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2002 Volvo V70 vs 2004 Volvo V70

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2002 Volvo V702004 Volvo V70
NHTSA complaints7683
Recall campaigns65
Service bulletins (TSBs)213205
Investigations20
Crash reports52
Fire reports36
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)20–2119–22
Median reported mileage100,000 mi85,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentVolvo V70Volvo V70
Engine and Engine Cooling322
Power Train176
Electrical System612
Fuel System, Gasoline511
Vehicle Speed Control123
Fuel/propulsion System78
Air Bags74
Steering29

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling1022
Loss of power60
Check engine light517
Hesitation / surging59

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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.