Dt: vehicle stalled/died, and lost power due to throttle body failure.
1998 Volvo V70: sudden loss of power
5 of the 187 complaints about the 1998 Volvo V70 describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 18 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
Stalling and check engine light. Stalling at normal operating speed with resulting loss of power, steering and brakes. The mass air sensor and intake hose were replaced.
Vehicle randomly shuts off while driving. Engine shut-down with loss of power steering control. Disabled vehicle with groceries and small children inside on a 90+ degree (very hot!!)afternoon in mid-july. $322 for replacement of air flow device (meter or sensor?) to correct problem. Approx. $50, loss of perishable food.
The camshaft belt tensioner broke which caused the belt to come off and the vehicle to lost power while driving 70 MPH. The owner has contacted the manufacturer who refused to do anything about this. *jb timing belt tensioner, belt and valves and head gasket needed to be replaced.
Vehicle is experiencing a power loss and has had to be jump started several times in order to get it to start, dealer can not find anything wrong.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system
- This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to...
- All new Volvo engines leave the factory filled with Castrol EDGE Professional as an integral part of their...
- Bulletin describing how to correct condition of oil leakage occurring at one or more of the oil pump...
- On some vehicles oil weepage CAN be found at the bevel gear vent
- Subject regarding engine management system service manual TP2321201
- Subject regarding new routing of wiring for oxygen sensor
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes indicating...
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: station wagons equipped with third seats. Users of the third seat, when exiting the vehicle, can come in contact with the tailpipe.
- Risk
- Contact with the tailpipe can result in personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the length of the vehicle's tailpipe and, if necessary, repair the tailpipe.
Recall number 98V254000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Volvo V70 loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1998 Volvo V70?
5 of 187 owner complaints about the 1998 Volvo V70 (3%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Volvo V70?
There is 1 recall and 18 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Volvo V70
ABS 33Headlights 16Stalling 8Door locks 7Brake failure 6Check engine light 6Seat belt 6Fire or smoke 5
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