| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Volvo XC90 repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 115 repairs.
2008 Volvo XC90 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Volvo XC90
Engine not specified
| 67000 mi | Dealer identified rotted/worn engine mounts and worn front tires. Sold vehicle to buyer who knew and accepted outstanding maintenance needs. |
2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65300 mi US $2000 |
water pump |
| 32800 mi | Grinding on start up and smoke from right front of engine |
| 76000 mi US $700 |
Cooling fan failed to always come on when needed and needed to be replaced |
| 65500 mi US $200 |
Camshaft Position Sensor bank 2 not working. Replaced sensor with a new one. $66 for a new sensor and $120 + tax for labor. |
| 80000 mi US $620 |
Radiator cooling fan stopped working. Replaced with a new fan (genuine Volvo part). |
| 98500 mi US $1302 |
Replaced broken right front engine mount (spring seat), $394. |
| 101500 mi US $1177 |
Replaced broken left front engine mount (spring seat) Parts: $48 Labor: $150 |
2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 88000 mi US $376 |
Replace Fuel Pressure Rail sensor |
| 91000 mi US $3040 |
3 Engine mounts replaced. Front right, and 2 hydraulic mounts. |
| 138000 mi US $88 |
I replaced the spark plugs. When I started the car, the check engine light came on and the car ran rough. I had a local mechanic look at it. It seems that I crossed the coil wires for the number 1 and 2 cylinders. |
| 148100 mi US $140 |
PCV system was clogged and needed replaced |
| 163000 mi US $55 |
Cracked coolant reservoir and hose |
2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 79700 mi US $500 |
needed a gas cap. $34 part, but I was charged $120 by dealer for computer diagnosis of "check engine" light Belt tension pulley very slight oil leak. bad seal on vacuum |
| 151000 mi US $100 |
I completed the repair myself. Alternator Decoupler Pulley Loud noise that dealer was unable to diagnose. |
| 118000 mi US $2800 |
Replace fuel pump rebuild main computer. |
| 122000 mi | Fuel pump went bad again. Replaced with a better one. |
| 160000 mi US $500 |
A coil burnt out because of bad spark plug. Replaced 1 coil and all 6 spark plugs. |
| 131000 mi US $650 |
one way clutch at bottom of engine managed serpentine belt |
| 159000 mi US $350 |
Oil box needed rebuilt |
| 71700 mi US $207 |
Very good service at Secor |
| 30000 mi US $120 |
lof hard starting |
| 57000 mi US $650 |
replace water pump |
| 77700 mi US $37 |
check engine light |
| 98580 mi C $389 |
Defective accessory belt tensioner replace tensioner, belt and idler pully |
| 120900 mi C $214 |
defective MAP sensor replaced |
| 134540 mi C $1650 |
Water pump seized. Replaced water pump, thermostat, idler pulley, tensioner, serpentine bely |
| 76300 mi US $350 |
replaced leaking gasket that was causing slow oil leak. |
| 94400 mi US $1000 |
Fuel rail pressure sensor replaced. Loose bolt in Alternator drive shaft caused coupling to related parts to be destroyed, resulting in total failure of vehicle's electrical systems, as well as bad battery. Alternator itself was fine. Bolt, coupling gear, related belt, and vehicle's battery all replaced. Damage could have potentially been avoided when alternator was replaced in 2015 by different dealership technicians. |
| 65000 mi US $600 |
Ignition key lock did not turn anymore and was replaced. First temporarily repaired by AAA, had to use a screwdriver as a key for a couple of days. |
| 69000 mi | Heating fan stopped working which caused Volvo to overheat. Since it was still under warranty, Volvo replaced it. |
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