1998 Volvo V70XC Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Volvo V70XC, and owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 Volvo V70XC
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
Remedy: On vehicles with an original oem switch, dealers will replace the headlight switch. All other vehicles will be inspected to determine if the switch has een damaged and replace only if necessary. The recall began on…
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Volvo V70XC have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 86,914 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“This particular model has a problem with fuel tanks cracking. It isn't happening to the ones that aren't all wheel drive. I need mine replaced. People are apprehensive about pulling a used tank from a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 6, 2017 · Fuel/propulsion system
“On a large number of volvos the ABS computer fails resulting in loss of proper braking. Normal use causes this, in this all to common failure, and volvo is aware of their short comings in this problem”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 29, 2010 · Electronic stability control (esc)
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Volvo V70 (V70 AWD, V70 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–18 / 22–27 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Station Wagons |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.3/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Volvo V70XC model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo V70XC model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Volvo V70XC | 1 | 31 |
| 1999 Volvo V70XC | 2 | 79 |
| 2000 Volvo V70XC | 2 | 103 |
| 2001 Volvo V70XC | 1 | 144 |
| 2002 Volvo V70XC | 1 | 27 |
| 2003 Volvo V70XC | 0 | 12 |
| 2004 Volvo V70XC | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 Volvo V70XC | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 Volvo V70XC | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 Volvo V70XC | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 1998 Volvo V70XC
How do I know if my 1998 Volvo V70XC has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Volvo V70XC; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V504000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.