2004 Volvo V70XC Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Volvo V70XC (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 Volvo V70XC. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by seats (1) and suspension (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 103,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 18 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system3 60%
- Seats1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “The fuel pump in my 2004 Volvo xc70 failed, causing gas to leak from the vehicle. I understand from a nyt article that there are several complaints into NHTSA regarding a similar condition in the 2004 xc90. The leaking pump was repaired by a Volvo dealer at considerable ($1300) cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10284748, filed 2009-09, 57,000 milesSeats: “The driver side seat warmer caught fire. It burned a hole through the side of the seat cover and also caused a mild burn to my leg. I stopped the car, shut of the seat warmer, and was able to extinguish the fire while it was still small. A search on the internet revealed that other owners have experienced this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10695258, filed 2015-03, 234,123 milesSuspension: “I was departing my home village about a block from my home and I heard a loud bang in the front driver side at about 15 MPH!! No bump.. Nothing! I looked under the car and there was no obvious issue at the initial look and I drove another quarter mile and heard a slight grind or noise on small bumps... Then a clank. I backed up and there was a piece of the coil spring on the road!!!! The front left - drivers side - coil spring snapped in two. At 101,000 miles. The clean break and no rust or unusual corrosion indicates a faulty metal. How can I trust the Volvo xc again!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10990697, filed 2017-05, 101,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 101,000 and 105,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 Volvo V70XC in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 18 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10249191Jan 12, 2024Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
- 10241661Jul 21, 2023Electronic stability control, Other or unknown. Complimentary upgrade c00009 description.
- 10241651Jun 12, 2023Other or unknown. Rubber cushion
- 10219421Aug 29, 2022Engine cooling. Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information â August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
- 10213885May 12, 2022Other or unknown. The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
- 10213883May 6, 2022Equipment, Other or unknown. ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
- 10212891Feb 9, 2022Equipment. VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 10212892Feb 3, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10213882Jun 23, 2020Electrical system, Other or unknown. Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
- 10088374Oct 7, 2016Equipment. Warranty, customer pay and/or internal repairs performed must be verified by a punched time flag on the back of the repair order hard copy. Each repair line must have a separate and identifiable…
Other model years of the Volvo V70XC
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 103,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 12 | 90,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 27 | 98,000 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 144 | 71,000 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 103 | 67,393 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 79 | 80,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 31 | 83,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Volvo V70XC model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Volvo V70XC have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 Volvo V70XC as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Volvo V70XC is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by seats with 1.
Has the 2004 Volvo V70XC been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Volvo V70XC reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 103,000 miles and the middle half falls between 101,000 and 105,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.