1998 Volvo C70 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Volvo C70, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,350 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact stated while driving at no particular speed, the ABS and traction control lamps illuminated. This has been a regular occurrence for the past 2 years. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. The dealership determined the ABS module needed replaced to repair the problem. The dealership offered to repair the vehicle. The contact has not had the vehicle repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10149196, filed 2006-02, 51,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10157889Feb 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10167828Dec 3, 2016This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo C70
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Volvo C70
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.
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