1998 Volvo V70 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 13%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,532miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Volvo V70, 13% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,532 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The timing belt holder broke on my 1998 Volvo while on driving on us route 40 in chapel hill north carolina. This caused a complete loss of acceleration. Fortunately we were in the right lane and were able to pull off the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10151274, filed 2006-02, 135,000 miles“Vehicle randomly shuts off while driving. Engine shut-down with loss of power steering control. Disabled vehicle with groceries and small children inside on a 90+ degree (very hot!!)afternoon in mid-july. $322 for replacement of air flow device (meter or sensor?) to correct problem. Approx. $50, loss of perishable food.”
NHTSA complaint #10131699, filed 2005-08, 77,251 miles“The camshaft belt tensioner broke which caused the belt to come off and the vehicle to lost power while driving 70 MPH. The owner has contacted the manufacturer who refused to do anything about this. Timing belt tensioner, belt and valves and head gasket needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10111369, filed 2005-03, 101,000 miles“Stalling and check engine light. Stalling at normal operating speed with resulting loss of power, steering and brakes. The mass air sensor and intake hose were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10131801, filed 2005-08, 106,063 miles“I own a 1998 Volvo V70. With less than 50,000 miles on the odometer, I have had to replace both the air pump and the ABS control module. These parts should not have failed on a car that is five years old. Since the car is past its warranty period, Volvo will not reimburse me for these parts (a total of $1,273). In response to a letter from me, Volvo said, in the event that either of these components is recalled, reimbursement could be considered at that time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10067612, filed 2004-04Related recalls
- 98V254000Oct 14, 1998Vehicle description: station wagons equipped with third seats. Users of the third seat, when exiting the vehicle, can come in contact with the tailpipe.Covers: Volvo V70 1998–1999
Related service bulletins
- 10169030Oct 16, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10157864Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10156257Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10148809Sep 27, 2017This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 14% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 2 | 10% |
| 2004 | 22 | 26% |
| 2003 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 22 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 12% |
| 1999 | 20 | 12% |
| 1998 | 24 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo V70
49 complaintsExterior lighting
29 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Volvo V70
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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