1999 Volvo S70 engine and engine cooling problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1999 Volvo S70 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Twice, within 50 metres of the same spot each time, my car has suffered extreme acceleration whilst I was braking as hard as I could. First time, my mechanic checked all computer diagnostics using two different computer testing devices but there were no fault codes. Now, as well as happening twice…”
filed Aug 20, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s70. While traveling 45 mph, the contact noticed that the ets warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the computer software needed to be upgraded. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired…”
filed Mar 5, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other S70 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 S70 | 21 | 13% |
| 1998 S70 | 22 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Volvo S70
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.