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1998 Volvo V70XC vs 2000 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.

Metric1998 Volvo V70XC2000 Volvo V70XC
NHTSA complaints31103
Recall campaigns12
Service bulletins (TSBs)3240
Investigations02
Crash reports21
Fire reports11
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported mileage67,393 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentVolvo V70XCVolvo V70XC
Vehicle Speed Control045
Electrical System224
Fuel System, Gasoline318
Engine and Engine Cooling69
Power Train411
Service Brakes, Hydraulic61
Latches/locks/linkages24
Tires04

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling030
Hesitation / surging022
Loss of power018
Check engine light09
Vibration / shaking05

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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.