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Volvo XC90 repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 1441 repairs.
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Volvo XC90 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 930 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2022 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States
Aug 2021 - Feb 2022
Dec 2021

2000 mi
4 wheel alignment [out at delivery] 

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2022 Volvo XC90 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2021 - Jun 2022
Apr 2021

1054 mi
A/C system not charged from factory and missed on delivery inspection of new vehicle 2 months prior. 

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2021 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

twincharged 313hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Indiana, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

3748 mi
Hybrid power system failure. Replaced high voltage traction power inverter. 
Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021

2000 mi
Front passenger rotor was warped. Replaced under warranty. 

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2020 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2020 - Dec 2023
Aug 2022

21000 mi
rear brake pads replaced; they were wearing abnormally quick; replaced under warranty; 

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2020 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volvo XC90 in Alabama, United States
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

13000 mi
Charging System Issue Message Displayed. Dealer updated software. 

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2019 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Nebraska, United States
Jun 2022 - Mar 2023
Mar 2023

31000 mi
Chrome delaminating on two exterior door handles and on shift bezel 
Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Oct 2020 - Nov 2021
Oct 2021

21 mi
Recall fuel pump fuse 

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2019 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2022 - Nov 2023
Apr 2023

39240 mi
The vehicle would start and then immediately stall. Also experienced a long crank. Check engine light would illuminate after the vehicle would stall. 

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2018 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Delaware, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

5000 mi
Heat shield around drive shaft was rubbing the drive shaft and creating a scraping noise under low acceleration. It was a quick fix by the dealer to bend the shield back in place. 
Volvo XC90 in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018

12000 mi
Fuel filler neck had to be replaced due to vapor escape. 
Jun 2018

19000 mi
Full suspension replacement 
Volvo XC90 in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

4000 mi
Emissions repair - Fuel filler neck replacement. 
Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2018 - Aug 2019
Sep 2018

2000 mi
SiriusXM showed "Antenna Error" Entire ICU was replaced, fixed the issue. 
Volvo XC90 in Indiana, United States
Dec 2020 - Jul 2022
Jul 2021

65000 mi

US $100
Replaced steering wheel button assembly due to inop audio controls 
Apr 2022

87000 mi
Cam phaser check engine light, dealer reset CEL. CEL reappeared 1-200 miles after attempted "repair". 
May 2022

80000 mi
Cam phaser check engine light, dealer changed oil because they said it was "dirty". However, they did not test the oil, and the check engine light came on 2-300 miles later. 
Jul 2022

93000 mi
Check Engine light for cam phaser failure. 
Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States
Feb 2021 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

42000 mi
Trunk floor storage handle was lose and lower passenger side of the windshield trim was lose. Both were replaced under warranty. 2nd battery (for the engine stop start function) failed and resulted in the stop start feature no longer working properly. battery replaced and system works fine again. 
Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

49000 mi

US $350
Fuel system sensor failed 

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2018 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

twincharged 313hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021

86180 mi

C $1100
Brake pads were changed on the rear tires 
Apr 2022

93620 mi

C $900
Water was leaking through the headlights into the car. Stuff has to be removed, cleaned, changed and put back The problem reoccurred after a few weeks and on the second time the repair was successful. Or it’s been a few weeks and so far so good. 
May 2022

96720 mi

C $1100
There was a leak from the AC condenser into the car and affecting the acceleration and the actual paddle. All had to be replaced with some stuff under warranty. 
Jun 2022

100440 mi

C $1100
Door could not open 

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2017 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Jul 2017 - Feb 2022
Dec 2017

4000 mi
Nav system failed to access internet which affected traffic, in car apps etc. Dealer first attempted to reload sensus FW which only briefly resolved the issue. Later they needed to replace the whole control unit which took a few weeks to get from Sweden 
Jun 2020

30000 mi

US $390
front and rear pads needed replacement A/C lost charge and needed to be recharged. Dealer looked for a leak but could not find one. They left dye in and its now wait and see. Start stop was not working. They attempted fix the problem with sw in previous trips but was not resolved in the longer term. This service trip they found the battery had a internal problem and would not take a full charge. They replaced the charge and did a SW update. Problem seems fixed finally. o2 sensor problem 
Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States
Jan 2017 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

3000 mi
problem in Software related to the optional Tow Package - draining Battery 
Dec 2021

49048 mi

US $1370
Hear Evaporator replace & Freon recharge 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Sep 2017 - Mar 2018
Dec 2017

10000 mi
Car has a dead spot in the throttle at tip-in. Transmission shifts clunky. Installing Polestar did not fix the problem. Uninstalling Polestar and resetting the computers fixed the problem for 3 days until the car began adapting back to the original state. Problem still exists. Regional Engineer has been brought in to capture more data for analysis in Sweden. No abnormality found in the sensors. Attempted to replace throttle body. No difference. 
Jan 2018

10000 mi
Dead spot in the throttle tip-in followed by a burst of acceleration. Dealer could not fix. Sold back as a lemon. 
Volvo XC90 in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2017 - Jul 2020
Aug 2017

186 mi
roof trim replaced because it was a little bit torn upon delivery. It was torn during a recall for side curtain made before arrival to the dealer. they noticed it on pre-delivery inspection. 
Aug 2018

9300 mi
While driving in a mountain region, low coolant warning pops on the dashboard when terrain is not level. Added about 1 L of coolant to the expansion tank. No visible leak. Brought it back to the dealer for a checkup of coolant system. They replaced a coolant hose on warranty. 
Feb 2020

21700 mi
Direction lights lever started to work intermittently. The dealer changed all the lever behind the steering wheel. 
Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States
Feb 2017 - Dec 2021
May 2017

10000 mi
Software glitch in navigation system. Download fixed it completely. No other issues at all. 
Volvo XC90 in Michigan, United States
Mar 2017 - Jan 2021
Jul 2017

