1998 Volvo S70 vs 2000 Volvo S70
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Volvo S70 | 2000 Volvo S70 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 215 | 164 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 220 | 196 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,600 mi | 69,450 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volvo S70 | Volvo S70 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 70 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 61 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 31 | 32 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 21 |
| Exterior Lighting | 35 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 14 |
| Structure | 13 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 12 | 52 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 23 |
1998 Volvo S70
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.