CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Volvo S70 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 215 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 3 fires, 16 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (63 reports).
1998 Volvo S70 recalls
Most common 1998 Volvo S70 problems
Problem areas named in the 215 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 63 |
| Exterior Lighting | 46 |
| Electrical System | 39 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 26 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 15 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Suspension | 13 |
| Structure | 13 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 |
What owners report
I TOOK MY CAR TO THE SEARS AUTO CENTER AT 1178 EL CAMINO REAL IN SAN BRUNO, CALIFORNIA (SEARS STORE #6909) ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 FOR FRONT BRAKES. SEARS RETURNED THE CAR TO ME ON 9/2/18 (A COPY OF MY "FINAL INVOICE" IS ENCLOSED). I SUBSEQUENTLY LEARNED THAT THE DUST BOOT FOR THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER IS MISSING. I RETURNED TO SEARS ON SEPTEMBER 10 AND TOLD THE MANAGER IN CHARGE, MR. HOLLOWAY, THAT I HAD LEARNED - FROM ANOTHER MECHANIC WHO HAD BEEN DOING OTHER FRONT END WORK - THAT THE DUST BOOT WAS MISSING AND THAT THIS IS ONE OF THE COMPONENT PARTS OF THE BRAKE CALIPER SYSTEM (DESIGNED TO KEEP DEBRIS AND MOISTURE OUT OF THE BRAKE CALIPER). SEARS RE-INSPECTED MY VEHICLE ON SEPTEMBER 10
THE PLASTIC HANDLE OF THE OIL DIPSTICK CAME OFF CAUSING HALF OF THE OIL DIPSTICK TO BE IN THE DIPSTICK TUBE THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING IT HAPPENED WHILE CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL MAKING SURE THERE WAS OIL IN THE CAR MAKING SURE THAT THE ENGINE WILL NOT SEIZE WHILE DRIVING
THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE DIM I HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS WITH BRIGHTER BULBS AND THEY ARE STILL DIM I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH THE FOG LIGHTS ON ALL THE TIME IN ORDER TO DRIVE AT NIGHT.
I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED DECEMBER 16 2016 KNOWING IT NEEDED A LOT OF WORK. I HAVE SINCE GOTTEN ALL THE REPAIRS DONE ON JAN 4TH 2017. I NOW NEED TO GET THE CAR EMISSION TESTED AFTER DRIVING 200 MILES THE READINESS MONITORS ARE STILL NOT SET AND HAVE SINCE REPAIRED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND STILL CAN NOT GET AN EMISSIONS TEST. *TR
KEY STUCK IN IGNITION,&ACCELEROMETER, CAUSES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO STAY ON
1998 Volvo S70 questions
Does the 1998 Volvo S70 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1998 Volvo S70: Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo S70?
Based on 215 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (63), Exterior Lighting (46), Electrical System (39).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Volvo S70 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.