7421 mi
Replaced Vehicle connectivity module 
Sep 2017

10280 mi
Front pads and rotors replaced - warped rotors 
May 2018

25000 mi
Air suspension failed. Replaced compressor. 
Sep 2019

42000 mi
Air suspension compressor replaced for second time Front Rotors warped. Replaced 
Oct 2019

42000 mi
Auto start stop failed. Replaced auto start battery 
Jul 2020

50000 mi

US $850
Rear Rotors and pads replaced 
Volvo XC90 in Rhode Island, United States
Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017

5000 mi
Defective battery, replaced under warranty 
Volvo XC90 in New York, United States
Nov 2016 - Dec 2020
Dec 2016

1000 mi
Windshield was warped / distorted - noticed it on drive home. Replaced under warranty. 
May 2018

13000 mi
Passenger seatbelt squeaked when passenger was using it. Required dis-assembly and re-assembly by dealer to fix. 
Volvo XC90 in Alabama, United States
Nov 2017 - May 2022
May 2022

58000 mi

US $500
Replace one of the motorized tailgate arms 
Volvo XC90 in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

41540 mi

C $3500
Headlight 
Volvo XC90 in Connecticut, United States
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Jan 2021

42000 mi
vibration in driveline center screen freezes 
Apr 2021

46000 mi

US $120
battery tested and failed 
May 2021

48466 mi

US $250
replaced AGM battery 
Oct 2021

52204 mi

US $450
Replaced rear rotors and pads 
Nov 2021

53500 mi

US $400
Replaced front pads and rotors due to vibration 
Jan 2022

56000 mi

US $450
Infotainment system reflashed due to freezing issues Air suspension compressor pump replaced. Original pump failed. 
Volvo XC90 in Illinois, United States
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
Mar 2021

44300 mi
Moonroof sun shade fell down out of the track. A new sun shade was installed under warranty. 
Volvo XC90 in Nova Scotia, Canada
May 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2022

72540 mi

C $500
Sunroof cracked in left front corner for no reason, replaced thru insurance @$1450. With $500 deductible. 
Volvo XC90 in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
Feb 2017

8000 mi
Water leaks and AC hose recall. They performed AC hose recall. Water leaks along the passenger footwell still occur. Not fixed and awaiting for leaks to re-occur before being able to diagnose per dealer. 
Apr 2018

19000 mi
Rotors warped, steering wheel shake 
Jun 2021

54000 mi

US $400
Replaced passenger side tailgate motorized strut #31690604 
Jan 2022

68000 mi

US $70
Cooling line leading into the coolant reservoir broke - emptying all the coolant into the ground. The cooling line was $40 from the dealer. It took about 3 hours to replace as I had not done it before. Now that I do, it would take less than an hour. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2020
Mar 2018

4000 mi
Driver door had rattling when driving on any kind of road surface. 
Volvo XC90 in Nebraska, United States
Dec 2016 - Mar 2020
Sep 2018

34000 mi

US $1100
Rear pads replaced. Front and rear rotors replaced. Fronts were done under factory warranty 
Dec 2019

49000 mi

US $650
Brake pads both front and rear are gone. And the rear rotors were warped 
Volvo XC90 in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2016 - Nov 2017
Dec 2016

6000 mi
Low battery warnings. Took 3 trips to resolve. Software updates plus new battery. 
Jan 2017 Software issue caused battery drain. Known issue for all 2017 XC90 due to bad update in November. 
Volvo XC90 in Illinois, United States
May 2018 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018

7400 mi

US $250
Rear parking sensor stopped working. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Nov 2017

6000 mi
Fuel Filler tube cracked: caused check engine light : replaced 

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2017 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

twincharged 313hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States
Jun 2016 - Dec 2017
Jul 2016 Replaced plug-in vehicle charger. 
Sep 2016

4000 mi
Check engine light was on. Software update supposedly resolved (turned out to be incorrect; see next repair trip). 
Nov 2016

6000 mi
Check engine light came on again. Diagnosed as faulty fuel sensor. 
Dec 2016

8000 mi
Brake service required warning had come on. Checked out brake system and updated software in the vehicle. During this visit the tech installed the fuel sensor ordered during prior visit. 
Jan 2017

8000 mi
Battery had died. Applied software update and reversion to resolve. Parking brake switch replaced. Climate system not putting out appropriate temperatures. 
May 2017

12000 mi
Brake service required investigation. They thought that a software update resolved the issue, but it persists. It's going in for another service visit.  Squeaking noise during low-level AC use. Replaced heat exchanger per Volvo technical bulletin. 
Jul 2017

14000 mi
Charge port replacement. 
Sep 2017

16999 mi
Hybrid system failure. Replaced battery control unit. 
Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States
Sep 2016 - Oct 2017
Mar 2017

6000 mi
An electrical problem caused the hybrid system to stop working, which resulted in a stalled vehicle. It died in the middle of downtown Seattle during rush hour. The best part it that it engages the electronic emergency brake (for safety), so I couldn't even push it out of the way. Dealer replaced a module and performed a software update. 
Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018

21000 mi
Auto requires service warning light persisted. Vehicle software replaced. Problem persisted. Dealer replaced backup battery for diagnostic system. Problem has recurred since then. Car scheduled for service on Monday, 9 April. Warning indicator came on and persisted. Message said to take car to the dealer for repair. Dealer replaced battery for backup warning system. Message disappeared for about a week. Has since returned. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Sep 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017

9500 mi
10,000 mile check-up, but it also had a software problem. 
May 2018

24000 mi
The navigation system map had the car in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California. The dealer said this was due to a problem with the computer operating system. Brought the car in for a new download. This fixed the navigation system problem, and it also caused the car to run much better and extended the length on the battery charge from 18 to 20 miles, like when it was new. 
Dec 2019

