2004 Volvo C70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C70 years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Volvo C70. That ranks 6th out of 15 C70 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 27%), typically at around 11,341 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Volvo C70 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 27% | 11,341 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 27% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 20% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 13% | 141,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | 98 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 7% | 20,438 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 7% | 11,341 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | 20,438 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 7% | 87,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Volvo C70 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Volvo C70.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving down the highway and the battery light came on and the car got a little sluggish and then all of a sudden it went black i was driving at night so i noticed immediately because the headlights went out everything on the dash that was illuminated lost light and the car stalled and then…
Hard shifting between 1st & 2nd gear. Causes the tires to skid feeling like the vehicle has been hit from behind. This happens after the vehicle warms up and in a stop and go environment.
The airbag symbol appears on the dashboard also check engine light stays on as well. Even when i get it(electrical) repaired: it reappear after a couple of weeks.{while driving these symbols appear still as of this day. Please can you advice me where i should have it fix. I live in marengo, iowa…
I thoight my tranmission was going at fitst the csr would buck. The other day the csr jumped forward. Raced like briefly. Today my ets light went on. Electronic throttle service light. Reading up on this states problems noted but dealership says i have to pay replacement parts and labor. I feel it…
I had entered the car, which was in park and not turned on, reached for my seat belt and the driver side airbag spontaneously deployed. There was no impact or reason for the deployment. The deployment caused a minor injury to left arm.
Other Volvo C70 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 C70 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 C70 | 23 | 1 |
| 2011 C70 | 13 | 1 |
| 2010 C70 | 4 | 2 |
| 2009 C70 | 10 | 3 |
| 2008 C70 | 22 | 3 |
| 2007 C70 | 17 | 4 |
| 2006 C70 | 9 | 2 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 C70 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 C70 | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 C70 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000 C70 | 26 | 3 |
| 1999 C70 | 23 | 3 |
| 1998 C70 | 7 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Volvo C70?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Volvo C70?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Volvo C70 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C70 model years, the 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.