MYRModel Year Report

1999 Volvo C70 Convertible

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1999 Volvo C70 Convertible
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:18:28.445Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo C70 Convertible Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1998: 1 complaints 1998 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 16 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1999: 8 complaints
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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
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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, 20100603

STRUCTURE

1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure.

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

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

CRASH
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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, 20100603

EQUIPMENT

1 of 8 total reports mentions: equipment.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20050726 — PE (closed 20051207)

THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION

I 20051206 — EA (closed 20061212)

THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION

R 20061229 — vehicle speed control

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

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.

Campaign 06V441000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Volvo C70 Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V441000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.