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1998 VOLVO S70
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1998 VOLVO S70 in Phoenix, AZ
I have a 1998 volvo s70 which has abs/trac light problems. i've been having intermittent issues with this where the indicator lights come on and the abs will sometimes pulsate and it makes a terrible noise. my understanding is that when th...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Nashville, TN
Replaced timing belt at 76,000 mi. per volvo maintenance schedule. at 107,000 mi. timing belt tensioner and pulley failure resulting in timing belt slipping off and causing massive valve damage. thankfully, volvo of na service stepped up ...
1998 VOLVO S70 in South Bend, IN
I have a 1998 volvo s70 with about 88k miles on it. i had a lot of work done on it dec 20, 2006 including replacing the timing belt. on 2/15, we were driving and the engine suddenly stopped - we lost power steering and braking, etc. we m...
1998 VOLVO S70 in El Cerrito, CA
Abs brake unit failed at 60k miles; all service was done at dealer. dozens and dozens of owners have reported this to nhtsa for exact same make and model. nhts seems powerless to take on this issue. how many deaths will it take to get som...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Adelphi, MD
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the antilock brake light intermittently illuminated. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined while the light was illuminated, there was a failure of the antilock brakes. a...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Chicago, IL
Dt*: the contact stated the abs and traction control lights on the dash illuminated causing both components to be inoperable. this occurred intermittently. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined both systems needed to be repl...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Chicago, IL
Dt*: the contact stated the abs and traction control lights on the dash illuminated causing both components to be inoperable. this occurred intermittently. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined both systems needed to be repl...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Campbell Hall, NY
Throttle stuck full open while driving!!! the car needed to be turned off to stop the engine from revving to maximum rpm. this is the second time this happened in one year.
1998 VOLVO S70 in Bowie, MD
Dt*: the contact stated once the passenger side door and both rear doors are locked, they can not be opened from the inside. in order for occupants to exit the vehicle, while the doors are locked, the door must be opened by someone from t...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Austin, TX
Consumer 1998 s70 engine has failed on two different occasions, timing belt serpentine belt has been replaced. ***** the consumer believed this was a premature failure. the water pump was leaking. the front spring seat was replaced.
1998 VOLVO S70 in Austin, TX
Consumer 1998 s70 engine has failed on two different occasions, timing belt serpentine belt has been replaced. ***** the consumer believed this was a premature failure. the water pump was leaking. the front spring seat was replaced.
1998 VOLVO S70 in Brooklyn, NY
The abs antilock brake system in my 1998 volvo s70 failed. the dashboard light indicated abs & traction control (tracs) failure. normal non-abs braking remained. research on several volvo owners web sites (such as brickboard: http://ww...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Washington, DC
I have a 1998 volvo s 70 which has failed dc inspection because the obd scanner used by the dmv cannot get a readout for catalytic converter, oxygen sensor and a couple of other emissions related items. the car ecu signals "not ready". th...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Belleville, MI
Engine stalled leaving me stranded in an intersection in rush hour traffic. engine would not restart. police officer had to push me off the street because car would not restart. dealer still has not identified the problem.
1998 VOLVO S70 in Belleville, MI
Engine stalled leaving me stranded in an intersection in rush hour traffic. engine would not restart. police officer had to push me off the street because car would not restart. dealer still has not identified the problem.
1998 VOLVO S70 in Lake Stevens, WA
1998 volvo s70 lost power then stalled multiple times (9) while driving approximately july 27, 2005 . i am concerned about danger of stalling in traffic and getting rear ended or if stalls in intersection. or being stranded. was able to ...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Sandy, UT
Intermittent failure of the abs/tracks system - well known/documented defect. volvo parts center says cause was faulty abs units from the philippines. this causes a failure of the abs system, yet volvo does not recall?.
1998 VOLVO S70 in Pottstown, PA
Abs and tracs off indicator lights are on. dealer diagnosed as failing abs control module. dealer stated that abs does not work while indicator lights are on, but brakes do. with indicator lights on, the safety feature of anti-lock brakes a...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Norman, OK
Hub caps rub on tire valve stems, causing valve stem failure and tire failure. valve stems replaced. hub caps removed.
1998 VOLVO S70 in Annapolis, MD
Front drivers side door hinge failed locking door into an open position and causing damage to car frame. was informed by my mechanic that this is a typical volvo problem. the failure can not be fixed without major body work. this failure ...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Blythewood, SC
98 volvo s70; experiencing a loss of power and stalling; i've had two mechanics look at my vehicle and no one can pin point the problem. i went to my local dealership, dick dyer volvo on august 2nd and they can not look at my car until aug...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Collings Wood, NJ
Dt: vehicle stalled/died, and lost power due to throttle body failure.
