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Volvo C70 ConvertibleModel year report

1999 Volvo C70 Convertible Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
96,500miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 2.3L 5-cyl FWD · 17 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and air bags (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 96,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 9 technical service bulletins for this model year. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Vehicle speed control: “We sold this vehicle to a retail customer on august 12, 2005. Soon after, customer complained to us that ets light was on and they had experienced loss of power. We reimbursed customer for having faulty throttle unit replaced at bill gray Volvo.”

NHTSA complaint #10137108, filed 2005-09, 67,557 miles

Electrical system: “My brakes were making a weird squeaking noise in front. I took to orange county Volvo dealer twice, both times was told nothing was wrong. Two weeks later, I experienced complete brake failure,without warning and the only way to stop was to hit the car in front of me. No warning lights illuminated, there were no other warnings prior to complete brake failure. I called my dealer who denied any problems. I had it towed to another dealer (power Volvo)who identified the problem as a complete brake booster failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10334370, filed 2010-06, 105,400 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 67,557 and 105,182 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 96,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2005420062010
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
C70 Convertible FWD2.3L 5-cyl4-speed automatic172420$4,100
C70 Convertible FWD2.3L 5-cyl5-speed manual182520$4,100
C70 Convertible FWD2.4L 5-cyl4-speed automatic172520$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 9 on record; the latest 9 are shown.

Other model years of the Volvo C70 Convertible

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20011152,0001—20—Not enough data
20001660,5001—19—Stable
1999896,5001—20—Not enough data

All Volvo C70 Convertible model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible is reported most often?

Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible get?

The EPA rates the 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible (C70 Convertible, 2.3L 5-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 96,500 miles and the middle half falls between 67,557 and 105,182 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.