Volvo C70 2004

Model C70 made in 2004 by Volvo got 24 consumer complains as well as 19 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and fuel/propulsion system. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.

Model 2004

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
RTJ-1913910/17/200810027424Volvo vehicles: pad lamp, logic changed with srs sw upgrade. the pad (passenger airbag disabled) lamp illuminates when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. earlier vehicles within same range, receive a total can or srs reload or upgr01/14/2009
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
RTJ-1913910/17/200810027424Volvo vehicles: pad lamp, logic changed with srs sw upgrade. the pad (passenger airbag disabled) lamp illuminates when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. earlier vehicles within same range, receive a total can or srs reload or upgr01/14/2009
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
RTJ-1913910/17/200810027424Volvo vehicles: pad lamp, logic changed with srs sw upgrade. the pad (passenger airbag disabled) lamp illuminates when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. earlier vehicles within same range, receive a total can or srs reload or upgr01/14/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
374010/25/2007374010022375Intermittent electrical door functions. *kb updated on 12/7/07. *nj08/09/2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
RTJ-1662905/15/200910030359Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr09/24/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
28-20009/26/200810026143Volvo: extend warranty coverage for the engine management software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. p45 csc letter was received. *pe ref: 10026144 (p-46), 10026145 (p-54), 10026146 (p-55), 10026147 (p-76). updated 610/02/2008
2102105/09/20052102110016649Engne may have rough idle, dtc ecm misfire codes, rough running or lack of power. *sc09/26/2005
212105/12/2005212110016499Engine may have a rough idle, dtc ecm misfire codes, rough running or lack of power. *sc09/14/2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
RTJ-1662905/15/200910030359Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr09/24/2009
28-7401/03/200828-7410022612Leakage diagnostic function improvements to remedy dtc's. *kb updated 1/22/08. *nj updated 4/7/08. *nj09/12/2007
PARKING BRAKE
5515908/15/200610020423Parking brake owner's manual supplement/adjustment. volvo. *kb09/28/2006
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
RTJ-2132407/10/200910032425Volvo: the 5 speed automatic transmission, aw55-50/51, has a bolt on top that anchors the b4 band, which applies 3rd gear. if that bolt is removed, the band will be disengaged and 3rd gear will be inoperative. this includes c70 coupe and03/24/2010
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
400207/07/200610016434Transmission control module (tcm) upgrades available to correct complaints/symptoms. *tt09/12/2005
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
SMB-88-001A10/13/201110041668Volvo: for owners who require front seat belt extenders which are available. *pe10/24/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
TJ-10438-810/27/201010037240Ready05/13/2011
TJ-10438-810/27/201010037240Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes. *rm05/13/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
TJ-10438-810/27/201010037240Ready05/13/2011
TJ-10438-810/27/201010037240Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes. *rm05/13/2011
TIRES
01301/10/200610019022Volvo recommended winter tires. *tt02/09/2006

