Fuel Pump problems of the 2004 Volvo XC70

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc70. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the vehicle had a defective fuel pump and fuel pump seal. The mechanic linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact then took the vehicle to jim fisher Volvo (2108 w burnside st, portland, or 97210) where he was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The contact was informed that he had to pay out of pocket for the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered a discount towards the repairs. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc70. While parked, the contact noticed a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but as advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was included in an extended warranty but the vehicle had already exceeded the mileage requirements. The failure mileage was 151,000. Updated 04/19/lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired by the dealer at a reasonable price. Volvo paid for the parts. Updated 04/27/12.

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc70. The contact received a recall notice associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The contact scheduled an appointment for the vehicle to be repaired under the recall. The contact traveled 55 miles each way and upon arrival at the dealer, she was advised that the part was unavailable and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact experienced the identical problem on a separate occasion with the same dealer. The third attempt for the recall repair; the contact had taken the vehicle to a different dealer where the recall remedy was performed; however, after the repair fuel was leaking from the vehicle onto the ground. The manufacturer was notified and they informed that the dealer would correct the recall remedy repair. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc70. The contact experienced difficulty starting the engine. She made several attempts before the engine started and then heard a loud noise followed by excessive vibration. Immediately, the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The driver smelled a strong odor of fuel when the vehicle was in operation. In addition, there was a small amount of fuel spilling onto the ground from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and they stated that the fuel pump failed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 95,000. Updated 2/20/09 the mechanic stated the main fuel pump had a crack at the housing. Updated 02/23/09.

Multiple check engine lights but no clear issue discovered. Now the car vibrates when I start driving it and at times I can floor the gas pedal and not go over 20 mph. I am told it is the fuel pump that needs replacing though it did not show up as an issue from the check engine light diagnosis. Also, spark plugs were changed in sept 0'7 yet were changed again at the 60k check up two weeks ago.