Volvo S70 years to avoid
The Volvo S70 years to avoid are 1998, 1999, 2000 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1996 is the cleanest year on record.
781
Total complaints
7
Recall campaigns
1995–2002
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
S70 years to avoid
Every S70 year
Common questions
What are the worst Volvo S70 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the S70 years to avoid are 1998, 1999, 2000. The cleanest year on record is 1996.
What is the best year for the Volvo S70?
By complaint volume, 1996 has the cleanest NHTSA record among S70 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volvo S70 have?
Across all model years, the S70 has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 781 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.