1998 Volvo C70
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.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1998
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 7 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 13 |
| 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.
Service brakes
2 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Tires
1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2002-12-27
Structure
1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments.
Steering
1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1999-09-15Exterior lighting99V235000 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.
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1999-09-15Air bags99V236000 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.
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2001-03-19Exterior lighting00V405000 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.
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2004-06-08Recall queryClosed 2004-11-05 Headlight failure
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2005-01-24Exterior lighting04V504000 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.…
Buy-smart checklist
1998 Volvo C70 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V235000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 99V236000 · Air bags
- Recall 00V405000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 04V504000 · Exterior lighting
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 service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Volvo C70 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.