1998 Volvo V70AWD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V70AWD years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Volvo V70AWD. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 65,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Volvo V70AWD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 33% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 92,900 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | 71,890 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | 35,842 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Volvo V70AWD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Volvo V70AWD.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Failure of angle drive transaxle and cv joint. *nm
Dt: vehicle stalled/died, and lost power due to throttle body failure. *ak
On july 12, 2005 my volvo v70r awd wagon stopped without warning while it was being driven. It would not start again and had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer said the mass air flow sensor had to be replaced. The cost was $385.19. This was an extremely scary experience and could have been…
1) vehicle stalls while driving in any weather condition 2) vehicle will not start after stalling 3) power brakes and power steering are reduced and present a dangerous driving situation 4) volvo dealership avoids faulty design responsibility. *nm
Without warning my 1998 volvo v70 awd wagon shuts off...while driving. Power steering and all. I've spent over $700 in repairs and the mechanic cannot figure it out. Now i dare not take it on a highway. The recent reports of this happening to years 1999 and on must be amended to include the 1998. I…
Other Volvo V70AWD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo V70AWD?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo V70AWD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Volvo V70AWD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V70AWD model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.