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1998 VOLVO V70 in Spokane, WA
Tl contact owns a 1998 volvo v70. while driving between 10-60 mph, the engine revved. the vehicle shook and the brakes made a grinding noise, although they were not applied. the abs warning indicator light illuminated. the brake pedal w...read more / reply »
1998 VOLVO V70 in Tampa, FL
Tl contact owns a 1998 volvo v70. the contact stated that the sidewall on one of his sumitomo tires completely failed while driving 50 mph. the contact was unsure of the dot number. the current and failure mileages were 124,000. the tire...
1998 VOLVO V70 in O'fallon, MO
Abs / trac lights intermittent failure, causing occasional loss of braking for 1-2 seconds.
1998 VOLVO V70 in Wenonah, NJ
The abs / traction control unit on these cars fail in unreasonably high numbers. it's such a big business, that mechanics sell thousands of refurbished units on ebay. volvo charges over $700 for the parts, and is avoiding repairing this i...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Wenonah, NJ
The abs / traction control unit on these cars fail in unreasonably high numbers. it's such a big business, that mechanics sell thousands of refurbished units on ebay. volvo charges over $700 for the parts, and is avoiding repairing this i...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Raleigh, NC
Dt*: the contact stated while parked in the driveway for one day, smoke was noticed coming from under the hood. the fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determine...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Pittsburgh, PA
Dt*: the contact stated the pads and calipers came into contact with the rotors. the rear pads, rotors and calipers were replaced three times. the front pads, rotors and calipers were replaced twice. prior to each replacement, the brakes...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Pittsburgh, PA
Dt*: the contact stated the pads and calipers came into contact with the rotors. the rear pads, rotors and calipers were replaced three times. the front pads, rotors and calipers were replaced twice. prior to each replacement, the brakes...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Pittsburgh, PA
Dt*: the contact stated the pads and calipers came into contact with the rotors. the rear pads, rotors and calipers were replaced three times. the front pads, rotors and calipers were replaced twice. prior to each replacement, the brakes...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Los Angeles, CA
The fuel tank on my 1998 volvo v70 has failed. the check engine light came on in my car about 6 months ago. after replacing almost my entire fuel evap system, volvo determined my fuel tank had a leak. i requested that volvo replace my fu...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Kissimmee, FL
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph the rear hatchback opened without warning dumping the cargo onto the highway. a crash was avoided and the police were not contacted. the vehicle was seen by a dealer who determined the hatchba...
1998 VOLVO V70 in New Bern, NC
The timing belt holder broke on my 1998 volvo while on driving on us route 40 in chapel hill north carolina. this caused a complete loss of acceleration. fortunately we were in the right lane and were able to pull off the road.
1998 VOLVO V70 in San Francisco, CA
Automobile: volvo v70 wagon 1998 on the driver's side door, there is a swing arm that attaches to the door and the car frame. its purpose appears to stop the door from hyper extending. the swing arm attaches to car frame via a bracket. thi...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Somerville, MA
My car is a 1998 volvo v70 t5 with 75,000 miles on the odometer. at about 7pm on december 28th, 2005, i moved the car from my driveway out onto the street in front of my house, in order to allow a second tandem-parked car out. the volvo r...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Katonah, NY
Volvo v70 1998 - fire in engine compartment - car destroyed during routine driving, engine stops. driver notices smoke coming from engine compartment and electrical systems (lights) blinking. in a few minutes the car is totally destroy...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Waterford, CT
My wife was driving about 30 mph on a local street when she felt a pull when turning left then she heard and felt a sound like the muffler was falling off and heard a grinding noise coming from the front wheels. she immediately turned into...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Vancouver, WA
In late february 2005, my wife noticed that the child seats in our 1998 volvo v70 would loosen up when our children would get in or move in their seats. these child seats were of the stationary type and of different makes. as one of the rea...
1998 VOLVO V70 in La Crescent, MN
Dt: vehicle stalled/died, and lost power due to throttle body failure.
1998 VOLVO V70 in Arlington, VA
Stalling and check engine light. stalling at normal operating speed with resulting loss of power, steering and brakes. the mass air sensor and intake hose were replaced.
1998 VOLVO V70 in Greensboro, NC
Vehicle randomly shuts off while driving. engine shut-down with loss of power steering control. disabled vehicle with groceries and small children inside on a 90+ degree (very hot!!)afternoon in mid-july. $322 for replacement of air fl...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Weymouth, WA
1998 volvo v70a experienced problems with the drivers side shoulder harness. the shoulder harness was frayed. one would have to pull the seat belt to unlock and then pull it down which caused it to wear.
1998 VOLVO V70 in Rocky Mount, NC
The camshaft belt tensioner broke which caused the belt to come off and the vehicle to lost power while driving 70 mph. the owner has contacted the manufacturer who refused to do anything about this. timing belt tensioner, belt and ...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Atlanta, GA
The abs system failed during a panic stop, causing the brakes to lock up and the car to skid uncontrollably into the middle of an intersection. fortunately it did not result in any significant damage. there had been no indication of a p...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Hilton Head Island, SC
At only 70,000 miles my abs unit failed and had to be replaced. this is such a common problem that the dealer agreed to pay half. volvo should replace this critical safety componet on every vehicle at their expense.
