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SteeringPart report

1999 Volvo C70 Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
23,100miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Volvo C70, 4% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,100 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.

“While driving approximately 20 MPH the driver had difficulty steering and turning the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic determined that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10057344, filed 2004-02, 23,100 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008418%
2002120%
200014%
199914%
1998114%

Other parts of the 1999 Volvo C70

Engine cooling
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Brakes
2 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
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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