Vehicle Safety Data

1998 VOLVO V70 Structurebody Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

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Structurebody Issues in the 1998 VOLVO V70

1 structurebody complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 VOLVO V70. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Structurebody Complaints

#10544051 |
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HINGE/STRAP FAILED CAUSING DOOR TO BREAK FROM FRAME AND BECOME DYSFUNCTIONAL. AS IT WORSENED OVER A FEW DAYS THE DOOR BECAME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO OPEN WHERE IT BECAME A SAFETY CONCERN. VOLVO MECHANIC REFERRED TO AUTO METAL SERVICE SHOP WHICH REPLACED/REPAIRED DOOR STRAP AND WELDED DOOR BACK TO FRAME AND CONFIRMED THIS WAS A KNOWN "WORKMANSHIP" DEFECT WITH A NUMBER OF VOLVO MODELS AND YEARS. VOLVO N.A. WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS 9/13/13 AND WAS INTERESTED TO SEE THE REPAIR INVOICE, WHICH WAS PROVIDED TO THEM, BUT IN THE END THEY DECLINED TO REIMBURSE FOR THIS FLAW STATING THE CAR WAS NO LONGER COVERED BY A MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. WHEN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR BECOMES DYSFUNCTIONAL FROM FAULTY WORKMANSHIP THAT INDICATES A SAFETY ISSUE THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD "MAN UP" AND REPAIR/RECALL OR REIMBURSE THE OWNER FOR, REGARDLESS IF THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. DOORS SHOULDN'T...

Other 1998 VOLVO V70 Problem Areas

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