We found the following complaints for VOLVO V70 (1998)
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Consumer noticed the knee bolster component of the air bag is missing in the vehicle. Therefore doesn't complies with the federal motor vehicles safety standards (fmvss). Dealer do not agreed. Please provide further inforfamation.ts
Abs/ traction computer failure, premature brake failure, side airbag deployed falsely (volvo v 70 awd cross country).*nlm
My vehicle was in park, and my 8-year-old daughter closed the front passenger door from outside the car. The side airbag deployed for no apparent reason. I have contacted volvo, and they inspected the car on sept. 5. They promised to give me a full report along with a decision on whether or not they would pay for the repair within a week. It's been almost three weeks, and they still have not supplied the report or a decision despite several phone calls that i have made to them. They say that they will gladly pay for the repair if it's their fault, but they continue to put me off and seem to be looking for an excuse not to cover the cost of repair.nlm
Recall 99v236000. Dealer can't get parts.
The contact owns a 1998 volvo v70.while driving between 35-40 mph, the contact attempted to make a left turn and crashed into another vehicle.the air bags failed to deploy.both vehicles sustained front end damage and were towed.a police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.updated 03/06/08.*lj
While driving 45 mph on wet pavement going around a curb, the front passenger's tire blew out, causing the consumer to hit a wall.upon impact,driver's side and the passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.
While driving at approximately 45-50 mph driver rearened another vehicle . Upon impact,dual airbags did not deploy, driver hit steering wheel,sustaining injuries with seatbelt on. No indictation of airbag being inoperative. 15,000 worth of damage to front end.
We had tons of problems with the car immed. After purchase-check engine light was always coming on,car stalling,light coming on dashboard,car noises, engine leaks.the car could not be fixed by carmaxas far as check engine light is concerned so we brought the car to a volvo dealer. Check engine light was repaired numerous times yet still came back on. I never got any recall letters concerning frontal airbag issues in 1998 volvo. I always had a fear that all of the electrical problems-dashboard lights,check engine light-would result in a safety problem. I want to know if the airbags were connected and if the car had previously been in a wreck. Did carmax check to see if the srs system was working?
While driving at 20 mph the vehicle was in a frontal collision and none of the air bags deployed upon impact.driver sustainedcracked ribs and other injuries.*scc
While driving at 45-50 mph driver rearended another vehicle. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, causing driver to hit steering wheel, andresulting in injuries even thoufg seat belt was worn. No indictation of airbags being defective.
The ignition switch frequently jams, locked, in the "off" position.the key can be inserted, but the ignition lock will not turn, making it impossible to start and operate the vehicle or turn on accessories or turn the steering wheel, rendering the vehicle completely inoperative.when the ignition is in the "on" position, it can be turned off without difficulty.when it is "off," however, it frequently can not be turned "on".a quick internet search revealed that this is a rather common problem.
Vehicle is experiencing possible electrical problems, the passenger window will not close from the driver's side, the front headlight wiper won't work, the lights on the console don't seem to work properly, and the left headlight went out.
Rear passenger side doors can not be opened manually or electrically. Consumer stated there is no way his paraplegic son can exit the vehicle if there was a fire or collision. Lock motors failed once and were replaced. Mechanic had to break a part in the door to release the lock. *ph
Volvo v70 1998 - fire in engine compartment - car destroyedduring routine driving, engine stops.driver notices smoke coming from engine compartment and electrical systems (lights) blinking.in a few minutes the car is totally destroyed by fire.when i visited the wrecker's yard i found a volvo 850 wagon that was destroyed by fire in the same way!
While driving with headlights on. Then, activatedturn signal lights, and light on dash panel will blink fast, andlet consumer know to change the light bulbs. Also,battery will die without a reason for it.
Battery vent missing, battery boiled over.battery acid sprayed over engine compartment drive belts, power steering hoses and brake lines.
Ignition lock failed.
Consumer stated the check engine light appeared, due to an inoperative sensor.
Ignition switch failed. Nlm
Dt*: the contact stated while parked in the driveway for one day, smoke was noticed coming from under the hood.the fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the wiring harness caused the fire.the wiring harness was replaced.the dealer was not notified. Updated 10/18/2006 - the vehicle was last driven about 14 hours prior to the vehicle catching on fire. The service dealer replaced the harness to the abs control unit.
"freeze" plug blew out while accelerating onto freeway.that resulted in very low engine power available, a lot of noise, and ineffective footbrakes.i was able to stop the car with the parking brake.
Abs & trac off light are displayed randomly, obd scan says sensor failed, have installed two sets of sensors to no avail, it turns out encapsulated pc board cracks breaking solder connections. The 1996 850 had the same problem.dt
There have been numerous electrical failures with the car on a routine basis.there have also been oil leaks, gasoline leaks, air conditioner failure and seat belt failures.the car has been repaired almost on a monthly basis since the beginning of ownership.this past week, it has been repaired three times for electrical problems related to the seat belts and air bags. The volvo dealerships have made the necessary repairs and warranties have paid most of the costs, the amount of time this car has spent being serviced is totally unacceptable.even the volvo dealer here in florida (plantation volvo) suggested we research the florida lemon law.the law does not apply to us because the car was purchased in massachusetts.we would appreciate any assistance in getting volvo's attention that this particular car has major flaws, especially electrical.
This car has been plagued with electrical problems. Headlight, taillight, turn signals...all have been replaced numerous times. The stereo and battery have also been replaced. Both the drivers window and the rear passenger windows have malfunctioned causing them to "stick" in the position that they are in. The dealer has replaced most of the bulbs at no charge. I have had 2 replaced while on vacation at various times. I can not think of anything other then the tires, that is not governed by the electrical system in this vehicle. With two small children, this is obviously a concern to me. Volvo as a manufacturer has promised a full system check two times. It never happened. At this point, i don't know that i would trust the car even if it did check out ok.
I just purchased about 2 months ago a 1998 volvo v70 used on 4/3/2014 for 3000.00 . The vehicle drove just fine up until two weeks ago where the transmission seems to be slipping. While i was riding on i695 and was going about sixty miles per hour when the car jerked and cut off, meaning blinking in and out of the electrical system along with the engine as i was pulling over on the shoulder, which is terribly unsafe. I assumed and thought volvo's were great on miles and transmission so i didn't expect it to be having these type of issues. I am a first time volvo purchaser and highly disappointed and it's to expensive for all the hassles. All of the minor issues were expected because of the vehicle being a used car. Also, i cannot even check the transmission fluid levels in order to see if all i need is some transmission fluid, the dipstick that leads to the transmission is stuck, as in i have tried pulling, twisting and turning but to no avail. After purchasing a 300 dollar key pad from the dealer i expect more from the manual and at least to be able to check all fluids on the vehicle. If these minor issues didn't evolve into major issues with my volvo vehicle i would not have an issue. Yet the problem is that these minor issues are indeed causing major repairs which is simply unacceptable and causing unsafe driving hazardous situations that could indeed affect the life of myself and other drivers. Thank you very much forlisten and hopefully directly addressing my concerns. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). Updated 12/8/2014
The abs / traction control unit on these cars fail in unreasonably high numbers.it's such a big business, that mechanics sell thousands of refurbished units on ebay.volvo charges over $700 for the parts, and is avoiding repairing this item because i'm sure some actuary told them it's cheaper to pay claims and defend lawsuits than to protect their customers.i have not experienced an accident or crash as a result, but i'm sure hundreds of people have.
