2007 Volvo XC90 Volvo XC90 2007

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2007 Volvo XC90 repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (6%)

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2007 Volvo XC90 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Volvo XC90

Engine not specified

59520 mi

﷼6000
AC leakage 

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2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

45300 mi

US $2400
Alternator went bad after only 7 years and 46k miles. They replaced several unrelated but required parts with it. I think a design flaw allowed it to burn out prematurely. 
63000 mi

US $20
Windshield washer fluid motor went bad. 
19840 mi tire pressure sensor lost contact with computer. Warning reset, no other service performed. 
23000 mi noisy rear wiper motor. 
24000 mi Rear parking sensors sometimes malfunction causing a constant beep like something is right against car, but nothing is there. Problem present since early in life this time replaced wiring harness, everything has been replaced except computer control 
31000 mi Rear parking sensors sometimes malfunction causing a constant beep like something is right against car, but nothing is there. Problem present since early in life this time replaced computer, everything in system has been replaced. Rear parking sensors sometimes malfunction causing a constant beep like something is right against car, but nothing is there. Problem present since early in life this time replaced computer, everything in system has been replaced 
74000 mi

US $890
Alternator was replaced 
83600 mi

US $500
Replace clock spring in steering wheel 
60000 mi

US $725
Door control module for locks, mirrors, windows, etc left door 
55000 mi window motor was sporadic 
112000 mi

US $1600
starter/alternator died, replacing it required dropping suspension components and "updated" ducting 
90400 mi Alternator failed, replaced under Volvo CPO programme 
31000 mi Active headlights were not working well. Brought back to Carmax within 30 days. They brought it to Volvo dealer who re-calibrated them. They work great now. 
34000 mi Driver side door speaker was making a loud humming noise. Dealer replaced speaker. 
43000 mi

US $100
Bulb failed.  
99300 mi

US $500
Rear backup sensor module replacement 
107260 mi

C $15
Replace low beam headlamp 
142600 mi

C $2700
What was originally suspected to be a battery issue was actually a faulty alternator. 
85000 mi

US $1000
a/c recharge 
8000 mi Defective compass in rear view mirror. 
8000 mi Power seat moves on its own. Lockup of climate controls and radio. Ongoing compass issue. Still not resolved. 
37000 mi fuse blew to 12V power source 
81000 mi

US $300
Mp3 player connection went out on radio 
54000 mi

US $1100
Slow cranking, starter replaced. 
25200 mi Remote key fobs intermittently would not unlock doors. Other remote functions worked correctly but the unlock button on both remotes would not function. Dealer replaced one remote and re-synced remotes with car. 
79000 mi Also replaced alternator. 
79800 mi The A/C was feeling more anemic than usual. Last week, during the heat wave here, I had the coolant topped up, changed the in-cabin filter, and cleared debris from the condenser. So far the AC feels OK. 

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2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

133920 mi

C $450
Signal light switch was having problems 
68200 mi Ran Diagnostic ($100) and replaced battery ($250). Symptoms were "Check Engine, Reduced Engine Performace message". Clock was resetting. Car was running rough intermittently. 
50000 mi Problem with power locks on front passenger door 
122000 mi

US $13
Replaced burned out low beam head light, $13 air wal-matr 
126000 mi

US $950
Air takes a long time to get cool. A Volvo mechanic said this is a typical problem when AC compressor starts to fail. Replaced AC compressor and works like new. This is an expensive compressor. 

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2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

101000 mi required new front light - High Intensity - cost $175 
100 mi purchase, warranty repair - a/c malfunction, constant clicking under booster seat addressed but not properly repaired. 
100 mi warranty - a/c portion of console freezing up, clicking under booster seat still present. Unable to duplicate either, no repair. 
46000 mi TPMS light would periodically come on even though the pressures were fine. On when last had the car. 
95000 mi

US $215
AC compressor replaced 
83438 mi replaced all 4 position lights on rear. 
158000 mi

US $500
and high pressure A/C hose 
145000 mi Short circuit in wiring harness causing battery drain. Repaired wire insulation. 
C $1729 xeon bulb and ballast burnt repld bulb and ballsast. cost $800.00 
81100 mi gas gauge reporting completely empty, even though i know for a fact that it was half full.it did this maybe at least 4 times in a 2-3 week period. works after restart the car. check engine light came on and never came back after car restartd 
88000 mi

US $400
several electrical quirks with radio 
88300 mi Climate control issues 
131000 mi

US $850
Immoblizer problems 
10000 mi Cigarette lighter not working. 

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2007 Volvo XC90 4-door

8-cylinder automatic AWD

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2007 Volvo XC90 Electrical Problems

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