The 1998 Volvo S70 has 249 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and hydraulic. Owners most often flag age-related rubber component failure: including coolant hoses, vacuum lines, motor mounts, suspension bushings, and door seals. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1998 Volvo S70 vehicles (US, public record).
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.
air bags:frontal
Campaign 99V236000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE.
exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Campaign 99V235000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN RESULT IN INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF THE SWITCH.
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.
The sentiment among long-term owners is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep affection and high praise for the vehicle's durability, safety, and driving character.
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