1997 Volvo S70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S70 years
- Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Volvo S70. That ranks 4th out of 7 S70 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Volvo S70 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 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 47,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Volvo S70 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Volvo S70.
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
- Passenger compartment fires (PE02029) — opened Mar 7, 2002, closed Aug 22, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 volvo s70. The contact could not open the door from inside or outside the vehicle. The contact was an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the driver side door actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
While driving 40 mph abs/tracson warning light illuminated. This caused the vehicle to brake automatically. Consumer pulled over, and restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak
Consumer ets (electronic throttle module) would intermittently come on while driving ,and causing the vehicle to stall. Dealer was notified, and was able to correct the problem at a cost to the consumer. *ak
After shutting off engine key sticks in ignition. It takes a few minutes of wiggling to get key out. Dealer replaced cylinder, but this did not remedy problem. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Volvo S70?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Volvo S70?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.