2004 Volvo C70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2004 Volvo C70, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2004 Volvo C70. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Volvo C70 have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 73,922 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I was driving down the highway and the battery light came on and the car got a little sluggish and then all of a sudden it went black i was driving at night so i noticed immediately because the headli”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 6, 2019 · Electrical system
“Hard shifting between 1st & 2nd gear. Causes the tires to skid feeling like the vehicle has been hit from behind. This happens after the vehicle warms up and in a stop and go environment.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 7, 2019 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Volvo C70 (C70 Convertible). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–17 / 23–25 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.3/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Volvo C70 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo C70 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Volvo C70 | 4 | 7 |
| 1999 Volvo C70 | 3 | 23 |
| 2000 Volvo C70 | 3 | 26 |
| 2001 Volvo C70 | 2 | 7 |
| 2002 Volvo C70 | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 Volvo C70 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 Volvo C70 | 0 | 15 |
| 2006 Volvo C70 | 2 | 9 |
| 2007 Volvo C70 | 4 | 17 |
| 2008 Volvo C70 | 3 | 22 |
| 2009 Volvo C70 | 3 | 10 |
| 2010 Volvo C70 | 2 | 4 |
| 2011 Volvo C70 | 1 | 12 |
| 2012 Volvo C70 | 1 | 23 |
| 2013 Volvo C70 | 0 | 11 |
Checking a specific 2004 Volvo C70
How do I know if my 2004 Volvo C70 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.