I just purchased about 2 months ago a 1998 volvo v70 used on 4/3/2014 for 3000.00 . The vehicle drove just fine up until two weeks ago where the transmission seems to be slipping. While i was riding on i695 and was going about sixty miles per hour when the car jerked and cut off, meaning blinking in and out of the electrical system along with the engine as i was pulling over on the shoulder, which is terribly unsafe. I assumed and thought volvo's were great on miles and transmission so i didn't expect it to be having these type of issues. I am a first time volvo purchaser and highly disappointed and it's to expensive for all the hassles. All of the minor issues were expected because of the vehicle being a used car. Also, i cannot even check the transmission fluid levels in order to see if all i need is some transmission fluid, the dipstick that leads to the transmission is stuck, as in i have tried pulling, twisting and turning but to no avail. After purchasing a 300 dollar key pad from the dealer i expect more from the manual and at least to be able to check all fluids on the vehicle. If these minor issues didn't evolve into major issues with my volvo vehicle i would not have an issue. Yet the problem is that these minor issues are indeed causing major repairs which is simply unacceptable and causing unsafe driving hazardous situations that could indeed affect the life of myself and other drivers. Thank you very much forlisten and hopefully directly addressing my concerns. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). Updated 12/8/2014
The timing belt holder broke on my 1998 volvo while on driving on us route 40 in chapel hill north carolina. This caused a complete loss of acceleration. Fortunately we werein the right lane and were able to pull off the road.
Vehicle randomly shuts off while driving.engine shut-down with loss of power steering control.disabled vehicle with groceries and small children inside on a 90+ degree (very hot!!)afternoon in mid-july.$322 for replacement of air flow device (meter or sensor?) to correct problem. Approx. $50, loss of perishable food.
While traveling on the highway check engine light will appear on the dashboard.due to the gasoline cap being loose the checkengine light will appear on the dashboard. Consumer has to go to the dealer to have it turned off.
There have been numerous electrical failures with the car on a routine basis.there have also been oil leaks, gasoline leaks, air conditioner failure and seat belt failures.the car has been repaired almost on a monthly basis since the beginning of ownership.this past week, it has been repaired three times for electrical problems related to the seat belts and air bags. The volvo dealerships have made the necessary repairs and warranties have paid most of the costs, the amount of time this car has spent being serviced is totally unacceptable.even the volvo dealer here in florida (plantation volvo) suggested we research the florida lemon law.the law does not apply to us because the car was purchased in massachusetts.we would appreciate any assistance in getting volvo's attention that this particular car has major flaws, especially electrical.
Had driven vehicle .after routine service whenengine stopped cold, tried starting, but nothing. Smoke started coming from under the hood. Then the engine caught on fire.
The camshaft belt tensioner broke which caused the belt to come off and the vehicle to lost power whiledriving 70 mph. The owner has contacted the manufacturer whorefused to do anything about this. Timing belt tensioner, belt and valves and head gasket needed to be replaced.
Vehicle is experiencing a power loss and has had to be jump started several times in order to get it to start, dealer can not find anything wrong.
A fire started in the engine compartment area without warning right after being serviced by a dealer. Prior to this vehicle stalled once. Vehicle was totaled.cannot determine what caused the fire.
The defective exhaust system leaks into the cabin.cause unknown.please provide further information.
Consumers vehicle is emmiting a foul exhaust(rotten egg) odor which enters the vehicle when the driver's side window is down 2", the catalytic converter has been clean a replaced but the odor persist.nlm
Daily exhaust odor inside car when driver or passenger window is opened a little.this is a health hazard.it happens when there are no other cars around as well, so i know it is not coming from other cars.this has not happened in any other car we have had.it has not happened when i drive a loaner volvo (when my car is being serviced).dealer has checked this out several times and can't find a problem. This car has been in for service on one thing or another every 3-4 months.should i contact the health department since this could affect our health?we have to keep the air circulation button on inside air or exhaust comes in from other cars.is this car a lemon?do we have any options besides buying a different car?this complaint does not have anything to do with the airbags.i can't figure out how to change that information after i reviewed all of the information.sorry.
The consumer's vehicle was tested and found to have high levels of carbon monoxide.black smoke was belching out of the exhaust pipe. *sc the transmission failed.
The catalitic converter smells inside the car while driving.this is a problem that i had with a previous v70. After numerus complaints to volvo they replaced the car with a similar car. Now i face this problem again. It is not as bad when i use the highest octane available and add octane boost.i consider these odors dangerous becouse i get headaches and burning eyes while driving. I would appreciate any info you may have about this problem.please follow up on this complaint. Thankyou.
Strong odor (sulphur?) on an intermittent basis.driver and passengers/children have become nauseous and pulled over to exit the vehicle.volvo claims it is a gasoline problem, but all instructions related to the gasoline type have been followed.volvo replaced the catalytic converter but this has not solved the problem.
My 5 year old daughter suffered a second degree burn on her leg by coming into contact with the exhaust pipe tip at the rear bumper of the car by the lift gate. The exhaust on this car is extremely hot, subjectily, it feels much hotter than other vehicles that i own. I understand that there is a pe underway by nhtsa for this problem and just wanted to supply some data. My daughter is fine and has recovered completely and i don't expect to take any action against the manufacturer. They should be aware of this problem by now.
I own a 1998 volvo v70.with less than 50,000 miles on the odometer, i have had to replace both the air pump and the abs control module. These parts should not have failed on a car that is five years old.since the car is past its warranty period, volvo will not reimburse me for these parts (a total of $1,273).in response to a letter from me, volvo said, "in the event that either of these components is recalled, reimbursement could be considered at that time."please add my name to others who undoubtedly have complained about these faulty parts (air pump - pks70ap and abs/trac - 8602266) so that a recall can be issued. I would be glad to submit to nhtsa both letters between volvo and myself.
Stalling and check engine light.stalling at normal operating speed with resulting loss of power, steering and brakes.the mass air sensor and intake hose were replaced.
Child exiting vehicle burned on the tailpipe due to location.
Had parked vehicle & got out w/child. Child went behind vehicle & was burned by tail pipe which was still hot.
Tail pipe failed.yh
Vehicle was parked after a one hour drive. There is a third seat in the car. Child climbed out of back and burned the calf on the tail pipe. The second child was walking around the car, and burnedthigh on the tail pipe.dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Child was burned by muffler in rear of vehicle. Muffler is right at eye level to child.consumer feels this is very dangerous. The child sustained 2nd degree burns by placing hand on the still hot muffler.a field rep. From volvo will asess the situation.*jg
Tail pipe caused 3rd degree burn, design is too exposed.yh
Consumer's son was exiting from the rear door. When he stepped down his leg was right up against the tail pipe, he suffered 2nd degree burns. Consumer was taken to doctor and was prescribed anti-biotics for infection due to burn. Incident happened on may 13, which is the first time consumer was taken to the doctor and again on the 15 of may.
The bracket bolt became loose and fell off the roof of the vehicle.please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. *ph
Evaporative valve sticking.
Climate control unit failed.
