1998 Volvo V70 exterior lighting problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1998 Volvo V70 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Exterior lighting: headlights going out while driving, brake lights do not work. Fuses are good and bulbs are good as well! Brakes haven't worked since the drive home headlights go in and out. Could result in an accident! *tr”
filed Mar 4, 2011
“Consumer stated vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 99v235000. Took vehicle into the dealer for repairs,. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak”
filed Oct 6, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE…Campaign 04V504000 · Oct 21, 2004
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V405000 · Dec 6, 2000
Exterior Lighting problems in other V70 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 V70 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 V70 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 V70 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 V70 | 7 | 9% |
| 2001 V70 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 V70 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 V70 | 6 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Volvo V70
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.