MYRModel Year Report

1996 Volvo V70

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1996 Volvo V70
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:37.780Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1996: 1 complaint 1996 1 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 187 complaints 1999: 169 complaints 1999 2000: 93 complaints 2001: 221 complaints 2002: 76 complaints 2002 2003: 32 complaints 2004: 84 complaints 2005: 21 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 7 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2010: 4 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 0 complaints
1996: 1 complaint 1996 1 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 187 complaints 1998 1999: 169 complaints 2000: 93 complaints 2000 2001: 221 complaints 2002: 76 complaints 2002 2003: 32 complaints 2004: 84 complaints 2004 2005: 21 complaints 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 7 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 0 complaints 2016
1996: 1 complaint 1996 1 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 187 complaints 1998 1999: 169 complaints 1999 2000: 93 complaints 2000 2001: 221 complaints 2001 2002: 76 complaints 2002 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2004: 84 complaints 2004 2005: 21 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 7 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2015 2016: 0 complaints 2016

1996: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19961
19973
1998187
1999169
200093
2001221
200276
200332
200484
200521
200621
20077
200811
20094
20104
20110
20120
20130
20140
20150
20160

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

1 of 1 total report mentions: steering.

Show complaint excerpts

Our Volvo had the exact same ignition issues as have been called out in the recent GM ignition recall. Our car would mysteriously turn off while driving for no apparent reason. This happened many times, luckily with any accidents.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-17

Also filed under Engine and electrical system

Engine

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine.

Electrical system

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-03-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-08-22 Passenger compartment fires

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Volvo V70 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1996 Volvo V70 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 1996 Volvo V70?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Volvo V70 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.