1999 Volvo C70 Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C70 Convertible years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible. That ranks 3rd out of 5 C70 Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (4 complaints, 50%), typically at around 82,029 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 50% | 82,029 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 25% | 76,700 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 13% | 105,182 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 13% | 105,400 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | 105,182 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Volvo C70 Convertible recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.
Risk: This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
Fix: Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. The recall began on december 29, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Throttle control malfunction (EA05021) — opened Dec 6, 2005, closed Dec 12, 2006, led to recall 06V441000.
- Throttle control malfunction (PE05041) — opened Jul 26, 2005, closed Dec 7, 2005.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Convertible top back bar structure cracked in half and top will not operate(close or open) now. While the top broke, as i was opening it, it also fell on the sensor for the lock and broke that also. The car is in the shop again for this problem, the only fix is ordering a new bar at the cost of…
My brakes were making a weird squeaking noise in front. I took to orange county volvo dealer twice, both times was told nothing was wrong. Two weeks later, i experienced complete brake failure,without warning and the only way to stop was to hit the car in front of me. No warning lights illuminated…
Volvo c70 presented a problem with the engine revving and down by itself, and mostly noticeable while standing still at idle. I took the car to the dealer, and they informed me that they had to replace the electronic throttle module (etm and throttle) body along with some other parts. I paid and…
Engine rolling w/varying rpm. Ets warning light came on, continues to do so intermittently. Dealer (tasca volvo, seekonk, ma) stated on 01-09-06 that, based on orders from volvo na,vehicle needed a "system upgrade" and other repairs & diagnostics before part replacement could be performed. Said…
1999 volvo c70 with 52,000 miles. Car started running staggered at about 48,000 miles. Check engine and ets lights sometimes come on. Took it in for computer diagnosis and mechanic's test drive. Problem is faulty electronic throttle module. Needs replacement at cost of $900.00.*jb
Other Volvo C70 Convertible years
← 1998 C70 Convertible · 2000 C70 Convertible →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 C70 Convertible | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 C70 Convertible | 11 | 1 |
| 2000 C70 Convertible | 16 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 C70 Convertible | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.