1999 Volvo V70 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Volvo V70, 5% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“About a 1999 V70 glt Volvo: the sun visor is sagging down and it unexpectedly comes into my line of sight while driving. To be clear, it's straight and in otherwise good condition, but it just doesn't lock up flat to the ceiling the way it should. Currently while debating the relatively high replacement cost - $200 just for the part because it has a mirror and light, I've got it strapped up with a nylon belt, keeping it out of my view, but then I now have nothing for low sun driving conditions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10238098, filed 2008-08, 70,000 miles“Malfunctioning of the electronic throttle system (ets) on my 1999 Volvo V70 station wagon caused me to lose power or stall completely while driving. It happened several times prior to having the ets replaced. It occurred for me at low speeds and in light traffic allowing me to get off the road. I was able to restart the engine after a short time interval. It could have been a major safety hazard if I had this failure at highway speeds and in traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10131087, filed 2005-08, 104,400 miles“Complaint: passenger-side front electric window switch inoperable. Resolution: dealer removed & replaced right front window switch. This is the 1st of 2 electric window switch failures. I will also be reporting the later 2nd failure on NHTSA's website as well, as a separate incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10133081, filed 2005-08, 3,000 miles“- the contact states that while driving his 1999 Volvo V70 the sun visor keeps falling. He considers the distraction of the sun visor is a safety issue because it can lead to an accident. The contact believes that the issues is getting worse.”
NHTSA complaint #10176807, filed 2006-12, 60,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164848Aug 3, 2019This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Volvo V70
53 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsAir bags
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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