1998 Volvo C70 Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C70 Convertible years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Volvo C70 Convertible. That ranks 4th out of 5 C70 Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Volvo C70 Convertible 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Volvo C70 Convertible recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Volvo C70 Convertible.
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.
I bought my 1998 volvo c70 convertible in jan 1999. On may 20, 1999 at approx 11:45 pm, i was driving in the left-hand lane on rt.175-w in columbia, md, approx. 1 mile from my home. Stopped at red traffic light at dobbin rd/rt.175 intersection. No other cars. Light turned green. Proceeded forward…
Other Volvo C70 Convertible years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 C70 Convertible | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 C70 Convertible | 11 | 1 |
| 2000 C70 Convertible | 16 | 1 |
| 1999 C70 Convertible | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo C70 Convertible?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo C70 Convertible?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Volvo C70 Convertible a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C70 Convertible model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.