2011 Volvo XC90 Volvo XC90 2011

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2011 Volvo XC90 repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (46%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 13 repairs.
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2011 Volvo XC90 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC90 in North Carolina, United States
- Nov 2011
Jul 2011

17500 mi
Front brake asemblies feel loose. Front brakes make a lot of groaning noises just as the vehicle comes to a full stop. Dealership Service Associate stated that this is normal for all XC-90s. I think it's very weird and abnormal. 
Nov 2011

22500 mi
Removed front brake assemblies and applied silicon grease to required areas. This corrected the noisy popping sounds thta occurred while braking during left and right turns 

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2011 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC90 in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2017

86800 mi

C $1000
Altenator changed 
Sep 2017

87420 mi

C $500
Fan works from time to time. Fan replaced. 
Volvo XC90 in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017

134000 mi

US $200
AC intermittent failure. Took weeks to diagnose as failing battery. 

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2010.5 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Apr 2012 - Sep 2013
Nov 2012

33100 mi
Sensor on engine management in exhaust system 
Apr 2013

37000 mi
Gear lever front button cracked in half. Lever completely replaced. 
Jun 2013

40000 mi
Passenger door mirror loose, replaced under warranty Alarm kept going off movement sensor replaced 
Aug 2013

42000 mi

£5
Swirl arm replaced common fault alarm sensors replaced under warranty 
Sep 2013

44000 mi

£360
Haldex unit motor failed replaced 60% paid by Volvo 

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2011 Volvo XC90 Repair Histories

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