2006 Volvo XC90 Problems and Repair Histories
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Volvo XC90 Reliability through March 31, 2013
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New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | Volvo XC90 | 28 XC90s, 10.0 months of data per XC90, average 87100 miles73 |
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2006 Volvo XC90
Engine not specified
| Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 36000 | 0 | 02 sensor |
| Dec | 2009 | 50000 | 250 | Front wheel bearing went out, was replaced. Corrected the problem |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo XC90 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 73000 | 0 | Driver door handle failed to open door. |
| Apr | 2011 | 86000 | 50 | Window switch auto-up function had to be reset. Low cost and low time. |
| Jul | 2011 | 89000 | 0 | Driver door interior trim came unglued in heat and fell off. |
| Mar | 2013 | 109000 | 650 | R/R brake pads and rotors. |
| Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 56000 | 1500 | Replaced gas fill door hinge. |
| Nov | 2010 | 60000 | 850 | 60K service, plus replaced lift cylinders for tailgate. |
| Dec | 2011 | 69000 | 0 | Windshield washer motor and nozzles replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 72000 | 100 | Replaced center console lid. |
| Dec | 2012 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 43000 | 45 | Creaking sound when slowly accelerating from stop. |
| Jan | 2012 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 33000 | 0 | door lock malfunction speaker came ajar from driver door panel rear defroster window, some lines do not defrost Cup holder sticks Door handle paint coming off |
| Feb | 2010 | 36000 | 0 | Front lights became cloudy. (Door handles lost paint - previously noted.) Loose interior panels, third row seat leather torn by reclining them--bad design. Not fixed because denied warranty coverage on them. Broken and misaligned air filter box not fixed because denied warranty coverage on it. Again, poor design. |
| Dec | 2012 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 30000 | 800 | $800 for a front brake job!!! |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 41000 | 452 | Passenger's side door lock would not work (sounded as if there were a broken chain or linkage when the auto lock feature was engaged). Parts installed (or at least that was the description) and the issue has disappeared. |
| Dec | 2011 | 69000 | 350 | LR hub bearing replacement |
| Jul | 2012 | 76300 | 600 | Ball joint rubber, front left wheel, excessive wear required replacement or (told) wheel might off. |
| Dec | 2012 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | squeaking from driver's door. Rattle when using radio. Diagnosis indetermanent because unable to replicate problem. | |
| May | 2011 | 400 | Road noise proportional to road speed. Dealer diagnosed problem to transfer case. Stripped spline shaft; replace transfer case. Problem remains. Rediagnose at local mechanic. Identified bad wheel bearing; replaced. Problem resolved. | |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 72000 | 0 | Key stuck in the ignition. Ignition cylinder was replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Wyoming, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | Dealer tried to trace faulty start issue with security system. Dealer could not replicate issue but reset computer and software. Problem never occurred again and the issue showed up in Vadis updates in 2010 as an issue. | |
| May | 2010 | 585 | Replaced vacuum pump and valve. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 49000 | 700 | Heating system on driver's side INOP. Had to to replace heater. The heater was rarely ever used, so I'm disappointed this equipment failed! |
| Volvo XC90 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 47740 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 62620 | 823 | low oil pressure |
| Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 52000 | 360 | Passenger door actuator died the day after the bumper to bumper warranty expired. Volvo agreed to $400 fix if I paid $100. |
| Dec | 2010 | 63000 | 60 | headlight replaced after two years of complaining about hazing. ripped off by dealer when they said car was CPO and had CPO warranty. Dealer didnt submit papers and says my fault!! next car not a Volvo. |
| Oct | 2011 | 73000 | 500 | Replaced sway bar end links and control arms because bushings were cracking. These items are known and common to this model. Had new tires installed and then got car alighted. Replaced coolant and spark plugs too. |
| Jul | 2012 | 83000 | 2000 | rear wheel bearings. front subframe bushings. rear rotors and pads. |
| Feb | 2013 | 91700 | 550 | ball joints - front |
| Mar | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 100000 | 350 | left passenger window would not open, replace the regulator |
| Oct | 2012 | 115000 | 270 | Replaced both hatch gas springs Rear fog light Driver side, plastic seat control cover |
| Dec | 2012 | 118000 | 600 | Cracked air hose from crankshaft case tripped a sensor that sent a 042 "Engine System service required" message. Subsequent to fixing that the airflow sensor went off and the air intake + sensor were replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 123000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 46000 | 900 | Front Wheel bearings replaced |
