1998 VOLVO V70

5 recalls, 242 complaints - 323 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

Defect Description

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 SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

97,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Defect Description

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.

245,894 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN RESULT IN INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF THE SWITCH.

Consequence

DRIVER'S COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

139,588 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE.

Consequence

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GROUND WIRE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE TO ASSURE SUFFICIENT GROUNDING.

124,381 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Defect Description

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.

50,835 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

242 total complaints 20 crashes 9 fires 15 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	19
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE	10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE	7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL	6
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	6
TIRES	6

Incident date: Oct 10, 2016

SEVERE TIRE SIDEWALL BUBBLES ON ALL FOUR TIRES AFTER ONLY 2 YEARS OF NORMAL USE. TIRE BRAND AND TYPE: DUNLOP 195/60R15 888 H SIGNATURE II.

Incident date: Aug 12, 2015

THE IGNITION SWITCH FREQUENTLY JAMS, LOCKED, IN THE "OFF" POSITION. THE KEY CAN BE INSERTED, BUT THE IGNITION LOCK WILL NOT TURN, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO START AND OPERATE THE VEHICLE OR TURN ON ACCESSORIES OR TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, RENDERING THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE. WHEN THE IGNITION... Read more

Incident date: Jan 29, 2016

I WAS ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP TO I-94 WHEN THE ACCELERATOR STOMPED FLUSH TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE REVVED UNCONTROLLABLY AND I TRIED TO CLUTCH IT DOWN BUT KEPT ON ACCELERATING. AT THIS POINT I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION BUT THAT DID NO GOOD. ALL THE INSTRUMENTATION TURNED OFF BUT THE ENGINE WAS MAXED OUT A... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE ROTOR HAD CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRE... Read more

Incident date: Apr 9, 2015

PURCHASED THIS CAR THIS MONTH FOR MY SON FOR HIM TO COMMUTE TO SCHOOL. MY SON TOLD ME THAT THE SEAT MOVES TO DIFFERENT POSITION WHEN THE CAR HIT THE POT HOLE. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS IF THE DRIVER HAS SHORT LEGS. THERE IS PRESET POSITION FOR THE SEAT. NO SURE WHAT TO DO WITH THIS. *TR

Incident date: Oct 26, 2014

AFTER FILLING FUEL TANK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE IS A VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL OUTSIDE THE CAR AND WHEN STOPPED INSIDE CAR. THE ENGINE CODE IS FOR A GROSS EVAP LEAK.I CAN SEE FUEL UNDER GAS TANK COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK. I REMOVED FUEL PUMP ACCSESS DOOR AND CAN SEE FUEL BUB... Read more

Incident date: May 12, 2014

I JUST PURCHASED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO A 1998 VOLVO V70 USED ON 4/3/2014 FOR 3000.00 . THE VEHICLE DROVE JUST FINE UP UNTIL TWO WEEKS AGO WHERE THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE SLIPPING. WHILE I WAS RIDING ON I695 AND WAS GOING ABOUT SIXTY MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE CAR JERKED AND CUT OFF, MEANING BLINKING IN... Read more

Incident date: May 12, 2014

Incident date: Sep 2, 2013

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 WE... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2009

IGNITION KEY CYLINDER MALFUNCTIONING. INSERT KEY TO START CAR, KEY ROTATES 360 DEGREES WITHOUT ENGAGING. TAKES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET THE KEY TO NOT ROTATE AND ACTUALLY START THE CAR. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE THREADS ON FORUMS THAT THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON ISSUE WITH... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2011

EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING, BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. FUSES ARE GOOD AND BULBS ARE GOOD AS WELL! BRAKES HAVEN'T WORKED SINCE THE DRIVE HOME HEADLIGHTS GO IN AND OUT. COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT! *TR

Incident date: May 2, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR SEAT BELT BECAME LODGED AND COULD NOT BE USED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE HIMSELF BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND WOULD NOT OFFER ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE SEAT B... Read more