45500 mi
The two electrical motors in the rear were not operating properly due to a problem with the rear drive train, which had to be replaced under warranty to its failure. Car ran shitty after previously reported repairs. Returned for download of all specification. Runs better but still not as well as before rear drive replacement. Dealer has placed a help ticket with Volvo in Norway. 
Jul 2020

48500 mi
Yearly/10,000 mile service - engine tune, update software, oil change. 
Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2017 - Jul 2022
Sep 2017

1000 mi
Parking sensor was behaving inconsistently.  Minor interior trim issues - loose speaker on driver door and loose lining in the trunk area. 
Sep 2018

8000 mi
The radio did not have an AM Station on it. The dealer reset the software, then reinstalled the software but the AM station did not show up. The dealer then reported that the T8 Hybrid variant does not have a AM station on its radio. Apparently all other models do. 
May 2019

15000 mi
Check Engine Light came on. Was fixed because of a gas fill recall. 
Sep 2020

19000 mi
The WiFi module was not working, and the car would not connect to WiFi 
Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2016 - Mar 2018
Mar 2017

3720 mi
Hybrid system module failure causing vehicle to shut down completely in the middle of a busy street. 
Jul 2017

7320 mi
navigation system module failure 
Sep 2017

9920 mi
air suspension failure (three repairs related to this issue) 
Feb 2018

11780 mi
rear door seals failed in cold weather 

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2017 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 232hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Sweden
Jun 2016 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

16740 mi
Oil leakages. 
Jun 2020

36580 mi

$1400
Oil leak, replacement of some sealing parts. Replacement of a hose. 

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2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2016 - Jan 2021
Sep 2016

4000 mi
Outside thermometer bad; replaced for the 2nd time in less than a month 
Apr 2017

12000 mi
Had to change the IHU (Internal Head Unit) for the Center dash display. It had a continuous boot issue and a software update did not fix the problem. Appears corrected now. 
May 2017

15000 mi
Cruise control and wiper sensor bad. Dealership replaced sensor for cruise control and reprogrammed software. 
Sep 2017

20000 mi
Sunroof would not operate. Had to have software updated. 
May 2018

29000 mi

US $880
Rear brakes pads and rotors replacement 
Sep 2018

36000 mi
Brakes vibrating even after rear pads and rotors changed at 30,000 miles 
Dec 2018

40000 mi
This was the 3rd trip for a integral display going blank issue. Software 1st time, Wiring 2nd time then IHU (Integrated Head Unit) replaced 3rd time. All under warranty but would have been over a $5000 repair. 
Nov 2019

51000 mi
Fuel Door latch replaced, broken 
Nov 2020

68000 mi

US $400
Coil #1 and all spark plugs replaced 
Jan 2021

68000 mi

US $450
replaced shark fin antenna seal 
Volvo XC90 in Alaska, United States
Feb 2016 - Apr 2017
Jun 2016

3000 mi
This is difficult to categorize. The fix was a software update as that was the official problem. The reporting error was insufficient battery charge. Volvo had a software update. 
Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2016 - Sep 2016
Aug 2016

7000 mi
Rattle in headliner/sunroof assembly Senses voice control was unreliable Repair to sunroof to fix rattle was unsuccessful. Car began leaking into front passenger foot wells and ruined headliner. Volvo bought the car back the following month. 
Volvo XC90 in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2022
Feb 2017

10000 mi
Car battery was dead. Jumped but continued to drain battery only charging at 60% 
Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2016 - Jan 2019
Apr 2017

9796 mi
Sunroof leak into head console unit (auto wipers/headlights/drive assist) Sunroof seal replaced 
Dec 2017

13020 mi
Crankshaft bearing seal failed. Losing oil, and oil on serpentine belt. Dealr had issues getting the tools to replace the bearing. 
Dec 2018

27280 mi

C $1700
Brakes all around to fix major shimmy (didn't fix it) and dashboard computer to fix tailgate that wouldn't open 
Volvo XC90 in South Carolina, United States
Jan 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2016

4000 mi
Outside air temperature sensor required replacing. 
Aug 2016

6000 mi
Outside air temperature indication. Sensor was determined bad but could not be replaced due to dealer not having spare part stock. Also, dealer performed sunroof switch recall software update. 
Sep 2016

7000 mi
Outside air sensor failed again. Sensor was replaced. 
Apr 2020

37000 mi

US $150
2016 and later Volvo XC90s have a separate auxiliary battery that carries electrical load when the Auto Stop/Start system has stopped the engine at street lights, stop signs, etc.... That auxiliary battery failed and caused the Auto Stop/Start system to stop disabling the engine when the car stops, again stop lights, stop signs, etc... Dealer/Volvo declared the auxiliary battery a wear part and would not replace under warranty. 
Volvo XC90 in Oregon, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016

5000 mi
Radio would stay on causing battery drain. 
Dec 2016

6000 mi
Oil leak after recent service Low battery warning 
May 2017

9000 mi
Auto stop feature not working. Battery recharged. 
Apr 2018

18000 mi
Auto stop not working. Battery cell not holding charge. Battery replaced. 
Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States
Oct 2015 - Dec 2017
Aug 2016

5000 mi
sunroof motor system was grinding, replaced with new. 
Oct 2017

12000 mi
Sunroof wasn't sealed correctly and water leaked in during a car-wash. Dealer pulled sunroof assembly and re-sealed. 
Dec 2017

15000 mi
During a routine car wash, water leaked in through the sunroof near the C-pillar 
Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Aug 2015 - Mar 2018
Sep 2016

12000 mi
Drive unit replaced on tailgate. Auto open/close of tailgate was not working properly. 
Dec 2016

13000 mi
Navigation system was stuck in one location. Needed to be reset and could not be done by me. 
Volvo XC90 in Louisiana, United States
Sep 2015 - Feb 2020
May 2017

