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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%)
Chart based on 282 repairs.
2004 Volvo XC90 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 216 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Volvo XC90
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| Volvo XC90 in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200851460 miC $200 | Broken motor mount. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200886000 miUS $1500 | Transmission went, stuck in third gear. | ||
| Sep 200889000 miUS $425 | suspension work | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015150000 mi | ACV cracked | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Iceland Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 |
| Volvo XC90 in New York, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201072000 miUS $5900 | Broken drain sun roof. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Chile Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201071300 mi$2000 | Replaced the solenoid and master kit of transmission. Fault codes: TCM-002B 4th gear. Incorrect gear ratio. TCM-000B Shift solenoid S1. Hydraulic fault. BCM-0115 Communication between control modules. BCM-0103 Pedal position sensor. Faulty signal. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Connecticut, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200986000 miUS $800 | Had to replace front right axle. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 2015220000 miUS $900 | Replace front bushings | ||
| Sep 2016246000 miUS $300 | Cracked top engine mount | ||
2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Jun 201085000 mi | Engine suddenly died while daughter was driving. She ended up in the oncoming lane. Lucky no one was in it at the time. Towed to the nearest Volvo dealer who could find nothing wrong with it (except $2500 list of unrelated repairs). Sold instead. Cracked and broken Front Lower Control Arms, front and rear bushings. Sold instead of repairing. New upper torque mount (broken). Sold instead of repairing. New coolant reservoir (leaking). Sold instead of repairing. New Air Hose (leaking). Fix ignition key (Key part wouldn't stay horizontal). Sold instead of repairing. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 201063000 miUS $2281 | We lost power to the lights, dash, wipers, windows and directional signals unexpectedly. First a DIM was replaced and the problem re-surfaced within days. Back to the dealer for a CEM. It seems fine now. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in South Carolina, United States Apr 2008 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Oct 200839000 mi | Replaced entire drivetrain. Took 5 months for parts to be shipped and clear customs. | ||
| May 201070961 miUS $865 | Replaced leaking power steering pump Replaced leaking power steering pump | ||
| Feb 201178000 miUS $940 | Power steering pump replaced again due to leaking seals. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Indiana, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201093000 miUS $480 | wheel brearing replaced - rear driver's side | ||
| Jul 201093000 miUS $195 | upper motor/torque mount replaced | ||
| Jun 2011109000 miUS $287 | front sway bars replaced | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014128000 miUS $640 | Motor mounts and torque mount replaced | ||
| Jan 2015 | Main drive shaft was clicking, starting to fail | ||
| Volvo XC90 in New South Wales, Australia Sep 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Oct 201044866 miA $119 | Replaced oil cooler hoses due to hose fail and resulting water/coolant leakout. Replaced oil cooler hoses due to hose fail and resulting water/coolant leakout. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jun 201058000 miUS $1 | Motor mount was broken | ||
| Mar 201262000 miUS $358 | The tie rod was replace also and oil change and have sun roof leak taken care of. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States Dec 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Feb 201175200 mi | at 75K miles the 'transmission service urgent' warning light came on. The Volvo dealership diagnosed a faulty transmission that needed total replacement--evidently this is a known issue which is why Volvo paid for the replacement. there was a gear broken in the steering column during the transmission removal. Volvo says it wasn't their fault, but that they consistently see this problem when transmissions fail. Volvo says it's unrelated to the transmission failure. