Volvo V70awd

Model V70awd made by Volvo got 7 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system.

Model 1998

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
RTJ-2075610/30/200910032914Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe06/11/2010
RTJ-2075606/11/2012TJ-20756-210032914Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe updated on 4/10/2012. *kb updated 6/13/12. *pe06/11/2010

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
07/20/2005650004
 1) vehicle stalls while driving in any weather condition 2) vehicle will not start after stalling 3) power brakes and power steering are reduced and present a dangerous driving situation 4) volvo dealership avoids faulty design responsibility. *nm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
07/29/2005929001012/18/2004
 Without warning my 1998 volvo v70 awd wagon shuts off...while driving. power steering and all. i've spent over $700 in repairs and the mechanic cannot figure it out. now i dare not take it on a highway. the recent reports of this happening to years 1999 and on must be amended to include the 1998. i bought this wagon because of volvo's longevity reputation. now it's a potential road hazard. *nm
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
07/12/20051
 On july 12, 2005 my volvo v70r awd wagon stopped without warning while it was being driven. it would not start again and had to be towed to the dealer. the dealer said the mass air flow sensor had to be replaced. the cost was $385.19. this was an extremely scary experience and could have been life-threatening if we had been driving on the freeway. when i heard about similar problems with 1999-2001 volvos, i thought my year car may also fall into this group. volvo claims to be the best when it comes to safety but this experience has made me feel that my car is not reliable and is unsafe. *nm
07/20/2005650004
 1) vehicle stalls while driving in any weather condition 2) vehicle will not start after stalling 3) power brakes and power steering are reduced and present a dangerous driving situation 4) volvo dealership avoids faulty design responsibility. *nm
POWER TRAIN
09/20/2006780001
 Failure of angle drive transaxle and cv joint. *nm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
12/02/200471890102/15/1998
 Anti-lock braking (abs) controller failure leads to loss of abs and traction control. manufacturer refuses to replace controller out of warranty.*ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10/05/200435842109/17/2001
 Dt: vehicle stalled/died, and lost power due to throttle body failure. *ak

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
CASAN JOSE95129SMYTHE VOLVO408-983-2400
MADARTMOUTH02747BARRY'S VOLVO5089963200
ORBENDJIM SMOLICH MOTORS