Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s70. The contact stated that the key was inserted into the ignition and was able to turn in a complete circle causing the steering wheel to seize. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Steering
Volvo S70 Steering problems by year
8 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Volvo S70's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
Steering complaints by model year
Latest S70 steering complaints
The consumer experienced a problem with the throttle body and mass airflow on his 2000 volvo s70. *Jb the power steering failed and fluid leaked all over the driveway. The power steering pump and reservoir needed to be replaced. Why driving, the air director fell off the bumper. *Jb *nm
While driving my 2000 volvo s80 t6 on the freeway (at night) the power steering seemed to shut down and I could hardly move the steering wheel. This was very frightening and it was a miracle that I could make it off the freeway. Vehicle was difficult to control. Luckily, close to home and made it to my driveway. Had the car towed to the dealer and requested diagnostic along with my 60,000 mile service. I've always had the car serviced per volvo's regular service schedule and meticulously maintain the car, as...
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I'm a real estate agent and safety is so important -- I put clients in my car on a daily basis. Service rep called me the next day to say my rack & pinion had failed and needed replaced, along with engine mounting bolts. I was dismayed, as the car gave no safety indicators (computerized) that anything was wrong prior to steering failure. I had noticed a little noise from the front suspension, but had previously replaced right side engine bolts. I called volvo usa after looking at the nhtsa web site and finding many, many complaints posted with my same problems. Volvo usa told me that they had changed manufacturers for the rack and pinion since my 2000 s80 t6 was built but would not say why. This seems very suspicious. I also have had several occasions when backing the car out of the garage (cold engine), where the brakes fail to stop the car for several seconds (feet). This was also a complaint posted to the nhtsa site. I'm experiencing way too many problems with my volvo s80 and worry that there is an overall problem with the 2000 s80 cars. I believe these problems must be addressed by nhtsa and a recall is needed. Customers must be warned before lives are lost! Volvo presents these vehicles as safe and they are not!*Ak
The steering failed, which made the vehicle hard to steer. *Jb
We feel volvo designed a defective steering u-joint and should pay for all to be replaced whether they have gone bad yet or not. *Ts *nlm ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis****760815
While driving on highway vehicle pulled to right or left, causing loss of control which resulted in a collision. Dealer could not identify problem. Please give any further details.*Ak
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.. *AK
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