CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Volvo S70 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
0Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1997 Volvo S70 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Volvo S70.
Most common 1997 Volvo S70 problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
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. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ABS/TRACSON WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BRAKE AUTOMATICALLY. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
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. *AK
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. *AK
1997 Volvo S70 questions
Does the 1997 Volvo S70 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Volvo S70 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Volvo S70?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Volvo S70 has been fixed?
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