Complaints
220
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Volvo V70 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#152 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:90,558 mi
Crash-related:1
#236 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:90,294 mi
#38 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:77,720 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Volvo V70.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 52 | 1 | — | 90,558 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 36 | — | — | 90,294 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 8 | — | — | 77,720 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 | — | — | 111,565 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 61,835 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | 123,126 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 6 | — | — | 67,220 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 5 | — | — | 86,071 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 66,023 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 1 | — | 39,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 162,517 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 74,800 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 77,636 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 181,264 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 197,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 188,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 2 | — | 1 | 71,995 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 65,000 mi |
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