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2005 Volvo XC90 repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 173 repairs.
2005 Volvo XC90 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 139 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Volvo XC90
Engine not specified
| Volvo XC90 in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Nov 2011135000 miUS $3050 | The GM transmission that volvo put in the XC models don't last much longer after the vehicle hits the 133000 mile marker. Don't fall for a $600-1000 software update. Volvo knows dam well about the problems with the GM transmissions | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States Feb 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015162000 miUS $200 | Fuel smell. Cracked tube. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Mississippi, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013147000 mi | car taken to volvo mechanic for power steering leak. am told that it needs a new power steering rack $1300 | ||
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Germany Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200962620 mi€75 | The headlight washer on passenger side was replaced. Old cover that extends out of the front bumber fell off during a recent use onto the highway. New part was ordered, painted, and intalled. Rear windshield wiper arm and blade fell off onto highway during recent use. New one was ordered and repaired. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States Nov 2008 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Dec 200857000 mi | No emergency brake. | ||
| Oct 200974000 mi | window malfunction broken tie rod broken motor mount bad seat belt retractor triggering airbag light installed seat belt retractor | ||
| Dec 200979000 miUS $89 | key wouldn't easily remove from ignition | ||
| Jun 201088000 miUS $210 | Airbag warning light | ||
| Aug 201092000 mi | airbag warning light again on (3rd time) Airbag warning light on | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Dec 201182460 miC $180 | Wiper Motor replaced | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Oklahoma, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 201395700 miUS $100 | The transmission had been replaced just before we acquired it. Found a large leak of Transmission Fluid. Car was returned for repair. Seal was replaced. software updated. Replaced the central control unit. no temp control was happening and it was diagnosed as a failed unit. | ||
| Dec 2013106000 mi | Fuel pump was replaced as per factory recall. Flange was leaking fuel creating strong odor in car and possible fire hazard due to leaking fuel near exhaust. Car was part of a pool of cars recalled earlier but the work had never been done. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Apr 201058000 miUS $550 | AC hose leaking - greenish dye showing | ||
| May 201060000 miUS $225 | Upper engine motor mount replacement | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| May 2015111600 mi | Fuel pump failing - gas leaking | ||
| Jun 2015113000 miUS $600 | Parking break self destructed while driving. Felt like tranny dropped out. Replaced parking brake, rotors, pads Coolant level sensor had to be replaced | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States Feb 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015138000 miUS $700 | Had to put a new engine in it. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 200952000 miUS $150 | Worn suspension bushings. | ||
| May 200952000 mi | replace additional bushings | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Dec 201098000 miUS $2700 | Had to replace driveshaft. | ||
| Apr 201199000 mi | Transmission began slipping, putting car into limp mode. Mechanic advised getting rid of car. Replacement transmission would have been $7500 with no guarantee it would last. Mechanic noted the T6 transmission has a bad history. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States - Jan 2009 | |||
| Jan 200942022 mi | new transmission - still in shop | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 200875000 miUS $320 | Told needed a new Transmission. Took to independent shop for second opinion. Independent shop reset Transmission light and changed fluid. No problems found. | ||
| May 200994000 mi | Urgent Transmission Service light. Told needs a new transmission by dealer. Flushed fluid at home and still driving. | ||
| Nov 200999500 miUS $1680 | Transmission failure. Replaced transmission. Manufacturer paid for parts, customer paid labor. Replaced radiator. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Jan 2008 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Feb 200840000 mi | Trans shift vibration. | ||
| Aug 200845000 mi | T6 transmission and transmission oil cooler replaced. Both headlights replaced due to plastic housing hazing. | ||
| Dec 200960000 mi | Clanking noise | ||
| Jan 201061000 miUS $675 | Front axle u joint replaced. | ||
| Jan 201160000 mi | Steering column adjustment loose | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 201265000 miUS $8000 | At just 65,000 I am told I need a new transmission and drive shaft.... I've had one problem after another. This is the worst car I've ever owned. Do not buy this car. You will be sorry. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in New Zealand Dec 2007 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Oct 200834100 mi$1200 | Same clunking noise when vehicle turns, they replaced and tightened some screws underneath, okay now but am sure problem will be back again after a couple of months. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Alabama, United States May 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 2014183000 miUS $400 | Passenger side CV axle going bad, had it replaced. | ||
