2003 Volvo XC90 Volvo XC90 2003

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2003 Volvo XC90 repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (23%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 69 repairs.
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2003 Volvo XC90 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Volvo XC90

Engine not specified

118100 mi

US $350
replaced two motor mounts 

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2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

105000 mi

US $21000
TURBO REPLACED ENGINE REPLACED TRANSMISSION REPLACED TRANSFER CASE REPLACED LEFT AXLE REPLACED CUP HOLDERS REPLACED 
78000 mi

US $750
Broken motor mount 
85000 mi

US $1800
broken motor mount, fuel pump 
48800 mi

US $450
howling sound when letting off throttle, revised intake tubing installed to minimize intake sound 
50900 mi Losing coolant (Max down to Min) since I got the car used at 48k, problem not resolved yet 
146300 mi

US $500
Key would not turn past position 0, locked down. 
173000 mi Still having problems with the ignition switch. Key will not rotate sometimes. 

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2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

58000 mi

US $800
Leaking fuel pump (Symptoms: lower gas mileage, difficulty starting, fuel smell, wet fuel tank) Replaced at ind. mechanic with OEM parts. 
58500 mi Continuation of fuel pump repair: Volvo reimbursed for part, since pump was under manufacturer warranty. 
61000 mi

US $160
Never found used fuel door. Ind. shop ordered a new door, paint and install. Also, pass. side low beam light socket had short and partially melted. Had just the socket replaced. This assembly was orig. a junk yard repl. by dealer in order to sell car. 
76000 mi

US $450
Also, there was a crack in the exhaust flange where it connects to engine, leaking exhaust, making engine noisy and smelly. This was welded closed and works like a charm now! 
84000 mi

US $300
Rough idling - engine revving on its own at red light. Threw code, idle too rich, gas mileage was suffering. Replaced MAF and solved problem. 
94000 mi

US $190
Worn out engine mount. Replaced. 
111400 mi

US $1900
Real seal leak was getting worse - replaced all engine rubber seals 
144000 mi

US $400
Replaced faulty alternator 
147000 mi

US $700
Ignition coils cracked, replaced all 5 and spark plugs. Leaky Evap hose replaced. 
46648 mi

C $67
"Reduced Engine Performance" warning - Clear warnings in system, recommended action if it comes back is to reload 2 ECMs (Code 9520 Accelerator Pedal Sensor and Throttle Unit Reload) 

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2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

72788 mi

€83
replacement top engine support (rubber in alu) 
82460 mi

€2058
Intially diagnosed as problem with one injector of the engine, it later proved to be a problem with the flywheel and starter motor. Flywheel replaced. Intially diagnosed as problem with one injector of the engine, it later proved to be a problem with the flywheel and starter motor. Flywheel replaced. 
94883 mi

€16
Also replaced leaking crankcase seal. Also replaced leaking crankcase seal. 

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2003 Volvo XC90 Engine Problems

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