1999 Volvo V70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V70 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Volvo V70. That ranks 3rd out of 21 V70 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (53 complaints, 31%), typically at around 78,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 169owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Volvo V70 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 problems | 53 | 31% | 78,000 | “electronic throttle” (30%) | $1,850 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 25% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 12% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 | 11% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 8% | 88,600 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 5% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 5% | 117,212 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 4% | 77,400 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 3% | 71,995 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 2% | 102,849 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 2% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 2% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 181,265 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 104,400 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | 74,400 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 74,800 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 165,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Volvo V70 recalls (4)
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.
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.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Problem: Vehicle description: station wagons equipped with third seats. Users of the third seat, when exiting the vehicle, can come in contact with the tailpipe.
Risk: Contact with the tailpipe can result in personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the length of the vehicle's tailpipe and, if necessary, repair the tailpipe.
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.
- Headlight failure (RQ04004) — opened Jun 8, 2004, closed Nov 5, 2004, led to recall 04V504000.
- Turn signal (PE00031) — opened Aug 15, 2000, closed Dec 22, 2000, led to recall 00V405000.
- Inadvertent side air bag deployment (PE99040) — opened Jun 7, 1999, closed Oct 27, 1999.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Througout this cars history (from the first year 20 + years ago through to today) the engine randomly cuts out without warning, though this happens when usally while declerating and braking to round a street corner. Once it cuts out, of course power steering and brakes are virtually inoperative…
Car surges randomly at lower speeds. Car also loses power on freeway and acceleration fluctuates uncontrollably at times. All symptoms happening while car is in motion, mostly at speeds over 50mph. I brought the car to my local dealership where there were open recalls on the model i own. After…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo v70. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly reduced speed drastically without warning. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo v70. While driving 30 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine and transmission range warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the electronic…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo v70. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the etm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control); however, the…
Other Volvo V70 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 V70 | 4 | 3 |
| 2009 V70 | 4 | 3 |
| 2008 V70 | 11 | 4 |
| 2007 V70 | 7 | 2 |
| 2006 V70 | 21 | 3 |
| 2005 V70 | 21 | 3 |
| 2004 V70 | 83 | 5 |
| 2003 V70 | 32 | 5 |
| 2002 V70 | 76 | 6 |
| 2001 V70 | 221 | 8 |
| 2000 V70 | 93 | 5 |
| 1999 | 169 | 4 |
| 1998 V70 | 187 | 5 |
| 1997 V70 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 V70 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Volvo V70?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 53 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Volvo V70?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Volvo V70 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V70 model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.