32000 mi
Sunroof leaked in heavy rain. Volvo knew about the issue and had a repair. I was pleased with their service. It also had a blind spot indicator problem. They're fixing that but had to order a new steering wheel angle sensor. Should be done next week. Installed new steering angle sensor. 
Volvo XC90 in Arizona, United States
Aug 2015 - Jul 2022
Dec 2015

2000 mi
Software Refresh. 
Mar 2017

16830 mi
Interior Trim Panel came loose. Ordered fasteners to reattach. Interior Trim Panel came loose. Ordered fasteners to reattach. 
Apr 2017

17767 mi
Interior panel clips replaced from previous visit. 
Sep 2017

23000 mi
Navigation system stopped working properly. Hardware was replaced to fix it. 
Feb 2018

27876 mi
Rear View Mirror loose. Anti Rattle Tape applied Replaced Spark Plugs - RECALL 
Jun 2018

34000 mi
Navigation module replaced 
Jul 2018

32874 mi
Seal around trunk falling off. Replaced seal Replaced Secondary and Primary Battery due to code B129F96. 
Jul 2020

49160 mi

US $859
O2 Sensor and Oil Trap replaced 
Nov 2020

52000 mi

US $202
Dashboard showing Low Voltage fault saying Power Steering not powered. They recommended upgrading software to expand the voltage sensing parameters. The software upgrade was performed. They also recommended putting car on battery tender at home. I have done this and it hasn't helped with the warning message. 
Feb 2021

52818 mi

US $279
Replaced Control Arm bushing  and Engine Mount 
Volvo XC90 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2015 - Jan 2016
Dec 2015

3000 mi
Car engine computer "froze" and automatically set electronic parking brake. Ignition failed to start engine and car needed to be towed to dealer for analysis. Computer software was upgraded and problem seems to have been resolved. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Sep 2015 - Jan 2022
Oct 2015 The Volvo On Call remote control module doesn't work properly. 
Jul 2016

3300 mi
Battery low charging message popped out if the car is not driven for a few days. The start/stop function doesn't work because of low battery. 
Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Oct 2015 - Mar 2019
Nov 2016

7300 mi
Low battery, power saving mode comes on frequently 
Jan 2019

26000 mi
Left rear outside door handle does not fully retract. 
Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2015 - Mar 2019
Jan 2017

19200 mi
Power was lost to all wheel drive. Only you had front wheel drive. Was a lose connection. Service All wheel drive light turned on. No physical issues were felt. It was an issue with the electrical connection to the AWD. 
Apr 2017

37820 mi
Car thought that there was a trailer attached, turned off blind spot notification 
Jan 2018

34100 mi
Fuse on rear passenger seat heat 
Jul 2018

39680 mi
Leaky sun roof Leather on Dash split 
Nov 2018

49600 mi
Doors would freeze open when temp dipped below zero. Apparently there is a gasket or something inside of the door that deflects water from the mechanics, it needed to be adjusted/ replaced. 
Volvo XC90 in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2016 - Aug 2017
Jul 2016

2000 mi

US $2
The outside temperature sensor was not working properly. But the dealership only updated the software. Faulty outside temperature sensor. 
Aug 2016

2800 mi
Water leaks behind the rear view mirror. 
Sep 2016

4000 mi
Central control unit was replaced. 
Nov 2016

6500 mi
A warning light came on and dealer upgraded the software. Mildew smell. Rattle from back seat area. 
Apr 2017

9000 mi
The BLIS system stopped working and cameras were out of order though all the cameras were clean. Brakes are squeaking again after several thousand miles. 
May 2017

9500 mi
Popping sound still could be heard. Driver side lower and upper control arms were replaced. Shock absorber was replaced. Popping up noise could still be heard. Bolts were tightened and front brake calipers were replaced. The steering wheel makes a pop-up noise when I brake and make a right turn. When accelerating uphill at 30-45 mph, there are rattling noises coming from the dashboard. Dealership couldn't duplicate the noise though a technician did hear it when I drove the vehicle. 
Jun 2017

11000 mi
Steering box was leaking. Whole steering box was replaced. This fixed the popping noise. 
Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States
Oct 2016 - Dec 2019
Feb 2017

16000 mi
A/C stopped working, was due to software problems in the Sensus vehicle management system. Software reflash fixed the issue. Vehicle was vibrating when braking, due to warped rotors. Rotors were replaced at no charge. Minor body trim adjustments were made. 
Sep 2017

21000 mi
A/C cut out again, dealer replaced A/C pressure valve to try to remedy the situation, along with another software update to remedy system rebooting. 
Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States
Aug 2016 - Oct 2018
Jun 2018

43000 mi
Minor leak near the rear view mirror in heavy rain only. Turned out being a clogged sunroof drain tube. Unfortunately, they broke the windshield during the repair, so it took 5 days (ordering new heated windshield). Otherwise, the leak would have been fixed during scheduled maintenance. 
Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2016 - Sep 2020
Dec 2017

13640 mi
Water leaking oil from sunroof. Broken seal to be replaced. waiting for part. 
Feb 2018

13640 mi
Dealer lost the order for the part to fix the roof. Finally got it, took better part of a day to fix it but couldnt.. something went wrong. Ordered more parts and had the car for 4 days plus the weekend. 
Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2015 - Aug 2018
Oct 2015

4405 mi
Center console screen, not starting up. updated software 
Dec 2015

7966 mi
Horn muted, replaced horns 
Apr 2016

14446 mi
brakes still squealing, checked again okay 
Mar 2017

32595 mi
brakes are squealing all the time - replace rear rotors & pads Rear tire loosing air - small leak fixed 
Sep 2017

42890 mi
High pitch sound from engine compartment Checked codes and confirmed found noise and replaced Oil Trap box. 
Oct 2017

42970 mi
Car towed to dealer - Spark plugs & Pistons replaced and outlet charger hose replaced All gaskets replaced 
Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

