2004 Volvo XC70 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2004 Volvo XC70, 6% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“This report is for my 2004 Volvo for which I am original owner and only has 35500 miles. My seat caught on fire while driving yesterday. I got the fire out and am told that the seat warmer driver side is what caught on fire. Is there a recall for this or does it come under warranty perhaps.”
NHTSA complaint #10820651, filed 2016-01, 35,500 miles“I am original owner. Car has 135k miles. While driving, driver's side seat warmer almost started fire. I smelled and saw smoke from side of seat. Melted side of seat and left hole. I pulled over and put out before any flames.”
NHTSA complaint #11209948, filed 2019-05, 135,000 miles“My car kept getting a light for its coolant levels despite me filling it with proper coolant-I noticed a leak of coolant on the ground & upon getting it inspected from an independent service center, they told me the issue was my radiator so we got the part to fix it and a week later fixed the radiator and I didn’t get the light for coolant again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11665613, filed 2025-06“Front seat design is uncomfortable and pushes in drivers back at a point that makes the back hurt. I cannot drive for more than 30 minutes due to the pain. This also happens to my husband, who is much taller, so I assume it is happening to many drivers. There are three sections on the seat back, and the middle section sticks out at the point your back wants to stick out, not get pushed in, making it very uncomfortable. This has been a problem since I purchased the car. The dealer looked at it and said there was nothing wrong with the seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10068429, filed 2004-05Related service bulletins
- 10011529Dec 1, 2004Front seat, mechanical, adjusting. Play/clearance/clicking at the lower mountings for the front height adjuster.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2004 Volvo XC70
33 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeat belts
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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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