5.9

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,087 miles

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problem #6

Sep 022018

S70

  • 20 miles
I took my car to the sears auto center at 1178 el camino real in san bruno, California (sears store #6909) on September 2, 2018 for front brakes. Sears returned the car to me on 9/2/18 (a copy of my "final invoice" is enclosed). I subsequently learned that the dust boot for the right front brake caliper is missing. I returned to sears on September 10 and told the manager in charge, Mr. Holloway, that I had learned - from another mechanic who had been doing other front end work - that the dust boot was missing and that this is one of the component parts of the brake caliper system (designed to keep debris and moisture out of the brake caliper). Sears re-inspected my vehicle on September 10 and confirmed that the dust boot is missing. I was told that the department manager (Mr. Julio estrada) would need to address the situation. On September 11, 2018, the manager of the sears auto center - Mr. Julio estrada - refused to fix the problem at sears' expense. I believe that sears was negligent and ask that NHTSA investigate the conduct of sears auto center.

- Burlingame, CA, USA

problem #5

Jan 012001

S70

  • 60,000 miles
1998 S70 Volvo. ***dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis***768339

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #4

Apr 052002

S70 4-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,500 miles
Engine light stay on regardless numerous repairs. Neither dealer nor the repair shop be able to identify the problem.

- Duluth, GA, USA

problem #3

Jun 152002

S70

  • miles
Transmission assembly has a crack, and engine check light comes on while driving. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

problem #2

Mar 032002

S70

  • miles
ABS system intermittently activates upon braking, engine light comes on but dealer and other service organization unable to locate cause despite error code.

- Zimmerman, MN, USA

problem #1

Jul 171997

(reported on)

S70

  • miles
Due to the design, dashboard causes excessive glare on windshield which strains driver's eyes.

- Circle, NJ, USA