Worst 2004 Volvo Xc70 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Volvo Xc70.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 24 | — | — | 201,814 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | — | 1 | 89,616 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 7 | — | — | 75,207 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 2 | — | 67,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | 308,575 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | 72,739 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | 113,666 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | — | 3 | 95,167 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 4 | — | — | 391,500 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 149,068 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 3 | — | — | 66,914 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 65,529 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 77,082 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 2 | — | — | 119,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2 | — | — | 7 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 39,465 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 92,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 121,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 163,459 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | 89,150 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 122,880 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 76,390 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 | — | — | 66,930 mi |
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Recalls for 2004 Volvo Xc70
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.
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