1998 Volvo V70 fuel system, gasoline problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1998 Volvo V70 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The fuel tank on my 1998 volvo v70 has failed. The check engine light came on in my car about 6 months ago. After replacing almost my entire fuel evap system, volvo determined my fuel tank had a leak. I requested that volvo replace my fuel tank at their expense, because I feel that a fuel tank…”
filed Jun 26, 2006
“While traveling on the highway check engine light will appear on the dashboard. Due to the gasoline cap being loose the check engine light will appear on the dashboard. Consumer has to go to the dealer to have it turned off.*ak”
filed Jun 26, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other V70 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 V70 | 2 | 10% |
| 2004 V70 | 11 | 13% |
| 2003 V70 | 6 | 19% |
| 2002 V70 | 5 | 7% |
| 2001 V70 | 24 | 11% |
| 2000 V70 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 V70 | 19 | 11% |
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.