30000 mi
Sunroof gasket kept snagging on other sun roof parts and pulling off...big time leak into car. Volvo replaced retractable glass entirely. OK now 
Volvo XC90 in Germany
Mar 2016 - Jul 2022
Aug 2017

16120 mi

€140
Replaced rotors (warranty) but paid to upgrade pads (above warranty replacement). Seems like driving Autobahn speeds puts a bit too much heat on pads intended for US market so I asked for the Euro-spec pads. Software upgrade. 
Dec 2018

30347 mi

€200
Replaced worn rear brake pads. 
Volvo XC90 in Bulgaria
Nov 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017

6200 mi
Replaced suspension parts under warranty. 
Jun 2019

15500 mi

$500
Broken hood opening lever replaced. 
Jun 2021

18600 mi

$500
Noise from dampers 
Volvo XC90 in Utah, United States
Aug 2017 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017

30000 mi
Supercharger seals failed. 2nd time it's been in for this problem. 
Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

85000 mi

US $650
Replaced start/stop battery and main battery 
Volvo XC90 in Delaware, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2022
Apr 2021

48000 mi

US $800
Replaced defective windshield wiper stalk assembly. Continuous warning message displayed on console for wiper failure 

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2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

twincharged 313hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Apr 2016 - Oct 2020
Oct 2019

27000 mi
Dealer left cap on coolant reservoir untightened. Check engine light came on for low coolant. 
Oct 2020

31000 mi
Electric rear axle motor failed. Replacement unit was recalled before repair could take place. Nearly three weeks to get car back. 
Volvo XC90 in Vermont, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016

6000 mi
Check engine light came on. Code for high voltage battery cooling problem. Volvo consulted and it was a software glitch with nothing actually wrong with car. 
Sep 2017

10000 mi
Software update, driver's seat making clunking sound and seat back wobbled. They replaced a part. The seat back wobbles far less now. The clunk is a bit better. I think that there is still something not quite right. There is still a clunk coming from the thigh extension. I will ask next time the car is in for service. 
Jul 2018

15000 mi
AC Drain line kinked. Backed up onto floor. Corroded some computer connections and fried the vision module. All replaced and fixed under warranty 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016

2000 mi
Volvo OnCall was not working. It took some time to upgrade the software to get it to work. Since this car does not have a spare tire, it's quite crucial to have OnCall work. Surprisingly it did not work off the door. 
Jan 2017

7000 mi
"Brake Paddle Characteristic Changed. Service Required" message popped up while in normal driving condition. It turned out to be faulty booster & terminals. Repaired under original warranty. This type of repair could be expensive w/o warant. 
Jul 2017

11000 mi
Foot motion sensor drew too much current when car was parking. It drained the battery in 2-3 weeks. 
Apr 2018

18000 mi
Fix water leak through the seal of moon roof. 
Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2016 - Aug 2018
Aug 2017

8000 mi
Outdoor thermometer was inaccurate. Temperature sensor was replaced. 
Feb 2018

10000 mi
Water leaked down from rear view mirror area. Appeared to be common problem, so was resolved quickly. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Sep 2016 - Jun 2020
Jun 2017

10000 mi
The vehicle had a software update @ 10,000 miles to fixed some glitches in the infotainment system. 

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2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Alaska, United States
Nov 2016 - Sep 2020
Dec 2018

6000 mi
The CEL had been lit up and I took the vehicle into the dealership, who performed an upgrade and cleared the codes.  
Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Feb 2017 - Jul 2018
Apr 2017

14000 mi
Sunroof leaks, gasket came loose from glass 
Jul 2018

35000 mi

US $400
Squeal from right front. Dealer replaced front pads/rotors warranty TSB. Rear pads over half worn on one side, I paid to replace as tech said they wouldn't make next PM. I inspected used parts, really didn't like the wear pattern. I usually get far better wear; tech said hill hold and brake programming out of my control results in reduced friction material life. Now front squealing again; IR temp gun showed 40 degree delta between right and left rotors after commute. Car now back at dealer. 

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2014 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States
Nov 2017 - Feb 2022
Feb 2018

50 mi
Leaking Windshield washer fluid. Was repaired under Volvo Certified Pre-Owned warranty. 
Feb 2022

112000 mi

US $320
Replaced the front brake pads and front rotors. 

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2013 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States
Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
Mar 2018

157000 mi

US $750
Vehicle had slight vibration, had all worn engine mounts replaced 
Jun 2018

159000 mi

US $600
Low coolant message...discovered a leaking gasket on the rear engine water pipe. Replaced pipe and gaskets. Also replaced one oxygen sensor that was damaged during the repair. 
Sep 2018

163000 mi

US $800
Check engine light since previous repair...consistent P0420 code for bank one catalytic converter and an intermittent P0430 for bank two. Replaced both cats with aftermarket units. 

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2013 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
- Jul 2014
Jul 2014

13000 mi

US $360
Inside right rear door handle would not open the door from the inside. This was fixed in one day, at no cost. Covered under warrenty. 
Volvo XC90 in Illinois, United States
Apr 2021 - Jan 2022
Jan 2022

136000 mi

US $900
Both front stablizer links 
Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States
Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
Sep 2018

97054 mi

US $20
Coolant expansion tank was leaking - replaced with aftermarket part 

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2011 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volvo XC90 in North Carolina, United States
- Nov 2011
Jul 2011

17500 mi
Front brake asemblies feel loose. Front brakes make a lot of groaning noises just as the vehicle comes to a full stop. Dealership Service Associate stated that this is normal for all XC-90s. I think it's very weird and abnormal. 
Nov 2011

22500 mi
Removed front brake assemblies and applied silicon grease to required areas. This corrected the noisy popping sounds thta occurred while braking during left and right turns 

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2011 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017

134000 mi

US $200
AC intermittent failure. Took weeks to diagnose as failing battery. 
Volvo XC90 in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2017

