2004 Volvo XC70 suspension problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2004 Volvo XC70 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Both front coil springs broke while going straight at low speed. Vehicle is not used off road. Repair required strut replacement. Dealer said this is a very common problem for volvo. This is a major safety hazard. Why is there no recall?”
filed Sep 22, 2015
“While driving at any speed noted rumbling noise from left front end with right hand turn. Found to have broken left front spring. Mechanic informs me that this is a common problem in volvos. *tr”
filed Jun 26, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other XC70 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 XC70 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 XC70 | 4 | 16% |
| 2005 XC70 | 2 | 7% |
| 2003 XC70 | 3 | 13% |
| 2002 XC70 | 4 | 11% |
| 2001 XC70 | 6 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Volvo XC70
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.