| Apr 2015198000 miUS $495 | Lower control arm and bushings | ||
| Volvo XC90 in New Zealand Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 | Retaining lugs on the bracket holding Fuel Door Spring broke - repaired with cable tie and self tapping screw to keep tension on the spring. Repair working well so far. | ||
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo XC90 in Florida, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Jul 2018133000 miUS $80 | Vent temps were weak at 60 degrees. Took in and it was only 50% charged. Took 1.25 lbs of 2.5lbs system capacity. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Feb 2015126100 miUS $350 | Cleaned electronic throttle body due to surging at idle. Replaced rubber strut seats due to age wear-clanking over bumps. | ||
| Jun 2015129000 miUS $550 | Worn inner tie-rod ends, replaced and alignment completed. Loose sway bar end links with cracked bushings-replaced. Replaced worn lower ball joints, loose with about .5 inch of play. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Aug 201085000 miUS $360 | Alarm sensor malfunction - replaced under VIP warranty with $50 deductible | ||
| Sep 201198000 miUS $900 | it went in for non-functioning windshield washers - washer pump was bad and was replaced | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Sep 201086000 miUS $320 | AC condensor leak had to replace with new one at cost of $250 plus recharge system at shop, but the pressure switch maybe the root of the problem that caused the leak to occur. | ||
| Jul 2012100300 miUS $200 | Replaced a leaking motor mount. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States Jan 2008 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 201168000 miUS $700 | Right rear wheel bearing replacement. | ||
| Apr 201278500 miUS $1300 | Fuel pump and fuel sender failure. | ||
| Sep 2013103000 miUS $900 | Motor mount replacement--3 | ||
| Mar 2016133000 miUS $1100 | Power steering pump and hose failure | ||
| Jul 2018144000 miUS $2500 | Camshaft seal and bearing Rear rotors and pad | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 2014111000 miUS $1600 | Leaking boot | ||
| Jan 2015US $450 | Gas pressure sensor replaced | ||
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Utah, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Sep 201170000 miUS $850 | anti skid and lock brake electrical system failed and had to be replaced | ||
| Oct 201170000 miUS $950 | manifold failure; caused at rattling sound when cold started which went away as car warmed up replaced electrical system as antiskid, antilock brakes melted down and were inactivated manifold failure; caused at rattling sound when cold started which went away as car warmed up | ||
| Oct 201284000 mi | window would go up but not stay up | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Iceland Jun 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 201139060 mi$1050 | wheel bearings were replaced on both rear wheels. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in South Africa Jun 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201696100 mi | Engine mounts top and bottom replaced. Brake discs and pads replacement on all four wheels. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Kansas, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 2012110300 miUS $250 | Replaced sensor in passenger window that protects from child getting pinched. Defective sensor made window just go right back down when it got to full up position. Tweeter speaker cover fell off [again]. One of the few design flaws in this Volvo. Instead of replacing, they just put a few drops of glue on it to hold it on. Sounds kluge-ee but it works and much cheaper than whole new speaker. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 2013114000 miUS $1000 | replaced some electrical thing in the steering column | ||
| Sep 2014128000 miUS $1100 | oil filter thing(not oil filter) muffler bracket broken | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Illinois, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Nov 200928000 miUS $300 | Wheel bearing worn out | ||
| Dec 200930000 miUS $100 | Hatch/ liftgate lock replaced | ||
| Jan 201248000 miUS $2000 | Engine mounts cracked | ||
| Oct 201254300 miUS $1600 | tie-rod end | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Michigan, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201052000 miUS $650 | Both rear wheel bearings began to fail following the winter -- cab bacame more and more noisy | ||
| Jul 201052000 miUS $450 | Siren module needed to be replaced, alarm ramdomly activated. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States Oct 2008 - Oct 2009 | |||
| Sep 200832000 mi | Both rear wheel bearings | ||
| Oct 200835000 mi | Both front wheel bearings | ||
| Nov 200836000 mi | Grinding noise. Replaced both front wheel bearings. Anti-slip error light. Replaced steering input sensor. Steering input sensor | ||
| Oct 200951000 mi | All-too-common transfer case rear seal leak. Volvo dealer quoted $1800 to repair. Sold car to dealer. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200959000 miUS $1300 | XC90 needed new front strut plates. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 2017182000 miUS $590 | Muffler | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Illinois, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 200821000 mi | Got "brake assist service required" message. Dealer replaced defective brake position sensor. Time taken: about 90 minutes. | ||