There have been numerous electrical failures with the car on a routine basis.there have also been oil leaks, gasoline leaks, air conditioner failure and seat belt failures.the car has been repaired almost on a monthly basis since the beginning of ownership.this past week, it has been repaired three times for electrical problems related to the seat belts and air bags. The volvo dealerships have made the necessary repairs and warranties have paid most of the costs, the amount of time this car has spent being serviced is totally unacceptable.even the volvo dealer here in florida (plantation volvo) suggested we research the florida lemon law.the law does not apply to us because the car was purchased in massachusetts.we would appreciate any assistance in getting volvo's attention that this particular car has major flaws, especially electrical.
Air conditioning evaporating heat exchanger failed due to a refrigerant leak.*scc
Consumer stated while driving, the dashboard warning light illuminates stating that a headlight is out or a blinker has stopped working, consumer stated when he goes to change the bulb, he notices that the bulb is not burned out, by just moving the socket around the bulb lights, consumer stated the dealer has changed a front turn signal socket, and when the bulb was removed had burn markings, this has also happened with both headlights, turn signal lights and the license plate sockets.
Consumer stated while driving, the dashboard warning light illuminates stating that a headlight is out or a blinker has stopped working, consumer stated when he goes to change the bulb, he notices that the bulb is not burned out, by just moving the socket around the bulb lights, consumer stated the dealer has changed a front turn signal socket, and when the bulb was removed had burn markings, this has also happened with both headlights, turn signal lights and the license plate sockets.
Exterior lighting: headlights going out while driving, brake lights do not work. Fuses are good and bulbs are good as well! brakes haven't worked since the drive home headlights go in and out. Could result in an accident!
Safety concerns after purchase of new vehicle. Many other problems.no safet defects mentioned in the summary.
Pe00031, while drivingheadlights/taillights/turn signals, and brake lights go out continueously which may cause visual diffculty and may result in a crash.
The hazard switch is too close to the gear shift lever.
The hazard switch is too close to the gear shift lever.
Both bulbs within headlights have burned out within 15000 miles, causing poor visibility and a safety hazard.dlr is aware of bulbs prematurley burning out.
While driving with headlights on. Then, activatedturn signal lights, and light on dash panel will blink fast, andlet consumer know to change the light bulbs. Also,battery will die without a reason for it.
Headlights/ tail lights and interior lights go out due to a defective bulbs.dealer have replaced the bulbs 28 times, but could not determine thecause. Please provide further information.
Frontleftheadlight keeps burning out.consumer feels this is unsafe because of a physical condition. If the headlights go out someone could be hurt. Consumerhas changedheadlights over10 times.dealer says its the quality oflight bulb.
Pe00031, while drivingheadlights/taillights/turn signals, and brake lights go out continueously which may cause visual diffculty and may result in a crash.
For our 1998 volvo v70 xc awd, there was a recall in nov 1999 (99v235/volvo recall no. 94).when our headlight switch suddenly disassembled on the interstate at night in mid-september, leaving the car without a single visible light, i had to reassemble it and hold it together to reach home.we checked with our dealer the next day.the computer records showed that the switch recall had already been done for our car, so i bought another switch.as i looked closely at the switch that was removed, i realized i was looking at the recalled switch, still in the car four years after the recall date.volvo usa authorized the local dealer (not the one who claimed to have done the recall) to refund me the price of the switch.no one seems interested in the incorrect reporting of a recall completion when, in fact, the work was not done, leaving the car unsafe.the dealership reporting the recall completion was leikin volvo, 38750 mentor avenue, willoughby, oh, 44094.are there other references to skipped recalls involving this dealership?
Head lights failed.
The rotors warped in less than 23,000 miles see additional documentation attached from the internet multiple instances reported by others as well.
Left headlight.
Consumer has haddriver's side headlight changed4 times.dealerhas never said what thecause of the problem was, they just change it.
When driving at night head lights keep going out due to the light bulb's that keep blowing out. Consumer had to replace the bulbs eight to nine times.
The headlight switch malfunctioned.
Headlight switch for exterior lights does not work as it should.there is a recall for this switch to be replaced , but the dealer states that this vehicle does not have the right vin number for replacement.the vin numbers are not shown on the recall.
Consumer states headlight switch broke, causing headlights to be inoperative. Dealer states recall has been issued, but this vehiclewas not included due to vin.
Consumer stated vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 99v235000. Tookvehicle into the dealer forrepairs,.however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
Pe00031, while drivingheadlights/taillights/turn signals, and brake lights go out continueously which may cause visual diffculty and may result in a crash.
Headlights/ tail lights and interior lights go out due to a defective bulbs.dealer have replaced the bulbs 28 times, but could not determine thecause. Please provide further information.
Left turn indicator began flashing quickly, indicating a possible bulb failure.after removing the bulb, found severe black charring surrounding the contact area.after cleaning, the bulb stopped flashing.
Pe00031, while drivingheadlights/taillights/turn signals, and brake lights go out continueously which may cause visual diffculty and may result in a crash.
Turn signal bulbs failed.yh
Front turn signal lights stop flashing while rear turn lights continue to work. Removed both front bulbs, filaments ok, appears failue due to arcing of contact materials different from those of bulb leads.cleaned contacts and installed new bulbs, now work fine. Did not discuss with dealer but understand problem is common.could lead to accidents since turn indicators are a safety item.
The turn signal socket appears to have corroded contact terminals.
While driving with headlights on. Then, activatedturn signal lights, and light on dash panel will blink fast, andlet consumer know to change the light bulbs. Also,battery will die without a reason for it.
Left and right front turn signals fail every few months.each time the bulb contacts as well as the bulb receptacle are severly scorched and plastic is melted.i am concerned about fire hazard.
Left and right front turn signals fail every few months.each time the bulb contacts as well as the bulb receptacle are severely scorched and plastic is melted.i am concerned about fire hazard.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Directional signals do not automatically cancel until the steering wheel is turned passed the neutral position continuing in the opposite direction of the turn.
Directional turn signals 4-way module failed , causing loss of turn signals and 4-way flashers. Cause was unknown. Part on back order for 2 weeks indictating a trend of defect.backordered since 5-31-2000.
Turn signal failed due to corrosionof the contact terminal. Dealer has been notified.
There have been numerous electrical failures with the car on a routine basis.there have also been oil leaks, gasoline leaks, air conditioner failure and seat belt failures.the car has been repaired almost on a monthly basis since the beginning of ownership.this past week, it has been repaired three times for electrical problems related to the seat belts and air bags. The volvo dealerships have made the necessary repairs and warranties have paid most of the costs, the amount of time this car has spent being serviced is totally unacceptable.even the volvo dealer here in florida (plantation volvo) suggested we research the florida lemon law.the law does not apply to us because the car was purchased in massachusetts.we would appreciate any assistance in getting volvo's attention that this particular car has major flaws, especially electrical.
Car lost total engine power at freeway speed when operating at normal temperature. Would restart on berm upon slight cooling, then failure recurred back on freeway. Car was flatabeded to dealer for service. Dealer first identified fuel pump failure, then said wiring to fuel pump was incorrectly installed. So far, dealer's repair satisfactory.
Intermittent "stuttering" or "sputtering" problem both at idle and at highway speeds. Feels like fuel injection system is misfiring the engine. Car has never stalled, but numerous times when pressing accelerator from stop, sputtering causes delay in acceleration.
