2004 Volvo V70 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Volvo V70, 5% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Vehicle warning light for airbag is alarming since my airbag didn't deploy in my 2017 car accident when my car was hit from rear, front and driver side. Car was total. Seat beat and airbag failure in vehicle during accident while moving. This vehicle had a small tap accident but airbag warning light continues to appear but airbag didn't deploy..”
NHTSA complaint #11054857, filed 2017-12, 90,000 miles“When we first purchased the car we drove it for about a week before it started surging forward and stalling a lot. My fianc and I would have to pull over, park the car, have to turn the key three times before starting. Would have to repeat process every 5 minutes. So we took it to paramount Volvo of hickory, ended up taking it there for service. Dropped it off with a max full tank of gas as well, along with personal items we left in the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10904707, filed 2016-09, 133,000 miles“2004 Volvo V70 accelerated at high speed when placed on drive and consumer could not stop the vehicle using the brake. Consumer air bags did not deploy. The vehicle traveled over a cement barrier blowing out the two rear tires. The consumer had to turn off the vehicle's ignition to stop the vehicle. The manufacturer sent someone to inspect the vehicle but they were unable to find anything wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #10141034, filed 2005-10Related recalls
- 21V800000Oct 14, 2021Volvo 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…Covers: Volvo V70 2001–2007, XC70 2001–2007
Related service bulletins
- 10128123Oct 18, 2017Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 14% |
| 2006 | 4 | 19% |
| 2005 | 3 | 14% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 7 | 9% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Volvo V70
22 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Volvo V70
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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