NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Volvo V70 Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 Volvo V70 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 3 owner complaints are on file.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Volvo V70.
1997 Volvo V70 owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Volvo V70, describing incidents dated October 14, 1998.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #870198 · Filed
WHEN DRIVING IN THE CITY OR ON THE FREEWAY VEHICLE WOULD BOTTOM OUT IF THE PAVEMENT HAS CRACKS/BUMPS OR HOLES IN IT. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED PROBLEM DUE TO POOR DESIGN. ALSO, DUE TO BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. OWNER NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT TO CAUSE THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM.*AK THE OWNER SAYS…
ODI #829706 · Filed
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING SAW WHITE SMOKE. LATER, THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 20 MPH WHEN SHE SMELLED SMOKE, AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND NEXT THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS ON FIRE. *AK
ODI #780399 · Filed
REQUEST FOR NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM RATINGS INFORMATION.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1997 Volvo V70 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE02-029: PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRES
Closed August 22, 2002
Other Volvo V70 model years
Check your 1997 Volvo V70 VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Volvo V70 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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