Volvo V70AWD Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Volvo V70AWD (1998–1998) that have at least 5 complaints. 1998 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All V70AWD model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 | 71,890 | 0 | 9 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system2 29%
- Vehicle speed control1 14%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 14%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Brakes1 14%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1998: “Without warning my 1998 Volvo v70 awd wagon shuts off...while driving. Power steering and all. I've spent over $700 in repairs and the mechanic cannot figure it out. Now I dare not take it on a highway. The recent reports of this happening to years 1999 and on must be amended to include the 1998. I bought this wagon because of Volvo's longevity reputation. Now it's a potential road hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10130935, filed 2005-08, 92,900 milesOther Volvo models
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1,263 complaintsVolvo S80
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922 complaintsVolvo XC60
654 complaintsVolvo S70
584 complaintsVolvo 850
566 complaintsVolvo S40
491 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology