1997 Volvo S70
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1997: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 215 |
| 1999 | 205 |
| 2000 | 164 |
| 2002 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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Consumer ets (Electronic throttle module) would intermittently come on while driving ,and causing the vehicle to stall. Dealer was notified, and was able to correct the problem at a cost to the consumer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-05
Structure
1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1997 Volvo S70. The contact could not open the door from inside or outside the vehicle. The contact was an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the driver side door actuator failed and needed to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-25
Service brakes
1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing switch.
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After shutting off engine key sticks in ignition. It takes a few minutes of wiggling to get key out. Dealer replaced cylinder, but this did not remedy problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-15
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2002-03-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-08-22 Passenger compartment fires
Buy-smart checklist
1997 Volvo S70 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1997 Volvo S70 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 1997 Volvo S70?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 Volvo S70 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.