1999 VOLVO X70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 VOLVO X70
The 1999 VOLVO X70 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 VOLVO X70
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 VOLVO X70. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 VOLVO X70
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 VOLVO X70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT 1999 VOLVO XC70 CROSS COUNTRY. SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS, BUT A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE REMEDY. HOWEVER HER VEHICLE GOES INTO LIMP HOME MODE, AS REFERENCE IN THE RECALL NOTICE. ALSO THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE BEFORE ACCELERATING. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92000.
POOR RUNNING UNDER ALL TYPES OF POWER. CK ENGINE LIGHT ON SYSTEM CODES FOR ETS. *NM
I HAVE JUST REPLACED THE ETS ON MY 1999 VOLVO XC. OVER THE LAST 15 MONTHS, OUR VOLVO HAS UNDERGONE A COMPLETE COLLAPSE. IT STARTED WITH A BLOWN HEAD, DESPITE HAVING THE CAR SERVICED REGULARLY. MY REPAIRMAN SAID THE CAR HAD EXPERIENCED A HEAT PROBLEM BEFORE WE PURCHASED IT, IN HIS OPINION. SINCE THAT TIME, WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ABS AND ETS MODULES. THE CAR IS STILL NOT RUNNING. DESPITE REPLACING THE ETS, THE VOLVO DEALER CLAIMS THEY CANNOT GUARANTEE THE UNIT. WHILE WE DRIVE, THE ENGINE JUST STOPS. SEVERAL TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC AND WE HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE TO MAKE IT TO THE BERM. THIS HAS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN. WE HAVE USED A MECHANIC OTHER THAN VOLVO BECAUSE THE DEALER HAS BEEN SO NON-RESPONSIVE. AT THIS MOMENT MY REPAIRMAN IS AWARE OF 8 CARS IN CHATTANOOGA EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS. *JB
I HAVE JUST REPLACED THE ETS ON MY 1999 VOLVO XC. OVER THE LAST 15 MONTHS, OUR VOLVO HAS UNDERGONE A COMPLETE COLLAPSE. IT STARTED WITH A BLOWN HEAD, DESPITE HAVING THE CAR SERVICED REGULARLY. MY REPAIRMAN SAID THE CAR HAD EXPERIENCED A HEAT PROBLEM BEFORE WE PURCHASED IT, IN HIS OPINION. SINCE THAT TIME, WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ABS AND ETS MODULES. THE CAR IS STILL NOT RUNNING. DESPITE REPLACING THE ETS, THE VOLVO DEALER CLAIMS THEY CANNOT GUARANTEE THE UNIT. WHILE WE DRIVE, THE ENGINE JUST STOPS. SEVERAL TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC AND WE HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE TO MAKE IT TO THE BERM. THIS HAS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN. WE HAVE USED A MECHANIC OTHER THAN VOLVO BECAUSE THE DEALER HAS BEEN SO NON-RESPONSIVE. AT THIS MOMENT MY REPAIRMAN IS AWARE OF 8 CARS IN CHATTANOOGA EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS. *JB
THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM (ETS) FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AT 65K MILES WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DRASTICALLY LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE ETS FAILED COMPLETELY AT 69K MILES WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE STALLING ON THE ROAD. *NLM
Safety Rating for the 1999 VOLVO X70
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 VOLVO X70 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 VOLVO X70
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1999 VOLVO X70. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2314 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
INFORMATION REGARDING PURGE VALVE, DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION. *YH
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 VOLVO X70
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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