86800 mi

C $1000
Altenator changed 
Sep 2017

87420 mi

C $500
Fan works from time to time. Fan replaced. 
Volvo XC90 in Pennsylvania, United States
- Jul 2017
Jul 2017

60000 mi

US $550
Rotors 

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2010.5 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Apr 2012 - Sep 2013
Nov 2012

33100 mi
Sensor on engine management in exhaust system 
Apr 2013

37000 mi
Gear lever front button cracked in half. Lever completely replaced. 
Jun 2013

40000 mi
Passenger door mirror loose, replaced under warranty Alarm kept going off movement sensor replaced 
Aug 2013

42000 mi

£5
Swirl arm replaced common fault alarm sensors replaced under warranty 
Sep 2013

44000 mi

£360
Haldex unit motor failed replaced 60% paid by Volvo 

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2010 Volvo XC90

Engine not specified

Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Mar 2010 - Dec 2013
Sep 2013

54000 mi
Replacement turbo pipe 

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2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018

44000 mi

£350
Both front wheel bearings replaced as had become noisy 
Jun 2018

46000 mi

£125
Split in the hose to the turbo. Car went into 'Limp Mode'. 

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2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Mar 2010 - Mar 2020
Apr 2012

17200 mi
Loose bolt 
Mar 2013

28000 mi
Clutch occasionally slipping due to electrical fault. Update: clutch fine. 
Dec 2013

36000 mi
DPF blocked 
Dec 2014

49000 mi

£180
Front wheel bearing 
Sep 2016

96000 mi

£450
Turbo lower housing cracked 
Dec 2017

148000 mi

£170
Battery failed and replaced 
Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

10000 mi

£400
Issue with the radio and RDS - flashed the IC to resolve 

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2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Sep 2015 - Jan 2022
Jun 2018

108692 mi

US $465
Replace two front tires as one had unrepairable screw in the sidewall. 
Volvo XC90 in Arizona, United States
May 2010 - Aug 2011
Jun 2010

1000 mi
compass/mirror replaced - compass not functioning 
Jul 2010

1700 mi
oxygen sensor wiring rubbing against fan needed to be replaced, was sheared 
Jun 2011

19000 mi
front seat massagers, air conditioned seats not functioning. re-routed wires and replaced fuse. 
Aug 2011

24000 mi
Power side mirrors non-functioning, mirrors loose. When dealer closed mirrors after maintenance service to wash car, they did not re-engage upon opening. Have to close, re-open, close, re-open to have it re-engage and lock in place. 
Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States
Oct 2021 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

74000 mi

US $140
Fuel pressure sensor replacement. 

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2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2013
Jan 2012 Climate control module replaced. 
Volvo XC90 in Alabama, United States
Feb 2010 - Nov 2020
Mar 2018

80000 mi

US $600
Replace one wheel bearing. 
May 2018

81000 mi

US $1200
Replace front brake pads and rotors. 
Volvo XC90 in Florida, United States
Dec 2009 - Jan 2018
Jan 2011

12000 mi
leather issue 
Apr 2012

23300 mi
Sun roof mechanical problem 
Jul 2013

32800 mi
Front door speakers replaced. Not working as designed originally. 
Oct 2013

37000 mi
Door was making noise. They changed the connecting piece. Door was making noise. They changed the connecting piece. 
Aug 2014

45000 mi
Bulb Tail Lamp Replace Pump Break Oil Leak 
Sep 2014

46000 mi
Module Steering Angle Sensor replaced Moldings discolored. Replaced. Right rear door handle loose. Replaced. 
Jan 2015

47000 mi
Rear wiper motor replaced due to screeching noise. 
Jul 2015

50200 mi

US $180
Control Valve replaced 
Feb 2017

70000 mi

US $190
New Battery 
Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States
Jul 2013 - Sep 2015
Apr 2015

130700 mi

US $350
Replace engine mount 
Volvo XC90 in Oklahoma, United States
Apr 2016 - Mar 2021
Apr 2018

122000 mi

US $1300
Compressor failed and had to be replaced. 
Mar 2021

180000 mi

US $2000
Throttle sensor failed 
Volvo XC90 in Connecticut, United States
Oct 2015 - Apr 2017
Nov 2015

80700 mi
Dashboard interior lights not working. Also drivers electric window not operating correctly and incorrect warning light on dashboard. Required replacement of ECN Board. Paid by Dealer as withing 3 month warrenty (~1000 GBP) 
Jan 2016

82300 mi
Parking brake issues. Failed MOT twice as dealer unable to correct until 3rd attempt. 

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2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States
Dec 2009 - Apr 2012
Feb 2010

7700 mi
Rear door not closing properly. Door removed and reset but still not correct. Carpet lifting Rear door not closing properly  
Jun 2011

23000 mi
Car Stalled on acceleration. Could not duplicate.  Stability control warning light. Replaced sensors and computer module 
Aug 2011

25800 mi
Tilt steering wheel would not lock 
Dec 2011

30000 mi
doors not unlocking with key fob 
Volvo XC90 in Illinois, United States
Dec 2009 - Feb 2013
Apr 2010

6000 mi
Car still pulls to the right. Mechanic says he has fixed it. Now after the TSB, the front end is popping when car is turned to the right. 
May 2010

8000 mi
car pulls to right. After dealer tried to fix the problem , which he never did to my satisfaction, the front end started to pop when turned to the right. 
Jun 2010

8000 mi
Car pulls to the right and the has an intermittent popping sound when slowing and turning to the right. Volvo regional rep drove car and said it did not pull and the car did not make any popping sounds when he drove it. 
Jul 2010

9000 mi
Popping sound in the front end when turning and braking 
Sep 2011

29000 mi
Right suspension piece had to be order and then replaced on the car 
Nov 2011

35000 mi
Car has always pulled to the right and the brakes have started popping again when applied during a turn 
Dec 2011

37000 mi
Popping sound from the front suspension when making slow turns while braking. 
Apr 2012

