1998 Volvo 700 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 700 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Volvo 700. That is the most of any 700 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Volvo 700 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Volvo 700 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Volvo 700.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Was traveling 70mph in 1998, volvo, 1998 when left front wheel started to come off. Had heard noises prior, and then noticed smoke. Pulled to side of road , and saw flames coming from wheel area. Extinguished the flames. *ak
Turbo return line unsealed and leaking oil. Dealer wanted to replace entire turbo; shouldn't happen to a car, esp. A volvo, that's only three years old with 56k miles on it. Dealer did a temporary fix but eventually will ahve to replace turbo way before its time to do so.
The rear brake rotors warped at 4000 miles and were replaced and new discs were installed. At 20000 miles the exact same problem happened again. The local dealer told me that volvo is replacing the rear braking system on a case by case basis. Please share this information with everyone . Thanks. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo 700?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, wheels problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo 700?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Volvo 700 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 700 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.