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States Jul 2013 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Aug 2013127000 miUS $1400 | CEM Failure due to water leak, 2 fuse relays | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Jamaica May 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Dec 201344020 mi$2536 | replace ABS control unit | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Missouri, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Feb 201397200 miUS $1500 | Volvo warrantied a complete new transmission and cooling lines and radiator | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013138000 miUS $160 | Front bearing boot at driveshkaft connection to rear was completely worn and no grease inside; car made metal clicking sound on acceleration and deceleration; prop shaft may need replaced eventually | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Apr 2012133000 mi | steering fluid leak due to hose connection was aged. | ||
| Feb 2013141700 miUS $539 | Two of six ignition coils failed. Replaced two ignition coils and six spark plugs at the same time. | ||
| Oct 2013149500 miUS $640 | Ignition lock cylinder failed. Car was towed to dealership and its ignition lock cylinder was replaced. $640 includes $91 towing charges. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jul 2012118500 mi | Changed right rear brake light | ||
| Dec 2013129000 miUS $2261 | check engine light. Front and rear O2 sensors replaced. Front strut sprngs found brokn: both spring seats replaced. Right engine mount broken: replaced. Power steering hose leak. Needs lower control arms, rear sway bar links, tie rods, steering column u-joint. | ||
| Jul 2014136200 miUS $50 | Engine mount | ||
| Nov 2014137900 miUS $4300 | needed complete front end repair kit leaking steering hose oil on drive belt | ||
| Apr 2016147300 miUS $435 | Oil leak Loose stabilizer bar | ||
| Jul 2017155000 miUS $400 | Replaced radiator | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Connecticut, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 200953985 miUS $2944 | Replaced both Turbochargers | ||
| Mar 201058484 miUS $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. Replaced security system siren module for an internal failure. Replaced fuel door lock system consisting of door hinge and lock motor. | ||
| Sep 201063802 miUS $90 | Adjusted brake backing plates away from rotors due to noise when in reverse. | ||
| Dec 201065772 miUS $793 | Replace Thermostat and temperature sensor housing. Replace engine torque mount Replaced engine torque mount. Check engine light eluminated: Replaced engine coolant temp sensor and thermostat. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Jan 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Sep 2015162000 mi | Powersteering pump bleed-screw leak | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Apr 201167000 miUS $750 | The alternator went out in this car less than 24 hrs. after purchasing it used from the dealer. They paid for the part. Mechanic was surprised at how long it took to replace it. | ||
| Oct 201170000 miUS $1200 | Car has been veering slightly to left when braking. Problem got progressively worse. Rear left control arm bushing was shot, right was badly worn. Both were replaced. I think actual control arm was replaced too (?) Problem fixed but pricey. | ||
| Mar 201484000 mi | Transmission services light was on. Dealer installed software, which made light go off. Because of this, I did not have transmission further inspected. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Zimbabwe Oct 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 2015130200 mi$5000 | Gear Box Serviced Prop Shaft replaced Head Gasket Serviced Aircon Radiator Replaced Radiator Replaced | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Nevada, United States Apr 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010121000 miUS $3500 | ABS braking system was malfunctioning and was replaced. The ABS system needed to be ordered | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jul 200955000 miUS $32 | Recharged the A/C | ||
| Dec 201280000 mi | The transmission was rebuild and fully paid for by Volvo under Goodwill agreement. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Massachusetts, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200846000 mi | Replaced 2 wheel bearings. Seal on Fuel Tank was broken during wheel bearing repair. Terribly strong smell of leaking fuel. Car not driveable. Dealer repaired under factory warranty w/o admitting fault. | ||
| Aug 200849000 mi | Replaced a third wheel bearing. | ||
| Jun 200957000 mi | Radio & Nav system cutting out - replaced faulty Infotainment Center Control Module (ICM). Seal on Fuel Tank was broken during wheel bearing repair in May/June 2008. Terribly strong smell of leaking fuel. Car not driveable. Dealer repaired under factory warranty w/o admitting fault. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Brunei Darussalam Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200860140 mi | Transmission require urgent message incidator appeared. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Mar 200964000 mi | awd didn’t work at all – probably electronic problem, costs ~ 2000$ to fix, dealer said whole rear differential needed changing ~ $4500 | ||
