Worst 2004 Volvo Xc70 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Fuel System
Electrical Faults
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 System | 24 | — | — | 201,814 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | — | 1 | 89,616 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 7 | — | — | 75,207 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | — | 67,000 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 308,575 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | 72,739 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 113,666 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | 3 | 95,167 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2004 Volvo Xc70
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~194,962 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 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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2004 Volvo Xc70 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volvo Xc70 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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