Four problems related to suspension have been reported for the 1998 Volvo V70. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
The consumer purchased her vehicle over two years ago. The steering wheel shakes and it will not hold a balance. The dealership has not been able to fix the problem, but they are currently telling her it is fixed. The steering wheel is still shaking. This problem has been occurring since purchase. Volvo of north America and the dealership are both telling her that the problem has been fixed. She replaced the tires when the vehicle was first purchased, they went bad and she's had to put on 2 more sets of tires. They recommended she use high end michelin tires and it has made no difference. A representative from Volvo has looked at the vehicle twice, once last summer and last week. Consumer states she has complained about the problem since she had a warranty and has a letter stating that if it is not the tires, they will resolve the issue under the warranty. The Volvo representative stated there was a bolt loose in the fender and the mud flap was missing and the tires were wearing unevenly. The problem only occurs at highway speeds. The mechanic did notice the vibration at 35 mph. The local Volvo dealer, a different one, did ride with the consumer and stated he did feel the vibration, but wrote on the receipt it needed a balance.
Vibration in front end at 35-45 mph. Vehicle shakes at highway speeds.
Vehicle displays a vibration/shudder between 35 mph and 45 mph, strongest at 42 mph while decelerating. Dealer has checked tire balance, driveshafts, and awd system.