1998 VOLVO V70 in Wantagh, NY
Consumer stated vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 99v235000. took vehicle into the dealer for repairs,. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
1998 VOLVO V70 in Potomac, MD
The consumer's vehicle was tested and found to have high levels of carbon monoxide. black smoke was belching out of the exhaust pipe. the transmission failed.
1998 VOLVO V70 in Potomac, MD
The consumer's vehicle was tested and found to have high levels of carbon monoxide. black smoke was belching out of the exhaust pipe. the transmission failed.
1998 VOLVO V70 in Herndon, VA
Front passenger's side seat belt retractor broke. manufacturer refused to replace it.
1998 VOLVO V70 in Chestnut Hill, MA
I own a 1998 volvo v70 that has problems with the door locks. the car will lock but two doors do not unlock when the master or remote switches are activated. one has to manually lift the unlocking knob first. my concern is that in the ev...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Potomac, MD
I own a 1998 volvo v70. with less than 50,000 miles on the odometer, i have had to replace both the air pump and the abs control module. these parts should not have failed on a car that is five years old. since the car is past its warrant...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Potomac, MD
I own a 1998 volvo v70. with less than 50,000 miles on the odometer, i have had to replace both the air pump and the abs control module. these parts should not have failed on a car that is five years old. since the car is past its warrant...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Wantagh, NY
Headlight switch for exterior lights does not work as it should. there is a recall for this switch to be replaced , but the dealer states that this vehicle does not have the right vin number for replacement. the vin numbers are not shown ...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Irvine, CA
Electric door locks in door behind driver and front passenger doors have failed. both will close normally but will not open with key or remote. in dark parking lot, not being able to open door especially with remote means it takes more time...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Colorado Springs, CO
My 1998 volvo v70 awd. with less than 49,000 miles the abs/tracs warning light began to intermittantly come on (indicates abs system and associated traction control are inoperative). subsequent computerized trouble fault evaluation by d...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Duvall, WA
The volvo abs / trac control module is failing at an abnormally high rate. local dealership replaces in excess of 5 of these per month. volvo corporate office will not acknowledge any problem with this safety device, and otherwise refuses...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Ocean, NJ
Abs module failed. abs and tracking system warning lights came on/off.
1998 VOLVO V70 in Rockville, MD
While driving, the abs and traction control indicator illuminated. both lights stayed for the duration of travel.
1998 VOLVO V70 in Greensboro, NC
For our 1998 volvo v70 xc awd, there was a recall in nov 1999 (99v235/volvo recall no. 94). when our headlight switch suddenly disassembled on the interstate at night in mid-september, leaving the car without a single visible light, i had ...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Quakertown, PA
While my wife paula was driving on the ne extension of the pennsylvania turnpike, the driver's power seat unit moved forward on its own without warning! she had to pull over to avoid an accident. this cycle repeated itself 3 more times t...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Salt Lake City, UT
Anti lock brakes control unit failed. a light indicated that the abs brakes were not working, but the consumer heard and felt the abs brakes were working when applying the brakes.
1998 VOLVO V70 in Salt Lake City, UT
Anti lock brakes control unit failed. a light indicated that the abs brakes were not working, but the consumer heard and felt the abs brakes were working when applying the brakes.
1998 VOLVO V70 in Citrus Heights, CA
Abs/tracks system failure on both 1995, 850 and 1998, v70. when abs/track light(s) comes on, no abs/track. left front weel may pull when braking on v70. volvo corp. does not want to do anything about this problem... made several calls, had ...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Pittsgrove, NJ
While driving at 20 mph the vehicle was in a frontal collision and none of the air bags deployed upon impact. driver sustained cracked ribs and other injuries.
1998 VOLVO V70 in Walnut Creek, CA
Rear passenger side doors can not be opened manually or electrically. consumer stated there is no way his paraplegic son can exit the vehicle if there was a fire or collision. lock motors failed once and were replaced. mechanic had to bre...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Cincinnati, OH
Anti-lock brakes not functioning. cause has been identified as a defective abs/tracs module, a known weak spot on 1998 model volvo s/v/c 70 series.
1998 VOLVO V70 in Hatfield, MA
1998 volvo - (v70 and others) abs/trac control module fails with 64,000 miles on car. symptoms are intermittent warning lights. well documented problem according to dealer and other owners (see www.brickboard.com) repair is nearly $700. maj...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Hatfield, MA
1998 volvo - (v70 and others) abs/trac control module fails with 64,000 miles on car. symptoms are intermittent warning lights. well documented problem according to dealer and other owners (see www.brickboard.com) repair is nearly $700. maj...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Ellicott City, MD
Abs / traction control module failed which resulted in loss of abs and traction control. it has come to my attention that this is a common safety issue with volvos. according to my service writer at the volvo this is a common problem with t...
1998 VOLVO V70 in Portland, ME
When the brakes were applied, the abs light appeared on the dashboard. braking power hesitated, which caused the to have no brakes. the brakes activated without driver application. yet, when the brakes were applied, there was a delay in br...
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