MYRModel Year Report

1999 Volvo C70 Convertible

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1999 Volvo C70 Convertible
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:28.837Z

Only 8 complaints 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 8 complaints 1999 8 2000: 16 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 8 complaints 1999 8 2000: 16 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 8 complaints 1999 8 2000: 16 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1999: 8 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19981
19998
200016
200111
20021

Known problem areas

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

4 of 8 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Electrical system

2 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

My brakes were making a weird squeaking noise in front. I took to orange county Volvo dealer twice, both times was told nothing was wrong.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-06-03

Also filed under Service brakes, electric

Structure

1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

Service brakes

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing electric.

CRASH

Equipment

1 of 8 total reports mentions: equipment.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2005-07-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-12-07 Throttle control malfunction
  2. I
    2005-12-06Engineering analysisClosed 2006-12-12 Throttle control malfunction
  3. R
    2006-12-29Vehicle speed control06V441000 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…

    Remedy: 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Volvo C70 Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V441000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 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 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.