Volvo V70 owners have reported 32 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I have recevievide from Volvo called the number and said they cannot say it was free. I called the number 1 800 458 1552 said could promise I had to talk to the manager at the dealer. I asked them if found other problems with steering that I would have to pay if they tear into steering comlun. Read details...
Steering column lock locked up while driving. Key still worked and car still running but was unable to steer. Would have been a disaster if I was driving any faster. Very scary and should be safety recall!!! Read details...
My control arm on the front right is coming loose and is giving less control in turning, also my car is having issues with the fuel pump. All of these problems are demonstrated while under motion on any terrain and the fuel problem is observed more during acceleration. Read details...
The contact owns a 1998 Volvo cross country V70. Twice within the year, the rack and pinion had to be repaired. After the first repair the steering column continued to lock while driving. The first repair cost $1000. 00. The second repair was performed at an expense of $14000. 00. Read details...
Heard loud "knocking" when turning right and left, decelerating, and entering/exiting parking lots. Took car to dealership three times and told nothing was wrong. It was simply a very heavy car and might make that noise in those circumstances. Problem worsened. Read details...