MYRModel Year Report

2004 Volvo V70

▲ Better than typical
2004 Volvo V70
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:49:01.146Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo V70 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 187 complaints 1999: 169 complaints 1999 2000: 93 complaints 2001: 221 complaints 2002: 76 complaints 2002 2003: 32 complaints 2004: 83 complaints 2004 2005: 21 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 7 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2010: 4 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 0 complaints 2016
2004: 83 complaints
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YearComplaints
19961
19973
1998187
1999169
200093
2001221
200276
200332
200483
200521
200621
20077
200811
20094
20104
20110
20120
20130
20140
20150
20160

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 23%

23% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 19 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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THIS COMPLAINT PERTAINS TO THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT-HEATER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130430

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 11%

11% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 9 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20040216 — steering

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY AND, AS A RESULT, THE STUD AND NUT THAT SECURE THE ARM TO THE SPINDLE MAY LOSE THEIR INITIAL AXIAL TENSIO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TYPE OF NUT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.

Campaign 04V029000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070402 — service brakes, hydraulic

CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD

Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

Campaign 07E023000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070629 — engine and engine cooling

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR LOCATED ON THE LEFT END OF THE FUEL RAIL MAY, AT TIMES, TRANSMIT INCORRECT SIGNAL REGARDING THE FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. IF

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Campaign 07V226000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100115 — fuel system, gasoline

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, CALIF

Remedy: 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

Campaign 09V483000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101118 — equipment

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

Remedy: 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 N

Campaign 10V566000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20211214 — air bags

Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 21V800000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Volvo V70 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V029000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E023000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V226000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V483000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V566000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V800000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ▲ 2002 ● 2000

WORST YEARS

■ 2001 ■ 1998 ◆ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Volvo V70 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Volvo V70 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Volvo V70?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Volvo V70 have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.