Air Brake Problems of Volvo S70

Volvo S70 owners have reported 16 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock control unit/module (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Brake problems of Volvo S70

The Air Brake Antilock problem

Abs light comes on all the time, vehicle had to have abs computer replaced. I was told by Volvo repair shop, they are getting a minumum of 2-3 a month with exact same problem defective computer. Dt   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

My 1998 Volvo S70 had the abs module failed. This seems to be a very common problem with the car. Had this failed in rain or snow, the consequences could have been terrible. From what I have read, this is a known problem by Volvo, but they refuse to fix it. The cost is outrageous, over $600.   Read details...

The Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Abs/tracs lights comes on and off indicating a brake module malfunction   Read details...

The Air Brake problem

- the contact stated she is continuously having to replace the brakes on her 1999 Volvo S70. The contact stated she replaced the left axle boot at 56,690 miles. The left and right axles were replaced at 70,800 miles. The left & right axles were replaced at 70,850.   Read details...

The Air Brake Controls problem

The cruise control turns off automatically, and without warning, causing a fairly rapid deceleration. Sometimes, cruise control will not set.   Read details...




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