Exterior lighting: headlights going out while driving, brake lights do not work. Fuses are good and bulbs are good as well! Brakes haven't worked since the drive home headlights go in and out. Could result in an accident!
1998 Volvo V70 lights problems
30 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 30
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
- Headlights11
- Turn signal6
- Turn signal: flasher unit4
- Headlights: switch4
- Turn signal: switch2
- Tail lights2
- Hazard flashing warning lights: switch1
- Brake lights1
At what mileage
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Volvo V70 lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Volvo V70 lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
- Risk
- The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. This could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- On vehicles with an original oem switch, dealers will replace the headlight switch. All other vehicles will be inspected to determine if the switch has een damaged and replace only if necessary. The recall began on january 24, 2005. Owners should contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 04V504000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: turn signal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. There could be inadequate contact between the bulb and socket which could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed.
- Risk
- This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
Recall number 00V405000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.
- Risk
- Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the headlight switch.
Recall number 99V235000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Headlight failure
On august 23, 1999, volvo notified the federal safety agency that it would conduct a safety recall (99v235) on certain 1997 model year (my) 850 vehicles and certain 1998 s/v/c 70 series vehicles for failure of the headlight switch.the defect report stated in part: operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.volvo's remedy for this recall was to replace the headlight switch.this recall query investigation was opened on june 8, 2004, based on 13 reports of headlight failure on 1998 and 1999 s/v/c 70 series vehicles that were not included in the earlier recall.by letter of october 18, 2004, volvo has notified the agency that it will now conduct a safety recall of an additional 97,000 my 1998 through 2000 s70/v70/v70xc and c70 vehicles built from june 5, 1997 through january 11, 2000. Volvo dealers will replace the original equipment master light switch with one of an improved design. See safety recall 04v504 for details.
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Turn signal
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What 1998 Volvo V70 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The headlight switch malfunctioned.
Consumer stated vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 99v235000. Took vehicle into the dealer for repairs,. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Headlight switch for exterior lights does not work as it should. There is a recall for this switch to be replaced , but the dealer states that this vehicle does not have the right VIN number for replacement. The VIN numbers are not shown on the recall.
For our 1998 volvo v70 xc awd, there was a recall in nov 1999 (99v235/volvo recall no. 94). When our headlight switch suddenly disassembled on the interstate at night in mid-september, leaving the car without a single visible light, I had to reassemble it and hold it together to reach home. We checked with our dealer the next day. The computer records showed that the switch recall had already been done for our car, so I bought another switch. As I looked closely at the switch that was removed, I realized I was looking at the recalled switch, still in the car four years after the recall date. Volvo USA authorized the local dealer (not the one who claimed to have done the recall) to refund me the price of the switch. No one seems interested in the incorrect reporting of a recall completion when, in fact, the work was not done, leaving the car unsafe. The dealership reporting the recall completion was leikin volvo, 38750 mentor avenue, willoughby, oh, 44094. Are there other references to skipped recalls involving this dealership?
Consumer states headlight switch broke, causing headlights to be inoperative. Dealer states recall has been issued, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
The consumer has experienced the following: defective tires per dealer, lighting, and the front right passenger side door lock-inop(continuous). Scc
Consumer stated while driving, the dashboard warning light illuminates stating that a headlight is out or a blinker has stopped working, consumer stated when he goes to change the bulb, he notices that the bulb is not burned out, by just moving the socket around the bulb lights, consumer stated the dealer has changed a front turn signal socket, and when the bulb was removed had burn markings, this has also happened with both headlights, turn signal lights and the license plate sockets.
The gas cap did not fit properly.
Front left headlight keeps burning out. Consumer feels this is unsafe because of a physical condition. If the headlights go out someone could be hurt. Consumer has changed headlights over 10 times. Dealer says its the quality of light bulb.
Questions about the 1998 Volvo V70 lights
Does the 1998 Volvo V70 have lights problems?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the lights of the 1998 Volvo V70, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Volvo V70 lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo V70 lights?
Yes, 3 recalls: 04V504000, 00V405000, 99V235000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Volvo V70 have the most lights problems?
The Volvo V70 model years with the most lights complaints are 1998 (30 complaints) and 2001 (10 complaints).
Other 1998 Volvo V70 problems
Brakes 49Engine 25Fuel system 15Electrical 14Seat belts 13Body 12Transmission 12Airbags 10Tires 9Suspension 7Seats 4Locks 3Steering 3Acceleration 2Driver assistance 2Visibility 2
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