1998 Volvo C70 Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1998 Volvo C70.
Complaints
7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Volvo C70 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#11 complaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
#21 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:89,000 mi
#31 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Avg mileage:51,700 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Volvo C70.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | 89,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 | — | — | 51,700 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 78,200 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | 72,453 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 125,000 mi |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,700
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,200
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,000
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,453
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,000
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