1999 Volvo S70 body problems

Filed Aug 3, 2009 · Body · 80,000 miles · PA

Failure of weld of left front (driver) door check - separated from frame of car. Second occurrence in 9 years

Filed Jun 15, 2009 · Body · 55,000 miles · AK

Driver's door had bad popping sound. It was determined that the volvo s70 door noise was typical, and always due to failure of hinge welding. Dealer said take it to auto body repair. Body repair shop indicated he performed this type of job thousands of times. Cost: $250.

Filed May 1, 2006 · Body · 70,000 miles · GA

Driver's side door makes loud popping noises when opened, closed. Middle door hinge (larger ones above and below; located just below wiring harness) has broken away from frame of car body because of faulty welding. Originally, I thought noise was "squeaky" door hinge and lubricated the hinge with silicone spray. But when the noise got worse instead of better I took a closer look and found that the body frame hinge has broken at the point where it was welded. I have never seen anything like this in 40-plus years of car ownership. I haven't repaired it yet but assume it will have to be rewelded, based on info I have found on the internet posted by others with similar problem with this manufacturer.

Filed Feb 3, 2006 · Body · 80,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated the driver side door is coming off the hinges. The dealership determined the vehicle should be seen by an auto body shop to be welded.

Filed Jan 27, 2006 · Body · 50,000 miles · CA

Driver's side vehicle door has defective door hinges. Makes a loud poping noise when opened and closed. Taken to car dealer, and was told not a warranty item. Vehicle is being driven under unsafe condition due to factory defect.

Filed Sep 8, 2005 · Body · TX

Dashboard began making very loud noises. Dealership informed me that the dash has come loose from the firewall. Dealership informed me that this is very common in the 1997 and 1998 models. Dealership said that I need a new dashboard because the clips holding it are broken. Volvo is well aware of this defect and stated that if the dash had come loose from the firewall during the first 4 years or 50000 miles it would have been covered under warranty. The extended warranty does not cover structural defects or design flaws. With this being a common problem I think that volvo should stand behind its cars and offer to replace the defective part. I am assuming that if I do not have this very costly repair done the dash will eventually separate from the firewall completely and fall off. I am sure that this dashboard will not provide any protection in the event of a head on collision. My volvo was not built for safety, but for profit using defective designs and parts.

Filed Jan 29, 2004 · Body · 62,500 miles · MD

Whenever consumer opened the driver's door there was a squeak coming from the hinges. Dealer examined the door, oiled the hinges, but they still squeaked. Several days later, consumer opened the door and heard a loud sound, and could not open the door any further. Dealer examined the vehicle, and repaired the hinges on driver's side door. *ak

Filed Jan 20, 2004 · Body · 60,000 miles · MD

Consumer heard a grinding sound coming from the driver's door. Several days later consumer was having problems getting in and out of the vehicle. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the door needed rewelding, and the rewelding was done by the dealer.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Body · 80,000 miles · AZ

The drivers side door hinge made a terrible noise when opening and closing the door. *nlm ph

Filed May 7, 2003 · Body · AZ

The hinge on the drivers side door makes a horrible popping noise when I open or close the door and I have been told that this is a problem that the mechanic has seen on this model volvo before.