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Volvo XC90 repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (5%)
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1441 repairs.
Volvo XC90 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 102 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2021 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 313hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 2000 mi | Front passenger rotor was warped. Replaced under warranty. |
2020 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21000 mi | rear brake pads replaced; they were wearing abnormally quick; replaced under warranty; |
2018 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 313hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 86180 mi C $1100 |
Brake pads were changed on the rear tires |
2017 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 34000 mi US $1100 |
Rear pads replaced. Front and rear rotors replaced. Fronts were done under factory warranty |
| 49000 mi US $650 |
Brake pads both front and rear are gone. And the rear rotors were warped |
| 10280 mi | Front pads and rotors replaced - warped rotors |
| 42000 mi | Front Rotors warped. Replaced |
| 50000 mi US $850 |
Rear Rotors and pads replaced |
| 19000 mi | Rotors warped, steering wheel shake |
| 30000 mi US $390 |
front and rear pads needed replacement |
| 52204 mi US $450 |
Replaced rear rotors and pads |
| 53500 mi US $400 |
Replaced front pads and rotors due to vibration |
2017 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 313hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 8000 mi | Brake service required warning had come on. Checked out brake system and updated software in the vehicle. |
| 8000 mi | Parking brake switch replaced. |
| 12000 mi | Brake service required investigation. They thought that a software update resolved the issue, but it persists. It's going in for another service visit. |
2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29000 mi US $880 |
Rear brakes pads and rotors replacement |
| 36000 mi | Brakes vibrating even after rear pads and rotors changed at 30,000 miles |
| 16120 mi €140 |
Replaced rotors (warranty) but paid to upgrade pads (above warranty replacement). Seems like driving Autobahn speeds puts a bit too much heat on pads intended for US market so I asked for the Euro-spec pads. |
| 30347 mi €200 |
Replaced worn rear brake pads. |
| 14446 mi | brakes still squealing, checked again okay |
| 31940 mi US $65 |
brakes are squealing all the time - replace rear rotors & pads |
| 27280 mi C $1700 |
Brakes all around to fix major shimmy (didn't fix it) |
| 9000 mi | Brakes are squeaking again after several thousand miles. |
| 10000 mi | Popping up noise could still be heard. Bolts were tightened and front brake calipers were replaced. |
2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 313hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 7000 mi | "Brake Paddle Characteristic Changed. Service Required" message popped up while in normal driving condition. It turned out to be faulty booster & terminals. Repaired under original warranty. This type of repair could be expensive w/o warant. |
2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35000 mi US $400 |
Squeal from right front. Dealer replaced front pads/rotors warranty TSB. Rear pads over half worn on one side, I paid to replace as tech said they wouldn't make next PM. I inspected used parts, really didn't like the wear pattern. I usually get far better wear; tech said hill hold and brake programming out of my control results in reduced friction material life. Now front squealing again; IR temp gun showed 40 degree delta between right and left rotors after commute. Car now back at dealer. |
2014 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 112000 mi US $320 |
Replaced the front brake pads and front rotors. |
2012 Volvo XC90
Engine not specified
| 60000 mi US $550 |
Rotors |
2011 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 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 |
2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 82000 mi | Parking brake issues. Failed MOT twice as dealer unable to correct until 3rd attempt. |
| 81000 mi US $1200 |
Replace front brake pads and rotors. |
| 45000 mi | Pump Break Oil Leak |
| 46000 mi | Module Steering Angle Sensor replaced |
2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 23000 mi | Stability control warning light. Replaced sensors and computer module |
| 16500 mi | I've got traction control warning in dashboard and took it to service to be fixed. |
| 69000 mi US $5000 |
[brakes?] |
| 112593 mi US $850 |
Replaced steering angle sensor. |
2009 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 47740 mi C $770 |
control pump leaking - replaced under extended warranty |
2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 23560 mi $200 |
Brake sensor stopped working |
2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 66000 mi | Anti-Skid warning was displayed and dealer checked and replaced the clockspring and reprogrammed system. |
| 58800 mi US $600 |
Key ignition lock failed |
| 25600 mi | Replace steering angle sensor module. Warranty repair. |
| 128000 mi US $300 |
Would not shift into Park. Worn interlock part in shift knob. |
2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 149420 mi C $450 |
Rear calipers seized, replaced calipers, rotors and pads. Warning light ABS would periodically light up and clear a trip or two later |
| 67700 mi US $60 |
Seldom message " Anti-skid service required" diagnostics during regular oil change |
| 94000 mi US $490 |
All new rotors and pads. |
| 119000 mi US $1000 |
Steering angle sensor replaced |
2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 74000 mi | Got warning light: Antiskid service required. Determined that the Differential electronic module failed and got it rebuilt by a company in Canada |
| 24000 mi | Anti-skid fault - replaced steering wheel angle sensor |
| 48700 mi US $100 |
