2004 Volvo V70 vs 2006 Volvo V70
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 Volvo V70 | 2006 Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 83 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 205 | 198 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–22 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volvo V70 | Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 0 |
| Seats | 8 | 0 |
| Power Train | 6 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 22 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 17 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
2004 Volvo V70
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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.