1999 Volvo V70 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,849miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Volvo V70, 2% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,849 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.
“There is only one door that owner can unlock with the key. Otherwise, the consumer must rely on the remote. The battery on our remote failed and the lock had been non-functioning for quite some time, since there is only one lock on the doors. A child was locked inside the car. We had to call a locksmith. To replace the remote (they fail frequently) it costs approximately $300 for the device. This is absolutely abusive.”
NHTSA complaint #10346454, filed 2010-07, 128,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated while driving the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle has been to the dealership numerous times to have the electronic throttle module replaced. The contact was afraid to drive the vehicle. The problem recurred after repairs made. The vehicle surges and stutters violently the manufacturer has been contacted. The door latch was broken. A loose ball joint was replaced. The drivers window would not go up. Updated 01/25/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10146582, filed 2005-12, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Volvo V70. The contact has experienced failures with the vehicle's tailgate that have become progressively worse. The tailgate door will not open at all. The vehicle is currently at the dealer and has been for seven days. The dealer stated that they are having a hard time replacing the entire locking mechanism. Nhtsa safety recall # 00v239000 (latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch) is for the same failure. The current mileage is 109,605 and failure mileage was 102,849.”
NHTSA complaint #10195497, filed 2007-07, 102,849 miles“Driver's door would lock up when opening or closing door. Dealer contacted. *akthe main door hinge is failing and hangs up when opening or closing the driver front door. The auto service dealer has advised that this seems to be a manufacturing defect. There are complaints of other vehicles with the same problem but Volvo will not offer to replace it despite safety concerns.”
NHTSA complaint #8010218, filed 2002-05Related 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…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
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 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTires
5 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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