1998 Volvo V70XC Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 26%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,126miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Volvo V70XC, 26% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,126 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.
“Failure of ABS control unit on 1998 Volvo xc70 automobile. According to dealers, it is a common failure and happens all the time. It renders the traction control and ABS system as not-working and it is an intermittent problem that causes the tracs and ABS systems to fail without any warning.”
NHTSA complaint #10110697, filed 2005-02, 77,126 miles“Intermittent outage of ABS control module (tracs off/ABS warning lights on). Dealer states the brakes will still work with the lights on/faulty part. However, I don't feel safe in the car and feel the part is faulty and should be recalled by manufacturer. Brakes have since hesitated on two occasions while stopping. There were no brakes for a split second and then the brakes slowly (2-3 seconds) regained power and control of the car. Numerous other owners have encountered the same problem as the dealer (superior Volvo) stated this is a common problem for this model.”
NHTSA complaint #10016958, filed 2003-05, 146,000 miles“Since owning the vehicle (purchased used) I have had issues with the ABS and tracs systems. I noticed if the car was cold in a cold climate, the ABS/tracs system appeared to be functioning properly, if only for a few minutes. Otherwise, the ABS/tracs system failed to function altogether. The brakes would fail completely when the ABS module would transfer from functioning to non-functioning. The Volvo mechanic stated this was a common problem and that the ABS module would need replacement at a cost of $700. …”
NHTSA complaint #10196530, filed 2007-07“While the vehicle was parked on an incline it rolled back, and crashed into a house. Consumer took vehicle to a garage for inspection. However, the cause had not been determined at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10117133, filed 2005-05“Volvo cross country's from 1998 and possibly other model years are turning up with malfunctioning central control units for their ABS . It is hard to get information from the dealership regarding this problem, but it is clear the malfunction is widespread in this model and that it adversely affects the car's braking and ABS. Replacement of the part costs more than $500, which may prevent many Volvo owners from quickly addressing the problem, which according to independent mechanics, poses a significant safety threat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000821, filed 2003-01Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo V70XC
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Volvo V70XC
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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