1999 VOLVO V70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

220

Owner Complaints

5 Crashes 2 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

7

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1999 VOLVO V70

The 1999 VOLVO V70 has received a total of 220 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (52 complaints), Electrical System (36 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (8 complaints).

Recalls for the 1999 VOLVO V70

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1999 VOLVO V70, potentially affecting up to 563,828 vehicles.

Recall 06V441000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 170,099 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.

Consequence: THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

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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 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 1999 VOLVO V70

220 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 VOLVO V70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 52 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 36
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 8
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 6
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 6
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 6
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 5
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 4
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Engine
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Tires
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 2
Visibility
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1
Child Seatlatch Connectorclip
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulic
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11365304 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 160,000 miles
THROUGOUT THIS CARS HISTORY (FROM THE FIRST YEAR 20 + YEARS AGO THROUGH TO TODAY) THE ENGINE RANDOMLY CUTS OUT WITHOUT WARNING, THOUGH THIS HAPPENS WHEN USALLY WHILE DECLERATING AND BRAKING TO ROUND A STREET CORNER. ONCE IT CUTS OUT, OF COURSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES ARE VIRTUALLY INOPERATIVE. HOWEVER, BY SIMPLY PUTTING IN NEUTRAL AND TURNING THE KEY THE CARE ALWAYS IMMEDIATELY RESTARTS.
#11365304 | ENGINE | | 160,000 miles
THROUGOUT THIS CARS HISTORY (FROM THE FIRST YEAR 20 + YEARS AGO THROUGH TO TODAY) THE ENGINE RANDOMLY CUTS OUT WITHOUT WARNING, THOUGH THIS HAPPENS WHEN USALLY WHILE DECLERATING AND BRAKING TO ROUND A STREET CORNER. ONCE IT CUTS OUT, OF COURSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES ARE VIRTUALLY INOPERATIVE. HOWEVER, BY SIMPLY PUTTING IN NEUTRAL AND TURNING THE KEY THE CARE ALWAYS IMMEDIATELY RESTARTS.
#11018946 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 158,000 miles
CAR SURGES RANDOMLY AT LOWER SPEEDS. CAR ALSO LOSES POWER ON FREEWAY AND ACCELERATION FLUCTUATES UNCONTROLLABLY AT TIMES. ALL SYMPTOMS HAPPENING WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION, MOSTLY AT SPEEDS OVER 50MPH. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE THERE WERE OPEN RECALLS ON THE MODEL I OWN. AFTER RECALL WAS PERFORMED, THE SYMPTOMS HAVE INCREASED AND WORSENED. DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY.
#11018946 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | | 158,000 miles
CAR SURGES RANDOMLY AT LOWER SPEEDS. CAR ALSO LOSES POWER ON FREEWAY AND ACCELERATION FLUCTUATES UNCONTROLLABLY AT TIMES. ALL SYMPTOMS HAPPENING WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION, MOSTLY AT SPEEDS OVER 50MPH. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE THERE WERE OPEN RECALLS ON THE MODEL I OWN. AFTER RECALL WAS PERFORMED, THE SYMPTOMS HAVE INCREASED AND WORSENED. DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY.
#11018946 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 158,000 miles
CAR SURGES RANDOMLY AT LOWER SPEEDS. CAR ALSO LOSES POWER ON FREEWAY AND ACCELERATION FLUCTUATES UNCONTROLLABLY AT TIMES. ALL SYMPTOMS HAPPENING WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION, MOSTLY AT SPEEDS OVER 50MPH. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE THERE WERE OPEN RECALLS ON THE MODEL I OWN. AFTER RECALL WAS PERFORMED, THE SYMPTOMS HAVE INCREASED AND WORSENED. DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY.

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Safety Rating for the 1999 VOLVO V70

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 VOLVO V70 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 VOLVO V70

Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 VOLVO V70. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

4607 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

X70 AWD PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT / BOOT KIT AVAILABLE AS A SPARE PART. *TT

2829 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

SUBJECT REGARDING MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING A MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR (MAF), ESPECIALLY WHEN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES HAVE BEEN LOGGED IN MEMORY, IT IS IMPORTANT TO RESET THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL UNIT (ECM) ADAPTIVE VALUES. *TT

8820 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT PERTAINS TO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT AND NOISE FROM THE DASHBOARD. *TT

187A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON THE 1999 GENUINE VOLVO CARE -- PREPAID FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE PROGRAM. *TT

2312 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT COMING ON DTCS 4308, 4338, 430C OR 430D SET. *TT

2310 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION ON HOW TO RUN AND EVALUATE AN EVAP QUICK TEST ON A CAR WTH THE B524S ENGINE. *TT

830011 — STRUCTURE:BODY

CONDITION REGARDING TAILGATE HANDLE, MOISTURE IN THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY. *YC

NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 VOLVO V70

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1999 VOLVO V70.

Investigation PE00031 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Closed

Opened:

TURN SIGNAL

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