2004 Volvo XC70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XC70 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Volvo XC70. That is the most of any XC70 model year in the database (16 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (24 complaints, 24%), typically at around 151,647 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 101owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Volvo XC70 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 | 24 | 24% | 151,647 | — | — |
| Suspension | 16 | 16% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 14% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 11% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 10% | 129,600 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 6% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 6% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 3% | 132,645 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3% | 61,444 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% | 73,890 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 77,083 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 76,390 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 139,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Volvo XC70 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Fix: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, kentucky, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, utah, virginia and the u.s. Territories. When exposed to certain environmental conditions (hot climate and temperature cycling) over time and in combination with varying fuel quality, the fuel pump can develop cracks in the fuel pump flange.
Risk: If the condition occurs vehicle owners may notice fuel smell and/or fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 15, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
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 own a 2004 Volvo XC70 that is experiencing the same fuel pump defect described in Recall R220 / NHTSA Campaign 09V483000 (fuel pump leak). My vehicle exhibits fuel system problems consistent with the recall description. However, my VIN is not included in the current recall population. When I…
My car kept getting a light for its coolant levels despite me filling it with proper coolant-I noticed a leak of coolant on the ground & upon getting it inspected from an independent service center, they told me the issue was my radiator so we got the part to fix it and a week later fixed the…
Faulty fuel pump causing leakage
I received a recall notice for the defective driver airbag. The nearest dealership is 10 hours away. I called Customer care and they said I would be responsible to transport my Volvo to the dealership in Billings Montana. The vehicle is a 2004 Volvo with 188k miles. Expense and travel is…
I've been waiting for a recall repair (Recall R10136: Driver Airbag) for 5 months and a local Volvo dealer said that they haven't received necessary parts for months. This is a matter of safety and Volvo should prioritize safety. First appointment with the local dealer was Jan 14 that was canceled…
Other Volvo XC70 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 XC70 | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 XC70 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 XC70 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 XC70 | 8 | 2 |
| 2012 XC70 | 14 | 2 |
| 2011 XC70 | 15 | 3 |
| 2010 XC70 | 15 | 5 |
| 2009 XC70 | 15 | 5 |
| 2008 XC70 | 39 | 8 |
| 2007 XC70 | 25 | 2 |
| 2006 XC70 | 18 | 2 |
| 2005 XC70 | 27 | 2 |
| 2004 | 101 | 3 |
| 2003 XC70 | 24 | 4 |
| 2002 XC70 | 35 | 4 |
| 2001 XC70 | 66 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Volvo XC70?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, suspension, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Volvo XC70?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Volvo XC70 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XC70 model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.