Engine has a random mis-fire related to the cpu. Volvo is aware but has not produced any bulletins for an up-grade.mis-fire can cause stalls at idle in cold weather and has potential to cause accidents due to stalls in intersections.i believe that this problem exists in all 1998 models with the 190hp turbo engine.it is annoying and dangerous.
Consumer wouldsmell gas very strongly after filling tank.when taken to dealer on 11/12/9., dealer statedthat a prolbem existed with the expansion tankand that the tank would be replaced.
Failure resulted in gas leaking and a gas smell when gas tank was near full.dt
The fuel tank on my 1998 volvo v70 has failed.the check engine light came on in my car about 6 months ago.after replacing almost my entire fuel evap system, volvo determined my fuel tank had a leak.i requested that volvo replace my fuel tank at their expense, because i feel that a fuel tank should be expected to last more than 8 years.volvo has refused to recall the tank and has absolved themselves of any responsibility for the failure.
Leaky fuel tank.
After filling up the tank, fuel was found to be dripping under the car.it appears to be coming from the expansion tank or its hoses.the dealer needs to drop the rear suspension to get a better look, and then order parts.i've have read about this problem involving other v70s.
There was a "large fuel leak in fuel system".the tee junctions and clamps were replaced.
I was driving about 40 mph, when i ran over a piece of metal that was about the size of a ruler.i heard a loud bang, and then i got home, found that gas was pouring out of the gas tank.it had been punctured.obviously, we all could have been killed if there was a spark.i would not have expected a gas tank to so easily punctured.***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****744064
The gas cap did not fit properly.
Consumer stated the check engine light illuminated, the dealer informed consumer is was due to a fuel fill pipe problem.
While traveling on the highway check engine light will appear on the dashboard.due to the gasoline cap being loose the checkengine light will appear on the dashboard. Consumer has to go to the dealer to have it turned off.
After filling fuel tank the check engine light came on and there is a very strong gasoline smell outside the car and when stopped inside car.the engine code is for a gross evap leak.i can see fuel under gas tank coming from the top of the tank. I removed fuel pump accsess door and can see fuel bubbling out of the top of the fuel pump and overflowing the area. There is a visable crack on the top of the pump.
Headlights/ tail lights and interior lights go out due to a defective bulbs.dealer have replaced the bulbs 28 times, but could not determine thecause. Please provide further information.
I own a 1998 volvo v70 that has problems with the door locks.the car will lock but two doors do not unlock when the master or remote switches are activated.one has to manually lift the unlocking knob first.my concern is that in the event of an accident or the need to leave the car quickly, a young child or someone who is infirm may not be able to exit the car and someone from the outside would not be able to unlock the car door either to help them.for the front door, it is easy enough to lean over from the other side and lift the knob to unlock the door but for the rear door, the knob is placed too far back to reach from the front, hence the concern.from opening the lock, it appears that a small (3 mm) piece of red plastic in the lock mechanism has snapped off.from searching the internet, it seems that this is a common problem for my year and model but that the design fault was fixed on later models.also, apparently the breakage appears to occur when someone tries to open the locked door while someone is trying to unlock it a normal occurrence.i have contacted volvo but they tell me this is not a safety issue and simply wear and tear.thanks for your help.
Electric door locks in door behind driver and front passenger doors have failed. Both will close normally but will not open with key or remote. In dark parking lot, not being able to open door especially with remote means it takes more time to enter car leaving passengers more vulnerable to assault.(note: incident date not accurate but website won't let me proceed without an entry.)
Shift lock on automatic transmission of volvo v70locks out. Ts
I just purchased about 2 months ago a 1998 volvo v70 used on 4/3/2014 for 3000.00 . The vehicle drove just fine up until two weeks ago where the transmission seems to be slipping. While i was riding on i695 and was going about sixty miles per hour when the car jerked and cut off, meaning blinking in and out of the electrical system along with the engine as i was pulling over on the shoulder, which is terribly unsafe. I assumed and thought volvo's were great on miles and transmission so i didn't expect it to be having these type of issues. I am a first time volvo purchaser and highly disappointed and it's to expensive for all the hassles. All of the minor issues were expected because of the vehicle being a used car. Also, i cannot even check the transmission fluid levels in order to see if all i need is some transmission fluid, the dipstick that leads to the transmission is stuck, as in i have tried pulling, twisting and turning but to no avail. After purchasing a 300 dollar key pad from the dealer i expect more from the manual and at least to be able to check all fluids on the vehicle. If these minor issues didn't evolve into major issues with my volvo vehicle i would not have an issue. Yet the problem is that these minor issues are indeed causing major repairs which is simply unacceptable and causing unsafe driving hazardous situations that could indeed affect the life of myself and other drivers. Thank you very much forlisten and hopefully directly addressing my concerns. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). Updated 12/8/2014
The consumer's vehicle was tested and found to have high levels of carbon monoxide.black smoke was belching out of the exhaust pipe. *sc the transmission failed.
Car exhibits a shudder in the drive train - more noticable at speeds under 55mph.a pronounced shudder occurs when coasting or in trailing throttle between 36-44 mph.dealership says it is just a 'characteristic' of the model.i am concerned that the vibration is caused by mis-assembled or imbalanced drive train components and will result in a catastrophic failure when being driven.
Absanf tracking systemoff warning lights come on.sometimes at startup, while driving or braking.dealer has serviced system with new sensors and resetting computer with no success on numerous occasions.they say it isn't important.
While drivingabs/ trackinglight illuminate on dashboard. Please provide any further information.
Absanf tracking systemoff warning lights come on.sometimes at startup, while driving or braking.dealer has serviced system with new sensors and resetting computer with no success on numerous occasions.they say it isn't important.
Shift lock on automatic transmission of volvo v70locks out. Ts
While driving at state speed limit left tire blewout. Tire was replaced withspare tire.proceeded to drive under 50 mph and without warning vehicle caught on fire. Dealer inspected vehicle, andstated that gearshift had malfunctioned consumer was at fault because ofthespeed vehicle was driven at.
My wife was driving about 30 mph on a local street when she felt a pull when turning left then she heard and felt a sound like the muffler was falling off and heard a grinding noise coming from the front wheels.she immediately turned into a shopping plaza and shut off the car.what we found was that the axle nut and part of the axle had broken off and fallen out of the right front rear wheel.the wheel could have potentially fallen off and luckily she was not on a highway moving fast.the volvo dealer believes that the cv joint for some reason (which have not yet explained) seized and caused the axle to break.the dealer recommends replacing the cv joint and bearing and the axle.the rotor was also irreparably damaged and needs to be replaced.i will keep the old parts.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
2 teeth ondriveshaft have broken off which could have caused the running gears to cease, and wheels to lockup. Dealer claimed this wasnormal wear and tear.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The consumer had to push the gear shift lock button to change the gears.
1998 volvo v70a experienced problems with the drivers side shoulder harness. *mr the shoulder harness was frayed.one would have to pull the seat belt to unlock and then pull it down which caused it to wear. *sc
The contact owns a 1998 volvo v70. The contact stated the rear seat belt became lodged and could not be used. The contact attempted to repair the failure himself but was unsuccessful. The manufacturer advised the vehicle warranty was expired and would not offer any further assistance. The seat belt remained lodged for over three months.the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000 and the current mileage was 143,000.
