1998 Volvo V70 engine problems
25 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1998 Volvo V70, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 fires, 8 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
The timing belt holder broke on my 1998 volvo while on driving on us route 40 in chapel hill north carolina. This caused a complete loss of acceleration. Fortunately we were in the right lane and were able to pull off the road.
Stalling and check engine light. Stalling at normal operating speed with resulting loss of power, steering and brakes. The mass air sensor and intake hose were replaced.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Volvo V70
- Brakes 56 complaints
- Lighting 38 complaints
- Exhaust system 16 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints