We had tons of problems with the car immed. After purchase-check engine light was always coming on,car stalling,light coming on dashboard,car noises, engine leaks. The car could not be fixed by carmax as far as check engine light is concerned so we brought the car to a volvo dealer. Check engine light was repaired numerous times yet still came back on. I never got any recall letters concerning frontal airbag issues in 1998 volvo. I always had a fear that all of the electrical problems-dashboard lights,check engine light-would result in a safety problem. I want to know if the airbags were connected and if the car had previously been in a wreck. Did carmax check to see if the SRS system was working?
1998 Volvo V70: engine stalls while driving
8 of the 187 complaints about the 1998 Volvo V70 describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 18 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Dt: vehicle stalled/died, and lost power due to throttle body failure.
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.
A fire started in the engine compartment area without warning right after being serviced by a dealer. Prior to this vehicle stalled once. Vehicle was totaled. Cannot determine what caused the fire.
Engine has a random mis-fire related to the cpu. Volvo is aware but has not produced any bulletins for an up-grade. Mis-fire can cause stalls at idle in cold weather and has potential to cause accidents due to stalls in intersections. I believe that this problem exists in all 1998 models with the 190hp turbo engine. It is annoying and dangerous.
Intermittent "stuttering" or "sputtering" problem both at idle and at highway speeds. Feels like fuel injection system is misfiring the engine. Car has never stalled, but numerous times when pressing accelerator from stop, sputtering causes delay in acceleration.
The brakes failed to work on an incline when the vehicle stalled. Emergency brakes had to be used to stop. Dealer says it's normal.
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. tt
- Subject regarding engine management system service manual TP2321201. tt
- Subject regarding new routing of wiring for oxygen sensor. tt
- 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 stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1998 Volvo V70?
8 of 187 owner complaints about the 1998 Volvo V70 (4%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
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 16Door locks 7Brake failure 6Check engine light 6Seat belt 6Fire or smoke 5Loss of power 5
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