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Owner report · 2004 model year

2004 Volvo V70

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Engine

Engine leads by volume: 27 of 89 complaints (30%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Body, Seats & Latches include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed rose from 44 in 2003 to 89 in 2004.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
89
Recall campaigns
6
EPA fuel cost per year
$3,500–$4,050
Combined MPG
19–22

Complaints by model year

  1. 762002
  2. 442003
  3. 892004
  4. 242005
  5. 242006

Where owners report problems

  1. Engine27 (30%)
  2. Fuel System24 (27%)
  3. Electrical12 (13%)
  4. Body, Seats & Latches10 (11%)
  5. Steering9 (10%)
  6. Airbags & Restraints8 (9%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category20022003200420052006vs. 2004 Midsize Station Wagons
Annual fuel cost ($)3,700–3,8503,500–4,0503,500–4,0503,500–4,3003,500–4,300
Combined MPG20–2119–2219–2218–2218–22
City / Highway MPG17–19 / 24–2616–19 / 23–2816–19 / 23–2816–19 / 22–2716–19 / 23–27
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)423–444404–468404–468404–494404–494
Complaints filed7644892424Not compared
Recalls issued65644Not compared
Crash-involved complaints51210Not compared
Fire-involved complaints30711Not compared
Injuries reported41510Not compared
Deaths reported00000Not compared
Configurations compared66889

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2004 Volvo V70 have?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Volvo V70?

Engine: 27 of 89 NHTSA complaints (30%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Volvo V70 get?

EPA rates it 19–22 MPG combined across 8 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Volvo V70?

EPA estimates $3,500–$4,050 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (8)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 5-spd52.5L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons18 mpg25 mpg20 mpg$3,850444 g/mi
Configuration 2Manual 5-spd52.3LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons17 mpg24 mpg20 mpg$3,850444 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic (S5)52.3LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons16 mpg (low)23 mpg (low)19 mpg (low)$4,050 (high)468 g/mi (high)
Configuration 4Automatic 5-spd52.4LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons19 mpg (high)28 mpg (high)22 mpg (high)$3,500 (low)404 g/mi (low)
Configuration 5Manual 5-spd52.4LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons19 mpg (high)27 mpg22 mpg (high)$3,500 (low)404 g/mi (low)
Configuration 6Automatic 5-spd52.5LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons18 mpg26 mpg21 mpg$3,700423 g/mi
Configuration 7Manual 6-spd52.5L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons16 mpg (low)23 mpg (low)19 mpg (low)$4,050 (high)468 g/mi (high)
Configuration 8Automatic (S5)52.5L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons16 mpg (low)23 mpg (low)19 mpg (low)$4,050 (high)468 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine270000
Transmission & Drivetrain60000
Fuel System241010
Electrical120110
Brakes51010
Steering90000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires80000
Airbags & Restraints81020
Driver Assistance & Speed Control30000
Body, Seats & Latches101630
Visibility & Lighting50000
Other30000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (6)

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Campaign 21V800000 · Oct 14, 2021

    Defect
    Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
    Consequence
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    Campaign 10V566000 · Nov 8, 2010

    Defect
    VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
    Consequence
    AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
    Remedy
    VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Campaign 09V483000 · Dec 18, 2009

    Defect
    VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA AND THE U.S. TERRITORIES. WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (HOT CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING) OVER TIME AND IN COMBINATION WITH VARYING FUEL QUALITY, THE FUEL PUMP CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE.
    Consequence
    IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP WITH A PART OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    Campaign 07V226000 · Jun 5, 2007

    Defect
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR LOCATED ON THE LEFT END OF THE FUEL RAIL MAY, AT TIMES, TRANSMIT INCORRECT SIGNAL REGARDING THE FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. IF THE SIGNAL IS OUTSIDE OF THE PRE-PROGRAMMED ALLOWABLE LIMITS, A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MAY BE SET AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. THE SOLDERED JOINTS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR MAY CRACK DUE TO TEMPERATURE CHANGES AND EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS.
    Consequence
    MISFIRE MAY OCCUR DURING DRIVING THAT, IN TURN, WILL REDUCE THE ENGINE TORQUE AND IN THE WORST CASE SCENARIO, THE ENGINE MAY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. IN CERTAIN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSAFE SITUATION AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

    Campaign 07E023000 · Mar 29, 2007

    Defect
    CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
    Consequence
    LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

  • STEERING:LINKAGES

    Campaign 04V029000 · Jan 16, 2004

    Defect
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY AND, AS A RESULT, THE STUD AND NUT THAT SECURE THE ARM TO THE SPINDLE MAY LOSE THEIR INITIAL AXIAL TENSION. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE STEERING MAY BECOME LESS RESPONSIVE AND THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE STEERING WHEEL PLAY.
    Consequence
    THIS DRIVING CONDITION COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SEPARATION BETWEEN THE FRONT CONTROL ARM AND THE SPINDLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TYPE OF NUT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.