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BrakesPart report

1999 Volvo C70 Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
9%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
80,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Volvo C70, 9% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,500 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.

“Abs brake module failure both ABS and traction control warning lights come on intermittently. Dealer stated it is known problem with ABS braking module.”

NHTSA complaint #10245093, filed 2008-10, 101,000 miles

“The vehicles ABS light kept illuminating on and off. The ABS system functions intermittently. The dealer informed the consumer that this was a common problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10074257, filed 2005-02, 60,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201319%
201214%
201118%
200815%
2007212%
2006111%
199929%
1998229%

Other parts of the 1999 Volvo C70

Engine cooling
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Volvo C70

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology