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1997–2002 · 5 model years

Volvo S70 recalls & problems by year

12 recalls and 591 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints1998215 complaints
Most recalls20004 recalls
Crashes reported31in owner complaints
Injuries reported370 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0751502253001997: 4 complaints, 0 recalls1998: 215 complaints, 4 recalls1999: 205 complaints, 4 recalls2000: 164 complaints, 4 recalls2002: 3 complaints, 0 recalls19971998199920002002
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2002 S70——030000
2000 S70—19–22 mpg41648190
1999 S70—19–21 mpg4205131120
1998 S70—19–21 mpg4215103160
1997 S70——040000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Vehicle speed control147
  • Electrical system122
  • Engine and engine cooling87
  • Service brakes, hydraulic76
  • Exterior lighting69
  • Fuel system, gasoline35
  • Structure31
  • Air bags29