1999 VOLVO V70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
220
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
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.
View full details →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...
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO V70
- 1995 VOLVO V70 — 0 complaints
- 1996 VOLVO V70 — 3 complaints
- 1997 VOLVO V70 — 3 complaints
- 1998 VOLVO V70 — 242 complaints
- 1999 VOLVO V70 (current)
- 2000 VOLVO V70 — 116 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO V70 — 268 complaints
- 2002 VOLVO V70 — 91 complaints
- 2003 VOLVO V70 — 36 complaints
- 2004 VOLVO V70 — 118 complaints
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