| Mar 201140000 miUS $330 | Struts, bushings worn out; replaced. Angle gear leak; sealed. | ||
| Jul 201143500 mi | Replaced worn sway bar links and engine mounts. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Dec 201055000 miUS $120 | Shift leaver release button cracked | ||
| Dec 201270000 miUS $32 | Seat side panel - drivers side | ||
| Jan 201459000 miUS $25 | Window washer lines | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States Dec 2007 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 201031000 miUS $150 | Replaced rear wheel bearing. Replaced ball joint. | ||
| Feb 201135000 miUS $325 | Remove and Replaced vent hose to oil trap | ||
| Jun 201137000 miUS $100 | DS spline in front axle loose and was glued (loctite). Made loud knock before repair. OK after repair. | ||
| Dec 201247000 miUS $900 | Replace rear wheel bearings | ||
| May 201349600 miUS $300 | Broken seal (O Ring) required replacement of seal and recharge of coolant. | ||
| Jun 201573000 miUS $725 | Replace Front strut | ||
| Sep 201575000 miUS $1600 | Replace rear shocks. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in New Hampshire, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 201095000 miUS $2300 | AWD stopped working. Angle gear worn out some time since last year. AWD stopped working for no reason. Dealer states this is an angle gear and want to replace the whole unit. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in New York, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Sep 200867000 miUS $1000 | Both rear wheel bearings were replaced. | ||
| Jun 200980000 miUS $15000 | Engine Mounts were bad | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States Oct 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Jul 201075000 miUS $150 | Rear driver's side wheel bearing replaced due to noise. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2008 | |||
| Jan 200822000 mi | Brought in for routine maintenance, asked for an alignment and they found worn control arm bushings and a broken motor mount. Replaced control bushings. Replaced motor mount. | ||
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Great Britain Jun 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jul 2016115200 mi | Replace new parking brake | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Great Britain Dec 2008 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Feb 200962000 mi | Left rear wheel bearing replaced. Noisy Windscreen wiper bearing in drive mechanism required plenum cover removed and lubrication | ||
| Jun 200967000 mi£1000 | Replaced left hand front lower wishbone (control arm). Bushes worn out and broken causing clunking noise. Right hand rear wheel bearing making rumbling noise. Replaced. | ||
| Feb 201077000 mi£100 | Noisy bearing on alternator. Heater kept blowing cold then hot then cold etc etc Engine torque mountings bottom worn/ top broken. Replaced both units. Can now much quieter. Left hand suspension top spring shock mount replaced to stop nasty creaking and knocking noise on braking/corners. Rear parking brake sticking due to rusty mechanism on both sides plus broken pad. Replaced both levers and 1 set pads behind rear disks. | ||
| Mar 201079000 mi | Radio works intermittently plus high pitched crackling noise. Possible connection problem on fibre optic plug in amplifier under right hand seat. Removed amplifer, unplugged and replugged fibre connector. Seems to work OK now. | ||
| Apr 201080000 mi£400 | Radio continued to fail intermittently. Gave up and fitted an aftermarket radio/DVD player and volvo parts prices were ridiculous. Now much improved with better sound and linked screen for movies. | ||
| Nov 201297000 mi£750 | Bevel gear oil leak plus wear on drive shaft seals. replaced | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Great Britain Sep 2012 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Aug 201347400 mi£500 | Fuel sensor defective required a replacement and software update - as car out of warranty although just had to pay £500 | ||
| Feb 201453000 mi | Faulty ABS sensor on both real wheels with splice ring worn had to replace -took a long time to diagnose with independent | ||
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States Jun 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 2016101300 mi | Squeaking sound from accessory belts. Replaced serpentine belt and tensioners for around $1000. Memory for front seat stopped working | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Mar 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201685000 mi | Alternator failed, thought it was battery...original battery still working after 11 Years. Repair shop wanted $1200 to replace alternator. Was going to do it myself ~300 but needed to remove wheel & axle...looked like a pain ita. Traded in! | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 201395000 miUS $3000 | bearings in the tensioner pulleys going out making noise sensor i believe was a MAP sensor going bad | ||
| Feb 2014102000 miUS $1800 | Alternator went bad and was replaced. Due to the location of this part, many hours of labor was required. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States Nov 2007 - Dec 2012 | |||
| May 200725000 mi | rear wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Jun 200834000 mi | Replace rear differential | ||
| Dec 201286000 miUS $500 | Both front lower control arms, brakes, spring seats, shocks | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 2012106000 miUS $600 | Inner-tie rod end was loose and clicking/clunking when turning the steering. Tie rod end was replaced. Slight hesitation in shifting. Some minor shift flare. | ||
