1999 Volvo S70 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,628miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1999 Volvo S70, 3% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,628 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.
“The emt light came on and there was no power to the accelerator. This was quite frightening and then the power returned and the car sped up and then there was again a loss of power in the accelerator. I pulled over and had the car towed in to the shop but I believe there has been a problem with this happening to 1999-2000 volvos. My car was always serviced by the dealer and nothing was ever said about the possibility of this problem occuring.”
NHTSA complaint #10407799, filed 2011-06, 65,300 miles“Emission system continued to fail. At stop vehicle would jerk forward. Engine check light would come on and remain. Sometimes vehicle would stall out when moving forward. Would be no warning. Been to dealer 8 times, and was test driven. Vehicle did not stall on mechanic. Owner , deputy sheriff video tape problem. Was repaired under fault codes, but problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #897703, filed 2001-10“Was putting css in vehicle when the seat belt latch broke. Has happened 3 times already. Took vehicle back to dealership & was informed by mechanic the base of css was too large for center belt. Put the css on either side of center & the latch (male) also broke.”
NHTSA complaint #855321, filed 2000-01“The enhgine will begin to run roughly (as though it is flooded) loses, power and will not accelerate. When this happens, the ets and check engine lights come on. The owner's manual says to pull over, switch off the ignition and then restart. If the”
NHTSA complaint #706368, filed 1999-05“Engine will run like it's flooded. Resulting in loss of power. Prior to vehicle shutting down, check engine light came on. The dealer is repairing vehicle again, and has repaired vehicle twice before. Manufacturer has been notified.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Volvo S70
66 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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