1999 Volvo C70: common problems and reliability
31 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about vehicle speed control. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 1999 C70?The 1999 Volvo C70 has 31 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and electrical system.
Safety record for the 1999 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1999 Volvo C70 vehicles (US, public record).
Is 1999 a good year for the C70?
Across the 15 C70 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2010) to 42 (2000). With 31 complaints, the 1999 C70 sits above the model's median of 13.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 1999 C70
vehicle speed control
Campaign 06V441000ON 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.
exterior lighting:turn signal
Campaign 00V405000VEHICLE 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.
exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Campaign 04V504000ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by strong owner affection and pride.
Owner insights cover all generations of the C70. See the full C70 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used C70 listings typically run $7,820–$11,030 across 2004 to 2013 model years.
Other C70 model years
Compare every C70 year side by side to see how 1999 ranks against the rest.
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