Incident date: May 12, 2007

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO CROSS COUNTRY V70. TWICE WITHIN THE YEAR, THE RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE REPAIRED. AFTER THE FIRST REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN CONTINUED TO LOCK WHILE DRIVING. THE FIRST REPAIR COST $1000.00. THE SECOND REPAIR WAS PERFORMED AT AN EXPENSE OF $14000.00. THE FAILURE MIL... Read more

Incident date: May 12, 2007

Incident date: Nov 24, 2008

WE HAD TONS OF PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR IMMED. AFTER PURCHASE-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ALWAYS COMING ON,CAR STALLING,LIGHT COMING ON DASHBOARD,CAR NOISES, ENGINE LEAKS. THE CAR COULD NOT BE FIXED BY CARMAX AS FAR AS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS CONCERNED SO WE BROUGHT THE CAR TO A VOLVO DEALER. CHECK ENGINE L... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jan 22, 2008

TIRES HAVE NOT FAILED. SIDEWALL CRACKS/DETERIORATION NOTICED DURING ROUTINE STOP FOR GAS. I PLAN TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES IMMEDIATELY. *TR

Incident date: Dec 12, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO V70. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. BOTH VEHICLES SUSTAINED FRONT END DAMAGE AND WERE TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Aug 2, 2002

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO V70. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10-60 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED. THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE BRAKES MADE A GRINDING NOISE, ALTHOUGH THEY WERE NOT APPLIED. THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED NORMALLY. THE ABS ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 19, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDEWALL ON ONE OF HIS SUMITOMO TIRES COMPLETELY FAILED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF THE DOT NUMBER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 124,000. THE TIRE INFORMATION WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Incident date: Feb 5, 2007

ABS / TRAC LIGHTS INTERMITTENT FAILURE, CAUSING OCCASIONAL LOSS OF BRAKING FOR 1-2 SECONDS. *JB

Incident date: Nov 15, 2005

THE ABS / TRACTION CONTROL UNIT ON THESE CARS FAIL IN UNREASONABLY HIGH NUMBERS. IT'S SUCH A BIG BUSINESS, THAT MECHANICS SELL THOUSANDS OF REFURBISHED UNITS ON EBAY. VOLVO CHARGES OVER $700 FOR THE PARTS, AND IS AVOIDING REPAIRING THIS ITEM BECAUSE I'M SURE SOME ACTUARY TOLD THEM IT'S CHEAPER TO ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 15, 2005

Incident date: Oct 1, 2006

THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. *NM

Incident date: Jul 30, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR ONE DAY, SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSED THE FIRE. THE WIRING HARNESS WA... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 24, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PADS AND CALIPERS CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROTORS. THE REAR PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE FRONT PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED TWICE. PRIOR TO EACH REPLACEMENT, THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND AND THE FRONT AND REAR END SHOO... Read more

Incident date: Aug 24, 2006

Incident date: Jun 23, 2006

THE FUEL TANK ON MY 1998 VOLVO V70 HAS FAILED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN MY CAR ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. AFTER REPLACING ALMOST MY ENTIRE FUEL EVAP SYSTEM, VOLVO DETERMINED MY FUEL TANK HAD A LEAK. I REQUESTED THAT VOLVO REPLACE MY FUEL TANK AT THEIR EXPENSE, BECAUSE I FEEL THAT A FUEL TANK SH... Read more

Incident date: Apr 9, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE REAR HATCHBACK OPENED WITHOUT WARNING DUMPING THE CARGO ONTO THE HIGHWAY. A CRASH WAS AVOIDED AND THE POLICE WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE HATCHBACK LOCK WAS INOPERABLE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE HATCH... Read more

Incident date: Oct 30, 2005

THE TIMING BELT HOLDER BROKE ON MY 1998 VOLVO WHILE ON DRIVING ON US ROUTE 40 IN CHAPEL HILL NORTH CAROLINA. THIS CAUSED A COMPLETE LOSS OF ACCELERATION. FORTUNATELY WE WERE IN THE RIGHT LANE AND WERE ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. *JB

