Four problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1998 Volvo S70. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Electrical problems since shortly after purchase of vehicle, to dealer 25 times. Dashboard light would come on, indicating that headlights were not working when in fact they were. Dealer stated vehicle had a bulb and socket problem, taillight bulb failed, signal lights flash very fast, side signals sockets and bulbs shorted, 4 running light contacts melted, front headlight shorted, left front headlight inoperable, and bulb indicator illuminated. Door locks inoperable, windows would not go up, master window control switch faulty, and speakers distorted. Seat belt plastic part cracked. Transmission sticks on lowe gear, happened twice. Gas light comes on even when tank is full. Washer fluid inidcator illuminated, washer jets inoperable, wiper blads replaced, right side mirror did not adjust all the way out. Front and rear brake pads worn, rotors replaced, brakes cause screeching noises. Engine light illuminated, cable under engine loose. Humming noise while driving, dealer replaced right front hub, left and right front stabilizer links. Mudflaps loose. Evap valve replaced.
While driving at 60 mph and applying the brakes there was very loud noise coming from the brakes, and everytime the consumer applied the brakes the noise was still coming from the brakes. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer,and the dealer rotated the tires and checked the brakes, and the problem is still there.
Consumer has been expericing problems with brakes. When applying the brakes the steering starts to shake and the pedal virbrates. Also, the driver's side window failed to go up.
Gas pedal lost responsiveness and suddenly accelerated. At the same time, brakes locked up.