WOULD HAVE BEEN SOLVED BY TURNING THE KEY 'OFF'! I WANT TO LODGE A COMPLAINT BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START.
#10746645 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 200,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE ROTOR HAD CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. MA 10/25/15
#10704931 | SEATS | | 122,160 miles
PURCHASED THIS CAR THIS MONTH FOR MY SON FOR HIM TO COMMUTE TO SCHOOL. MY SON TOLD ME THAT THE SEAT MOVES TO DIFFERENT POSITION WHEN THE CAR HIT THE POT HOLE. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS IF THE DRIVER HAS SHORT LEGS. THERE IS PRESET POSITION FOR THE SEAT. NO SURE WHAT TO DO WITH THIS. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1998 VOLVO V70

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 VOLVO V70 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 VOLVO V70

Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 23 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 VOLVO V70. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PB77-006-2017-01 — EQUIPMENT

Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

0013 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

ELECTRICALLY OPERATED SEAT, MINIMIZING LATERAL MOVEMENT. *YD

101A — VISIBILITY

INFORMATION TO ALL VOLVO RETAILERS REGARDING SERVICE CAMPAIGN 101A - INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE HEADLIGHT WIPER BLADE AND THE STOP LUG. *TT

430004 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING BEVEL GEAR OIL REPLACEMENT. *TT

460005 — WHEELS

THIS SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION TO ENSURE THAT THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM IS NOT DAMAGED WHEN SERVICING WHEELS AND TIRES. IT ALSO CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT CHECKING THE FREEWHEEL AND VISCOUS COUPLING FOR THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM. *TT

850015 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE INNER DOOR PANEL INSERT COMING LOOSE. *TT

830032REV — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THE DOOR LOCK PROTECTIVE COVER. *MJS

2230031 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK EVAPORATIVE HOSES. *TT

5103 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

INFORMATION REGARDING NEW REAR BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS. *TT

8830013 — STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT REGARDING RAILS AND LOAD ARCHES MODIFICATION. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 VOLVO V70

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1998 VOLVO V70.

Investigation PE99005 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Closed

Opened:

FUEL LEAKAGE

Investigation PE98043 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Closed

Opened:

EXHAUST PIPE BURNS

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