Tl* the contact owns a 1997 volvo s70. The contact could not open the door from inside or outside the vehicle. The contact was an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the driver side door actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
The worst 1997 Volvo S70 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Passenger compartment fires
PE02029
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Volvo S70 36
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Complimentary upgrade C00009 description.
- Rubber cushion
- The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as...
- ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
- Vida qr
- Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
- This is a service product journal : the previously reported issue with vida 2015 and battery testing has...
- Bulletin describing how to correct condition of oil leakage occurring at one or more of the oil pump...
- Subject regarding engine management system service manual TP2321201. tt
What 1997 Volvo S70 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving 40 MPH ABS/tracson warning light illuminated. This caused the vehicle to brake automatically. Consumer pulled over, and restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Consumer ets (electronic throttle module) would intermittently come on while driving ,and causing the vehicle to stall. Dealer was notified, and was able to correct the problem at a cost to the consumer.
After shutting off engine key sticks in ignition. It takes a few minutes of wiggling to get key out. Dealer replaced cylinder, but this did not remedy problem.
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Questions about the 1997 Volvo S70
Is the 1997 Volvo S70 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1997 Volvo S70, 1.3 times a typical S70 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Volvo S70?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Volvo S70 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Volvo S70 have the most acceleration problems?
The Volvo S70 model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2000 (70 complaints) and 1999 (66 complaints).
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