2004 Volvo V70XC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V70XC years
- Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Volvo V70XC. That ranks 7th out of 10 V70XC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 497,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Volvo V70XC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 40% | 497,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 20% | 234,123 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 101,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Volvo V70XC recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Volvo V70XC.
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 departing my home village about a block from my home and i heard a loud bang in the front driver side at about 15 mph!! No bump.. Nothing! I looked under the car and there was no obvious issue at the initial look and i drove another quarter mile and heard a slight grind or noise on small…
Entering my vehicle i smelled a strong odor of gasoline. Upon investigation, i found this was due to a cracked fuel pump. Because of this very problem, this make and model of vehicle was officially recalled by volvo in 2009 as part of nhtsa action number : pe09039 nhtsa recall campaign number…
The driver side seat warmer caught fire. It burned a hole through the side of the seat cover and also caused a mild burn to my leg. I stopped the car, shut of the seat warmer, and was able to extinguish the fire while it was still small. A search on the internet revealed that other owners have…
Fuel smell coming from trunk. Possible combustion. Previous recall was not extended to colorado, but as the front range summer temperatures and dryness are an indicator of failure, i worry that this recall should be extended to colorado owners. *tr
The fuel pump in my 2004 volvo xc70 failed, causing gas to leak from the vehicle. I understand from a nyt article that there are several complaints into nhtsa regarding a similar condition in the 2004 xc90. The leaking pump was repaired by a volvo dealer at considerable ($1300) cost. *tr
Other Volvo V70XC years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 V70XC | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 V70XC | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 V70XC | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 V70XC | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 V70XC | 27 | 1 |
| 2001 V70XC | 144 | 1 |
| 2000 V70XC | 103 | 2 |
| 1999 V70XC | 79 | 2 |
| 1998 V70XC | 31 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Volvo V70XC?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, seats problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Volvo V70XC?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Volvo V70XC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V70XC model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.