1998 VOLVO S70 in Laurel, MD
1998 volvo s70 t5-vehicle intermittently, without prior indication will cease to operate while traveling. engine light will come on and engine will hesitate and then shut down. occurs generally 2 or 3 times in a day or two and then maybe no...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Southern Pines, NC
Dt: the vehicle was losing power, it shuts down. usually it will start back. can cut across traffic, and it will just stall. took it to the dealer many times, and they could not duplicate the problem. they put different parts on it to nar...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Southern Pines, NC
Dt: the vehicle was losing power, it shuts down. usually it will start back. can cut across traffic, and it will just stall. took it to the dealer many times, and they could not duplicate the problem. they put different parts on it to nar...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Grand Prairie, TX
My wife's car ('98 s70 t5) stop last week. i took it to the dealer and they said that the tensioner seized up. this caused major damage to the engine about $3500 worth. i got the timing belt changed at 71,000 on the recommendation of the...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Grand Prairie, TX
My wife's car ('98 s70 t5) stop last week. i took it to the dealer and they said that the tensioner seized up. this caused major damage to the engine about $3500 worth. i got the timing belt changed at 71,000 on the recommendation of the...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Gross Pointe, MI
Dt anti-lock brake system contact states each time the brakes are applied the vehicle is more difficult to stop and the wheels have also locked up. transmission contact states the vehicle make a squeaking nose when parking, the vehicle ...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Gross Pointe, MI
Dt anti-lock brake system contact states each time the brakes are applied the vehicle is more difficult to stop and the wheels have also locked up. transmission contact states the vehicle make a squeaking nose when parking, the vehicle ...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Gross Pointe, MI
Dt anti-lock brake system contact states each time the brakes are applied the vehicle is more difficult to stop and the wheels have also locked up. transmission contact states the vehicle make a squeaking nose when parking, the vehicle ...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Gross Pointe, MI
Dt anti-lock brake system contact states each time the brakes are applied the vehicle is more difficult to stop and the wheels have also locked up. transmission contact states the vehicle make a squeaking nose when parking, the vehicle ...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Santa Monica, CA
Upon applying the brakes there was a humming noise/vibration that did not allow the brakes to respond. there was a problem in the computer that engaged the abs brakes. updated 8/9/2006 -
1998 VOLVO S70 in Rocky Mount, NC
Failure of cam belt adjuster, at speed with no warning and total loss of engine power and ancillary equipment.
1998 VOLVO S70 in Rocky Mount, NC
Failure of cam belt adjuster, at speed with no warning and total loss of engine power and ancillary equipment.
1998 VOLVO S70 in Terrace, GA
While driving down i-85 s. on 12/30/04 in my 1998 volvo s-70 the tensioner wheel exploded causing the timing belt to disengage from the engine thus loosing all engine power at 70 mph without warning and doing over 2000.oo dollars worth of ...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Kent, WA
Front passenger inside door handle would stick. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
1998 VOLVO S70 in Birmingham, MI
The 2 of 4 welds on the jacking point bracket failed. the jacking point bent over, causing the car to fall down about 1" onto the volvo jack, pinning the jack between the car and the pavement. no injuries.
1998 VOLVO S70 in Martinsville, NJ
Ignition locked up while attempting to start the vehicle. it was towed to a dealership and the ignition was replaced.
1998 VOLVO S70 in Birminhgam, MI
The passenger side front door locking mechanism failed. i can no longer unlock the car using the key fob or the interior unlock button, i must reach over and pull the door handle to open the door from the inside.
1998 VOLVO S70 in Lititz, PA
Volvo abs brake modular failed. local volvo service center aware of problem.
1998 VOLVO S70 in Lawrence, KS
Rotors, brakes and struts replaced at approximately 100,000. abs controller fault diagnosed at dealer. failure led to loss of all antilock brake features as well as tracs. replacement of abs controller module recommended.
1998 VOLVO S70 in Englewood, CO
When the vehicle was being driven, the abs light illuminated. the vehicle has had this problem more than three times in the last three weeks. there was a technical service bulletin concerning this problem. the warning lights indicate...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Redlands, CA
1) problem with right rear passenger door lock, not unlocking. must manually unlock from inside of car. 2) driver side door not closing. when attempting to close door it bounces back. the only way to close the door is to force it with b...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Redlands, CA
1) problem with right rear passenger door lock, not unlocking. must manually unlock from inside of car. 2) driver side door not closing. when attempting to close door it bounces back. the only way to close the door is to force it with b...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Knoxville, TN
Abs light coming on and off intermediately, told by technician that abs module is bad and needs to be replaced at a cost of $600 plus. the problem is since this is intermittent that when the unit "test" itself when your braking if it notic...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Cullman, AL
Abs module fails on most all 850 and s/v70 series cars 97-00. the abs system as well as the traction control system will not work when the unit is failing. it is an intermittant problem that gets worse over time (sometimes the fail indica...
1998 VOLVO S70 in Okemos, MI
The left front brake rotor locked up, causing some components to burn up. the problem was due to a stuck caliper, which according to volvo is not related to the brake pad and rotor replacement performed by dealer. lower ball joint was ...
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