Battery Problems of Volvo S70

Volvo S70 owners have reported 4 problems related to battery (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volvo S70 based on all problems reported for the S70.

1 Battery problem of the 1998 Volvo S70

Failure Date: 01/25/1999

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.

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2 Battery problem of the 1998 Volvo S70

Failure Date: 11/16/1998

Consumer drove car to gas station, pumped gas, turned the key and the battery exploded, smoke underhood and fluid on the ground, acid and holes on the top of the battery dealer contacted and repair work was done. Both the dealer and manufacturer refused to investigate and explain. . Et.

3 Battery problem of the 1998 Volvo S70

Failure Date: 08/01/1998

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4 Battery problem of the 1998 Volvo S70

Every 18 months vehicle goes dead suddenly without warning. Also, battery has been replaced three times.




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