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2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 1200 | Steering knock at low speeds, power steering rack replaced | |
| Jan | 2007 | 450 | howling sound when letting off throttle, revised intake tubing installed to minimize intake sound | |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | Losing coolant (Max down to Min) since I got the car used at 48k, problem not resolved yet | |
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 21000 | TURBO REPLACED ENGINE REPLACED TRANSMISSION REPLACED TRANSFER CASE REPLACED LEFT AXLE REPLACED CUP HOLDERS REPLACED | |
| Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 67000 | 1200 | Transmission cannot be flushed, only drained and refilled.Shop in Fl has done 2x on this vehicle. Volvo has a class action suit for 2003,4, &5 against these trans for this prob. trans doesn't malfun but fluid is burnt & metal shavings prest |
| Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 116000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 118000 | 800 | Replaced bushings and realigned. |
| Mar | 2013 | 147000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 1700 | Shocks, struts, timing belt | |
| Mar | 2008 | 750 | Broken motor mount | |
| Oct | 2008 | 1000 | Siren replaced | |
| Mar | 2009 | 1800 | broken motor mount, fuel pump | |
| Oct | 2010 | 90000 | 2500 | Something in the rod was leaking transmission fluid into the wheel area. Sounds like BS to me, but who knows. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | Inner CV Boot Clamp - was loose had it repaired at same time of Angle Gear reseal | |
| Mar | 2009 | 931 | Angle Gear - Resealed (not replaced, replacement was estimated at $3500 and not necessary) | |
| Apr | 2009 | 56 | Cupholder Lid inbetween 2 front seats got stuck, had to be partially dismantled, rear underlid latch mechanism in wrong position, was repaired but is still sticky. Must be very careful when utilizing | |
| Jul | 2009 | 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) | |
| May | 2010 | 47740 | 1600 | Stereo stopped working, problem is not resolved. Solution is to put in new stereo into a 7 year old car (ridiculous!) |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 11500 | Bought vehicle (TX), fixed cracked plastic on armrest hinge - glued together with epoxy and works like a charm. Front wiper washer fluid line had been cut/pinched. Replaced. Fuel door plastic locking latch broken, in search of replacement door. | |
| Nov | 2009 | 800 | Leaking fuel pump (Symptoms: lower gas mileage, difficulty starting, fuel smell, wet fuel tank) Replaced at ind. mechanic with OEM parts. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | Continuation of fuel pump repair: Volvo reimbursed for part, since pump was under manufacturer warranty. | |
| Feb | 2010 | 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. | |
| Dec | 2010 | 74000 | 66 | Two rear brake lights not working, both bulbs burned out (third top bar was working). Replaced bulbs, lights did not work. Replaced brake relay switch and relay. Problem solved and lights work like new. Parts received from dealership. |
| Feb | 2011 | 76700 | 450 | CV boot busted for a while/was easier to replace axle. 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! |
| Sep | 2011 | 84000 | 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. |
| Feb | 2012 | 87500 | 500 | Replaced worn bushings |
| Mar | 2012 | 88000 | 0 | After heavy rain passenger floor mat was wet. Cleaned front sunroof drain tubes and cut rubber elbow ends to allow for debris to flow freely. Also removed and air dried the passenger floor panel. Leak is fixed. 45 minutes total time. |
| Aug | 2012 | 93000 | 300 | Replaced front strut spring mounts (one was busted and the other cracked) |
| Sep | 2012 | 94000 | 190 | Worn out engine mount. Replaced. |
| Jan | 2013 | 99000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Queensland, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 218240 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 219480 | 140 | transmission shift problem - requires overhaul |
| Mar | 2012 | 235600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | Replaced NSR wheel-bearing cassette | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in France | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 158 | Recplacement of left/ball joint | |
| Aug | 2008 | 83 | replacement top engine support (rubber in alu) | |
| Jun | 2009 | 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. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 758 | Complete revisions of handbrake system, cables and also handbrake pads | |
| Aug | 2010 | 94240 | 16 | Also replaced leaking crankcase seal. |
| Sep | 2010 | 95940 | 0 | Repair of rear window wiper motor. Text message "SRS Airbag repar urgente" appears in display of DIM. DTC error codes SRS-00D4 and DIM-0003 and DIM-0005 |
| Mar | 2011 | 100880 | 81 | Set of new antitheft wheelbolts (were damaged by workshop) |
| Jun | 2011 | 102920 | 0 | As result of heavy rain, huge leakage through the draining openings in the cowl in front of the windscreen. High level of water in both the front floor sections of the body, under the front chairs. As result of water leakage Audio systeem has halted to work. DTC (Error) codes ICM-DC02, ICM-1A51 and ICM-DC01. Probably AUD control module defect. |
| Jan | 2012 | 108500 | 644 | Replacing rear wheelbearing left |
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