1998 Volvo V70 vs 2000 Volvo V70
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 V70 | 2000 Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 187 | 93 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 240 | 221 |
| Investigations | 5 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 18–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,500 mi | 79,129 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volvo V70 | Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 40 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 29 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 23 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 7 |
| Power Train | 12 | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 13 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
1998 Volvo V70
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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.