1998 Volvo V70 electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Volvo V70 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The ignition switch frequently jams, locked, in the "off" position. The key can be inserted, but the ignition lock will not turn, making it impossible to start and operate the vehicle or turn on accessories or turn the steering wheel, rendering the vehicle completely inoperative. When the ignition…”
filed Jul 14, 2016
“Dt*: the contact stated while parked in the driveway for one day, smoke was noticed coming from under the hood. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the wiring harness caused the fire. The wiring harness was…”
filed Sep 14, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Electrical System problems in other V70 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 V70 | 4 | 19% |
| 2004 V70 | 12 | 14% |
| 2003 V70 | 5 | 16% |
| 2002 V70 | 6 | 8% |
| 2001 V70 | 30 | 14% |
| 2000 V70 | 18 | 19% |
| 1999 V70 | 43 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Volvo V70
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.