Brake pedal pulsating, car making noises when brakes applied normally in heavy traffic. Abs/tracs light came on. The noise and failure light have occurred several times. Dt
1998 Volvo S70 brakes complaints
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Abs & trac light come on when brakes get hot! *jb ************dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis********769743
Abs control module failed after only five years and less than 50,000 miles and volvo or the vip extended warranty will cover the cost of part replacement or. Dt
No summary. Dt
In normal driving conditions, the anti-lock brakes will engage sometimes without even touching the brake pedal. (ie. On accelerating) following this, the "ABS" and "tracs" light comes on. When this condition presents itself during normal braking conditions, the brakes get "soft" from anti-locking pulses until the computer finally recognizes the error and realizes that in fact there is no need to engage anti-lock system, after which regular braking may resume. Dt
Abs light comes on and off randomly. Been told by volvo dealer that it is a bad ABS module. Dt
I had this problem diagnosed and repaired incorrectly at laurel jaguar volvo of tinley park, il., at a cost of $341.00. The problem persists. I do not think that I should have to pay additional money to correct a safety problem such as this. Dt
Abs light comes on all the time, vehicle had to have ABS computer replaced. I was told by volvo repair shop, they are getting a minumum of 2-3 a month with exact same problem defective computer. Dt
Abs module on the car failed. While driving, the ABS light came on and upon taking it to the dealer, I was told that the ABS module had to be replaced at a cost of $615. The car is a certified per-owned with less than 60k miles. The module should not have failed and by reading the other complaints, it seems to be a common issue on the 1998 s70 models. Mr
This seems to be a common problem with these models (98 s70), I was encouraged to report here because volvo na is not responding to customer complaints. Abs dash light illuminates intermittently, sometimes resets correctly upon ign. Off and restart, sometimes not. While light is illuminated, ABS non-functional. Mr
Abs and traction control failed. Mr
The vehicles ABS module failed. *mr volvo refuses to cover parts and labor, the dealer stated that the ABS failure was not a safety issue.
The ABS control unit failed. The ABS is disabled by the failure. A new ABS control unit is on order at the volvo dealer. It is covered by warrenty. I'm reporting this as a safety issue because the ABS system is a safety system and it should not fail due to a defective part. Although not valid for your data collection, I can say I know other people with the same volvo who have had the same problem. Mr
Problem reported to dealer and volvo na. Critical part of safety system, out of warranty, $553 repair cost. Known defect in s/v/c 70 series.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While driving, I noted that the ABS light was on. The next trip in the car, the ABS sign was still on. I waited because intermittently various lights come on my dash, disappear, and never reappear. I went to the dealer to verify the failure of the ABS. The dealer affirmed the failure and replaced the ABS. The car is a 1998 s70. Two of my coworkers have discovered that they have to have their ABS replaced, within one month of my ABS failure. One coworker has a volvo that is the same year as mine; the other car is a year or 2 older. This sounds like manufacturer planned obsolescence to me. How could this be a coincidence? I bought this car because of its reputation for reliable sturdy structure and safety and I am disappointed.
Abs is working only some of the time (volvo of las vegas has concluded that ABS module is faulty and needs to be replaced). You never know at which point when you are driving that the ABS decides not to function anymore. Braking can become quite worrisome and frightening ABS is a critical safety component of the car and volvo has failed to correct this problem. The sporadically functioning ABS system can become very dangerous and cause a serious, if not fatal accident. Volvo stands for safety and they should stand behind their product. This faulty ABS module has become a major problem for 1998 s70's. I believe the federal safety agency should mandate a recall.
This is a common, expensive, and potentially dangerous failure on 1998 volvo 70-series..
Vehicle would vibrate when applying brakes. Dealer notified, and had front brake rotors and pads replaced on two separate occasions, but problem is stilloccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
I purchased this car in may 1997 and the warranty expired in may 2001. In july of 2001, I noticed that the ABS warning light on the dashboard would intermittently flash on and off. It did not seem to affect my regular braking. At my next oil change in december I reported this problem to the dealer. They checked it out and found no problem. Now a year later I found that the ABS light was staying on for longer and longer periods, but it was still intermittent. I brought the car in this month while the light was on. They tested it with the computer and found that the ABS control module had failed. Besides being a $600 item, this meant that whenever the light was on, which was often over the last year, I actually had no ABS function although I had no way of knowing it. I have since spoken to other volvo owners who have had the same problem with intermittent failure of this module. I am reporting this because I feel that this is a defective part made by volvo, and very dangerous. If someone is on an icy surface and steps on the brakd hard to activate the ABS, they will be shocked to find out the the system has failed because the ABS warning light is on. This module should last for the life of the car.
The control module for the ABS system has malfunctioned and must be replaced in order for the ABS system to work. The repair shop owner indicated that this problem is "common" for this type of volvo and that his small shop had replaced 8-10 of them. The car remains driveable, but I have been advised that until the control module is replaced, I run the risk of rotor damage, as well as not having the use of the ABS. I contacted volvo and was advised to contact the federal safety agency. Please advise if you have received other complaints and if I have any recourse. Thank you.
Abs system intermittently activates upon braking, engine light comes on but dealer and other service organization unable to locate cause despite error code.
Over maximum "30" second period, vehicle bucked, then interior lights came on and began blinking, then throttle stuck in "full" position, then brakes failed completely while black smoke emerged from under hood and wheel wells, then flames visible from from grill over hood of car, then vehicle finally brought to stop using emergency brakes at which time flames were two-three feet high from grill and wheel well(s) area of car - exited immediately - car total loss ..... Have since been made aware of "another" '98 s70 fire with very similar sequence of failure events and result - volvo contacted and claims evidence of animal nest under hood (assistance denied) - cinncinati insurance (my carrier) hired & conducted professional/independent fire investigation with results pending ...... Have full set of photos - general comment: if there were an elderly person, diabled person or child strapped in childseat riding in vehicle, unable to react/move so quickly, results could have been catastrophic!!!!!
I am aware of 2 other people who own this same vehicle (yr. Make and model). All have the same part that has gone bad in the last month. The 2 dealers I've contacted say that there is a long waiting list for this part! You're just supposed to drive the car until they can get it (not knowing if you have ABS or not I supposed)! Also another deceptive/dangerous part of this problem is that the dash board warning lights are inconsistant. On some trips it comes on and on others it doesn't. It never stays on. You'll never know if you should pump the brakes in an emergency or not!
Selling dealer and manufacturer-provided extended warranty company refuse to underwrite $750 expense of replacement. Dealer acknowledges that 7 similar cars are currently awaiting replacement of the same control unit. No safetyd efec tlisted.
With approximately 57,000 miles on the odometer I started experiencing severe vibrations when I applied the brakes stopping in a straight line and when turning left at speeds approximating 15-20 miles an hour. The dealer told me that the front rotors were warped because they are aluminum and warp if they get wet when they are hot. Duh! This is florida, how can they not get hot & wet? The rear rotors were replaced at approx 30,000 miles.deel is currently replacing the rack & pinion steering assembly which apparently caused the severe vibrations when turning left & braking. This car has been maintained at deel volvo in accordance with the manufacturers guidelines.
During braking at slow speeds intermittently there is a loud pop. Then, pedal goes to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Vehicle taken to dealer 8-9 times. Replaced brake pads twice, found lots of black dust, but stated that was normal. Problem not remedied.
Electrical problems since shortly after purchase of vehicle, to dealer 25 times. Dashboard light would come on, indicating that headlights were not working when in fact they were. *ak dealer stated vehicle had a bulb and socket problem, taillight bulb failed, signal lights flash very fast, side signals sockets and bulbs shorted, 4 running light contacts melted, front headlight shorted, left front headlight inoperable, and bulb indicator illuminated. Door locks inoperable, windows would not go up, master window control switch faulty, and speakers distorted. Seat belt plastic part cracked. Transmission sticks on lowe gear, happened twice. Gas light comes on even when tank is full. Washer fluid inidcator illuminated, washer jets inoperable, wiper blads replaced, right side mirror did not adjust all the way out. Front and rear brake pads worn, rotors replaced, brakes cause screeching noises. Engine light illuminated, cable under engine loose. Humming noise while driving, dealer replaced right front hub, left and right front stabilizer links. Mudflaps loose. Evap valve replaced.
At about 10,000 miles the brakes would slip and rumble when braking down a hill. I took the car in to complain and they told me that they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I started avoiding hills. Every time I brought the car in for service I complained about this problem and was assured that nothing was wrong. Now I am at 28300 and I took the car in for my 30,000 maintence, not at the dealer but another certified volvo shop. I tell them about the problem. I am told that the rotor is bad. Well I had this same problem at under 10,000. Miles.
I believe the information is self explanatory. Thank you. My situation has been escalated to the manufacturer who over the past 6-7 weeks has been extremely unresponsive to my requests to establish meeting. No safety defect listed in summary.
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