1999 Volvo V70 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Volvo V70, 2% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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.
“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 car was picked up from majestic motors thursday 3 june 1999, within 20-30 minutes of driving the car a noise began which seemed to originate in the rear, it progressively built until it was ear shattering, the car began to vibrate from the front driver and passenger seats back, more apparent in the rear. The dealership was phoned on monday, the saleman returned my call tues, when the problems were described to him, he indicated the rear wheels were probably out of balance and the mechanics must have overlooked the rear window vents. …”
NHTSA complaint #707473, filed 1999-06Related 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 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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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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