2004 Volvo XC90 Volvo XC90 2004

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2004 Volvo XC90 repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (4%)

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2004 Volvo XC90 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (11%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

63802 mi

US $90
Adjusted brake backing plates away from rotors due to noise when in reverse. 
197000 mi

US $790
Stuck caliper. Ruined the pads and caliper assembly. 
189000 mi

US $750
Master cylinder failed (slow repsonse to pedal). Replaced. All is back to normal. 
44020 mi

$2536
replace ABS control unit 
121000 mi

US $3500
ABS braking system was malfunctioning and was replaced. The ABS system needed to be ordered 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

140000 mi

US $853
Replaced antilock braking sensor left rear wheel Had right rear anti-lock wheel sensor replaced 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

95000 mi

US $1000
Replaced 3 wheel bearings and speed sensors. I did the front 2, the shop did the back right side. I could not get the sensor wire run myself. 
73000 mi

US $400
Error message: "Anti-skid system repair required" - not sure what they actually did, but it cost about $400 for "reprogramming computer" 
87000 mi

US $2200
Dashboard error code indicated brake module failure. Had it replaced and sold the car. Three major failures in the last year: Transmission, steering and brake system. Bought a Lexus to replace the Volvo 
95000 mi

US $100
Brake pedal sensor is bad, needs to be replaced, part ordered 
116000 mi

US $110
Replaced brake pedal switch in response to P2131 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "F" Circuit Range/Performance. The cruise control would not stay engaged so narrowed the issue to the brake switch rather than the throttle. 
87420 mi

C $400
needed new spring and parts for E brake as it was squeaking and not working very well 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

52000 mi

£175
DSM module replaced, with £1400 replacement cost covered by warranty thankfully but warranty did not cover labour or upload of the new software, hence out of pocket £175. 
87500 mi

£1848
Brake failure message. Replaced brake control module. Replaced CEM. Reloaded software to both. Kindly gave us a discount because it took them a week to find the problem and it had to go back twice again after the first "repair." 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

81900 mi

£60
Abs sensor ring cracked. Drive shaft removed & new sensor ring fitted. 
84000 mi

£200
Off side Abs sensor ring cracked. Drive shaft removed & new sensor ring fitted. 
87600 mi

£200
Near side Abs sensor ring cracked. Drive shaft removed & new sensor ring fitted. 

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2004 Volvo XC90 Brake Problems

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