2004 Volkswagen Touareg vs 2004 Volvo XC70
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | 2004 Volvo XC70 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 231 | 101 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 260 | 178 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–18 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 47,323 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Touareg | Volvo XC70 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 49 | 14 |
| Power Train | 50 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 24 |
| Tires | 36 | 2 |
| Suspension | 20 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 27 | 0 |
| Stalling | 21 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 5 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg
2004 Volvo XC70
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.