MYRModel Year Report

1998 Volvo C70 Convertible

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1998 Volvo C70 Convertible
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:18:11.093Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo C70 Convertible Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1998: 1 complaints 1998 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 16 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1998: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19981
19998
200016
200111
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

CRASH INJURY
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I BOUGHT MY 1998 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE IN JAN 1999. ON MAY 20, 1999 AT APPROX 11:45 PM, I WAS DRIVING IN THE LEFT-HAND LANE ON RT.175-W IN COLUMBIA, MD, APPROX. 1 MILE FROM MY HOME. STOPPED AT RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AT DOBBIN RD/RT.175 INTERSECTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050802

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

CRASH INJURY
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I BOUGHT MY 1998 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE IN JAN 1999. ON MAY 20, 1999 AT APPROX 11:45 PM, I WAS DRIVING IN THE LEFT-HAND LANE ON RT.175-W IN COLUMBIA, MD, APPROX. 1 MILE FROM MY HOME. STOPPED AT RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AT DOBBIN RD/RT.175 INTERSECTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050802

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Volvo C70 Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Volvo C70 Convertible reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo C70 Convertible?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Volvo C70 Convertible have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.