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1998 Volvo S70 Seats Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 215 total for the year
Median mileage
101,958miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Volvo S70, 2% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,958 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.

“Consumer 1998 S70 engine has failed on two different occasions, timing belt serpentine belt has been replaced. ***nar*** the consumer believed this was a premature failure. The water pump was leaking. The front spring seat was replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10151956, filed 2006-02, 101,958 miles

“While driving at 35 MPH and slamming on brakes, seatback fell forward on top of the child. Contacted dealer who was not willing to do anything. The dealer replaced the latch after complaining to Volvo regional headquarters.”

NHTSA complaint #8008168, filed 2002-04

“Plastic hinge on the base of the rear seat broke off causing the base of the rear seat to be unstable, Volvo dealer will not replace under warranty stating the problem is due to excess force not a defect in the seat. (father of owner)”

NHTSA complaint #560911, filed 2001-04

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199910%
199852%

Other parts of the 1998 Volvo S70

Brakes
76 complaintsExterior lighting
35 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsTires
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.

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