2004 Volvo XC70 Fuel system Problems

“Started smelling gasoline when driving, and noted dripping under gas tank when parked. I removed the fuel pump cover in the floorboard, and there is a leak in the top of the fuel pump, that drips constantly while the ignition is on. This has been reported before, but my VIN is not listed as one of the usual suspects.”

“Although the 'cracked fuel pump flange' recall service (Volvo recall r220, NHTSA 09v-483) was previously performed on my vehicle, the Volvo XC70 has an additional 'fuel sending unit' on the driver's side of the car. This additional fuel component has a similarly formed flange which also develops a crack. Even though the units are similarly composed and both in the same environment, I have been told the auxiliary fuel sending unit is not covered under Volvo recall 220. …”

“I have 70k miles on my 2004 Volvo XC70 and noticed strong gasoline smell from the gas tank area. The car often would not start, especially if parked on the incline. Upon inspection, an independent mechanic found a gasoline leak around the gas pump area and suggested to fix it as a safety hazard. The gas pump pipe has a crack in it.”

“My 2004 Volvo XC70 died twice night and once during the day while driving at high speed on two crowded highways around new york city. The engine totally shut off, the lights went out and luckily I was going fast enough to roll over to the shoulder. This is a car I keep regularly maintained at a Volvo dealer service center as well. Someone made me aware of a Volvo customer blog where several other people had the same problem.”

“Multiple check engine lights but no clear issue discovered. Now the car vibrates when I start driving it and at times I can floor the gas pedal and not go over 20 MPH. I am told it is the fuel pump that needs replacing though it did not show up as an issue from the check engine light diagnosis. Also, spark plugs were changed in sept 0'7 yet were changed again at the 60k check up two weeks ago.”