| Volvo XC90 in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200856420 miC $2000 | Oil leak, timing belt. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Dec 200960000 mi | Moldy, rotten smell emanating from the air vents after car has been washed or it has rained. No leaks inside the car (i.e. no wet floor mats or interior panels). Smell goes away after 2-3 days with the a/c running continuously. 3rd trip and no repair | ||
| Mar 201061000 mi | Mildew smell coming out of vents after rain or car wash. 3rd visit to dealership for same problem. Dealer could not replicate problem (smell). | ||
| Sep 201065000 miUS $1100 | Car made a clunking sound in the front driver's side while turning or backing up. Dealer replaced the control arm brushings and upper engine mount. 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. | ||
| Jun 201288000 miUS $500 | Dealer found a/c was leaking, gave us a quote of $600 to repair. Dealer found engine was leaking coolant, gave us a quote of $1500 to repair. Dealer found part of the suspension system needed to be replaced and gave a quote of $900 to repair. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Indiana, United States Nov 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jul 2016142300 miUS $350 | Inner and Outer Tie rods replaced Driver and passenger side ball joints replaced. Further reduced how often the suspension makes a loud popping clunk noise when turning to the lock either way at low speeds. Still makes it sometimes. | ||
| Jul 2017152000 miUS $75 | Front left wheel bearing was making noise new bearing didn’t solve issue | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Alberta, Canada May 2008 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Jun 200847120 miC $700 | failed endlinks | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Iowa, United States May 2004 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 200411000 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. | ||
| Jan 200793000 miUS $5200 | "Service Transmission Urgent" light came on, had been having no problems but all of a sudden seemed to be starting in 2nd gear and not shifting into first. Dealer said I need a new transmission, total cost, $5200.00 | ||
| Jun 2010141000 miUS $874 | Bad left front Axle. Bad tie rods | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States Jun 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jul 2017197000 miUS $790 | Stuck caliper. Ruined the pads and caliper assembly. | ||
| Sep 2017197000 miUS $1200 | Coolant leak traced to water pump. Oil leak. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Feb 2012140700 miUS $800 | replaced rear drive shaft | ||
| Aug 2012145400 miUS $850 | replace ignition coil and all spark plugs driver window and ext. mirror does not work | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Great Britain Oct 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200970000 mi£800 | Car goes into protection mode for no reason | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States May 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jun 200947000 miUS $241 | Transmission developed a significant bearing noise | ||
| Oct 200952000 miUS $899 | Radio failed, had to replace the main control module. Volvo declined any assistance. | ||
| Aug 201060800 miUS $60 | Transmission Output shaft seal was leaking, according to TSB and repair history was likely caused by the dealers replacement of the transmission. Roll bar links failed, replaced both sides with OEM new | ||
| Mar 201170000 miUS $125 | Leaking seal replaced | ||
| May 201172000 miUS $65 | Replaced 3rd row seat release cable Replaced 3rd row seat release cable | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Alabama, United States May 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013160000 miUS $5000 | failed transmission again. This is the second time 80k miles apart. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Tennessee, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Nov 2009106000 miUS $1800 | Car had been doing a light whistling noise under moderate acceleration usually between 5 and 20 MPH. Then transmission alert came on. After restart, transmission worked fine. Took to transmission specialist. Replaced all wearable for $1,800. | ||
| Dec 2009108000 miUS $1080 | Replaced broken top engine mount ($85). | ||
| Oct 2011139700 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. | ||