While driving 45 mph on wet pavement going around a curb, the front passenger's tire blew out, causing the consumer to hit a wall.upon impact,driver's side and the passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.
The rotors warped in less than 23,000 miles see additional documentation attached from the internet multiple instances reported by others as well.
The seatbelts do not appear to retract properly.there is a small light in the door of the vehicle which has been broken on 3 occassions because the seatbelt did not retract prior to the door closing.the dealer did repair this and mentioned that they have had several complaints about this defect but there was no recall. Also if the seatbelt becomes loose because of driver/passenger movement it does not retract or become tight around the waist again.to try to clarify this, if after initially setting the belts when you get in to the vehicle and you have movement that allows the seatbelt to expand around your waist the seatbelt remains expanded. So if an accident were to arise you would not be properly restrained.best regards,randy gibson
Seat buckle lock mechanism design to use with child safety seat fractured resulting in failure.
Driver's side seat belt would release without indication. *ml
Safety lock on rear seat belt broke while trying to install child safety seat. Taken to dealer who said too much force was used, however a trained child seat technician stated that consumer put the car seat in correctly.
Front passenger's side seat belt retractor broke.manufacturer refused to replace it. *sc
Seat belt fails to retract fully and catches in door closure. While the impact so far is minimal, ie, scratches the paint and causes me to reopen the door and push the belt inside, my concern is that this will, in time, result in a bent selt belt latch mechanism which could result in not locking completely when the seat belt is engaged and then come loos under stress -- giving me the belief of a safe, secure, volvo 3-point belt but in fact it will give me a one-way trip to arlington national cemetary
The shoulder portion of the rear seat belt on the driver's side is out of the seat back mechanism and will not go back into the mechanism.the middle belt was replaced in august of 97 for the same reason. The rear driver's side is being repaired by dealer at this time.
In late february 2005, my wife noticed that the child seats in our 1998 volvo v70 would loosen up when our children would get in or move in their seats. These child seats were of the stationary type and of different makes. As one of the rear outboard seat belts had already been replaced at no charge for a similar concern in june 2003, we visited our regional volvo dealership to report the issue. New belt assemblies were ordered and on march 15th of this year, both outer rear seat belts were replaced. This time, since we had to pay for the repair, i retrieved the failed parts. Examination of both seat belts buckles seem to suggest that the failure of the belts' child seat locking tab, which is part of the buckle, prevented the child seat from staying securely held in position. These assemblies are available for you to analyze and draw an expert conclusion. We requested a review of the problem by the district service manager and filed an e-mail complaint with volvo's customer assistance center. The vin of the car is [xxx]. Updated 07/18/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The seat belt in the center back seat broke.yh
Purchased this car this month for my son for him to commute to school. My son told me that the seat moves to different position when the car hit the pot hole. It is very dangerous if the driver has short legs.there is preset position for the seat. No sure what to do with this.
The rotors warped in less than 23,000 miles see additional documentation attached from the internet multiple instances reported by others as well.
While my wife paula was driving on the ne extension of the pennsylvania turnpike,the driver's power seat unit moved forward on its own without warning!she had to pull over to avoid an accident.this cycle repeated itself 3 more times that day!at the time our deaf 9-year old daughter was riding in the back seat.the dealer from which we bought the car (was used) 2 weeks prior found the power seat unit to be defective after we brought it back, and they refused to honor payment of a replacement.in order to have a safe car we had to pay for it ourselves.*la
My car is a 1998 volvo v70 t5 with 75,000 miles on the odometer.at about 7pm on december 28th, 2005, i moved the car from my driveway out onto the street in front of my house, in order to allow a second tandem-parked car out.the volvo remained parked on the street, doors locked and windows up, until about 10pm.at 10pm i went to move it back into the driveway, only to discover that the interior had caught fire - the fire was no longer burning.the passenger seat was burnt down to the frame, and some of the surrounding trim on the door, dash and center console was burned and melted.the rest of the interior was not burned but was covered with soot.my insurance company - commerce insurance of massachusetts - appraised the car and declared it to be a total loss.i can't say conclusively, but, it appears to me that the passenger side seat heater was the cause of the fire.i note that for model years 1996 and 1997 there was a recall against volvo 850 seat heaters related to a fire hazard, but this recall does not apply to 1998 models.perhaps the recall should be extended to later models.
The contact owns a 1998 volvo v70. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, an abnormal sound was present coming from the rear passenger side. While inspecting the vehicle it was discovered that the rear passenger side brake rotor had cracked. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.ma 10/25/15
The abs computer module in my volvo failed and had to be replaced at a cost of $700.i was informed by my mechanic that it had a crack in the computer board.this car has never been in any kind of accident, so this crack must have occured during normal driving.my brother had the same abs problem in his 1998 volvo s70. Looking at comments online, this appears to be a very common problem with this expensive part.dt
Consumer states that when trying to apply the anti lock brakes the brakes will lock up and the vehicle will have heavy vibration causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.mr
I own a 1998 volvo v70.with less than 50,000 miles on the odometer, i have had to replace both the air pump and the abs control module. These parts should not have failed on a car that is five years old.since the car is past its warranty period, volvo will not reimburse me for these parts (a total of $1,273).in response to a letter from me, volvo said, "in the event that either of these components is recalled, reimbursement could be considered at that time."please add my name to others who undoubtedly have complained about these faulty parts (air pump - pks70ap and abs/trac - 8602266) so that a recall can be issued. I would be glad to submit to nhtsa both letters between volvo and myself.
Abs warning light comes on intermittently. Then goes off after a cycling of the engine.seems to be a very common problem with this model and because the abs system is not working when the light is on, it is dangerous.volvo does not seem to be paying much attention to this problem despite a high number of complaints.becaue there is no one date for this problem i will arbitrarily put one in for reporting purposes
Abs warning light comes on intermittently. Then goes off after a cycling of the engine.seems to be a very common problem with this model and because the abs system is not working when the light is on, it is dangerous.volvo does not seem to be paying much attention to this problem despite a high number of complaints.becaue there is no one date for this problem i will arbitrarily put one in for reporting purposes
Problem with ab controller computer. Mr
My 1998 volvo v70 awd.with less than 49,000 miles the abs/tracs warning light began to intermittantly come on (indicates abs system and associated traction control are inoperative).subsequent computerized trouble fault evaluation by dealer's service dept (penkus volvo) indicated that the abs control module was at fault and needed to be replaced (at almost $800).car had mileage within the warranty limit, but was beyond the time limit to qualify for warranty service. I have since done extensive research/internet searches on this issue (note i am a research scientist) and have found numerous instances of this teves 20 abs unit failing.specifically, i have discovered that this 1998 volvo model has been plagued by this! i recognize that all of the historical claims that i've reviewed do not involve death nor personnel injury as a result of this defect, however, there are some documented "close calls." i feel very strongly that your agency, nhtsa, should investigate further and perhaps mandate a recall by volvo.you primarily exist to promote safety in the automotive industry and to protect the american consumer. Please don't wait until someone is killed or hurt before you act! thank you.
