Table 1 shows three common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1998 Volvo V70. The number one most common problem is related to the door latch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tailgate latch (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems | |
| Tailgate Latch problems | |
| Hood Latch problems |
I own a 1998 Volvo V70 that has problems with the door locks. The car will lock but two doors do not unlock when the master or remote switches are activated. One has to manually lift the unlocking knob first. Read details...
The tailgate lock mechanism on my 1998 V70xc wagon often fails to latch in cold weather. This as not been too big a problem here in arizona - typically occurring if the tailgate is opened in the occasional cold mornings - as the day warms up the mechanism usually always latchs correctly. Read details...
The hood on the driver's side does not open on cold days. Because of that I cannot fill the windshield fluid and when the windshield gets dirty from the vehicles in front, my wife can barely see her way. I complaint to the dealer about it since the first winter, we got the car in 1998. Read details...