1998 Volvo V70 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 151,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Volvo V70, 4% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 151,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Vehicle has had a vibration in the front end (not felt in the steering column or gas pedal) at speeds of 35-45 MPH since I took possession of the vehicle on 8/25/98. Mileage at vehicle pick up = 279. This was reported to dealer on 9/29/98, (mileage 2035),when I had the speed range and knew it was not caused by road conditions. On november 1, 1998 this manifested into a shake in the front end at highway speeds. This condition, (shake in the front end),occurred again on 11/6/98, also at highway speeds. …”
NHTSA complaint #700931, filed 1998-11“Vehicle displays a vibration/shudder between 35 MPH and 45 MPH, strongest at 42 MPH while decelerating. Dealer has checked tire balance, driveshafts, and awd system.”
NHTSA complaint #702849, filed 1999-02Related service bulletins
- 10158649Mar 19, 2019This 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
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo V70
49 complaintsExterior lighting
29 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTires
9 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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