| Jan 2012143000 mi | fuel filler door does not lock anymore unless engaged by hand radio (AM/FM only) temporarily stopped working twice, operational at present. | ||
| Jun 2012161000 mi | Alarm siren has been out for a few months. Not replaced to date. Problem reported with radio has not reappeared. Original battery still in good conditions after 8 years (a few Low Battery warnings ignored since 2008). | ||
| Sep 2013180000 miUS $1300 | Coolant is leaking. In searching for leaks, mechanic noted that a turbocompressor oil leak weakened two short cooling system hoses. Replaced those hoses. Tightens another cooling hose to stop leak. Leak slowed, not all the way gone yet Ventilation fan failed. Mechanic said the HVAC controller had failed, most likely from an overamped fan motor (known failure). Replaced fan motor and controller. | ||
| Dec 2013183000 miUS $115 | Coolant leak continues. Found leak at the upper radiator connection. Replaced upper hose. Still leaking under pressure, identified a likely crack at the radiator connection. Radiator needs to be replaced. Keeping pressure off to avoid leak | ||
| Jun 2014189000 miUS $750 | Master cylinder failed (slow repsonse to pedal). Replaced. All is back to normal. | ||
| Sep 2014192000 miUS $250 | Water pump started to leak badly--radiator okay. Having the level sensor of the coolant was extremely valuable to manage the leak while traveling. Since it was almost time for a new timing belt, that was done too, minimizing the actual cost of the repair. | ||
| Dec 2015198000 mi | Just a note that an oil leak getting worse, possibly at a turbo. | ||
| Feb 2016199000 miUS $130 | This great yet aged car is giving some feedback when I brake, a little move in the steering wheel, with having to turn my steering wheel a bit to the right while stopping. Paid for diagnosis. Worn suspension rubbers and lower control arm bushings I have a leak of engine oil that has been getting worse. Got it looked at during diagnosis visit. Told the seal of the oil pan needs replacing. Expensive replacement! About $700. Lots of hours... Will wait a bit. Air bag light was on. I had unplugged connectors at front passenger seat and rear middle seat to clean the carpet. Dealer completed a reset. No more problems. | ||
| Mar 2016201000 miUS $750 | Front bushings badly worn out with impact during braking. Replace lower control arms on both sides, with new bushings of course. Then 4-wheel alignment. Pb fixed | ||
| Jun 2016201000 mi | Oil leak never fixed. | ||
2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jul 2014103300 miUS $1100 | Tune up and replaced cracking timing belt. Bearing behind timing belt, some rust. | ||
| Jul 2015109500 miUS $659 | Speed Sensor and Brkae sensor failed | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Feb 201168000 miUS $50 | Spare tire winch failed. Replaced with new from Volvo, at cost of $50. Also performed Synthetic Oil Change, coolant flush, and power steering flush in my home garage. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Oregon, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2022155000 miUS $685 | Replaced spark plugs and defective ignition coil. Also fuel filter | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jan 2015113300 miUS $400 | Radiator cracked. | ||
| Mar 2016120000 miUS $600 | Catalytic Converter was gone. Couldn't pass Calif emissions test. Indy Mech replaced with part from used XC. Cat's been gone for about 10 months now but I just had it fixed. no problems sensed but just couldn't pass emissions. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Feb 2014138300 miUS $1370 | Water intrusion due to failed moonroof drain system, causing various problems with the electronic modules. | ||
| Apr 2014139300 miUS $165 | Siren module malfunctioned due to leaking internal battery. Causing sunroof to be nonfunctional. | ||
| Aug 2014141000 miUS $275 | When replacing the struts of front wheels, it was found that the tie-rod was broken and required replacement | ||
| Dec 2016174000 miUS $346 | Lower ball joints of both front worn out. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in North Carolina, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2012220500 miUS $700 | Replaced compressor Power seat control button broke off | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 201292000 miUS $1200 | Reduced engine performance. Needed new electronic throttle module | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Hawaii, United States Nov 2007 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Jan 201064900 miUS $35 | low beam wire connector failure. Needs replacement | ||
| Nov 201066000 miUS $1500 | O2 sensors and MAF sensor replaced | ||
| Feb 201167000 mi | Headliner falling down when sold. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States - Feb 2008 | |||