Abs/tracks system failure on both 1995, 850 and 1998, v70. When abs/track light(s) comes on, no abs/track. Left front weel may pull when braking on v70. Volvo corp. Does not want to do anything about this problem... Made several calls, had inspection/service done by "certified volvo service technician," volvo will not accept problem...
1998 volvo - (v70 and others) abs/trac control module fails with 64,000 miles on car. Symptoms are intermittent warning lights. Well documented problem according to dealer and other owners (see www.brickboard.com) repair is nearly $700. Major safety issue since abs and trac do not work when lights are on and module fails.
We learned this week that our volvo v70 has a design defect - in that the brake rotors become warped after a short period of usage.the service representative at the authorized volvo dealer where we purchased the car, informed us of this.we have had to have the rotors replaced twice, in less than a year, first in december 1998 and now again in october 1999. The mechanics tell us that the rotors should usually last the life of the car.according to the service representative the rotors are not suitable for the weight of the car in the v70 and 840 series.he indicated that he had contacted the manufacturer and that volvo considers the need for replacement this often, as simple wear and tear.another customer present at the same time also stated she had problems and that most recently in her had been totaled in an accident when the brakes failed.the service representative stated that they have had many customer complaints but that volvo in unresponsive.we are concerned because we purchased a volvo for its safety reputation.we have a four year daughter we transport in the car, and we are afraid of what could happen.not only would an accident harm us, but others on the road.please advise what action we should take.
I bought this car used with less than 35k miles in feb 2002.problem was a frozen right front brake caliper and a faulty right rear wheel speed sensor which engages the abs unnecessarily/randomly.this did not happen for about a year after owning the car.i have been told by my mechanic that the rear wheel speed sensor failure appears to be quite common because he has seen it in many of the same cars.the part that is used to replace it is also a different part number which leads me to believe that volvo is most likely aware of this problem as well but have never issued a recall.there were many other problems with the car such as barometric pressure sensor failure, upper motor mount requiring replacing, ac sensor failure, wheel bearing, etc. All within the period of 1 year but none of these things affected the safety/braking of the car so i do not consider that truly dangerous.those issues involve aggravation and money, not safety. *nlm
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At only 70,000 miles my abs unit failed and had to be replaced. This is such a common problem that the dealer agreed to pay half. Volvo should replace this critical safety componet on every vehicle at their expense.
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When the brakes were applied, the abs light appeared on the dashboard. Braking power hesitated, which caused the to have no brakes.the brakes activated without driver application. Yet, when the brakes were applied, there was a delay in braking.*ph
Abs module failure looking at a few volvo on lineboards this does not seem to be an isolated case so much for the "safty" car company.dt
Abs module failed.it is apparently a common safety issue with this model/year volvo.
While drivingabs/ trackinglight illuminate on dashboard. Please provide any further information.
Abs / traction control module failed which resulted inloss of abs and traction control. It has come to my attention that this is a common safety issue with volvos. My mechanic from pro volvo (tele# 732-303-0770)claims he changes 2 abs modules every week. The dealership even stocks 14 of these modules in its inventory. The repair is also not cheap at approx. $650.00.mr
Air bag deployed while car was in motion, followed by abs/tracs warning lights coming on.the abs no longer works after this occurs.this occurred intermittenly at first, but on a constant basis now. Mr
Anti lock brakes control unit failed.a light indicated that the abs brakes were not working, but the consumer heard and felt the abs brakeswere working when applying the brakes.
The abs system failed during a panic stop, causing the brakes to lock up and the car to skid uncontrollably into the middle of an intersection.fortunately it did not result in any significant damage.there had been no indication of a problem prior to the incident and the abs light was on after the incident and had not been on previously.the problem was repaired by replacing the abs control module.upon discussions with the technician, it was clear that this is a very common failure with these models and it leaves the the abs system completely disabled when it occurs. As my incident shows, this failure can occur without warning and cause a very dangerous situation where the driver is relying on the abs system and instead has the brakes lock up causing an uncontrollable skid.in addition to this incident, the technician also told me that the module had already failed and been replaced previously at 31k miles.this appears to be a defect that is very common and will cause unsuspecting drivers to suddenly lose control of their vehicles in a panic stop situation.
The abs / traction control unit on these cars fail in unreasonably high numbers.it's such a big business, that mechanics sell thousands of refurbished units on ebay.volvo charges over $700 for the parts, and is avoiding repairing this item because i'm sure some actuary told them it's cheaper to pay claims and defend lawsuits than to protect their customers.i have not experienced an accident or crash as a result, but i'm sure hundreds of people have.
Traveling about 30mph, stepped on brake pedal, brakes did not activate.
Absanf tracking systemoff warning lights come on.sometimes at startup, while driving or braking.dealer has serviced system with new sensors and resetting computer with no success on numerous occasions.they say it isn't important.
While driving, the abs and traction control indicatorilluminated.both lights stayed for the duration of travel.
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While traveling on the highway, the air message appeared on the dashboard and codes were not correct.dealer was aware of the problem. Tsthe computer chip on the anti lock braking system failed.the mechanic stated that there were several other vehicle with the same problem.volvo wouldn't repair the vehicle under warranty. *scc
Abs control module is cracked.i have heard this is a common problem for this vehicle.abs system is not operable until ecu is replaced.intermittent problem (abs light comes on periodically).dt
Absanf tracking systemoff warning lights come on.sometimes at startup, while driving or braking.dealer has serviced system with new sensors and resetting computer with no success on numerous occasions.they say it isn't important.
1998 volvo - (v70 and others) abs/trac control module fails with 64,000 miles on car. Symptoms are intermittent warning lights. Well documented problem according to dealer and other owners (see www.brickboard.com) repair is nearly $700. Major safety issue since abs and trac do not work when lights are on and module fails.
Anti lock brakes control unit failed.a light indicated that the abs brakes were not working, but the consumer heard and felt the abs brakeswere working when applying the brakes.
Abs / traction control module failed which resulted in loss of abs and traction control. It has come to my attention that this is a common safety issue with volvos. According to my service writer at the volvo this is a common problem with this model.the repair is also not cheap at approx. $650.00.excluded in the volvo increased protection (vip) "limited" extended warranty.
Anti-lock brakes not functioning.cause has been identified as a defective abs/tracs module, a known weak spot on 1998 model volvo s/v/c 70 series.
The volvo abs / trac control module is failing at an abnormally high rate.local dealership replaces in excess of 5 of these per month.volvo corporate office will not acknowledge any problem with this safety device, and otherwise refuses to discuss the high rate of failures.other research, including a high demand for non-dealer acquired abs computer modules in the aftermarket industry strongly suggests that those units installed in vehicles are failing at an abnormally high rate.in my 1998 v70 wagon the abs & trac off indicators (warning lamps) randomly light.as a result the safety offered by the abs brake system becomes disabled over long periods of time.every potential cause has been ruled out except for the abs computer module (abs / trac control module).this safety issue needs to be addressed by the nhtsa due to the impending risk to life that continued failures of this safety device will undoubtedly bring.
Abs / trac lights intermittent failure, causing occasional loss of braking for 1-2 seconds.
The contact owns a 1998 volvo v70.while driving between 10-60 mph, the engine revved.the vehicle shook and the brakes made a grinding noise, although they were not applied.the abs warning indicator light illuminated.the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle stopped normally.the abs control unit (part number 860266) was replaced.the failure ceased for 30,000 miles before it recurred.the failure mileage was 22,000 and current mileage was 105,000.
