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1998 Volvo V70xcProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 1998 Volvo V70xc, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years53% below the V70xc median · #4 of 6 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints315 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage112kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 6, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Volvo V70xc has problems

31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic60
Engine and engine cooling60
Power train40
Air bags31
Fuel system, gasoline31
Latches/locks/linkages20
Electrical system20
Suspension20
Parking brake11
6 other systems60

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1998 Volvo V70xc recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Headlights: switch

Recall 04V-504 · Oct 21, 2004 · 97,000 vehicles

Risk. THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other V70xc year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the V70xc median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What V70xc owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE (PURCHASED USED) I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE ABS AND TRACS SYSTEMS. I NOTICED IF THE CAR WAS "COLD" IN A COLD CLIMATE, THE ABS/TRACS SYSTEM APPEARED TO BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, IF ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES. OTHERWISE, THE ABS/TRACS SYSTEM FAILED TO FUNCTION ALTOGETHER. THE…
Complaint 10196530 · Jul 16, 2007
FAILURE OF ABS CONTROL UNIT ON 1998 VOLVO XC70 AUTOMOBILE. ACCORDING TO DEALERS, IT IS A COMMON FAILURE AND HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. IT RENDERS THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS SYSTEM AS NOT-WORKING AND IT IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT CAUSES THE TRACS AND ABS SYSTEMS TO FAIL WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *JB
Complaint 10110697 · Feb 17, 2005 · 77,126 miles
PRIOR TO DEALER VISIT FOR 60,000 MILE SERVICE, THE ABS AND TRACS LIGHTS BEGAN COMING ON PERIODICALLY. DEALER CHECKED AND FOUND CODES ABS-314 & 324 SET IN SYSTEM. DEALER STATED THAT MODULE REPLACEMENT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $675. DEALER SAID THAT ALTHOUGH THE LIGHTS INDICATED LOSS OF ABS, BRAKING…
Complaint 10104587 · Dec 27, 2004

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