| Feb 2008520000 miUS $4200 | repair/replace transmission | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014182000 miUS $200 | Replaced turbo. Replaced MAF. Replaced oxygen sensor | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Connecticut, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Mar 2013134000 miUS $1800 | Replace sway bars, fix front suspension, replace fuel pump, water pump and timing belt. | ||
| Dec 2013134000 miUS $1900 | All wheel drive broke | ||
| Volvo XC90 in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201060300 miUS $200 | Water leaked in from passenger's side blocked drain tube from sun roof. Flooded Floor | ||
| Aug 201393000 miUS $100 | Right rear bearing replaced under extended warranty | ||
| Apr 2017121000 miUS $300 | Hangers on exhaust system broke, repaired with aftermarket hanger kit. Check engine light was due to bad gas cap replaced with original equipment also due for state inspection. | ||
| May 2017123000 miUS $600 | Had left rear wheel bearing changed | ||
| Jan 2018140000 miUS $853 | Replaced antilock braking sensor left rear wheel Had right rear anti-lock wheel sensor replaced | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Dec 201095000 miUS $370 | found slight oil leak from turbo. | ||
| Jul 201199000 mi | Fuel pump recall. Gas smell in car. Fuel pump had a leak. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in North Carolina, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Nov 2016198700 miUS $120 | motor mounts were replaced | ||
2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Michigan, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017202000 miUS $1100 | Radiator leaking fluid. | ||
| Jan 2018206000 mi | Interior air Fan motor | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018184000 miUS $180 | xenon light bulb burned out, pricey to replace. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Alberta, Canada Jan 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Sep 2015126480 miC $1800 | Repeatedly found car with flat battery in the morning. First visit (1 day): battery replaced. A week later, symptoms repeated. 2nd visit (2 days): shop discovered faulty diode on alternator. Alternator replaced with new unit. | ||
| Jan 2016144460 miC $550 | Engine not running smoothly, power loss. Sounded like not all cylinders firing. Shop found #3 cylinder ignition coil not working. Unit replaced. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Michigan, United States Sep 2010 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Dec 201095000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2011105000 miUS $100 | Scanned the check engine code and replaced the brake light switch | ||
| Jun 2012110000 miUS $35 | Replaced shifter knob button with an upgraded part from ebay | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Sweden Sep 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 201499200 mi$300 | Rear wheel bearing hub noise. Replaced hub. | ||
| Jun 2015104160 mi | Headlight lenses foggy | ||
| Dec 2016112840 mi | Haldex DEM PCB burned beyond repair due to water ingress (poor sealing) | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Wisconsin, United States May 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 2014109000 miUS $153 | Battery required replacement. The battery was OEM and lasted 10 years, 109,000...time for a new one! 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!! | ||
| Sep 2014116000 miUS $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. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in North Carolina, United States Aug 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Oct 2013115300 miUS $1556 | Cruise control stopped working. Software needed to be updated. One side of 3rd row seats would not go down when in the up position. Common problem with 3rd row seats; the clips broke and needed to be replaced. Heavy rubbing sound whenever making a turn. Had to replace steering shaft boot and adjust steering shaft. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Mar 2015157000 miUS $1600 | Multiple front end repairs completed, tie rod ends, sway bar, bushings. The symptoms involved sharp veering to the left upon sudden braking. An unknown problem remains, the vehicle needs tires every 20,000 miles. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States Dec 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Oct 2014119200 miUS $120 | Light on for intake camshaft timing. Previously purchased timing belt per service manual replacement @ 120k. Replaced timing belt, no issues. Immediately after replacement noticed lifter noise, checked timing, still OK. Lifter noise. Noise got louder. Low oil pressure light came on. Failed connecting rod bearing. Engine oil was full. Cause still unknown. Regular dealer maintained vehicle with records new up to 105k. Work still in progress. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States - Aug 2009 | |||
