1998 Volvo C70

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1998 Volvo C70
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:22:23.149Z

Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1998: 7 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1998	7
1999	23
2000	26
2001	7
2002	5
2003	4
2004	15
2006	9
2007	17
2008	22
2009	10
2010	4
2011	12
2012	23
2013	11

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

TIRES

1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.

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WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH ON OPEN HIGHWAY, DRIVER SIDE FONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND TIRE DESINTEGRATED CAUSING VEHICLE TO TURN LEFT ALMOST RUNNING OFF THE ROAD. TIRE TYPE BF GOODRICH COMP T/A, 225/45ZR-17. TIRE CAME APART COMPLETELY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021227

STRUCTURE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure.

STEERING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990915 — exterior lighting

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN RESULT IN INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF THE SWITCH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Campaign 99V235000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19990915 — air bags

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GROUND WIRE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE TO ASSURE SUFFICIENT GROUNDING.

Campaign 99V236000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010319 — exterior lighting

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THERE COULD BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL NOT TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB AND SOCKET.

Campaign 00V405000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20040608 — RQ (closed 20041105)

HEADLIGHT FAILURE

R 20050124 — exterior lighting

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.

Remedy: ON VEHICLES WITH AN ORIGINAL OEM SWITCH, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF THE SWITCH HAS EEN DAMAGED AND REPLACE ONLY IF NECESSARY. TH

Campaign 04V504000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Volvo C70 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 99V235000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 99V236000 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 00V405000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 04V504000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1998 Volvo C70 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?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Volvo C70 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

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