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 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Volvo XC90

Engine not specified

72000 mi

US $5900
Broken drain sun roof.  

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2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

72000 mi

US $65
Replaced 3rd row seat release cable 
11000 mi Trunk latch failed, both outside and the safety latch inside; so no trunk access at all (and was out of town with my whole family). Dealer replaced at no charge, along with rear cupholder which had broken. 
65000 mi

US $1100
Car smells like mildew after washes, rain, being parked outside. Dealer wanted to change the sunroof drains at a cost of $700. I refused to pay that much to correct a design flaw and will look to replace the drains elsewhere. 
58484 mi

US $1997
Cleared clogged sunroof drains, cut elbow opening larger to prevent further clogging. Cleaned up standing water on front passenger side and removed carpets to be dried. 
139700 mi Rebuilt the sunroof drains at base of A pillar to eliminate the flow restrictions (remove original drain connection at bottom of A-pillar, replaced with open tubing). Needed because the original drains self-destroyed & plugged. 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

138300 mi

US $1370
Water intrusion due to failed moonroof drain system, causing various problems with the electronic modules. 
60300 mi

US $200
Water leaked in from passenger's side blocked drain tube from sun roof. Flooded Floor 
67000 mi Headliner falling down when sold. 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

104160 mi Headlight lenses foggy 
75560 mi

C $1200
Unplugged sunroof drains. 
115940 mi

C $685
Seal near cowl was cracked which allowed water into interior. Also has to remove seats and carpets to remove accumlated water that was sloshing around under the floor of the vehicle 
73000 mi Discovered water on carpet and beneath floor. Diagnosed as sunroof drain. Fixed plugged drain and dried carpets and foam beneath. 
210300 mi

US $6
Clogged sunroof drains on both sides. 2 inches of water under carpet. Replaced vinyl drain line with hose from hardware store to drain directly, not using the 90 degree fitting that causes clog. Removed floor carpets to airdry for four days. 
109000 mi

US $153
Headlights were beginning to get foggy glaze on them. Took to Walmart and had "headlight restoration" service completed for $30 complete with lifetime guarantee. The service and result was EXCELLENT. I highly recommend this service!! 

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