Brake light switch failed |
| 74360 mi C $1100 |
Anti-skid service warning light came on and remained on for several days. The dealership diagnosed the issue as a faulty DEM but before it was replaced, another shop determined that the issue was a poor electrical connection. |
| 85560 mi C $1800 |
The "anti-skid service required" message was a defective DEM related back to the water damage that triggered the earlier DEM diagnosis that was never repaired and thought to only be an electrical connection issue! Used Xemodex rebuilt DEM. |
2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 127720 mi C $1800 |
Traction control system |
| 155000 mi US $120 |
Could not move shifter out of park. Replaced coil on shifter that would not allow shifter to move out of park (safety feature) |
2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 52800 mi US $1465 |
brought in for anti skid message. tech replaced steering angle sensor. during 52500 service, tech found brake vacuum pump leaking oil. replaced free under easy care extended warranty. during 52500 service, tech found brake vacuum pump leaking oil. replaced free under easy care extended warranty. brought in for anti skid message. tech replaced steering angle sensor. replaced free under easy care extended warranty. brought in for anti skid message. tech replaced steering angle sensor. different error codes appeared after test drive. tech now replaced dem pump, oil pump kit. replaced free under easy care extended warranty. |
| 88000 mi US $395 |
brake vaccume assist leaking oil - needed rebuild kit |
| 38000 mi US $400 |
"Anti skid service required" message. Problem caused by faulty steering angle sensor giving false error message. Can only be repaired by Volvo dealer due to proprietary software. Est. dealer quote to repair = $600. Opted not to repair. |
| 51900 mi US $309 |
Brought vehicle to dealer to diagnose "Anti-skid service required" alert indicator. Bad sensor would be $500, decided not to replace it. |
| 83000 mi | ABS warning light remained on until sold, though never any other symptoms of a problem. |
| 91000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced a servo for the brakes had a light on sometimes. |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 56000 mi US $500 |
Replace parking brake components and up grade system |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 207000 mi | Intermittent knocking sound from front suspension. Found brake dust shield was bent out of alignment. Straightened shield. |
| 244000 mi US $230 |
Replaced front brake rotors and pads |
| 136000 mi US $300 |
Replaced Front Brake pads and rotors |
| 19840 mi C $200 |
Original brake controller installation was done improperly by the dealership. Did not want to go back to the dealership since they treated me poorly the first time. |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 180000 mi | Replaced contact reel because anti-skid was not working |
| 78000 mi US $250 |
abs system lights on |
| 99000 mi | abs and brake assist service light and text came on but has recently disappeared. |
| 108000 mi £680 |
Fit Parking Brake Adjusters ( parking brake factory fitted is known to be inefficient and frequent MOT Fail fitting after market adjusters said to improve performance) |
| 37016 mi | Replace Brake Booster |
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57000 mi | No emergency brake. |
| 113000 mi US $600 |
Parking break self destructed while driving. Felt like tranny dropped out. Replaced parking brake, rotors, pads |
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 144000 mi US $2500 |
Rear rotors and pad |
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21000 mi | Got "brake assist service required" message. Dealer replaced defective brake position sensor. Time taken: about 90 minutes. |
| 70000 mi US $850 |
anti skid and lock brake electrical system failed and had to be replaced |
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 53000 mi | Faulty ABS sensor on both real wheels with splice ring worn had to replace -took a long time to diagnose with independent |
| 77000 mi £100 |
Rear parking brake sticking due to rusty mechanism on both sides plus broken pad. Replaced both levers and 1 set pads behind rear disks. |
| 115200 mi | Replace new parking brake |
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125000 mi | ABS light came on. Dealer wanted to charge $3k to repair it. We traded in the xc90 for an xc60. |
| 29760 mi $300 |
The message ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED came up in the OBD. Problem solved after sensor connections were checked and fastened. |
| 67000 mi US $600 |
Parking brake was replaced and rear brake pads were replaced. |
2005 Volvo XC90 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel manual AWD
| 102700 mi £850 |
handbrake did not hold on hills and a new system had to be installed |
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. |
| 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 |
| 189000 mi US $750 |
Master cylinder failed (slow repsonse to pedal). Replaced. All is back to normal. |
| 197000 mi US $790 |
Stuck caliper. Ruined the pads and caliper assembly. |
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 |
2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 95000 mi US $100 |
Brake pedal sensor is bad, needs to be replaced, part ordered |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
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." |
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. |
2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 163800 mi US $460 |
Replaced. Braking solenoid |
2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42782 mi C $931 |
Angle Gear - Resealed (not replaced, replacement was estimated at $3500 and not necessary) |
2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 86943 mi €758 |
Complete revisions of handbrake system, cables and also handbrake pads |
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