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Fuel systemPart report

2004 Volvo V70 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
25%of 84 total for the year
Median mileage
84,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Volvo V70, 25% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My control arm on the front right is coming loose and is giving less control in turning, also my car is having issues with the fuel pump. All of these problems are demonstrated while under motion on any terrain and the fuel problem is observed more during acceleration.”

NHTSA complaint #11150973, filed 2018-11, 234,767 miles

“I purchased a used vehicle the old owner said there was a recall. The check engine light goes on and off. I contacted the Volvo dealer he ran VIN but no recall for this car. I took it to a mechanic and he ran a diagnostic which read fuel sensor. The recall I saw for this year car is similar to the one issued. Could my car have been missed? …”

NHTSA complaint #10503629, filed 2013-03, 171,000 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

“Our 2004 Volvo V70 engine cut off while driving on highway. At the time, we were traveling at approximately 45 miles per hour. Luckily there was a side road nearby so we were able to coast, stop, and restart the car safely. Since that day, the check engine light has been coming on and then going off and the engine has shut down while driving on several other occassions. …”

NHTSA complaint #10427844, filed 2011-09, 91,000 miles

“I have had two Volvo V70 station wagons. Both of them have exhibited the following- when filling at certain gas stations (sunoco most recently) the gas pump will not shut off automatically before fuel comes pouring out of the filler. I believe it is a fuel filler problem in the car, not in the pump, because I do not have this problem with any of our other cars. I believe it is either an issue of the car's fuel filler tube shape, or dimensions. Dangerous! Approx 1 full cup of gas.”

NHTSA complaint #10811264, filed 2015-12, 85,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005419%
20042125%
2003928%
20021317%
20013114%
200078%
19992213%
1998158%

Other parts of the 2004 Volvo V70

Engine cooling
22 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Seats
8 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Other 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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