2004 Volvo XC70 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,444miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 2004 Volvo XC70, 3% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,444 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.
“Front passenger side seat belt does not retract efficiently. Sometimes the seat belt cannot be used at all. It's a safety risk. Volvo should replace the faulty seat belt for free.”
NHTSA complaint #10651648, filed 2014-10, 122,880 miles“Consumer complained about seat belt problem. Shoulder harness was not adjustable, and the strap came across the driver's neck. The driver was 5'2 tall, and the seat was raised as high as it could go. However, the seat belt still came across the neck of the driver.”
NHTSA complaint #10063335, filed 2004-04, 7 miles“Front seat belt shoulder harness non-adjustable. I am 5 0 and no matter how I adjust the seat the shoulder harness is across my neck. This can be very dangerous in a accident. My husband is 5 10 and he has the same problem. Complained to dealer and they said just to adjust seat. That is not the solution.”
NHTSA complaint #10081290, filed 2004-07Related service bulletins
- 10159056Dec 14, 2018This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
- 10157726Dec 14, 2018This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
- 10156239Dec 14, 2018This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
- 10128123Oct 18, 2017Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325…
- 10041668Oct 13, 2011Volvo: for owners who require front seat belt extenders which are available.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 14% |
| 2015 | 1 | 17% |
| 2012 | 1 | 7% |
| 2011 | 2 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 20% |
| 2006 | 3 | 17% |
| 2005 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 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 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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