Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Vehicle speed control4
- Electrical system2
- Structure1
- Equipment1
- Service brakes, electric1
- Air bags1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 11.6–12.0 L/100 km (about 20 mpg US), CO₂ 267–276 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| C70 Convertible Turbo · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 13.4 | 9.5 | 11.6 |
| C70 Convertible Turbo · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 13.6 | 9.7 | 11.9 |
| C70 Convertible Turbo · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 13.9 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 610447 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES EXHIBITING POSSIBLE WATER LEAKS AND WIND NOISE FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP AND TO ENSURE TROUBLE-FREE OPERATION OF THE POWER SEATS. *TT |
| 610422 | INFORMATION ON REPAIRING A LOOSE LOCK MOTOR COVER. *TT |
| 10241661 | COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION. |
| 10241651 | Rubber cushion |
| 10213885 | The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve. |
| 10213883 | ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations |
| 10213882 | Battery Charger/maintainer requirement |
| 10212892 | Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS) |
| 10212891 | VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App |
| 10087107 | THIS IS A SERVICE PRODUCT JOURNAL : THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ISSUE WITH VIDA 2015 AND BATTERY TESTING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. VIDA 2015 BATTERY TESTING IS THE ONLY APPROVED METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY TEST CODES. THE USE OF VIDA CLASSIC OR OTHER MEASURING TOOLS IS NOT CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE WHEN SUBMITTING WARRANTY CLAIMS. |
| 10037893 | VOLVO: THERE IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE. *RM UPDATED 4/11/2012. *KB UPDATED 4/13/12. *PE UPDATED 5/15/12. *PE UPDATED 6/4/12. *PE |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION
THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation