Dt*: the contact stated once the passenger side door and both rear doors are locked, they can not be opened from the inside. In order for occupants to exit the vehicle, while the doors are locked, the door must be opened by someone from the outside. The dealer recommended replacing the auto window control and locks on all three doors. The driver side door lock failed previously. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who replaced the auto window controls and lock to remedy the problem. There were no warning indicators prior to the lock failure.
1998 Volvo S70 locks problems
11 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 74,500.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 74,500
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Doors: latch8
- Tailgate: latch1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Volvo S70 locks problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Volvo S70 locks
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 Volvo S70 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Front passenger inside door handle would stick. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak *sc
The passenger side front door locking mechanism failed. I can no longer unlock the car using the key fob or the interior unlock button, I must reach over and pull the door handle to open the door from the inside.
1) problem with right rear passenger door lock, not unlocking. Must manually unlock from inside of car. 2) driver side door not closing. When attempting to close door it bounces back. The only way to close the door is to force it with body weight.
While braking, the vehicle vibrated. Took vehicle to dealership and the mechanic indicated there was a crack in the brake master cylinder.*ak the ABS light illuminated, the oxygen sensor was replaced, the vacuum line was replaced, the upper torque arm bushing broke, the door locking system broke, the inside door panel came apart. *jb
Right passenger door would not open fron inside, transitioned from working one day to being unable to open door from inside
1st problem with car, door would not stay closed after several attempts to slam door would bounce off door frame. 2nd problem steering wheel would make grinding noise when making left turns only which would result in stiffness of left turn. 3rd problem , 1st winter that I had the car, the molding at the front windshield would be off of the window before any attempt to remove the snow, the dealer replaced molding. 2nd winter came along, front windshield molding off of the window. The dealer stated I will have to pay for replacement, and stated that it was because I hit molding with ice scraper, I explained molding was already off before ice & snow removal. Dealer/owner asked where is the molding I told him I do not know, it was brought to my attention that it was no longer there. Service manager stated that since I hit molding with ice scraper that air got under molding and when driving came off. But both times molding off window prior to any attempt of ice & snow removal. Therefore, I will have to pay $50.00. Thank you.
Poor visibility behind vehicle. Hazard light switch is inappropriately positioned in front of the automatic shift handle, and is accidentally switched on. Remote control for the rear trunk is over-sensitive.
Passenger side auto door lock.
Passenger side seat belt retractor does not operate properly and gets caught in the door.
Questions about the 1998 Volvo S70 locks
Does the 1998 Volvo S70 have locks problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the locks of the 1998 Volvo S70, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Volvo S70 locks problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 74,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo S70 locks?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 1998 Volvo S70 problems
Brakes 76Lights 37Electrical 31Engine 24Airbags 13Body 13Suspension 11Acceleration 9Seat belts 8Tires 8Transmission 8Wheels 6Seats 5Fuel system 4Visibility 4Driver assistance 1Steering 1
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