| Aug 200890000 mi | under warranty, replace transmission | ||
| Aug 2009106000 miUS $4000 | replace front differential after major breakdown. Replaced under courtesy warranty chain box | ||
| Volvo XC90 in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2010 - May 2012 | |||
| Dec 201079360 miC $1100 | needed new key fob, hatch back release and windshield washer pump | ||
| Apr 201183700 miC $45 | rear exhaust bracket that holds muffler in place had rusted through and was causing a "rattle" i simply reinforced the bracket..it now seems to be working fine | ||
| Sep 201187420 miC $400 | needed new spring and parts for E brake as it was squeaking and not working very well | ||
| May 201293000 miC $500 | regular maintenance term plus replace clasps for fuel line | ||
| Volvo XC90 in New Hampshire, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201095000 miUS $100 | Brake pedal sensor is bad, needs to be replaced, part ordered | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Apr 201072000 miUS $380 | According to the dealer, there is a design problem with the transmission in the 2004 Volvo XC90. They "commonly fail" somewhere around 70K miles. Took them a week to replace the non-working transmission with a "refurbished" one. | ||
| May 201073000 miUS $400 | Error message: "Anti-skid system repair required" - not sure what they actually did, but it cost about $400 for "reprogramming computer" | ||
| Nov 201077000 miUS $150 | In for routine maintenance, while testing, found the rack and pinion steering had to be replaced. We have the extended warrantee and were told that it would have cost about $7000 but was covered under the warrantee. | ||
| Mar 201187000 miUS $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 | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Apr 201088000 miUS $980 | Vibration upon acceleration. Replaced right front axle. Is an apparent problem with this vehicle. Replaced sway bar and bushings. | ||
| Aug 201090000 miUS $478 | Replaced worn (noisy) right rear wheel bearing. It may not be common to all cars, but it apparently is a problem for Volvo XC90's and, though it may be coincidental, my 2003 Chrysler minivan too. | ||
| Dec 2011106000 miUS $80 | The "short" and "long rails" that anchor & protect the fuel line and evaporative return that run from the fuel tank to the engine compartment beneath the cabin floor fell off the car and had to be replaced. Not accident/incident-related. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 2012130000 mi | Driveshaft making noise and needed replacement ($1900.00). Since tranny replaced twice (Volvo paid for total repair 1st time and 2nd time and I paid for labor at $2200.00) decided enough was enough and traded it. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Sweden Sep 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Apr 201068200 mi$35 | position light bulb broken | ||
| Jul 201172540 mi$2000 | horn was malfunctioning and had to be replaced. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Jun 200940300 mi | Rubber engine mounts needed replaced Rubber bushings for front sway bars replaced | ||
| May 201259380 miC $3300 | Part that comes off the transmission that runs the rear wheels was leaking oil and making noise. Was replaced due to being worn out. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Oregon, United States Nov 2007 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Jun 200894000 miUS $100 | Sway bar end link dampers replaced. Broken tail gate release cable replaced. | ||
| Jun 2010121000 miUS $800 | rear suspension bushings | ||
| Nov 2012147700 miUS $1400 | Rebuild differential control module and replace anti-skid module. Rear wiper motor serviced. Rear door would not open sometimes. Interior cable replaced. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Oct 201470500 miUS $300 | Spark plug failure. Replaced all. | ||
| Dec 201473000 mi | Discovered water on carpet and beneath floor. Diagnosed as sunroof drain. Fixed plugged drain and dried carpets and foam beneath. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in New York, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200856000 miUS $506 | Air conditioning not blowing cool air when idle. | ||
| Nov 200970000 miUS $220 | Radio display did not display Reseal angle gear Replaced Lateral Link | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Kansas, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200972000 mi | In this trip our XC90 received a new transmission and angle/bevel gear. Also new radiator. | ||
| Jun 200973000 mi | Replacement of a bad Turbo Control Valve. | ||
