1999 Volvo VOLVO: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
74,272 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 10 complaints (30.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 2 | 20.0% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 20.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 10.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 10.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 10.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 1 |
Electrical System: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Steering: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 1; Suspension: 1; Suspension:Front:Control Arm: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2005 | 5 |
2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 3; 2005: 5
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10008804 · 2002-04-17 (April 17, 2002)
WE FEEL VOLVO DESIGNED A DEFECTIVE STEERING U-JOINT AND SHOULD PAY FOR ALL TO BE REPLACED WHETHER THEY HAVE GONE BAD YET OR NOT. *TS *NLM ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS****760815
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10008804 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10045444 · 2003-11-04 (November 4, 2003)
I HAD MY SUNROOF OPEN. A LARGE FLAT METAL ROD FELL OUT OF IT AND HIT ME ON THE HEAD. THE ROD IS ABOUT 3 FEET LONG AND WEIGHTS ABOUT 2-4 POUNDS. IT IS LIKE A CROWBAR IN COLOR, WEIGHT AND THICKNESS, BUT IT IS FLAT AND STRAIGHT.*AK I HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT THAT IT IS THE PIECE ATTACHED TO THE INNER RIM OF THE SUNROOF. THE DEALER CALLED IT A SUNROOF BRAKE. IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN HELD IN PLACE BY DOUBLE STICK TAPE. I HAD A SLIGHT BUMP ON MY HEAD AND I HAVE HAD HEADACHES. I WAS VERY STARTLED. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT FELL OFF A TRUCK OR POWE…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10045444 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10047779 · 2003-11-05 (November 5, 2003)
VEHICLE'S AXLE BRAKE CAUGHT FIRE. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE RIGHT SIDE AXLE BROKE AND CAUGHT FIRE. (VOLVO CONVENTIONAL 1999) *SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10047779 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10110062 · 2005-02-08 (February 8, 2005)
ON FEBRUARY 7, 2005, I TOOK MY CAR FOR SERVICE CHECK AND OIL CHANGE. HOWEVER, I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECALLS AND OTHER DEFECTS WHICH I LOCATE ON THE WWW.FOX5DC.COM WEB PAGE LINK FOR NHTS.DOT.GOV ON VARIOUS SERVICE BULLETINS WHICH HAVE BEEN ISSUE ON THE 1999 VOLVO S80. I WAS VERY UPSET AT THE BILL RECEIVED OVER $3,000.00 FOR REPAIRS. I FOUND THIS TO BE AN OUTRAGE. PLEASE FORWARD ALL THE SERVICE BULLETIN REPORTS FOR THE 1999 VOLVO S80 TO ME AND BILL ME ANY CHARGES AS REQUIRED. ALSO NOTE THAT I WAS NOT SURE WHAT "OEM" MEANT AND I DID NOT…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10110062 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10131593 · 2005-08-04 (August 4, 2005)
10/04 PURCHASED A 1999 S70 VOLVO. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON; DEALERSHIP HAD IT MAINTENANCE, I WAS TOLD IT HAD TO DO WITH THE WAY THE GAS CAP WAS PUT ON. LIGHT WENT ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. 6/20 THE ETS LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS COMING ON MORE FREQUENTLY AND LONGER. WHEN THE ETS LIGHT CAME ON, I TOOK IT TO VOLVO OF LOUISVILLE. THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND SAID THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED REPLACED ($1,400) AND GASKETS ($312). THEY MADE THE REPAIRS. WHEN I PICKED THE CAR UP AND DROVE IT, I …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10131593 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10131809 · 2005-08-06 (August 6, 2005)
VOLVO 1999 S70 GLT - I HAD A PROBLEM WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WOULD LOOSE ALL THE POWER. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY SEVERAL TIMES AND I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO BE HIT BY ANOTHER CAR WHEN I HAD TO PULL OVER. IT COST $1200.00 FOR VOLVO TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 99,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10131809 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10132506 · 2005-08-11 (August 11, 2005)
VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING/NO INJURIES/THROTTLE MODULE REPLACED/BATTERY REPLACED/RECENT NEWS ARTICLE STATED SEVERAL VOLVO SEDANS ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR ENGINE STALLING WITH NO WARNING/THE PROBLEMS INVOLVED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 68,544 miles reported. Look up ODI 10132506 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10134713 · 2005-08-30 (August 30, 2005)
JUST GOT GAS AND STARTED CAR AND THE TACHOMETER STARTED TO REV UP AND DOWN. I NEEDED TO LEAVE AS I WAS IN A GAS STATION AND IT WAS VERY CROWDED. I HAD TO IMMEDIATELY PULL INTO A PARKING SPOT. AFTER WAITING A FEW MINUTES, I LEFT THE SPOT AND ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE DOWN THE STREET. THE CAR WOULDN'T SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR EXCEPT FIRST AND I WAS ALMOST RUN OFF THE ROAD BY SEVERAL VERY ANGRY DRIVERS SINCE I COULDN'T GO ANY FASTER. I PULLED OVER AGAIN AND WAITED 15 MINUTES. IN ARIZONA WHEN IT'S 115 OUT, THAT IS NOT TOO MUCH FUN. AFTER WAITING, THE CA…
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10134713 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.