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1998 Volvo S70 repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 132 repairs.
1998 Volvo S70 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1998 Volvo S70
Engine not specified
| 205000 mi US $500 |
passenger side outer tie-rod end replaced (cracked boot, failed inspection). |
| 110980 mi C $100 |
tie rod - link kit |
| 223000 mi | needed new rack |
| 137000 mi | Needed new rear struts when traded and had a problem in the right front wheel that was either the drive axle, tie rod or bearing. Many suspension issues in the last 30k miles. |
1998 Volvo S70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder manual 2WD
| 142600 mi C $600 |
replaced worn wheel bearing |
1998 Volvo S70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 222000 mi US $260 |
Power steering rack hose leak. O-Ring replaced at shop and problem is fixed. |
| 168000 mi US $875 |
Shocks and Struts were totally failed replaced the struts and shocks none of the rubber parts were changed. |
| 180000 mi US $350 |
Spring Seats were broken and front suspension rattled, replaced. |
| 203000 mi US $100 |
Rattling of worn out but upgraded IPD sway bar bushings- replaced with IPD poly bushings. |
| 133000 mi US $1300 |
All shocks/struts were replaced. |
| 160000 mi US $160 |
Spring seats broken & replaced. |
| 178300 mi US $400 |
Replaced faulty power steering pump; replaced inner and outer tie rods, had alignement done. Put 2 new tires on car. |
| 150000 mi US $25 |
Vibration at some speed, unregular tire wear. Replaced inner and outer tie rods, and driver side ball joint. Upper passenger side strut mount replace (rubber against metal rubbing sound on bumps) |
| 177500 mi US $63 |
Trailing arm mount broke. (Driver wheel, mount is on passenger side.) Replaced both left and right mounts. A patch of very large potholes was hit a few months ago caused by a mudslide. The potholes brought the car to a near halt. |
| 205000 mi US $20 |
Driver side tie rod failed (Generic brand used previously). Replaced with another generic (lifetime warranty). Aligned vehicle. A lot of pot holes in my commute likely contributed to this failure. |
| 268000 mi | Driver side outer tie rod loose, and replaced. Passenger rear shock mount replaced. Passenger side wheel bearing replaced, generic was used previously. |
| 90000 mi US $200 |
control arms replaced |
| 165000 mi US $320 |
Replaced front struts - one was leaking. replaced OEM parts with Monroe struts |
1998 Volvo S70 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| 159000 mi US $200 |
Replaced outer tie rod ends replaced rear shocks |
| 186000 mi US $26 |
Replaced 3 yr old sway bar links. |
| 1924000 mi US $416 |
replace front wheel bearing and front end alignment |
1998 Volvo S70 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 121000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced two lower control arms. |
| 125000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced worn our front end suspension (A-arms, links, sway bar link etc) |
| 182800 mi US $500 |
Rear bushings replaced |
| 217000 mi | Sway bar end link had popped off the sway bar on the passenger side and was bent at about a 45 degree angle. New sway bar end link installed in 15 minutes in driveway. Cost $25 for part. |
1998 Volvo S70 2-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 212000 mi | Needs all new suspension components. |
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