2004 Volvo C70 Door Window Regulator May Fail

Door window regulator failures have been reported. These vehicles have a very complex door window mechanism that can be very difficult to adjust properly after installing a new window regulator. This can lead to air leaks, wind noise, and a door that doesn't open or close properly. This is a good time to find an experienced Volvo mechanic !

Affected Model Years

This issue affects Volvo C70 model years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2012, .

60 people reported this problem

  • 2004 65,000 Miles
    The drivers door window will go down but will go up only 1/2 way. What could be the problem? I just replaced the part that controls all the windows from opening and closing. That works. Now, I have a problem with the window going up. Any suggestions.

  • 2004 34,000 Miles
    Driver's window worked intermittently then not at all. I changed the door switch but that was not the problem. I suspect the door module or the regulator. Any comments out there to offer?

  • 2004 74,000 Miles
    problem with driver side window button. The window leaks and whistles bad. Very annoying on a rainy day.

  • 2004 110,000 Miles
    Passenger side power window wouldn't go down. I don't think its a switch issue as the lights dim slightly when I push it. All plastic parts of this car seems to be junk.

  • 2004 164,000 Miles
    window will go down but not up. window actually will slide down into door upon shutting the door. you can pull on window with switch pulled and window goes up

  • 2004 45,000 Miles
    Power window does not work

  • 2004 70,000 Miles
    The driver side window would not go up. Upon taking the door panel off, I discovered the plastic wheel which the cable rides was bent due to the pressure exerted on it by the extremely tight cable and the cable had jumped off. I drilled a hole through the center of the wheel and into the door where the wheel mounts and put a small bolt and a fender washer to keep the wheel straight and keep the cable from jumping off. So far this has fixed the problem. Did not want to buy the high priced regulator. May fix permanently or may be temporary. Time will tell.

  • 2004 89,754 Miles
    my left door glass is down & not going up

  • 2004 76,000 Miles
    First, I had a problem with the passenger door module such that the door would come open while driving at highway speeds. After that was repaired, the passenger window regulator failed. I don't know if these are related. The dealership denies that the repair of the door module damaged the window regulator.

  • 2004 49,000 Miles
    My Driver Window slid down and stopped working. Cable broke. Part $ 600. My mechanic found a place that will rebuild it for $ 350. Volvo used plastic rollers. If it is just a roller there is a fix on line ising a patio door roller. At least its not plastic.

  • 2004 0 Miles
    $ I already replaced passenger side window regulator for $ 600. Now, driver side has failed. Any ideas where I can get parts at a lower cost in Chicagoland as my mechanic will do the work.

  • 2004 101,000 Miles
    Passenger window regulator with motor needs to be replaced. Independent quoted $ 1400. Volvo quoted $ 1200.

  • 2004 72,000 Miles
    Window would go down but would make a grinding noise going up...Pulled cassette from door...Cable was off upper right pulley...Regulator needs overhauling....Will experiment doing it myself...if no luck will send it out for a rebuild...

  • 2004 98,000 Miles
    Wire clogged in motor on passenger window and wheel broken on driver door

  • 2004 120,000 Miles
    Regulator went out. Needs fixing still.

  • 2004 93,000 Miles
    window regulator has broken twice (cable breaks)

  • 2004 83,000 Miles
    THE WINDOW STOPPED ABOUT AN INCH FROM BEING ALL THE WAY UP THEN THE GLASS FELL DOWN WE HAVE NOT DECIDED WHAT TO DO JUST YET SINCE A NEW ONE IS OVER 1300 DOLLARS

  • 2004 92,000 Miles
    Passenger door window needed to be replaced. $ 1400

  • 2004 50,000 Miles
    Window is meant to drop slightly to allow door to open and close smoothly. On first going out to the car in the morning, it stays up. Volvo dealer not very helpful as once it has been driven, it works fine for the rest of the day.

  • 2004 64,500 Miles
    Window fell down. Will see if can be fixed on the cheap