42000 mi
Right rear wheel bearing had to be replaced 
Sep 2012

51000 mi
popping sounds in the shocks  popping sounds in half drive shafts 
Dec 2012

55000 mi
Front end popping. This has been a continuous issue with the car. Popping happens with you slow down and turn and hit the brakes. 
Volvo XC90 in New York, United States
Dec 2009 - Jan 2013
Apr 2010

6700 mi
Blind spot indicator on passenger side does not work all of the time. 
Jan 2011

20000 mi
Rear passenger seat did not fold down, mechanism in the seat was defective from delivery. 
Mar 2011

21000 mi
Rear windshield washer nozzle did not work. 
May 2012

44400 mi
Engine vibration while in drive. Most noticeable at a stop. 
Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2016 - Oct 2017
Sep 2017

112000 mi

US $315
Collapsed Dog Bone Engine Mount 
Oct 2017

112593 mi

US $850
Replaced steering angle sensor. 
Volvo XC90 in New York, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022

84000 mi

US $300
1. the hydraulic struts for the rear gate were replaced 2. the interior sunroof cover guides had to be replaced 3. passenger side headlight had to be replaced 
Volvo XC90 in New York, United States
Jun 2010 - May 2018
Feb 2013

16500 mi
I've got traction control warning in dashboard and took it to service to be fixed. 
Oct 2017

69000 mi

US $5000
[brakes?] 
Volvo XC90 in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2013 - Mar 2017
Jun 2014

58280 mi

C $3000
Read - Reed(?) bearing failure. 
Volvo XC90 in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2017 - May 2018
Jan 2017

96888 mi

US $500
replaced rear shocks 
Jan 2018

106000 mi

US $200
replaced sticking seatbelt and latch for driver 
Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States
May 2013 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016

64000 mi
water under floor mats 
Volvo XC90 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2010 - Sep 2017
Jan 2011

8000 mi
WHEN TURN SIGNAL SHUTS OFF THE STALK BOUNCES UP AND CHANGES MESSAGE BOX TO NEXT MESSAGE. TECH NOTED INTERNAL FAILURE WITH TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. TECH REPLACED TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. 
Apr 2013

29300 mi
Left rear shock replaced. 
Oct 2014

41000 mi
Replaced clockspring Replaced clockspring 
Aug 2016

57700 mi

US $170
A/C recharged 

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2009.5 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Taiwan
Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010

3720 mi
oil leakage from engine oil filter base 

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2009 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States
Jun 2015 - Mar 2020
Sep 2015

114000 mi

US $225
Engine mounts 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015

67350 mi

US $210
Power steering fluid very low,replaced with dye added, no leaks found. 

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2009 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Illinois, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2022
Aug 2017

120000 mi

US $1000
AC Fan/Blower motor finally died, 350part+650labor (10h). 
Dec 2017

124000 mi

US $250
Replaced 2 front stabilizer links on each side. 
Jun 2018

127000 mi

US $1470
Replace AC compressor and recharge AC system with freon. 2 front struts and strut mounts 
Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada
- May 2013
May 2013

47740 mi

C $770
control pump leaking - replaced under extended warranty 
Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
Mar 2018

46000 mi

US $150
Blower motor bearing went bad, replaced blower motor. 
Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States
Jun 2018 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021

174000 mi

US $500
I had them change out the switch for the compressor and they also fully charged the system as well as regular oil change. https://youtu.be/qX2sFkpmYZs 
Mar 2022

176367 mi

US $1300
drive belt, idler, tensioner replaced due to cracks and out of spec spark plugs replaced (carbon build up) power steering flushed oil change and tire rotation 

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2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Hawaii, United States
Sep 2011 - May 2014
May 2014

67000 mi
Dealer identified rotted/worn engine mounts and worn front tires. Sold vehicle to buyer who knew and accepted outstanding maintenance needs. 
Volvo XC90 in Iceland
Aug 2010 - Jun 2012
May 2011

23560 mi

$200
Brake sensor stopped working 
Jan 2012

29760 mi
cruise control 

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2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2010 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

45000 mi
Multiple repairs over the past 2 months related to the tire pressure monitoring system. All unsuccessful, so terminated lease early. 
Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2014
Nov 2013

62000 mi

US $1500
A/C delay in turning on passenger spring perch failed 
Jan 2014

64500 mi
Grinding on start up and smoke from right front of engine 
Mar 2014

67000 mi

US $200
Starter needed to be replaced as it was hanging up on the flywheel Replaced A/C compressor again under warranty. Also replaced idler pulleys at the same time 
Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Feb 2013 - Jan 2014
Mar 2013

52000 mi
Angle gear went bad. There was a lound clunking sound when turning during slow speeds. 
Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States
Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012

40000 mi
Backup sensors not working 
Volvo XC90 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2011 - Aug 2017
Mar 2012

44000 mi
Clock spring in Steering wheel associated with the anti-skid braking system. 
Sep 2013

66000 mi
Anti-Skid warning was displayed and dealer checked and replaced the clockspring and reprogrammed system. 
Nov 2014

76000 mi

US $700
Cooling fan failed to always come on when needed and needed to be replaced 
Jan 2015

48000 mi

US $600
Key ignition lock failed 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Sep 2011 - Jul 2016
Jul 2014

110000 mi

US $1500
Air conditioning needs to be fixed. Opted to wait. 
Jul 2015

126800 mi

US $1250
I had the ac blower replaced 
Jun 2016

146000 mi

US $300
Replaced shocks 
Jul 2016

146000 mi

US $60
Leaking AC coolant. Just added more for now. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Sep 2016
Nov 2011

65300 mi

US $2000
water pump  Air conditioner 
Jan 2014

70200 mi

US $2900
compressor  steering rack 
Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States
Mar 2009 - Jun 2018
Jul 2009

