Table 1 shows one common electronic stability control related problems of the 1998 Volvo V70.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control problems |
I just purchased about 2 months ago a 1998 Volvo V70 used on 4/3/2014 for 3000. 00 . The vehicle drove just fine up until two weeks ago where the transmission seems to be slipping. While I was riding on i695 and was going about sixty miles per hour when the car jerked and cut off, meaning blinking in and out of the electrical system along with the engine as I was pulling over on the shoulder, which is terribly unsafe. I assumed and thought Volvo's were great on miles and transmission so I didn't expect it to be having these type of issues. I am a first time Volvo purchaser and highly disappointed and it's to expensive for all the hassles. All of the minor issues were expected because of the vehicle being a used car. Also, I cannot even check the transmission fluid levels in order to see if all I need is some transmission fluid, the dipstick that leads to the transmission is stuck, as in I have tried pulling, twisting and turning but to no avail. After purchasing a 300 dollar key pad from the dealer I expect more from the manual and at least to be able to check all fluids on the vehicle. If these minor issues didn't evolve into major issues with my Volvo vehicle I would not have an issue. Yet the problem is that these minor issues are indeed causing major repairs which is simply unacceptable and causing unsafe driving hazardous situations that could indeed affect the life of myself and other drivers. Thank you very much for listen and hopefully directly addressing my concerns. Djsjsjsnzjsnxksndjxnsjzbxjsjsnxkdhegdjdndjxjd jsbxjxndnckdnckdodbfjdjdbdudbcudbfidbdifndjdjdosbcidbfuebsowbfudb disbanded idbdjdbfkfbdjcbdkdbdoapdyfbdisbxksosbfufbxisjskxndosbdjdhshsjdjxjdsjjj*&high has is jdisosbdueospxndjdhdbejsjxndksos ixndjcidndkskdldodhdjdkxkdndkxkdjdjxjxjdjcjvkvkdkcjcjdjdjfjfjdncnodded jd jd jd dkdkdkdjdncusldoebfue nd idndofncidnxidhfifjeo fjord vifjdof nd ivifkfnficjd.
On a large number of Volvos the abs computer fails resulting in loss of proper braking. Normal use causes this, in this all to common failure, and Volvo is aware of their short comings in this problem, thus far refusing to correct a highly dangerous condition that may have already resulted in injury and death. The replacement computers from Volvo are of the same lack of reliability. This has been a major problem for years and certainly represents a serious failure in a critical system to the automobile. In addition to being a serious failure, Volvo has made it a very expensive (hence profitable) repair. Estimates ranging from $500. 00 to $850. 00 for the repair are the norm. The part itself is around $500. 00, so Volvo makes a nice profit from each one replaced and is guaranteed another replacement further down the road since they have not even addressed the problem with their replacement units. To do so would be acknowledging a problem they are well aware of, so they wont. If ever a government mandated recall was appropriate this is it. It would seem that a car company as proud of their safety ratings as Volvo is would be willing to correct this potentially fatal flaw. As they seem not to be it should be demanded of them. They should be mandated to recall all models prone to this failure and to be required to reimburse consumers that can produce receipts proving they had to have this repair done. There are rebuilders that can make the old unit stronger, more reliable, if you send it to them, so Volvo could do it as well.