2004 Volvo XC70 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,082miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2004 Volvo XC70, 2% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,082 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.
“I have been bring my car to a Volvo dealer in my area for about 6 years. I thought that I could trust them. Starting in 2014 I noticed that the traction control light would appear when driving during wet conditions and if I hit a pothole of which we have many here. I told the dealership about this on to 2 different visits. Both times they said their was no problem. When I took my car to an independent repair shop for a second option for an altogether different issue, it was discovered during a test drive by the lead mechanic that my car was not driving in awd. …”
NHTSA complaint #10855025, filed 2016-04, 100,299 miles“I have a 2004 Volvo XC70 with only 53,000 miles.on june 20th, the reduced engine performance light came on with no apparent change in handling or acceleration. The light then went off 20 minutes later. The next day after driving for about 20 minutes, the light came back on this time along with the check engine light, and there was virtually no acceleration. I got the car to limp along at about 5 MPH with the hazard lights, and it finally stopped so I pushed it on to the closest parking spot. The light went off f4 hours later and I was able to drive it home. …”
NHTSA complaint #10274793, filed 2009-06, 53,866 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10241661Jul 21, 2023Complimentary upgrade c00009 description.
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2004 Volvo XC70
33 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Volvo XC70
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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