Complaints
257
Crashes
13
Fires
1
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Volvo S70 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#165 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:88,099 mi
Crash-related:3
#241 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:82,912 mi
#317 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:92,426 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Volvo S70.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 65 | 3 | — | 88,099 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 41 | — | — | 82,912 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 17 | — | — | 92,426 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | — | — | 68,333 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 9 | — | — | 67,083 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 139,894 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 | — | — | 94,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
65
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,099
Electrical Faults
41
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,912
Engine & Cooling
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,426
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,333
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,083
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
139,894
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,000
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Volvo S70 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Volvo S70 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1999 Volvo S70 has 257 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 65 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Volvo S70?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (65 complaints, avg 88,099 mi); Electrical Faults (41 complaints, avg 82,912 mi); Engine & Cooling (17 complaints, avg 92,426 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Volvo S70?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 87,735 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Volvo S70?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Volvo S70 include 13 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Volvo S70 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Volvo S70 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Volvo S70?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volvo S70 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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