Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control — runs 6.2× the fleet median for that category across the 1732 model-years tracked on this site.
205Complaints
4Recalls
13Crashes
1Fires
12Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control (31.7% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Vehicle Speed Control complaints here are 6.2× the median for that category across the 1732 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Vehicle Speed Control
65 · 31.7%
Recalled
Recall 06V441000
Electrical System
41 · 20%
No official action
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Engine And Engine Cooling
17 · 8.3%
No official action
—
Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments
9 · 4.4%
No official action
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
9 · 4.4%
No official action
—
Fuel System, Gasoline
8 · 3.9%
Recalled
Recall 99V035000
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 205 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION. THIS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“WE OWN A 1999 VOLVO S70 AWD SEDAN. WE HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES RELATED TO THE LACK OF ACCELERATION AT UNANTICIPATED TIMES OR A SUDDEN…”NHTSA complaint 10137282 — filed 01/23/2006 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“IDLE TO SURGE DURING VEHICLE TESTING; SERVICE STATION CLEANED THROTTLE AND REPLACED GASKET.”NHTSA complaint 10143169 — filed 11/19/2005 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE ELECTRICAL THROTTLE MODULE ( ETM) FAILED. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE…”NHTSA complaint 10143019 — filed 11/17/2005 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Volvo S70?
Vehicle speed control issues are the most-reported category, cited in 65 of 205 NHTSA complaints (31.7%), followed by electrical system (41), engine and engine cooling (17), structure:body:door:hinge and attachments (9). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1999 Volvo S70 have?
205 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 13 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 12 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 1999 Volvo S70 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06V441000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1999 Volvo S70's reported problems?
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
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