Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1998 Volvo V70XC, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes, hydraulic6
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Power train4
- Air bags3
- Fuel system, gasoline3
- Suspension2
- Electrical system2
- Latches/locks/linkages2
- Electronic stability control (esc)1
- Parking brake1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In Finland
6 of these cars first registered in 1998 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 358,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 1998 Volvo V70XC.
| 2004374 19 Oct 2004 | Electrical On certain vehicles, the Master Light Switch may cease to function. If this occurs, the headlights will not function and a loss of visibility will occur, incre… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
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 1998 Volvo V70XC: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 626955 | ELECTRICALLY OPERATED SEAT, MINIMIZING LATERAL MOVEMENT. *YD |
| 626948 | SUBJECT REGARDING REAR WINDSHIELD, ALARM WIRE, AND REPAIR. *YD |
| 626899 | INFORMATION REGARDING REAR WINDSHIELD, ALARM WIRE, REPAIR. *YH |
| 621829 | CUSTOMER COMPLAINT REGARDING TRANSMISSION LOCKUP ENGAGEMENT / DISENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING AT CRUISING SPEEDS (90 - 100 KM/H / 55 - 60 MPH) MAY BE DUE TO COOLANT CONTAMINATED, DEGRADED OR OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION FLUID. *TT |
| 620108 | THIS SERVICE CAMPAIGN NO. 101A INVOLVES HEADLIGHT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT AND STOP LUG REPLACEMENT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE. *TT |
| 619104 | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULBS AND THE SOCKETS. *TT |
| 619103 | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE HEADLIGHT WIPER BLADE AND THE STOP LUG. *TT |
| 616755 | THIS SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION TO ENSURE THAT THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM IS NOT DAMAGED WHEN SERVICING WHEELS AND TIRES. IT ALSO CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT CHECKING THE FREEWHEEL AND VISCOUS COUPLING FOR THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM. *TT |
| 613430 | SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION OF PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE DOOR LOCKS. *TT |
| 612379 | INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THE DOOR LOCK PROTECTIVE COVER. *MJS |
| 610599 | EXPERIENCING A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION BETWEEN THE REAR SPRING, BUMP STOP AND THE SPRING SEAT. *TT |
| 610596 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN REGARDING TRANSMISSION LOCKUP ENGAGEMENT / DISENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING AT CRUISING SPEEDS (55 - 60 MPH) DUE TO WORN, OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION FLUID. *TT |
| 610436 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINING NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE (FINAL DRIVE) BETWEEN 80 AND 95 KM/H (50 - 60 MPH). *TT |
| 610418 | EXPERIENCING A WHINING SOUND FROM THE REAR AXLE (FINAL DRIVE) BETWEEN 80 AND 120 KM/H (50-75 MPH). *TT |
| 610391 | INFORMATION ON INSTALLING PROTECTIVE COVER FOR DOOR LOCKS. *TT |
| 6089479 | SUBJECT REGARDING RAILS AND LOAD ARCHES MODIFICATION. *TT |
| 6089476 | PROCEDURES FOR REPLACING DOOR LOCKS. *TT |
| 6089475 | INFORMATION DESCRIBING HOW TO ADJUST THE OPENING ANGLE OF THE TAILGATE. *TT |
| 608255 | INFORMATION DESCRIBING HOW TO REPLACE THE POWER SWITCH(S) IN THE DOOR PANEL WITHOUT REMOVING THE DOOR PANEL FROM THE DOOR. *TT |
| 608250 | ON SOME VEHICLES, A SOUND MAY BE HEARD FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN SURFACE. *TT |
| 608044 | THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE NEW STYLE HEIGHT ADJUSTER KNOB FOR THE FRONT SEATS. *TT |
| 606231 | VEHICLES EXPERIENCING A WHINING SOUND FROM THE REAR AXLE. *TT |
| 605965 | INFORMATION DESCRIBING HOW TO INSTALL A DAMPER ON THE DRIVE SHAFT. *TT |
| 10241661 | COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION. |
| 10241651 | Rubber cushion |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)