2004 VOLVO V70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

118

Owner Complaints

4 Crashes 6 Fires

6

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

7

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2004 VOLVO V70

The 2004 VOLVO V70 has received a total of 118 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (19 complaints), Electrical System (11 complaints), and Fuel System Gasoline (9 complaints).

Recalls for the 2004 VOLVO V70

NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2004 VOLVO V70, potentially affecting up to 623,544 vehicles.

Recall 21V800000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 194,546 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

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.

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Recall 21V800000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 194,546 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

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.

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Recall 10V566000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

| 416 vehicles affected

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

Consequence: AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.

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 NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE...

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Recall 09V483000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

| 158,733 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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.

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 BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2010....

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Recall 07V226000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

| 32,189 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 THE SIGNAL IS OUTSIDE OF THE PRE-PROGRAMMED ALLOWABLE LIMITS, A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MAY BE SET AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. THE SOLDERED JOINTS...

Consequence: MISFIRE MAY OCCUR DURING DRIVING THAT, IN TURN, WILL REDUCE THE ENGINE TORQUE AND IN THE WORST CASE SCENARIO, THE ENGINE MAY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. IN CERTAIN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSAFE SITUATION AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.

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.

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Recall 07E023000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

| 13,128 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.

Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

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Recall 04V029000 — STEERING:LINKAGES

| 29,986 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 TENSION. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE STEERING MAY BECOME LESS RESPONSIVE AND THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE STEERING WHEEL PLAY.

Consequence: THIS DRIVING CONDITION COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SEPARATION BETWEEN THE FRONT CONTROL ARM AND THE SPINDLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2004 VOLVO V70

118 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 VOLVO V70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 19
Electrical System
Complaints: 11 1 Fire 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 9
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 7 4 Fires 1 Injury
Steering
Complaints: 7
Engine
Complaints: 5
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11489477 | SEAT BELTS | | N/A miles
The front passenger seat belt locks up. When pulled out it will not go back in causing the passenger not to be able to wear a seat belt. I think it might be the seat belt retractor I would like to have it fixed I believe it is a safety issue and I am looking for this to be covered for replacement and for file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/65/05/312F1483-F6ED-4A2B-8FEF-893294D0E482/IMG_4244.HEIC
#11444087 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
I have recevievide from Volvo called the number and said they cannot say it was free.I called the number 1 800 458 1552 said could promise I had to talk to the manager at the dealer. I asked them if found other problems with steering that I would have to pay if they tear into steering comlun. You guys need to fix this now. I want to make sure Im cover here . EWhat am suppose to do if they break my steering down and ask me to pay for other problmems with the car it doesnot state that on the recall letter. What kind of airbag do they put in to the car I ant to its preminum airbags that are put in high in vehicles here. I want to know if I get protected documentation from this recall. Also do I get the old airbag back so i can seek legal consel as well. It just says free it should state that im protected from labor and parts costs as well.
#11444087 | STEERING | | N/A miles
I have recevievide from Volvo called the number and said they cannot say it was free.I called the number 1 800 458 1552 said could promise I had to talk to the manager at the dealer. I asked them if found other problems with steering that I would have to pay if they tear into steering comlun. You guys need to fix this now. I want to make sure Im cover here . EWhat am suppose to do if they break my steering down and ask me to pay for other problmems with the car it doesnot state that on the recall letter. What kind of airbag do they put in to the car I ant to its preminum airbags that are put in high in vehicles here. I want to know if I get protected documentation from this recall. Also do I get the old airbag back so i can seek legal consel as well. It just says free it should state that im protected from labor and parts costs as well.
#11232645 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
ALL THE RECALL PROBLEMS IS WRONG WITH MY CAR PLEASE HELP ME
#11232645 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
ALL THE RECALL PROBLEMS IS WRONG WITH MY CAR PLEASE HELP ME

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Safety Rating for the 2004 VOLVO V70

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 VOLVO V70 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 VOLVO V70

Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 VOLVO V70. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

SMB00-325-2017-0 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2013...

23-31 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

NEW FUEL PUMP FOR STARTING PROBLEMS WHEN PARKED DOWNHILL. *NJ UPDATED 6/5/08. *NJ

28-74 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

LEAKAGE DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. *KB UPDATED 1/22/08. *NJ UPDATED 4/7/08. *NJ

6421 — STEERING

STEERING NOISE, YOKE ADJUSTMENT. KNOCKING, THUMPING, OR CLICKING NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE STEERING. *TT

3638 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

RAIN SENSOR FUNCTION. *TT

7604 — SUSPENSION:REAR

NOISE FROM THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS MAY OCCUR WHEN DRIVING OVER SMALL ROAD DISTURBANCES. R VEHICLES . *TT THIS TECH NOTE SUPERCEDES THE PREVIOUS TNN DATED 7-23-03. *TT THIS TNN SUPERCEDES PREVIOUS TNNS76-04 DATED 7/29/2003 AND 1/22/04. *TT

4342 — POWER TRAIN

TCM SW UPGRADE, 2-3 UPSHIFT FLARE. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 VOLVO V70

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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