Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Volvo S70 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#11 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
#21 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:113,000 mi
#31 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Avg mileage:119,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Volvo S70.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | 113,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 119,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 47,900 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,900
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