Failure of abs control module. 1998 volvo v70. Intermittentand partial loss of brakes, usually (not always) when going over bump. Sometimes brake pedal almost goes to floor before engaging.the problem started sporadically about four years ago (abs fault light with no noticeable problem). Several visits to dealer, but no remedy. About 18 months ago, problem became more severe with actual loss of brakes occurring.it seems from newsgroups that this is a very common problem with this year volvo, so i don't believe it is a isolated incident. *nlm
I have a 1998 volvo v70r awd and both the abs/trac warning lights had been going on and off for the past couple months. The light would come on for a few minutes then go off. I understand that this is a common problem with the vehicle and have now had the control unit replaced. The cost to replace the abs control unit was approximately $563.60.
Abs module failed. Abs and tracking system warning lights came on/off.
Abs/ traction computer failure, premature brake failure, side airbag deployed falsely (volvo v 70 awd cross country).*nlm
Defective abs computer module.*nlm
The brakes failed to work on an incline when the vehicle stalled. Emergency brakes had to be used to stop. Dealer says it's normal. *ml
Brake rotors warp. Have been replace 4 times under warrentee. Problem is not resolved. They just replace the parts with defective parts.
Completely worn brake pads after only 14k miles.
Dt*: the contact stated the pads and calipers came into contact with the rotors.the rear pads, rotors and calipers were replaced three times.the front pads, rotors and calipers were replaced twice.prior to each replacement, the brakes made a loud squeaking sound and the front and rear end shook when the brakes were applied.currently the brakes made a loud squeaking noise and the front end shook when the brakes were applied.the dealership was notified.
The rear brakes required replacement pads at 19,000 miles.the dealer told me this is normal for this vehicle and that the next model year had a redesigned rear brake assembly.the tires were worn at 23,000 miles.( dot number:)
Brake pads failed.nlm
Dt*: the contact stated the pads and calipers came into contact with the rotors.the rear pads, rotors and calipers were replaced three times.the front pads, rotors and calipers were replaced twice.prior to each replacement, the brakes made a loud squeaking sound and the front and rear end shook when the brakes were applied.currently the brakes made a loud squeaking noise and the front end shook when the brakes were applied.the dealership was notified.
Dt*: the contact stated the pads and calipers came into contact with the rotors.the rear pads, rotors and calipers were replaced three times.the front pads, rotors and calipers were replaced twice.prior to each replacement, the brakes made a loud squeaking sound and the front and rear end shook when the brakes were applied.currently the brakes made a loud squeaking noise and the front end shook when the brakes were applied.the dealership was notified.
Both rear rotors have been replaced 5 times in one year due to excessive wear. Starting with the 2000 models volvo changed to larger rotors.
The rotors warped in less than 23,000 miles see additional documentation attached from the internet multiple instances reported by others as well.
Safety concerns after purchase of new vehicle. Many other problems.no safet defects mentioned in the summary.
The rear brakes required replacement pads at 19,000 miles.the dealer told me this is normal for this vehicle and that the next model year had a redesigned rear brake assembly.the tires were worn at 23,000 miles.( dot number:)
The abs control module on several models of volvo including the v70 has a terrible track record. When it fails the car is without abs and traction control, making the car much less safe. When replacing mine at the dealership (almost a thousand dollars)i was told that they couldn't keep the replacements in stock because so many were failing, and that the part had been redesigned as a result of the failures. I would like volvo to be held accountable for this faulty part so that owners can have them replaced for free before their brakes fail in emergency situations.dt
Vehicle steering design allows for drifting and hard steering also creating alignment problems on several occasions.
The contact owns a 1998 volvo cross country v70. Twice within the year, the rack and pinion had to be repaired. After the first repair the steering column continued to lock while driving. The first repair cost $1000.00.the second repair was performed at an expense of $14000.00. The failure mileage was 100000 . The current mileage was 115000.
Steering wheel locked under ordinary use and ignition key could not be reinserted into ignition. Ph
The contact owns a 1998 volvo cross country v70. Twice within the year, the rack and pinion had to be repaired. After the first repair the steering column continued to lock while driving. The first repair cost $1000.00.the second repair was performed at an expense of $14000.00. The failure mileage was 100000 . The current mileage was 115000.
Drivers side door hinge/strap failed causing door to break from frame and become dysfunctional. As it worsened over a few days the door became increasingly difficult to open where it became a safety concern. Volvo mechanic referred to auto metal service shop which replaced/repaired door strap and welded door back to frame and confirmed this was a known "workmanship" defect with a number of volvo models and years. Volvo n.a. Was notified of this 9/13/13 and was interested to see the repair invoice, which was provided to them, but in the end they declined to reimburse for this flaw stating the car was no longer covered by a manufacturer's warranty. When the drivers side door becomes dysfunctional from faulty workmanship that indicates a safety issue that the manufacturer should "man up" and repair/recall or reimburse the owner for, regardless if the vehicle is no longer under manufacturer's warranty. Doors shouldn't just break off from the frame under normal use. There was no crash or abuse involved with this door. It just broke like a cheap, inferior product.
Poor design of front bumper being too low caused it to hit the wheel stop in parking spaces resulting in bumper and wheel well damage.
The rotors warped in less than 23,000 miles see additional documentation attached from the internet multiple instances reported by others as well.
Vehicle does not have an indicator light warningdriver that passenger'sdoor is open or ajar.
Power door lock failed.yh
Door lock fails to release manually or electrically.door cannot be opened by any means (from inside or outside of vehicle).if vehicle was involved in a crash or if occupant needed to exit in an emergency, there would be no means of exit from that door.since rear window only goes down part way, no escape from window would be possible.internet search on this problem as well as discussions with volvo mechanics reveal that this is not an uncommon problem for 1998 model-year volvos.most have been repaired under warranty.my vehicle happens to be out of warranty becuase of its mileage and my local dealerships have not been very cooperative in fixing this problem free of charge.i feel that this problem is a serious safety concern, making vehicle emergency exit and rescue difficult, if not impossible.you may not have received many complaints yet because most vehicle owners have had these problems remedied under warranty.one person i have spoken with has had (3) of his (4) passenger door locks replaced already.a service manager of a canadian volvo dealership told me that this has been enough of a problem at his dealership that he feels volvo should repair at no charge (too bad he doesn't work at my dealership).i have contacted volvo na regarding this issue, i await their response.regardless of their response, i feel that it is a bonafide safety concern.
Automobile: volvo v70 wagon 1998on the driver's side door, there is a swing arm that attaches to the door and the car frame. Its purpose appears to stop the door from hyper extending. The swing arm attaches to car frame via a bracket. This bracket is welded on the frame. In my case the bracket came unwelded and on the forward side of the attached area, punched threw the frame column. On the rear side of the bracket, it remains welded to the car frame. It is not clear to me whether it has weakened the frame column that runs from the floor to the roof. The damage was due to normal opening and closing the door and would appear to be due to metal fatigue. Upon visiting a few body shops in the san francisco area, some had told me that this is a wide spread problem with volvo. Also, upon searching on the internet for other people who may have had this problem, there were numerous. Hence, the reason for my complaint. The body shop informed me that they would need to replace the metal column that runs from the floor of the car past the where the door attaches to the frame and ends in proximity of the front window shield. Since the cost will be approximately $2,400 and the car is a 98, i have not decided if i will get it repaired. To install this metal column, the dash panel would need to be removed.
