2004 Volvo C70 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 27%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Volvo C70, 27% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hard shifting between 1st & 2nd gear. Causes the tires to skid feeling like the vehicle has been hit from behind. This happens after the vehicle warms up and in a stop and go environment.”
NHTSA complaint #11229926, filed 2019-07, 60,000 miles“Transmission failure with under 90k miles and vehicle receiving regular service from Volvo dealerships. This appears to be a frequent occurrence among C70 Volvo owners.”
NHTSA complaint #10427594, filed 2011-09Related service bulletins
- 10032425Jul 10, 2009Volvo: the 5 speed automatic transmission, aw55-50/51, has a bolt on top that anchors the b4 band, which applies 3rd gear. If that bolt is removed, the band will be disengaged…
- 10016434Jul 7, 2006Transmission control module (tcm) upgrades available to correct complaints/symptoms.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Volvo C70
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Volvo C70
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology