1999 Volvo V70 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 1999 Volvo V70, 3% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 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.
“Supplemental restraint system,'srs' warning light is continuosly on during opertation of vehicle.this condition has prevailed for over one year despite attempts by dealer service technicians to correct. Both dealer service manager and factory customer service personnel agree that 'srs' system may be compromised.”
NHTSA complaint #10000967, filed 2003-01, 26,000 miles“When the vehicle was turned on, the air bag light immediately came on. The air bag light stayed on until the dealer examined the vehicle. The dealer replaced the air bag module which fail two months later.”
NHTSA complaint #10083251, filed 2004-09, 85,000 miles“While the vehicle was parked, and the key was out of the ignition, the passenger front air bag deployed inadvertently. No injuries were reported. The cause had not been determined.”
NHTSA complaint #10044814, filed 2003-12, 52,000 miles“While traveling at 15 MPH another driving traveling at 50 MPH, hit consumer's vehicle on front driver's side door. Upon imact, airbags did not deploy. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8006651, filed 2002-03“While traveling approaching a intersection another vehicle hit her head on the driverside airbag didn't deploy at all. The dealership is aware of the problem. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8019951, filed 2002-10Related service bulletins
- 10128123Oct 18, 2017Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 14% |
| 2006 | 4 | 19% |
| 2005 | 3 | 14% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 7 | 9% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Volvo V70
53 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Volvo V70
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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