1997 Volvo V70 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Volvo V70 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Volvo V70.

Most common 1997 Volvo V70 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Unknown Or Other	1
Electrical System	1
Suspension	1

What owners report

2000-09-11, Suspension
WHEN DRIVING IN THE CITY OR ON THE FREEWAY VEHICLE WOULD BOTTOM OUT IF THE PAVEMENT HAS CRACKS/BUMPS OR HOLES IN IT. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED PROBLEM DUE TO POOR DESIGN. ALSO, DUE TO BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. OWNER NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT TO CAUSE THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM.*AK THE OWNER SAYS VEHICLE WOULD NOT BOTTOM OUT BECAUSE IT WAS BUILT TOO LOW. *YH

1999-03-25, Electrical System
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING SAW WHITE SMOKE. LATER, THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 20 MPH WHEN SHE SMELLED SMOKE, AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND NEXT THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS ON FIRE. *AK

1998-08-11, Unknown Or Other
REQUEST FOR NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM RATINGS INFORMATION.

1997 Volvo V70 questions

Does the 1997 Volvo V70 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Volvo V70 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Volvo V70?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1), Electrical System (1), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Volvo V70 has been fixed?

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