2004 Volvo V70 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 11%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 134,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Volvo V70, 11% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,300 miles. 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.
“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 was driving at about 35 MPH. When I slowed down to make a 90 degree right turn, without warning the engine and power steering went off as I was turning. I had to manually steer the car and luckily did not crash because there was no car in the opposite lane. I pulled over to the side of the road, restarted the car, and received no error message. I took the car to the local Volvo dealer where they could find nothing wrong and deny this is a recall issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10716829, filed 2015-05, 134,300 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Volvo V70. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and came to a complete stop. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel was difficult to steer and the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred six times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10734568, filed 2015-07, 150,000 miles“The contact owns 2004 Volvo V70. While driving 5 MPH out of driveway the contact heard a clunk and the vehicle stopped. A bolt came apart from the control arm. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and it was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60000. The current mileage was 66000. Updated 06/02/10. The control arm was partially disconnected from the vehicle to the point where the bolt. Also, the service engine soon light illuminated. The consumer was told the fuel pressure sensor had failed. The consumer stated he learned of two recalls. …”
NHTSA complaint #10321053, filed 2010-03, 60,000 miles“Problems with vehicle pulling to the right while driving. The problem was so-called corrected, but the front end alignment problem returned. The vehicle had been to the dealer 4-5 times to correct the steering safety issue. On the last visit, the left front mcpherson strut spring was changed.”
NHTSA complaint #10089726, filed 2004-08Related recalls
- 04V029000Jan 16, 2004On certain passenger vehicles, the front control arms may not have been manufactured correctly and, as a result, the stud and nut that secure the arm to the…Covers: Volvo V70 2004, S60 2004, S80 2004
Related service bulletins
- 10167722Mar 18, 2017VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ…
- 10026550Sep 19, 2008Volvo: angle gear leakage and resealing for 5 cylinder awd only vehicles. Oil leaking/moisture fromthe angle gear halves can be resolved by resealing the houseing and replacing…
- 10022614Aug 24, 2007Power steering fluid leak at reservoir.
- 10020113May 3, 2006Steering noise, yoke adjustment. Knocking, thumping, or clicking noise may be heard from the steering.
- 10016113Dec 2, 2004Zf power steering diagnostics on vehicles equipped (ecps) electronically controlled power steering.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Volvo V70
22 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
4 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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