2004 Volvo C70 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 141,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2004 Volvo C70, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 141,500 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.
“I thoight my tranmission was going at fitst the csr would buck. The other day the csr jumped forward. Raced like briefly. Today my ets light went on. Electronic throttle service light. Reading up on this states problems noted but dealership says I have to pay replacement parts and labor. I feel it should b a recall. This is dadangerous and expensive”
NHTSA complaint #11014058, filed 2017-08, 165,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Volvo C70. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine light would illuminate on the instrumental panel. As he drove, he felt a violent shutter and the vehicle would appear as if it would stall. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the etm or electronic throttle module failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 118,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10378413, filed 2011-01, 118,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10157889Feb 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Volvo C70
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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