Failure of angle drive transaxle and cv joint.
The worst 1998 Volvo V70AWD problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system2
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system2
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Volvo V70AWD 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Complimentary upgrade C00009 description.
- Rubber cushion
- The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as...
- ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
- Vida qr
- Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
- This is a service product journal : the previously reported issue with vida 2015 and battery testing has...
- Volvo: differential electronic module (DEM), software
What 1998 Volvo V70AWD owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: vehicle stalled/died, and lost power due to throttle body failure.
On july 12, 2005 my volvo v70r awd wagon stopped without warning while it was being driven. It would not start again and had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer said the mass air flow sensor had to be replaced. The cost was $385.19. This was an extremely scary experience and could have been life-threatening if we had been driving on the freeway. When I heard about similar problems with 1999-2001 volvos, I thought my year car may also fall into this group. Volvo claims to be the best when it comes to safety but this experience has made me feel that my car is not reliable and is unsafe.
Without warning my 1998 volvo v70 awd wagon shuts off...while driving. Power steering and all. I've spent over $700 in repairs and the mechanic cannot figure it out. Now I dare not take it on a highway. The recent reports of this happening to years 1999 and on must be amended to include the 1998. I bought this wagon because of volvo's longevity reputation. Now it's a potential road hazard.
1) vehicle stalls while driving in any weather condition 2) vehicle will not start after stalling 3) power brakes and power steering are reduced and present a dangerous driving situation 4) volvo dealership avoids faulty design responsibility.
Anti-lock braking (ABS) controller failure leads to loss of ABS and traction control. Manufacturer refuses to replace controller out of warranty.
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Questions about the 1998 Volvo V70AWD
Is the 1998 Volvo V70AWD reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1998 Volvo V70AWD, close to a typical V70AWD model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Volvo V70AWD?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Volvo V70AWD have?
No recalls on record.
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