2004 Volvo V70 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Volvo V70, 4% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.
“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“I am very concerned about the very poor quality of illumination provided by the headlights, particularly the low beam, of my 2004 Volvo v70r. If I drive on a highway with oncoming traffic such that I can not use my high beams I will be overdriving my low beams at any speed over 30 MPH. I have already been back to the dealer in bellingham, wa to have adjustment, but to no help. Worst headlights I have ever had on a car. And these are hid special lights!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10106367, filed 2005-01, 14 miles“Without warning the entire instrument panel (speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, driver information) stop working and the instrument panel lights go out. Driver is unable to determine speed or other critical information.”
NHTSA complaint #10433598, filed 2011-10, 91,700 milesRelated service bulletins
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Exterior lighting: other model years
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 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
4 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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