1999 Volvo S70 engine problems
41 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1999 Volvo S70, which is 16% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 97,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 97,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Engine will run like it's flooded. Resulting in loss of power. Prior to vehicle shutting down, check engine light came on. The dealer is repairing vehicle again, and has repaired vehicle twice before. Manufacturer has been notified.
I purchased a new 1999 s70 volvo from herb gordon volvo in silver spring, md the electronic throttle module has been replaced 3 times, still no change. I recently had it replaced.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Volvo S70
- Cruise control 66 complaints
- Electrical system 50 complaints
- Fuel system 24 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints