1999 Volvo S70 electrical system problems
The 1999 Volvo S70 has 53 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
53
Electrical System complaints
21%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“WE HAVE 1999 VOLVO GLT. DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OUR MECHANIC NOTED THAT OUR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULATOR (?) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE SAID THAT HE HAS SEEN THIS PROBLEM ON MANY 1999-2001 VOLVOS. THE CLUE FOR HIM WAS THE IRREGULAR AND HIGH IDLE OF THE CAR. IT COST APPROXIMATELY $1000.00 TO…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1999 Volvo S70 have?
NHTSA has 53 complaints about the 1999 Volvo S70 electrical system — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.