| Aug 2012109400 miUS $600 | Rear hub assembly worn. Required replacement of rear axle which was rusted to hub, | ||
| Feb 2015136000 miUS $1000 | Outer Tie-Rod End replacement. Both rear bearing (hub assemblies) replaced. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States Dec 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
| May 201067000 miUS $600 | Parking brake was replaced and rear brake pads were replaced. Left tie rod was fixed. | ||
| Jul 201068000 miUS $300 | AC was not cold. Regfrigerant was really low and more was added. AC is now blowing cold air. | ||
| Oct 201185000 miUS $1000 | All Wheel Drive stopped working. Problem noticed b/c front tires were bald. Front tires were just over a year old, so we knew the problem was beyond bald tires. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Hawaii, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Dec 200849000 mi | Transmission valve body replaced. Corrected funky shifting. Interior lights inop. Wiring harness damaged during repairs to rain sensor for wipers. | ||
| Feb 200955000 miUS $300 | Car has high pressure headlight washer nozzles imbedded inside bumper with a color matched cover with a built in gimble for the nozzle to swivel up to the headlight. Covers cost $300. for two (2) including paint, new nozzles and install. | ||
| Aug 200962000 miUS $35 | "Soft Touch" plastic panel surround on drivers seat controls cracked and slowly disintegrated. Part replaced by owner as the shop was backed up. 30 dollar part, about an hour to R&R Parts came in a while ago, owner finally replaced. Ultimately a simple repair but w/o shop knowing process ( 1st time occurence for them) it took about an hour and a half to disassemble and "noodle out" the fix | ||
| Mar 2012104000 miUS $120 | Hood gas strut supports fail to keep hood open. Most likely due to age (6.5 yrs) and tropical heat. Simple replacement. Parts only. | ||
| Jun 2012108000 miUS $150 | Some sensor that affected the check engine light failed | ||
| Mar 2013119000 mi | Automatic window closure malfunction. "pinch guard" sensitivity too high and window would re-open by itself. Adjusted software. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2011 |
| Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States Jan 2010 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Feb 201058000 mi | Vibrations coming from the transmission at certain speeds. Dealer replaced transmission on the third visit to their service department. | ||
| Dec 201065000 mi | Both middle seats would not fold to allow access to rear seats. | ||
| May 201167000 mi | Middle row of seats would not fold correctly so kids could not get to the third row. | ||
| Oct 2015125000 mi | ABS light came on. Dealer wanted to charge $3k to repair it. We traded in the xc90 for an xc60. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Idaho, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 2013122000 miUS $900 | The alternator needed replaced. It was giving a Power System Service Urgent warning light. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jul 201299200 miUS $700 | Alternator stopped working... bought new bosch unit and had friend (mechanic at another dealership) install | ||
| Feb 2014110000 miUS $1100 | needed new hub bearings and control arm bushings. still using the original shocks which are still OK (a little rusty but not leaking) After bearings and bushings, had an alignment service done. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Iceland Dec 2007 - Nov 2008 | |||
| Sep 200726040 mi$6500 | OBC message said Anti-skid needed servicing, but no fault codes showed up. After a lot of hours spent on searching for the fault, the rear differential was found to be inoperative and needed replacement. Replaced under optional extended warranty. | ||
| Jun 200829760 mi$300 | The message ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED came up in the OBD. Problem solved after sensor connections were checked and fastened. | ||
| Oct 200831000 mi | Right tie-rod end worn out and replaced. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Feb 2011106000 miUS $450 | Transmission was failing. Transmission fluid was flushed and filled and the computer systems were reset. | ||
| Apr 2011110200 miUS $625 | Alternator died. Had to tow. Installed rebuilt alternator. Part $425 labor 3-4 hours. | ||
2005 Volvo XC90 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel manual AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Great Britain Mar 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012102700 mi£850 | handbrake did not hold on hills and a new system had to be installed | ||
2005 Volvo XC90 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Great Britain Dec 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201493000 mi£1000 | Ignition barrel broke, locking the key so it wouldn't turn past position 1 Jerk going into gear 4 and 5. Replaced transmission fluid, reset adaptive setting, fluid counters and updated gearbox software | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Great Britain Sep 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Dec 2011137000 mi£40 | Excessive clutch wear warning and limp home mode engaged locking transmission into 4th gear. | ||
2004.5 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Great Britain Jun 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Nov 201093100 mi£350 | rear wheel bearing, replaced. | ||
| Mar 201196000 mi£1100 | central electrical module failure which caused damage to rear electrical module | ||
| Jul 201198000 mi£500 | split intercooler | ||
| Oct 201199000 mi£60 | screen washer pump failure | ||
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