Volvo · 1998

1998 Volvo S70

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

The Volvo S70 is a compact executive car produced by Volvo Cars from 1996 to 2000. The S70 was essentially a facelifted 850 saloon. The S70 was replaced with the Volvo S60.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.3L 5-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	16	24	19	468
2.3L 5-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	17	23	19	468
2.4L 5-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	18	26	21	423
2.4L 5-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	17	24	20	444
2.4L 5-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	17	27	21	423

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 99V235000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN RESULT IN INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF THE SWITCH.

Campaign 99V236000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE.

Campaign 00V405000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THERE COULD BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL NOT TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED.

Campaign 04V504000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

317 complaints filed by owners for this model year (11 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63 Exterior Lighting 46 Electrical System 39

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1998 Volvo S70?

EPA figures for the 1998 Volvo S70 reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1998 Volvo S70?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 1998 Volvo S70. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1998 Volvo S70?

Owners have filed 317 complaints with NHTSA for the 1998 Volvo S70, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Exterior Lighting, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.