| Jan 2010US $25 | Had code P0638 faulty throttle sensor come up. Code was reset and has not come back since. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2010 - Nov 2021 | |||
| May 201282240 miC $550 | Module for sunroof and alarm system | ||
| Jul 201283800 mi | initial problem with alarm module was not completed properly | ||
| Nov 201285220 mi | faulty alarm module | ||
| Nov 2014100720 miC $400 | engine mount broken | ||
| Jan 2015101880 miC $1200 | Replaced water pump and timing belts. Unplugged sunroof drains. | ||
| Jun 2017113460 mi | Reverse sensor replaced. There were intermittent problems (ie. warning light coming on that it wasn't working) with the sensor leading up to the accident. No warning light at the time of the accident. It didn't work at all after the accident. It was repaired as part of the insurance claim. | ||
| Jul 2018115940 miC $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 | ||
| Volvo XC90 in British Columbia, Canada May 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013102920 miC $600 | Due to blown gasket from overheating at the shop's fault, the engine was rebuilt at the shop's expense, except for parts costs of timing belt, water pump, spark plugs replaced with new items. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jan 2011148000 miUS $260 | There was a trottle body code found. The car was running very rough the check engine light was on and the engine service required warning was on. The shop did an induction cleaning to see if it would help. Still running smooth so far. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 2011112000 miUS $2000 | headlights not functional. Fuse replaced, fixing lights, but computer warning light still malfunctioning intermittently, irritating. replaced ball joint on driver side front suspension leak in exhaust system. No safety issue and would cost over $1K to replace. Only effect is slightly noisier exhaust system. | ||
| Aug 2012127000 miUS $4000 | replaced front axle replaced struts | ||
| Sep 2012128000 miUS $25 | intermittent thick smoke from exhaust. Possibly coolant leaking into combustion chamber. | ||
| Mar 2013132000 miUS $150 | Worn axle Oil pump system failure | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Alaska, United States Apr 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| May 201282000 miUS $500 | AWD not working (DEM and spline sleeve issue) | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 2012178200 miUS $15 | Right side air conditioning not cooling. Left side ok. Added refrigerant, wanted to replace o rings for $500 but I opted not to. Fuel door hinged broke. Replaced hinge with part from internet and used rivet gun instead of the cheap push in plastic rivet on part. | ||
| Nov 2012182000 miUS $125 | Replaced right rear wheel hub due to noisy bearing. | ||
| Mar 2013187000 mi | Replace left rear wheel hub. Replace worn engine mount | ||
| Jun 2013190000 miUS $430 | Replaced all 10 bulbs in sound system. eBay parts were1/10th of dealer cost@$10 v$100. Replaced all 10 bulbs in sound system. eBay parts were1/10th of dealer cost@$10 v$100. | ||
| Aug 2013192000 miUS $6 | Replaced fuel door hinge again. Lip that holds the spring snaps off. Design flaw. | ||
| Nov 2013194900 mi | Turn signal (right) flashed fast, intermittently or not at all. Undid 3 T20 torx screws under steering column, then 2 Phillips screws. Removed turn signal switch. Remove last Phillips and cleaned contacts with alcohol and qtips.Replace all | ||
| Mar 2014199305 miUS $474 | HID left bulb out, replaced both sides, $350 End joints replaced, $300 HID headlight bulb burned out. Replaced the pair. Parts very expensive. | ||
| Mar 2015210000 miUS $1370 | Replace left front spring seat Replace PCV / flame trap system And cracked boost hose. | ||
| Apr 2015210300 miUS $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. | ||
| Aug 2015212000 miUS $8 | Replace fuel filler door hinge. Design flaw. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States May 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Apr 2012US $2000 | MAS computer chip AGAIN | ||
| Jul 2012152300 miUS $600 | yet ANOTHER computer chip went out and needed replacing | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States Jul 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Aug 201154000 miUS $1000 | Front bushings about to fail. Noticed when tires were replaced at tire shop (not dealer) Steering control arms replaced Leak at transmission | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Alberta, Canada Nov 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Dec 201096100 miC $250 | Oxygen sensor failed. Dealership wanted to replace both which would have cost me $1200. I friend replaced only the faulty one: part + his labor = $260. Everything works fine since then. The 6-CD changer failed. Could not play or even eject disks. Dealership quoted $1100 to replace it. Bought used one for $250 including shipping and replaced it myself. Many people report faulty CD changer. | ||
