1998 Volvo S70 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 6%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,026miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the air bags of the 1998 Volvo S70, 6% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,026 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Faulty dash clips that retain the dashboard to the firewall. I was told by the lead technican at bob pinkus Volvo in colorado springs, co that this was a known defect. The clips break leading to a squeeky dash that Volvo is not willing to address out of warranty. I now have no confidence in dirving this car as I do not know when the dash will seperate, if in an accident, and severly injure either myself or a member of my family.”
NHTSA complaint #10005190, filed 2003-02, 40,000 miles“The driver's side airbag did not deploy even though the car was hit on the side. Contacted Volvo and asked to inspect. Their answer was that everything was ok. I asked for a report with all the engineering data and supporting documents to show why it was ok, no response, have asked twice. They say everything is ok. I think there is a problem and they are hiding the truth. The side air bag should have deployed to give extra protection. I was not satisfied with their answer and I do need you help.”
NHTSA complaint #705881, filed 2003-10, 4,053 miles“I was traveling about 15 MPH through a green light. And coming from my left a 1988 chevy s-10 went through a red light at about 30mph. I had no time to reach for the brakes, and I rammed into the passenger side of the s10 . The whole front end of the Volvo was smashed . If I'm told you need a head-on collision for deployment of air bags. O.k. If the whole front end is gone why didn't the air bags work. Thank you for your time.”
NHTSA complaint #702559, filed 1999-01“While driving consumer's vehicle was hit by another driver while making a left turn. Other vehicle hit the passenger side rear bumper, and caused consumer to hit a tree. Then, bounced off into a retaining wall which stopped the car. Windows were busted out the whole right side of the vehicle which was damaged, and neither airbag deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #865013, filed 2000-07“Consumer was sitting still at a light & was struck from the front toward the middle to right passenger side. Consumer has frontal & side airbags which didn't deploy. Manufacturer has been contacted & they said that consumer will have to be responsible for payment.”
NHTSA complaint #865474, filed 2000-07Related recalls
- 99V236000Aug 30, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The frontal passenger air bag may be overly sensitive to certain electrostatic discharge.Covers: Volvo S70 1998, V70 1998, C70 1998
Related service bulletins
- 10128123Oct 18, 2017Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo S70
76 complaintsExterior lighting
35 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Volvo S70
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.
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