1999 Volvo X70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other X70 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Volvo X70. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 85,383 miles. 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 1999 Volvo X70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 50% | 85,383 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 50% | 78,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 104,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Volvo X70 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Volvo X70.
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.
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 1999 volvo xc70 cross country. She received a recall notice regarding the throttle control module . The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs, but a technician stated that the vehicle did not qualify for the remedy. However her vehicle goes into limp home mode, as reference in…
Poor running under all types of power. Ck engine light on system codes for ets. *nm
I have just replaced the ets on my 1999 volvo xc. Over the last 15 months, our volvo has undergone a complete collapse. It started with a blown head, despite having the car serviced regularly. My repairman said the car had experienced a heat problem before we purchased it, in his opinion. Since…
The electronic throttle system (ets) failed intermittently at 65k miles which caused the vehicle to drastically lose power while driving. The ets failed completely at 69k miles which resulted in the vehicle stalling on the road. *nlm
Other Volvo X70 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Volvo X70?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Volvo X70?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Volvo X70 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other X70 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.