2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Great Britain Jul 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 201352000 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. | ||
| May 201687500 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." | ||
| Jul 2018112000 mi£600 | The car was misfiring, so they replaced some sensors and when we got the car back it was still misfiring, so we sent it back and they played with it a bit more and finally fixed the problem. We did not get a clear answer from them as to the problem, but the car is running well again. | ||
2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Norway Apr 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Feb 2017101060 mi$300 | Windows regulator | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Great Britain May 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jul 201186500 mi£400 | Replaced all four wheel bearings due to moaning noise when driving - some of this was preventative as just about to embark on 2,000 mile holiday drive. | ||
| Jan 201283200 mi£80 | Fuel level sender failed | ||
| May 201294000 mi£75 | ICM failed - audio was dying randomly. Fixed ICM at specialist car audio repair shop by replacing power transistor and resoldering dried out joints | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Great Britain Jun 2010 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Aug 201481900 mi£60 | Abs sensor ring cracked. Drive shaft removed & new sensor ring fitted. | ||
| Dec 201484000 mi£200 | PAS stopped working properly. Pump removed checked & cleaned. System flushed & fluid replaced. Off side Abs sensor ring cracked. Drive shaft removed & new sensor ring fitted. | ||
| Aug 201587600 mi£200 | Near side Abs sensor ring cracked. Drive shaft removed & new sensor ring fitted. | ||
2004 Volvo XC90 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200853000 mi | Coolant tubing needed replacement. Small leak under pressure. | ||
2004 Volvo XC90 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automated manual AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Great Britain Dec 2009 - May 2012 | |||
| Feb 201073500 mi£1588 | Rear wheel drive sleeve stripped common problem | ||
| Apr 201074000 mi£430 | Geartronic gearbox oil change and reprogrammed. | ||
| Jun 201076000 mi£4088 | Gearbox had problem again of Transmission service required on dashboard as this is now third time decided to go for complete gearbox replacement told by service staff they had done a lot of gearbox changes recently. | ||
| Sep 201192000 mi | Fuel pipe from fuel pump leaking | ||
2004 Volvo XC90 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo XC90 in Michigan, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Feb 2011162000 miUS $2500 | console lights went out. told it was console- replaced for $1400. lights still out then dimmer replaced for additional $900. I was very angry because I asked if elect module would turn lights back on. | ||
| May 2011169000 miUS $246 | AC out; fan continued to blow after car was turned off. Dealer adds FREON. Next day fan continued to run after car is off result-dead battery. Recharge switch for fan would not accept dial down continued to blow. Heat turn on dial down off. | ||
| Jul 2011176000 miUS $1100 | Fixed AC. | ||
| Apr 2012189700 mi | engine message "reduced engine performance". local auto part shop was unable to get a good reading on problem when plugging into their system. nothing done to date. | ||
| May 2012192100 miUS $700 | 24May rearend, towbar re-welded; Car now drag & hik-up. Local shop paid 2 tuneup $520 still dragng;diagnostic $0,catlyt converter quote $1700, dealer diagnostic paid $121 quote $5000. Indep volvo Spec shake dust from filters quote $0 no code. | ||
| Sep 2012200000 mi | The SR airbag light came on after my last oil change. I am not going to do anything about it. Im sick of this light that appears to mean nothing but cost. | ||
| Oct 2012201500 mi | I picked the car up, and drove 10 miles, and the skid cover came off. $129.00- I had it removed. | ||
| Feb 2013209300 miUS $16 | Car hesitating as if to hickup; the engine light's on; I experienced this before autozone recommended adding an additive to fuel which worked. Last year dealer suggested $2300 for tune up, and a local shop $5000 for the same problem. | ||
2004 Volvo XC90 4-door
5-cylinder automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016140000 miUS $2487 | Replace 2 front axels, 2 front wheel hub assembly, Replace Turbo Large Hoses. | ||
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