| Mar | 2012 | 55000 | 0 | Intermittent start issues - thought it was starter - dealer removed it and found loose wire from fuse box to starter, cleaned and reattached wire - no more issues. Took less than 1 hour to fix. |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 44700 | 0 | Spring on fuel door broke and was replaced. Pinch sensor on window of driver's door malfunctioned and was re-programmed by dealer. |
| Jun | 2011 | 62000 | 30 | Faulty electrical connector on left low beam requires replacement. Left front sidemarker bulb also required replacement. |
| Jun | 2012 | 75000 | 500 | AC Condenser replaced due to leak. |
| Mar | 2013 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 41000 | 0 | loose right front tie-rod |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 74000 | 320 | Track rod end failure. Engine still has constant stutter at 70mph. No issue found by dealer. Going back in for cold start at dealership as exhaust manifold/turbo is leaking fumes when engine is cold... |
| Jun | 2010 | 76000 | 0 | Rear wiper motor replaced. |
| Jul | 2010 | 76000 | 0 | Rear prop shaft and transfer box replaced because of leaking seals. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 17360 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 17980 | 0 | Steering column replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 48000 | 350 | Fender liner deteriorated. Dealer, Volvo of Orange County CLAIMS owner ran over something to cause issue. Owner states he did not, in fact there would be scratches under the car if this happened. Dealership told customer "We don't owe him anything." |
| Jan | 2011 | 78000 | 250 | abs system lights on |
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 98000 | 800 | radiator failed, allowing trans fluid in cooling system |
| Volvo XC90 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 24800 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 24800 | 0 | Bi Xenon headlights continue to readjust high and very low while driving. Seems to happen within the first 10 mins. of driving and when the headlight switch is not in auto position. Noisy lifters for 30-60 secs. when first started. Grumbling/whistling noise when A/C button is in auto and blower motor is on. Rear speakers would cut in and out. It was because Dolby Pro Logic was turned on while radio signal was not strong enough. Electrical acc. will turn on long before ignition switch is in 1st position. |
| Jul | 2009 | 29140 | 0 | Spoke to mechanic directly with test drive and discovered the whistling/grumbling noise was the A/C compressor. clunking noise when backing out of driveway. replaced A/C compressor. replaced steering rack. |
| Sep | 2009 | 29760 | 0 | torn door weather strip high pressure washers for headlights |
| Nov | 2009 | 31000 | 600 | Squeaky rear window wiper motor. The squeak went away if used constantly for a couple of minutes. Dealer was very helpful about getting it fixed and ordered a new motor. Replaced wiper motor and washed car. |
| Dec | 2010 | 41540 | 130 | Bad bearing in Idler pulley for Serpentine belt. Replaced with new dealer pulley. Took one day for part to be ordered in. |
| May | 2012 | 50220 | 0 | Drivers window would not stay up when the switch was used in auto. Reset the window by pulling the fuse while in operation, turned off key, then reinstalled fuse and rolled window up in manual and held it in closed for 10 sec. |
| Jan | 2013 | 55800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | PMS Upgrade for seat issue | |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | Replace Brake Booster | |
| Volvo XC90 in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 30380 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 33480 | 0 | - Steering wheels tiking noise when turining - Damaged Rear Window Rubber Trim |
| May | 2011 | 77480 | 1800 | changed Pads & Rotors |
| Feb | 2013 | 105740 | 1333 | Change Steering Wheel Pump because of leakage... |
| May | 2013 | 111600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | Clunking sound from steering when parking etc. Dealer replaced both steering follower arms and joints at no charge. Problem fixed. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 1500 | Vehicle climate control module replaced under warranty. | |
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 77000 | 580 | Pressure sensor in haldex failed, AWD would not engage Lower control arm bushings failed. |
| Apr | 2012 | 77700 | 0 | Clunking noise when backing up driveway and turning. Dealer diagnosed steering rack. Replace steering rack under CPO. Clunking noise when backing up driveway and turning. Dealer diagnosed steering rack. Replace steering rack under CPO. |
| May | 2012 | 78300 | 0 | New steering rack failed within 300 miles. Knocking noise during parking. Replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | 80000 | 0 | Knocking noise in steering, disconnected variable speed steering sensor, noise went away, reconnected sensor, noise did not return, dealer cannot explain, proposed corrosion issues, under warranty on this item still |
