Worst 2004 Volvo V70 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Volvo V70.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 19 | — | — | 85,362 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | — | 1 | 97,556 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 9 | — | — | 83,420 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | 1 | — | 140,681 mi | |
| SEATS | 7 | — | 4 | 91,140 mi | |
| STEERING | 7 | — | — | 173,022 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 110,063 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 1 | — | 111,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 67,567 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 76,167 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 90,333 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 35,844 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 90,850 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 2 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 39,733 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | 1 | — | 133,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 14 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 52,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 | — | — | 1,800 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 90,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2004 Volvo V70
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~389,508 vehicles.
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.
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.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Other Volvo V70 Years
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