general problems of the 1998 Volvo S70

Three problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 1998 Volvo S70. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2005

Vehicle stalled/died, and lost power due to throttle body failure.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2003

While driving at low speed vehicle revved and accelerated without warning.

3 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 08/16/1997

Driving down the highway when there was spontaneous increase in rpm without having foot on gas. Brakes locked up on vehicle. Cause of the problem is unknown.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 1998 Volvo S70



Fuel Economy of S70 Vehicles
S70 Service Bulletins
S70 Safety Recalls
S70 Defect Investigations