1 deaths

Incident date: Jun 1, 2005

AUTOMOBILE: VOLVO V70 WAGON 1998 ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, THERE IS A SWING ARM THAT ATTACHES TO THE DOOR AND THE CAR FRAME. ITS PURPOSE APPEARS TO STOP THE DOOR FROM HYPER EXTENDING. THE SWING ARM ATTACHES TO CAR FRAME VIA A BRACKET. THIS BRACKET IS WELDED ON THE FRAME. IN MY CASE THE BRACKET CAM... Read more

Incident date: Dec 28, 2005

MY CAR IS A 1998 VOLVO V70 T5 WITH 75,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. AT ABOUT 7PM ON DECEMBER 28TH, 2005, I MOVED THE CAR FROM MY DRIVEWAY OUT ONTO THE STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE, IN ORDER TO ALLOW A SECOND TANDEM-PARKED CAR OUT. THE VOLVO REMAINED PARKED ON THE STREET, DOORS LOCKED AND WINDOWS UP, U... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Nov 26, 2005

VOLVO V70 1998 - FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT - CAR DESTROYED DURING ROUTINE DRIVING, ENGINE STOPS. DRIVER NOTICES SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (LIGHTS) BLINKING. IN A FEW MINUTES THE CAR IS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY FIRE. WHEN I VISITED THE WRECKER'S YARD I FOUND A V... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Nov 5, 2005

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH ON A LOCAL STREET WHEN SHE FELT A PULL WHEN TURNING LEFT THEN SHE HEARD AND FELT A SOUND LIKE THE MUFFLER WAS FALLING OFF AND HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. SHE IMMEDIATELY TURNED INTO A SHOPPING PLAZA AND SHUT OFF THE CAR. WHAT WE FOUND WAS T... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2005

IN LATE FEBRUARY 2005, MY WIFE NOTICED THAT THE CHILD SEATS IN OUR 1998 VOLVO V70 WOULD LOOSEN UP WHEN OUR CHILDREN WOULD GET IN OR MOVE IN THEIR SEATS. THESE CHILD SEATS WERE OF THE STATIONARY TYPE AND OF DIFFERENT MAKES. AS ONE OF THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED AT NO CHARGE... Read more

Incident date: Jun 3, 2005

DT: VEHICLE STALLED/DIED, AND LOST POWER DUE TO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. *AK

Incident date: Jul 14, 2005

STALLING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. STALLING AT NORMAL OPERATING SPEED WITH RESULTING LOSS OF POWER, STEERING AND BRAKES. THE MASS AIR SENSOR AND INTAKE HOSE WERE REPLACED. *JB

Incident date: Jul 18, 2005

VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE SHUT-DOWN WITH LOSS OF POWER STEERING CONTROL. DISABLED VEHICLE WITH GROCERIES AND SMALL CHILDREN INSIDE ON A 90+ DEGREE (VERY HOT!!)AFTERNOON IN MID-JULY. $322 FOR REPLACEMENT OF AIR FLOW DEVICE (METER OR SENSOR?) TO CORRECT PROBLEM. APPROX. $... Read more

Incident date: Jun 3, 2005

1998 VOLVO V70A EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE SHOULDER HARNESS. *MR THE SHOULDER HARNESS WAS FRAYED. ONE WOULD HAVE TO PULL THE SEAT BELT TO UNLOCK AND THEN PULL IT DOWN WHICH CAUSED IT TO WEAR. *SC *JB

Incident date: Feb 3, 2005

THE CAMSHAFT BELT TENSIONER BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE BELT TO COME OFF AND THE VEHICLE TO LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS. *JB TIMING BELT TENSIONER, BELT AND VALVES AND HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TT

Incident date: Apr 15, 2004

THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED DURING A PANIC STOP, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP AND THE CAR TO SKID UNCONTROLLABLY INTO THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. FORTUNATELY IT DID NOT RESULT IN ANY SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. *AK THERE HAD BEEN NO INDICATION OF A PROBLEM PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT AND THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON AFT... Read more

