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Fuel systemPart report

1998 Volvo S70 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 215 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Volvo S70, 2% of the 215 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“I purchased the car jan.26 2001. Two days later I had it in for repeated oil leaks. Dealer stated they were unable to locate any leaks. Also the headlight was out, the foglight was out, the car had mismatched tires, the fuel cap was not attached properly and was tied on with a wire. A month later the o2 sensor went out in the car and was also making a winding noise. Dealer came out and told me that the hub was bad and needed to be replaced. The car continued to have oil leaks. Dealer stated they could not find anythihg. Approx. 1 month later the rear passenger window switch went out. …”

NHTSA complaint #752678, filed 2001-09

“Check engine light has come on repeatedly. Ecu indicates a problem with the fuel system. Dealer initially thought that gas cap had been removed while engine was running. To date, source of problem has not been found. Presently, car is with dealer and manufacturer's representative for service.”

NHTSA complaint #700118, filed 1998-10

“Electrical problems since shortly after purchase of vehicle, to dealer 25 times. Dashboard light would come on, indicating that headlights were not working when in fact they were. Dealer stated vehicle had a bulb and socket problem, taillight bulb failed, signal lights flash very fast, side signals sockets and bulbs shorted, 4 running light contacts melted, front headlight shorted, left front headlight inoperable, and bulb indicator illuminated. Door locks inoperable, windows would not go up, master window control switch faulty, and speakers distorted. Seat belt plastic part cracked. …”

NHTSA complaint #883911, filed 2001-03

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20001610%
19992311%
199842%

Other parts of the 1998 Volvo S70

Brakes
76 complaints
Exterior lighting
35 complaints
Electrical system
31 complaints
Engine cooling
22 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Body and structure
13 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
11 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Equipment
8 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Tires
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Volvo S70

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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