2004 Volvo V70 electrical system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 Volvo V70 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After investigation, I discovered that used vehicle just purchased (2004 volvo v70) had a bad rem module; rendering fuel gauge, rear door locks, fuel door latch, and hatchback lock inoperative. The rear hatchback has no manual method to lock it; making vehicle unsecurable. Investigation online…”
filed Apr 20, 2017
“My driver side seat heater caught on fire today and smoldered a hole through the seat. I was driving in a residential neighborhood in the morning around 9:15am.”
filed Feb 6, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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26745.13.14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2024
Electrical System problems in other V70 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 V70 | 4 | 19% |
| 2003 V70 | 5 | 16% |
| 2002 V70 | 6 | 8% |
| 2001 V70 | 30 | 14% |
| 2000 V70 | 18 | 19% |
| 1999 V70 | 43 | 25% |
| 1998 V70 | 14 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Volvo V70
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.