1998 Volvo C70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C70 years
- Not enough data 11th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Volvo C70. That ranks 11th out of 15 C70 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 70,350 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Volvo C70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 29% | 70,350 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | 78,200 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | 72,453 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | 125,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Volvo C70 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Problem: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Problem: 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.
Risk: This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.
Risk: Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the headlight switch.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The frontal passenger air bag may be overly sensitive to certain electrostatic discharge.
Risk: This could possibly cause an inadvertent deployment.
Fix: Dealers will install an additional ground wire in the passenger side to assure sufficient grounding.
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
- Headlight failure (RQ04004) — opened Jun 8, 2004, closed Nov 5, 2004, led to recall 04V504000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Car has been at a recognized auto repair facility and has been having maintenance work performed. It was seen that the car had suffered a complete failure of the power steering rack with the housing fracturing, and all of the power steering fluid being lost. There was no impact and the housing…
Dt*: the contact stated the passenger and driver's side front doors suddenly became inoperable from the inside of the vehicle. The contact has to roll the window down and open the doors from the outside. Within two weeks of the passenger side failing, the driver's side also failed. The contact is…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at no particular speed, the abs and traction control lamps illuminated. This has been a regular occurrence for the past 2 years. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. The dealership determined the abs module needed replaced to repair the…
Dt: contact stated vehicle stalled while driving in traffic at 45 mph. . This happened about 8-12 months ago. This was the second time it happened. Contact had not reported it to the dealer or the manufacturer. Also, lost power steering when this happened. It took about 30-60 seconds for the…
1998 volvo c70 passenger door latch failure - have replaced mechanism twice in past 2 years. No injury but 2nd failure prevented opening door from inside car creating safety risk. Thank you. *la
Other Volvo C70 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 C70 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 C70 | 23 | 1 |
| 2011 C70 | 13 | 1 |
| 2010 C70 | 4 | 2 |
| 2009 C70 | 10 | 3 |
| 2008 C70 | 22 | 3 |
| 2007 C70 | 17 | 4 |
| 2006 C70 | 9 | 2 |
| 2004 C70 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 C70 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 C70 | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 C70 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000 C70 | 26 | 3 |
| 1999 C70 | 23 | 3 |
| 1998 | 7 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo C70?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, latches/locks/linkages, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo C70?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Volvo C70 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C70 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.