While driving at normal speed on highway, came upon a rough stretch of road.the car got bumped around a few times, left rear door got knocked open - it stayed latched and did not open all the way.no one was in the rear seat at the time.at the time the door lock switches were in the up/open position - but all doors were properly closed before i began driving.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 20 mph the rear hatchback opened without warning dumping the cargo onto the highway.a crash was avoided and the police were not contacted.the vehicle was seen by a dealer who determined the hatchback lock was inoperable and needed to be replaced.the hatchback lock was replaced once before due to a similar incident.updated 05/04/06.
Hydraulics on the tailgate of my wagon seemed to fail (during extreme cold weather) causing the tailgate to fall on my nose resulting in almost slicing my nose off; plastic surgery and 21 stitches were required
Inappropriate placement of the tailgate handle cause me to pull the tailgate down onto my face causing severe damage to my nose. 21 stitches to close the wound with scarring.i believe this accident could have been avoided had volvo placed the tailgate handle on the edge of the tailgate instead of inside the tailgate. This problem should be remedied so that others do not suffer as i did.
Vibration in front end at 35-45 mph. Vehicle shakes at highway speeds.
I just purchased about 2 months ago a 1998 volvo v70 used on 4/3/2014 for 3000.00 . The vehicle drove just fine up until two weeks ago where the transmission seems to be slipping. While i was riding on i695 and was going about sixty miles per hour when the car jerked and cut off, meaning blinking in and out of the electrical system along with the engine as i was pulling over on the shoulder, which is terribly unsafe. I assumed and thought volvo's were great on miles and transmission so i didn't expect it to be having these type of issues. I am a first time volvo purchaser and highly disappointed and it's to expensive for all the hassles. All of the minor issues were expected because of the vehicle being a used car. Also, i cannot even check the transmission fluid levels in order to see if all i need is some transmission fluid, the dipstick that leads to the transmission is stuck, as in i have tried pulling, twisting and turning but to no avail. After purchasing a 300 dollar key pad from the dealer i expect more from the manual and at least to be able to check all fluids on the vehicle. If these minor issues didn't evolve into major issues with my volvo vehicle i would not have an issue. Yet the problem is that these minor issues are indeed causing major repairs which is simply unacceptable and causing unsafe driving hazardous situations that could indeed affect the life of myself and other drivers. Thank you very much forlisten and hopefully directly addressing my concerns. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). Updated 12/8/2014
Vehicle displays a vibration/shudder between 35 mph and 45 mph, strongest at 42 mph while decelerating. Dealer has checked tire balance, driveshafts, and awd system.
Vehicle has had a vibration in the front end (not felt in the steering column or gas pedal) at speeds of 35-45 mph since i took possession of the vehicle on 8/25/98. Mileage at vehicle pick up = 279. This was reported to dealer on 9/29/98, (mileage 2035),when i had the speed range and knew it was not caused by road conditions. On november 1, 1998 this manifested into a shake in the front end at highway speeds. This condition, (shake in the front end),occurred again on 11/6/98, also at highway speeds. The shake in the front end has been reported to the dealer and the manufacturer verbally but has not been documented. I have not driven the vehicle since 11/9/98 with the exception of 11/11 and 11/12 to take it to and from the dealer for the third and final repair attempt (current mileage = 4482). I am currently in possession of the necessary documents to file under nh dmv arbitration board for return of the vehicle. Volvo has offered to take the vehicle for identification/repair of the deficiency but i am waiting for nh dmv arbitration to monitor this. I am concerned about the potential for other deficiencies related to this vibration/shake. This vehicle has exhibited other, reported deficiencies; dual climate controls do not work independantly (not fixed), rear view mirror broke off while adjusting (fixed), speaker goes on and off (not fixed), excessive brake dust on front wheels (dealer cleaned off) , appearance of a fluid stain on right front wheel (dealer states this is combination of brake dust and condensation caused by excessive heat while braking).
The rotors warped in less than 23,000 miles see additional documentation attached from the internet multiple instances reported by others as well.
Both front struts were leaking and needed to be replaced.*yd
Both front struts were leaking and needed to be replaced.*yd
Rear spring coils failed.nlm
While driving at state speed limit left tire blewout. Tire was replaced withspare tire.proceeded to drive under 50 mph and without warning vehicle caught on fire. Dealer inspected vehicle, andstated that gearshift had malfunctioned consumer was at fault because ofthespeed vehicle was driven at.
While driving 45 mph on wet pavement going around a curb, the front passenger's tire blew out, causing the consumer to hit a wall.upon impact,driver's side and the passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.
A section approx. 12 inches of the tread has completely separated.i replaced all 4 tires and kept the left front tire.i contacted volvo and was told no complaints had been made.i called nhtsa by phone and left a message but no one called me back. I (tiresize: 205/65r15)( dot number:tire size: 205/65r15 )
Michelin tires wore out at 17,000 miles--replaced may 2000----front right side passenger door lock--the buttons would go down when locked but the right side was not locked
Tread separation on 4 tires.(tiresize: p205/65r15)
Vehicle does not have an indicator light warningdriver that passenger'sdoor is open or ajar.
I was on the entrance ramp to i-94 when the accelerator stomped flush to the floor. The engine revved uncontrollably and i tried to clutch it down but kept on accelerating. At this point i turned off the ignition but that did no good. All the instrumentation turned off but the engine was maxed out and was going berserk. I had a clutch so i pushed it into neutral but the rpms went to the 7,000s. With the keys off, i pulled of the interstate desperately trying to slow down the rpms but nothing worked. I finally put it into gear to try and stop it and it literally 'blew up'. It's totaled. What i want to know is if this has been previously reported, if there has been any kind of recall on this. Volvo wouldn't answer any of my questions. It was a great car but it was a very dangerous situation that i haven't been able to get any answers about. It apparently was some kind of a computer malfunction as a mechanical failure would have been solved by turning the key 'off'! i want to lodge a complaint but don't know where to start.
1998 volvo v70.*ph *nlm**dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**767770
While driving at about 40, the speedometer went to 0 and stayed there for about 1/2 mile and the odometer stopped working.the speedometer appeared to be working again for a short distance and then went back to 0 while the car was still in motion it started working,only to return to 0 for about 1 mile.it kicked in again.this all happened in the space of 20 minutes.
Ignition key cylinder malfunctioning. Insert key to start car, key rotates 360 degrees without engaging. Takes several attempts to get the key to not rotate and actually start the car. I have spoken to several mechanics and have seen multiple threads on forums that this is not an uncommon issue with these cars and it seems to be something that occurs after 100,000 miles. Estimated cost of repair is $600 - to $800.
Dt: vehicle stalled/died, and lost power due to throttle body failure.
While outside of car, consumer opened door and reached hand in toturn key (wanted to roll up windows), car started/accelerated rapidly, knocking consumer over.
The rotors warped in less than 23,000 miles see additional documentation attached from the internet multiple instances reported by others as well.
Mirror switch failed.
The rotors warped in less than 23,000 miles see additional documentation attached from the internet multiple instances reported by others as well.
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