1996 VOLVO V70
0 recalls, 3 complaints - 30 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 17, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
OUR VOLVO HAD THE EXACT SAME IGNITION ISSUES AS HAVE BEEN CALLED OUT IN THE RECENT GM IGNITION RECALL. OUR CAR WOULD MYSTERIOUSLY TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS HAPPENED MANY TIMES, LUCKILY WITH ANY ACCIDENTS. WE BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO VOLVO NUMEROUS TIMES FOR SERVICE, BUT THEY C... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 17, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
OUR VOLVO HAD THE EXACT SAME IGNITION ISSUES AS HAVE BEEN CALLED OUT IN THE RECENT GM IGNITION RECALL. OUR CAR WOULD MYSTERIOUSLY TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS HAPPENED MANY TIMES, LUCKILY WITH ANY ACCIDENTS. WE BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO VOLVO NUMEROUS TIMES FOR SERVICE, BUT THEY C... Read more
STEERING
Jun 17, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
OUR VOLVO HAD THE EXACT SAME IGNITION ISSUES AS HAVE BEEN CALLED OUT IN THE RECENT GM IGNITION RECALL. OUR CAR WOULD MYSTERIOUSLY TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS HAPPENED MANY TIMES, LUCKILY WITH ANY ACCIDENTS. WE BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO VOLVO NUMEROUS TIMES FOR SERVICE, BUT THEY C... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 VOLVO V70
30 manufacturer communications from 22 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE | 3 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 2 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
C00009
Jul 21, 2023
252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
C00009
Jul 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
TJ3656330
Jun 12, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rubber cushion
Special Tools Bu
May 12, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
Service Manager
May 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
Service Manager
May 6, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
356EN01
Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager
Jun 23, 2020
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
Service Manager
Jun 23, 2020
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
0023
Jul 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BULLETIN DESCRIBING HOW TO CORRECT CONDITION OF OIL LEAKAGE OCCURRING AT ONE OR MORE OF THE OIL PUMP RETAINING SCREWS. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES THE PREVIOUS SB21-0023 DATED OCTOBER 1999. *TT
2840
Dec 21, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SERVICE MANUAL TP2321201. *TT
850004
May 1, 2001
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO REPAIR THE TAILGATE PANEL ATTACHMENTS. *TT
8850004
Nov 1, 2000
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
INFORMATION ON REPAIRING THE TAILGATE PANEL ATTACHMENTS. *TT
8850004
Apr 1, 2000
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
INFORMATION ON HOW TO REPAIR THE TAILGATE PANEL ATTACHMENTS. *TT
7770004
Mar 1, 2000
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW DRIVE SHAFT NUT. *TT
2230047
Feb 1, 2000
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES ON REPLACING THE FUEL TANK. *TT
230047
Feb 1, 2000
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE NEW FUEL TANK WITH INTEGRATED ROLL-OVER VALVE. *MJS
8840025
Nov 1, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING PAINT PROTECTION FOR THE SILL TRIM PANEL. *TT
2230026
Oct 1, 1999
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO REPLACE THE Y-FITTING ON THE FUEL TANK. *TT
4430011
Jul 1, 1999
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
INFORMATION DESCRIBING HOW TO INSTALL A DAMPER ON THE DRIVE SHAFT. *TT
4309
Jun 24, 1999
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS OF CASES WHERE TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 313 (GEAR SHIFT POSITION SENSOR) REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF THE SENSOR. *TT
2260002
Jun 1, 1999
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL A NIPPLE TO THE DRAINAGE HOLE IN THE INTERCOOLER. *TT
2260002
Jun 1, 1999
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL A NIPPLE IN THE INTERCOOLER. *TT
2250010
Jun 1, 1999
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW ROUTING OF WIRING FOR OXYGEN SENSORS. *TT
3370001
Jun 1, 1999
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
INFORMATION DESCRIBING HOW TO REPLACE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND ALTERNATOR CABLE SEPARATELY. *TT
810001
Nov 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION DESCRIBES HOW THE SERVICE MANUALS SHOULD BE UPDATED WITH NEW INFORMATION. *YC
760002
Aug 31, 1998
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
A KNOCKING SOUND MAY BE HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *YC
81815
Aug 28, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION WHICH IS NECESSARY FOR BODY REPAIRS. *YC
NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLVO V70
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE99005
Opened: Jan 15, 1999 , Closed: Jun 30, 1999
FUEL LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE98043
Opened: Aug 5, 1998 , Closed: Oct 21, 1998
EXHAUST PIPE BURNS
ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON TWO REPORTS OF CHILDREN RECEIVING BURNS ON THEIR LEG FROM THE HOT EXHAUST PIPE WHILE EXITING 1998 MODEL YEAR V70 WAGONS VIA THE REAR LIFTGATE.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH A DEALER INSTALLED REAR FACING CHILDREN'S AUXILIARY SEAT (AUXILIARY SEAT).ENTRY TO AN... Read more
VOLVO V70 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLVO V70 across all model years (1998, 2016).
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Total Recalls
1,181
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
64
Reported Crashes
31
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
VOLVO V70 - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 8 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 13 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 23 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 22 | View |
| 2004 | 6 | 118 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 36 | View |
| 2002 | 6 | 91 | View |
| 2001 | 9 | 268 | View |
| 2000 | 6 | 116 | View |
| 1999 | 4 | 220 | View |
| 1998 | 5 | 242 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 0 | 3 |