Incident date: May 9, 2004

AT ONLY 70,000 MILES MY ABS UNIT FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM THAT THE DEALER AGREED TO PAY HALF. VOLVO SHOULD REPLACE THIS CRITICAL SAFETY COMPONET ON EVERY VEHICLE AT THEIR EXPENSE. *JB

Incident date: May 1, 2004

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 99V235000. TOOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS,. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Incident date: Sep 1, 2004

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TESTED AND FOUND TO HAVE HIGH LEVELS OF CARBON MONOXIDE. *NM BLACK SMOKE WAS BELCHING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. *SC THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB

Incident date: Sep 1, 2004

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TESTED AND FOUND TO HAVE HIGH LEVELS OF CARBON MONOXIDE. *NM BLACK SMOKE WAS BELCHING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. *SC THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB

Incident date: Sep 10, 2004

FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BROKE. MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPLACE IT. *AK *SC

Incident date: Apr 15, 2004

I OWN A 1998 VOLVO V70 THAT HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR LOCKS. THE CAR WILL LOCK BUT TWO DOORS DO NOT UNLOCK WHEN THE MASTER OR REMOTE SWITCHES ARE ACTIVATED. ONE HAS TO MANUALLY LIFT THE UNLOCKING KNOB FIRST. MY CONCERN IS THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR THE NEED TO LEAVE THE CAR QUICKLY, A Y... Read more

Incident date: Sep 13, 2003

I OWN A 1998 VOLVO V70. WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH THE AIR PUMP AND THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. THESE PARTS SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED ON A CAR THAT IS FIVE YEARS OLD. SINCE THE CAR IS PAST ITS WARRANTY PERIOD, VOLVO WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THESE PARTS (A TOT... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 VOLVO V70

323 manufacturer communications from 187 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	55
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	49
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	26
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	21
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	20
200000 WHEELS	18
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	11
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	8

252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Rubber cushion

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.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations

350000 EQUIPMENT

VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App

350000 EQUIPMENT

Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

Volvo?s Warranty Department tracks Retailer warranty spending by utilizing the Warranty Retailer Counseling Process (WRCP). The WRCP is used to gauge individual retailer performance on objective measures over time. By setting clear performa

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Lithium-ion Hybrid Battery Packs shipping and handling to Volvo Reman

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Lithium-ion Hybrid Battery Packs shipping and handling to Volvo Reman

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 m

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Battery Charger/maintainer requirement

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Battery Charger/maintainer requirement

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Type and Platform Information

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing

100000 POWER TRAIN

This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEA

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other co

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Software Installation Policy changes.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other veh

350000 EQUIPMENT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Software Installation Policy changes.

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This is a Service Product Journal: Information Notice. We process the personal data that you provide in connection with the creation of your VIDA account. The purpose of our processing is to administer your VIDA account (from registration t

200000 WHEELS

Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

020000 SUSPENSION

This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

350000 EQUIPMENT

Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

200000 WHEELS

Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be f

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

200000 WHEELS

Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.

150000 SEAT BELTS

This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

150000 SEAT BELTS

This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

150000 SEAT BELTS

This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

200000 WHEELS

Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.

190000 TIRES

Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.

200000 WHEELS

Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found

350000 EQUIPMENT

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

350000 EQUIPMENT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Description of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.

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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.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998

FUEL LEAKAGE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 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).

67 Total Recalls

1,181 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

64 Reported Crashes

31 Reported Fires

1 Reported Deaths

VOLVO V70 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

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 (current)	5	242
1997	0	3	View
1996	0	3	View

Other VOLVO Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
VNL	232	176	View
VHD	192	20	View
VNM	142	13	View
VN	125	150	View
S60	122	1,657	View
XC60	121	864	View
XC90	113	2,165	View
S80	81	1,321	View

Vehicle Safety

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1998 VOLVO V70

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 VOLVO V70

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLVO V70

VOLVO V70 - All Years Overview

VOLVO V70 - Year by Year

Other VOLVO Models