1999 Volvo S70

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #06V441000November 15, 2006170,099 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control

  On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.

  This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. The recall began on december 29, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

• NHTSA recall #04V504000October 21, 200497,000 vehicles affected

  exterior lighting: headlights: switch

  On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.

  The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. This could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  On vehicles with an original oem switch, dealers will replace the headlight switch. All other vehicles will be inspected to determine if the switch has een damaged and replace only if necessary. The recall began on january 24, 2005. Owners should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

• NHTSA recall #00V405000December 6, 2000245,894 vehicles affected

  exterior lighting: turn signal

  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. There could be inadequate contact between the bulb and socket which could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed.

  This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.

• NHTSA recall #99V035000February 25, 19993,632 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  Vehicle description: all-wheel-drive sedans. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel filter bracket configuration margins are insufficient.

  In the event of a vehicle crash, fuel leakage could occur. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source Can result in a fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install a fuel filter protection bracket.

Other model years

• 1998 215
• 1999
• 2000 164