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: headlights failing or too dim
16 of the 187 complaints about the 1998 Volvo V70 describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
- 20081
- 20061
- 20041
- 20031
- 20021
- 20013
- 20003
- 19995
- 199816
What owners say
The headlight switch malfunctioned.
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.
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.
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.
Pe00031, while driving headlights/taillights/turn signals, and brake lights go out continueously which may cause visual diffculty and may result in a crash.
Headlights/ tail lights and interior lights go out due to a defective bulbs. Dealer have replaced the bulbs 28 times, but could not determine the cause. Please provide further information.
While driving with headlights on. Then, activated turn signal lights, and light on dash panel will blink fast, and let consumer know to change the light bulbs. Also, battery will die without a reason for it.
Consumer has had driver's side headlight changed 4 times. Dealer has never said what the cause of the problem was, they just change it.
This car has been plagued with electrical problems. Headlight, taillight, turn signals...all have been replaced numerous times. The stereo and battery have also been replaced. Both the drivers window and the rear passenger windows have malfunctioned causing them to "stick" in the position that they are in. The dealer has replaced most of the bulbs at no charge. I have had 2 replaced while on vacation at various times. I can not think of anything other then the tires, that is not governed by the electrical system in this vehicle. With two small children, this is obviously a concern to me. Volvo as a manufacturer has promised a full system check two times. It never happened. At this point, I don't know that I would trust the car even if it did check out ok.
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 1998 Volvo V70 headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1998 Volvo V70?
16 of 187 owner complaints about the 1998 Volvo V70 (9%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Volvo V70?
There are 3 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Volvo V70
ABS 33Stalling 8Door locks 7Brake failure 6Check engine light 6Seat belt 6Fire or smoke 5Loss of power 5
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