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
01/29/2007113411
 Vehicle start then die or just crank and no start. at the time problem thought to be fuel pump relay. immobilizer was checked but nothing done. immobilizer continued to be a problem (after warranty expired); keys have been replaced/recoded, immobilizer control module found faulty and replaced, antenna ring found faulty and replaced. this is a safety issue because there is no warning prior to this occurring; it just will not start when the key is put into the ignition (could be day or night - you are just stuck!) recently, on 7-16-2012 the vehicle repeated this action three (3) times on the same day. in the last two (2) months i have recorded not less than ten (10) incidents. had i called for a road assist each time i would not have any more available calls. for some reason the transmitter and receiver (transponder) are not in synch (anti-theft device is overdoing its job). volvo.com was contacted but so far have not done anything to address this. this is definitely a safety related defect and a pricey one. *tr
01/29/200711341
 Vehicle start then die or just crank and no start. at the time problem thought to be fuel pump relay. immobilizer was checked but nothing done. immobilizer continued to be a problem (after warranty expired); keys have been replaced/recoded, immobilizer control module found faulty and replaced, antenna ring found faulty and replaced. this is a safety issue because there is no warning prior to this occurring; it just will not start when the key is put into the ignition (could be day or night - you are just stuck!) recently, on 7-16-2012 the vehicle repeated this action three (3) times on the same day. in the last two (2) months i have recorded not less than ten (10) incidents. had i called for a road assist each time i would not have any more available calls. for some reason the transmitter and receiver (transponder) are not in synch (anti-theft device is overdoing its job). volvo.com was contacted but so far have not done anything to address this. this is definitely a safety related defect and a pricey one.
01/12/2011118000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2004 volvo c70. the contact stated that upon starting his vehicle the check engine light would illuminate on the instrumental panel. as he is driving he would feel a violent shutter and the vehicle would appear as if it was going to stall. the vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic who informed the contact that the etm or electronic throttle module has failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance due to the year of the vehicle. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage 118,000. tb
09/17/20046189804/05/2004
 My wife and i leased this car in april 2004 . since that time we have had it to dealer for service eight times for starting problems. the car can be hot or cold. it will not stall while running this is just when you go to start it. *ak so far, they have replaceed an immobilizer two times,an engine speed sensor three times, replaced an engine immobilzer antenna ring two times, a main relay once,totally reloaded the computer system once,and replaced an rpm sensor once. this is by far the worse car i've ever had. i still have one year to go on the lease and we don't even feel like driving it. i defiantly want to pursue the florida lemon law on this car i want volvo to take this inferior product back now. my wife is a ford retiree and we leased this car mainly because ford owns volvo. what a mistake.
03/08/2006601/01/2004
 The 2004 c70 has major electrical problems. we purchased our vehicle new. since ownership this car has been well maintained. over the past 14 months our car has stalled six times as of 3-8-06. each occasion has happened if the vehicle hasn't been driven within four to five days. each situation has been discovered after its sat over-night. the first several times the dealer blamed it on a faulty sun-visor wire. as of this date, both sun-visor wires have been replaced, they've replaced our battery three times... and the problem still exist. the dealer also claims that do to the on board computer which runs even when the vehicle is not running, this will continuously drain the battery... causing this experience. i have three real concerns: 1. does this mean that the consumer can't leave their car at the airport for a week to go on a business trip...? 2. this electrical situation is not mentioned in any of the volvo ad literature... maintenance books, magazines or commercials... or at time of purchase!!!! are the consumers expected to absorb this defective product? 3. my wife is disabled. because of the numerous repair non-conformity.... we no longer have faith in this product. we have written the manufacturer who was supposedly involved with this last repair. we're now convinced that there is a horrible electrical problem with this vehicle, and volvo is now trying to play damage control... at the consumer's expense... and possible lives... an unreliable vehicle puts my wife's safety at risk.. we are pursuing requesting that this vehicle be replaced. don't buy the convertible c70... you'll have problems... *jb
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
01/29/2007113411
 Vehicle start then die or just crank and no start. at the time problem thought to be fuel pump relay. immobilizer was checked but nothing done. immobilizer continued to be a problem (after warranty expired); keys have been replaced/recoded, immobilizer control module found faulty and replaced, antenna ring found faulty and replaced. this is a safety issue because there is no warning prior to this occurring; it just will not start when the key is put into the ignition (could be day or night - you are just stuck!) recently, on 7-16-2012 the vehicle repeated this action three (3) times on the same day. in the last two (2) months i have recorded not less than ten (10) incidents. had i called for a road assist each time i would not have any more available calls. for some reason the transmitter and receiver (transponder) are not in synch (anti-theft device is overdoing its job). volvo.com was contacted but so far have not done anything to address this. this is definitely a safety related defect and a pricey one. *tr
01/29/200711341
 Vehicle start then die or just crank and no start. at the time problem thought to be fuel pump relay. immobilizer was checked but nothing done. immobilizer continued to be a problem (after warranty expired); keys have been replaced/recoded, immobilizer control module found faulty and replaced, antenna ring found faulty and replaced. this is a safety issue because there is no warning prior to this occurring; it just will not start when the key is put into the ignition (could be day or night - you are just stuck!) recently, on 7-16-2012 the vehicle repeated this action three (3) times on the same day. in the last two (2) months i have recorded not less than ten (10) incidents. had i called for a road assist each time i would not have any more available calls. for some reason the transmitter and receiver (transponder) are not in synch (anti-theft device is overdoing its job). volvo.com was contacted but so far have not done anything to address this. this is definitely a safety related defect and a pricey one.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
01/01/200948000
 Intermitten problem with fuel pump/fuel pressure. no fuel pressure sometimes during idle and start up. very similar to the problem that we had with our 2003 volvo s80 which is now under recall.
POWER TRAIN
07/01/2011
 Transmission failure with under 90k miles and vehicle receiving regular service from volvo dealerships. this appears to be a frequent occurrence among c70 volvo owners.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
01/29/200711341
 Vehicle start then die or just crank and no start. at the time problem thought to be fuel pump relay. immobilizer was checked but nothing done. immobilizer continued to be a problem (after warranty expired); keys have been replaced/recoded, immobilizer control module found faulty and replaced, antenna ring found faulty and replaced. this is a safety issue because there is no warning prior to this occurring; it just will not start when the key is put into the ignition (could be day or night - you are just stuck!) recently, on 7-16-2012 the vehicle repeated this action three (3) times on the same day. in the last two (2) months i have recorded not less than ten (10) incidents. had i called for a road assist each time i would not have any more available calls. for some reason the transmitter and receiver (transponder) are not in synch (anti-theft device is overdoing its job). volvo.com was contacted but so far have not done anything to address this. this is definitely a safety related defect and a pricey one.
VISIBILITY
11/03/2008204381
 The sun visors in my car have failed multiple times, typically through breakage of the plastic pivot shaft. this makes it difficult to move the visor to the down position, and can prevent the driver from reducing glare when driving into the sun. this is a safety hazard issue. further, the shaft breakage usually causes wiring shorts that can discharge the battery, or at the very least render the mirror lights inoperative. i have had repairs made by the dealer, but the replacement parts have failed as, or even more quickly in some cases than the originals. *tr

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