1998 Volvo V70XC vs 1999 Volvo V70XC
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Volvo V70XC | 1999 Volvo V70XC |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 31 | 79 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 32 | 40 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 82,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volvo V70XC | Volvo V70XC |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 29 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 9 |
| Power Train | 4 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 23 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
1998 Volvo V70XC
1999 Volvo V70XC
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.