general problems of the 2004 Volvo XC70

This complaint is for a 2004 Volvo Xc70. This car has some serious problems with its various modules. When driving on a busy interstate highway, the car jerked as if the transmission was slipping. After this a warning light stating "brake failure; pull over safely" illuminated. Car went into limp mode while on the highway in fast-moving traffic. Got car to a parking lot and waited about 30 minutes. Car started and I was able to drive it home, although being about 50 miles away. Car went in to limp more again during drive and lost all dash indicators, including turn signals, speedometer and odometer. Light for "check engine" was illuminated. After mechanic reset codes, he stated that it might be the ecm or tcm. I sent off the ecm for diagnosis and it came back without any errors. I then sent off the tcm and learned that it needed repair. After receiving the repaired tcm unit, we re-installed and car drove for a couple of days. I took the car for a 6-hour round trip drive this past weekend and had one incident of the jerking, but without any other issues. After letting the car sit in the drive for around 20 minutes, I tried starting it only to get another "check engine" light and inoperable dash indicators (speedometer, odometer, turn signals, etc. ). Took the car to a Volvo dealership today for a diagnosis. They stated that there was no contact occurring with their computer diagnostic system. They recommended a replacement of the cem as a first step with no guarantee that the problem resides in the that module. That part installed is over $1,100. This is my fifth Volvo, and undoubtedly, the worst yet. I am considering junking it and leaving Volvo in my proverbial rear view. It is astounding that Volvo has not offered a recall as this is clearly a safety hazard. Perhaps it takes people dying for car companies to own up to faulty building.

The car locks by itself automatically when key is in ignition and you step away from car leaving you locked out. According to the dealer, this is a "feature" of this car. Among all the cars I have owned and driven this is the only that does this, Volvo needs to correct his issue.

This report is for my 2004 Volvo for which I am original owner and only has 35500 miles. My seat caught on fire while driving yesterday. I got the fire out and am told that the seat warmer driver side is what caught on fire. Is there a recall for this or does it come under warranty perhaps.

The side rear l/r brake lights stay on all the time causing a safety concern, the top center led brake light continues to work normally. Tapping on the brake light relays installed in the rear electronic module causes the brake lights to shut off. "recall campaign no. 131 brake light relay" needs to be applied to 2004 models as well.

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc70. While driving approximately 65 mph, there was a loud abnormal noise and the vehicle nearly stalled without warning. The contact discovered that the brake lights, instrument panel lights, and turn signals failed. In addition, the srs, check engine, and rear door car ajar waring indicators illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where the battery was flushed and recommended that the valet key not be used. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the rear door module was replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the central electronic control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

The 2004 Volvo Xc70 will just stop while I am driving. It has happened at least 5 times in the last 1. 5 years. There is no pattern to the problem. It is very intermittent. I was in a situation whereby I was driving 65 mph on a major NJ highway with a tractor trailer barreling down on me when the car just stopped, losing all power, - including power steering and flashers so that I can warn others of the problem I am having. Last week, I was driving on local roads, 30 mph with my child, and it happened again. The local and respectable dealership was aware of it and has tried to address the issue, but they have very little information to go on. However, the bottom line that I have no warning as to when this will happen . Did not sputter and no warning lights went on, until after the car was stopped). I am affraid to drive the car, and more importantly I am nervous about tranporting my children in it. On the whole, we love Volvo and this is our 3rd consecutive lease from the same dealership, but this is becoming a serious concern for my family. The "safe" Volvo that I bought into when I had my first child, is no longer safe.