- The problem
- On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
- The risk
- The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. This could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- On vehicles with an original oem switch, dealers will replace the headlight switch. All other vehicles will be inspected to determine if the switch has een damaged and replace only if necessary. The recall began on january 24, 2005. Owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Volvo S70 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1998 Volvo S70 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in October 2004 for the switch.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical S70 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1998 Volvo S70 recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. There could be inadequate contact between the bulb and socket which could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed.
- The risk
- This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The frontal passenger air bag may be overly sensitive to certain electrostatic discharge.
- The risk
- This could possibly cause an inadvertent deployment.
- The fix
- Dealers will install an additional ground wire in the passenger side to assure sufficient grounding.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.
- The risk
- Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
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Volvo S70: every year compared
All S70 years1998 Volvo S70 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Volvo S70 | 0 | 4 | C | |
| 1998 Volvo 770 | 39 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Volvo C70 | 7 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Volvo 660 | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Volvo 700 | 3 | 0 | F | 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 S70
Does the 1998 Volvo S70 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1998 Volvo S70: switch (October 2004); turn signal (December 2000); frontal (August 1999); switch (August 1999). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1998 Volvo S70 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1998 Volvo S70 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo S70 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 S70 years have the most complaints?
1999 (216), 2000 (188), 1997 (4). See every Volvo S70 year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Volvo S70 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