2004 Volvo V70 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Volvo V70, 5% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“In the summer of 2004 I thought I felt my brakes freeze up, but just thought it was me, thinking I'm in a year old Volvo, there's no way that could have happened. A few months later it did happen and I took it to the dealership where they replaced the master cylinder. That was 11/19/04. On 2/28/05 I returned the vehicle to the dealership again for the same problem. This time they replaced the master cylinder and booster. …”
NHTSA complaint #10136560, filed 2005-09, 15,000 miles“Prking brake friction lining delaminates from brake shoe, then gets jammed intermittently in the disk brake system, causing lurching stops. Photo available of the friction lining fragments.others on internet report that fragments have caused enormous wheel damage at highway speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10811604, filed 2015-12, 85,000 miles“2000 v70xcaw cross country wagon etm system failed. The AC hose compressor condenser was replaced. The vehicle was leaking gas and the o-ring seal on the pump sender was replaced. The front passenger window was inoperable when trying to use the master controls. The dealer replaced the module switch. The engine would whine at highway speeds while accelerating. The battery, oil pan, upper torque mount, angle gear, rotors, fuel pump, fuel tank, fuel seal and struts were all replaced. The cv boot was leaking. The turbo charger was replaced because of an oil leak.”
NHTSA complaint #10159455, filed 2006-06Related 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…
- 10167828Dec 3, 2016This 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…
- 10043584Feb 17, 2012Software download may cause the brake control module (bcm) to make a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) of 0076 or on the xc90 dtc 0117 which also may accompany bcm dtc 0076. This is…
- 10033816May 14, 2010Volvo: unnecessary brake control module (bcm) replacements. When diagnosing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) for brake control system, technician must always follow complete…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 29% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 14% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 | 13 | 8% |
| 1998 | 49 | 26% |
Other parts of the 2004 Volvo V70
22 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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