Was traveling 70mph in 1998, volvo, 1998 when left front wheel started to come off. Had heard noises prior, and then noticed smoke. Pulled to side of road , and saw flames coming from wheel area. Extinguished the flames. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
1998 Volvo 700 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 Volvo 700 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the engine & cooling (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 700 year, for its age
#254 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Volvo 700 problems
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No recalls for the 1998 Volvo 700
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Volvo 700. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 1998 Volvo 700
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Turbo return line unsealed and leaking oil. Dealer wanted to replace entire turbo; shouldn't happen to a car, esp. A volvo, that's only three years old with 56k miles on it. Dealer did a temporary fix but eventually will ahve to replace turbo way before its time to do so.
The rear brake rotors warped at 4000 miles and were replaced and new discs were installed. At 20000 miles the exact same problem happened again. The local dealer told me that volvo is replacing the rear braking system on a case by case basis. Please share this information with everyone . Thanks. *Ak
Volvo 700: every year compared
All 700 years1998 Volvo 700 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Volvo 700 | 3 | 0 | F | |
| 1998 Volvo 770 | 39 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Volvo C70 | 7 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Volvo 660 | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Volvo 940 | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1998 Volvo 740 | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1998 Volvo Acl | 1 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Volvo C70 Convertible | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Volvo 700
Does the 1998 Volvo 700 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Volvo 700 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo 700?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), engine & cooling (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Volvo 700 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 6, 2000 and the latest on May 29, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Volvo 700 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 20 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Volvo 700 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo 700 years have the most complaints?
1998 (3), 2000 (2), 2003 (2). See every Volvo 700 year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Volvo 700 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data