Complaints
242
Crashes
20
Fires
9
Injuries
15
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Volvo V70 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#119 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:60,250 mi
Crash-related:1
#211 complaints
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Avg mileage:79,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#310 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
Avg mileage:72,690 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Volvo V70.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 19 | 1 | — | 60,250 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 11 | 1 | — | 79,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 10 | 1 | 1 | 72,690 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 | 6 | — | 83,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 6 | — | — | 71,900 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | 1 | 1 | 17,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | 1 | 89,126 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module | 5 | — | — | 59,750 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | 1 | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,250
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,690
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
6
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,000
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,900
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
17,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
89,126
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,750
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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1998 Volvo V70 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 Volvo V70 reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1998 Volvo V70 has 242 NHTSA complaints, 20 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 19 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Volvo V70?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (19 complaints, avg 60,250 mi); Exterior Lighting:Headlights (11 complaints, avg 79,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module (10 complaints, avg 72,690 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1998 Volvo V70?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 66,418 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1998 Volvo V70?
NHTSA complaints for the 1998 Volvo V70 include 20 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1998 Volvo V70 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 Volvo V70 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1998 Volvo V70?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1998 Volvo V70 shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volvo V70 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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