1996 Volvo S70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 22, 2002 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S70 years
Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1996 Volvo S70 so far. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Volvo S70
Volvo S70 photographed in College Park, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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1996 Volvo S70 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Volvo S70.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Passenger compartment fires (PE02029) — opened Mar 7, 2002, closed Aug 22, 2002.

Other Volvo S70 years

← 1995 S70 · 1997 S70 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 S7030
2000 S701643
1999 S702054
1998 S702154
1997 S7040
199600
1995 S7020

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Volvo S70?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Volvo S70?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Volvo S70 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S70 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.