| Sep | 2012 | 84000 | 0 | rebuilt steering rack knocking during parking maneuvers. R/R rack and align. |
| Dec | 2012 | 87000 | 0 | Volvo Cars NA replace steering rack again due to internal knocking noise, experienced during low speed parking maneuvers. Reman'ed rack installed again. Corporate involved. |
| Mar | 2013 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 0 | The power steering unit was leaking fluid. The Rack was replaced. | |
| Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 55000 | 600 | new wheel bearings |
| Jan | 2011 | 89000 | 50 | replaced fuse for wipers |
| Mar | 2011 | 92500 | 1500 | new bearings, rear axle, tie rods |
| Jul | 2011 | 98000 | 200 | A/c blower would turn off |
| Aug | 2011 | 99000 | 4000 | Replaced transmission |
| Mar | 2013 | 126000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in District of Columbia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 63000 | 500 | 60,000 mile service and replace tie rod end. |
| Dec | 2011 | 87000 | 0 | replace idler pully. $1300 with maintenance. |
| Dec | 2012 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | Power steering pump making loud noises. Radio speakers still cut out. Rear tire loses 20lbs. of pressure every other day. Blue tooth continues to hang up. | |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | Power steering pump making racket-see metal filings in fluid. Told it is a pulley, not pump. Wait two weeks for part. Rear tire continues losing pressure. Radio speakers continue to cut out | |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | Rear speakers continue to be problem-reported to Volvo Cust Service (car has been in 5 Times now for problem-including before I leased). Rear tire continues to lose pressure. | |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | Rear speakers cut out still. Been in 5 times for this (once before leased) Rear tire continues to lose pressure. | |
| Jan | 2008 | 21000 | 100 | Second axle replacement-bearings. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 37000 | 0 | Rear hub bearing. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 62000 | 175 | GPS and Radio lost power and would reset. |
| Dec | 2011 | 84000 | 300 | emergency brake pad replacement |
| Mar | 2012 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 99000 | 0 | abs and brake assist service light and text came on but has recently disappeared. |
| Mar | 2012 | 102000 | 1200 | noisy belts or pulley |
| Apr | 2012 | 104000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Sweden | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 28520 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 29140 | 0 | Steering column replaced due to unusual gap and movement up and down |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 52000 | 250 | Front passenger door lock does not work electronically, motor replaced at an independent Volvo repair shop. |
| Mar | 2010 | 61000 | 400 | Front control arm bushings cracked. |
| Jan | 2013 | 76000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 73500 | 400 | replaced front rotors due to wear transmission kicks occasionally, was suggested to update TCM software, kicks are still there... |
| Jan | 2011 | 79000 | 0 | transmission would kick and get stuck in neutral, transmission service urgent light came on; transmission valve body was replaced; cost of $2400 was covered by the extended warranty |
| Nov | 2011 | 99000 | 0 | rear bushings |
| Dec | 2012 | 125000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Argentina | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 44640 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 47740 | 100 | One of the suspension support stuts broke whilst on holiday and took car to garage where they mended the part. I'm now awaiting a new suspension strut. |
| Apr | 2011 | 51460 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Volvo XC90 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 71000 | 350 | Nav unit failed - DVD required replacement parts and RSE remote repaired at same time |
| Mar | 2013 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in South Africa | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 59520 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 60760 | 0 | Transmission service urgent warning came on. Transmission flushed and warning reset. Gearbox broke down completely one week later. |
| Aug | 2010 | 60760 | 0 | After transmission flush less than two weeks passed. Suddenly lost reverse gear and on way to shop lost first gear. Transmission extensively rebuilt |
| Jan | 2011 | 64480 | 3800 | Front right brake pad disintegrated destroying brake disc (rotor?) |
| Jun | 2012 | 74400 | 0 | Tapping sound from drivetrain diagnosed as worn propshaft replaced at cost of US$2000 but covered by extended warranty |
| Dec | 2012 | 78120 | 0 | Replace cambelt Brake pads replaced |
| May | 2013 | 81220 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005.5 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 75000 | 270 | replaced front pads and rotors. |
| Jun | 2011 | 90000 | 650 | Alternator failure. Replaced alternator brushes. Replaced front strut spring seats. |
| Nov | 2012 | 107300 | 270 | Idler bearings replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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