18000 mi
Front end clunking noise. Noise was coming from rear bushing front lower control arm. Replaced bolt/nut set both sides per TNN 61-10. Warranty repair 
Jan 2010

25600 mi
Replace steering angle sensor module. Warranty repair. 
Jan 2011

38000 mi
Front end creaking and clunking at low speed turns. 
Oct 2013

71500 mi

US $400
Front drive line spline at hub needed to be tightened and epoxied/locktited. 
Jan 2014

74000 mi

US $200
Passenger airbag system fault. Reset and tested, fault did not return. 
Jun 2016

104000 mi

US $1500
Leaking power steering line. Warning light. Required alternator replacement. 
Sep 2016

106000 mi

US $900
Ball joints 
Jun 2017

116000 mi

US $200
Drive shaft spline needed to be tightened. 
May 2018

128000 mi

US $300
Would not shift into Park. Worn interlock part in shift knob. 
Volvo XC90 in Wyoming, United States
Mar 2010 - Dec 2014
Jan 2014

62200 mi

US $285
AM quit working. Head unit contains AM/FM/NAV and connected by fiber optic. Repair required unit be sent to special facility with proper knowledge/equpt. Also over holidays so repair delayed. Vehicle back to me during repair. 
Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States
Jul 2010 - Apr 2017
Aug 2010

50000 mi

US $270
Passenger airbag light came up. Dealer re-attached power connector under seat that got unplug. 
Apr 2012

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. 
Jun 2013

80000 mi

US $620
Radiator cooling fan stopped working. Replaced with a new fan (genuine Volvo part). 
Oct 2014

98500 mi

US $1302
Replaced failed alternator with BOSCH Remanufactured unit, $908. Replaced broken right front engine mount (spring seat), $394. 
Jan 2015

101500 mi

US $1177
Power steering pump failed at 101,000 miles. Replaced pump with Volvo remanufactured unit. Parts: $627 Labor: $550 Replaced broken left front engine mount (spring seat) Parts: $48 Labor: $150 
Sep 2015

110000 mi

US $270
Install failing headlight switch. Parts: $220. Labor: $50. 
Sep 2016

121000 mi

US $120
Replace failed right front XENON Headlight bulb 
Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States
May 2016 - Dec 2016
Oct 2016

148000 mi

US $30
Replaced headlight bulb 

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2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Jan 2014 - Feb 2015
Jan 2014

88000 mi

US $376
Replace Fuel Pressure Rail sensor 
Mar 2014

91000 mi

US $3040
3 Engine mounts replaced. Front right, and 2 hydraulic mounts. 
Sep 2014

98000 mi

US $493
AC out, broken connection. New wiring harness installed. Front left and right fog lamp bulbs replaced. 
Jan 2015

US $1200
Replaced right rear signal housing and lower bulb. 
Volvo XC90 in Florida, United States
Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011

57000 mi

US $100
Vibration during acceleration; Front right axle needed to be replaced 
Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States
Nov 2014 - Aug 2021
Dec 2015

114000 mi

US $800
Both rear wheel bearings replaced. 
Jan 2017

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.  
Jul 2017

148000 mi

US $1600
The a/c compressor was replaced 
Volvo XC90 in Florida, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2015
Feb 2009

7300 mi
Driver's side rear reverse and signal lights enclosures started fogging/having water penetration. Dealer replaced enclosures and bulb (don't know which one) under warranty and I was told that the water penetration was caused by a crack. 
Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States
Jun 2015 - Jan 2022
Jun 2016

145000 mi

US $400
New AC compressor, dryer and recharge 
Aug 2016

148100 mi

US $140
PCV system was clogged and needed replaced 
Dec 2016

156000 mi

US $130
Replaced battery 
Sep 2017

163000 mi

US $55
Cracked coolant reservoir and hose 
Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States
- Feb 2008
Feb 2008

2000 mi
Ashtray in back seat replaced after falling out several times. Thumping noise after cold start at 18mph. Dealer said they repaired but it still occurs. 

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2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Connecticut, United States
Jun 2010 - Sep 2012
Sep 2010

13000 mi

US $145
Broken LCD for DVD's, broken vent fins, stuck center console storage door. Stuck CD changer. 
Volvo XC90 in Iowa, United States
Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

159000 mi

US $350
Oil box needed rebuilt 
May 2018

165000 mi

US $150
Replaced bushings in front and rear of SUV 
Volvo XC90 in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2011 - Mar 2015
Jan 2012

30000 mi

US $120
lof hard starting 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Jan 2010 - Oct 2011
Jan 2010

15000 mi
warranty repair to lower front control bushings 
Nov 2010

29800 mi
Creaking of front suspension at slow speed turn. Replaced left front upper strut bushing.  
Oct 2011

42000 mi
Left rear shock failed, leaking and noisy 
Volvo XC90 in Michigan, United States
Jun 2010 - Jan 2014
Sep 2012

58000 mi

US $700
Bearing malfunction on the rear wheel. 
Jan 2014

46000 mi

US $450
Powerlock on driver's side won't work. Powerlock motor was replaced. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2022
Nov 2014

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. 
Nov 2017

86000 mi

US $400
door handle side cover lose 
Volvo XC90 in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2010 - Apr 2017
Nov 2013

57000 mi

US $650
replace water pump 
Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2017 - Feb 2022
Feb 2018

118000 mi

US $2800
Replace fuel pump  rebuild main computer. 
Jun 2018

122000 mi
Fuel pump went bad again. Replaced with a better one. 
Jan 2022

160000 mi

US $500
A coil burnt out because of bad spark plug. Replaced 1 coil and all 6 spark plugs. 
Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States
May 2010 - Jul 2018
Jun 2011

35000 mi
Driver side plastic power seat side panel switch housing cracked on top and was replaced under original warranty 
Jul 2018

79060 mi

US $6
Replaced broken plastic strap that connects gas cap to vehicle 
Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
Nov 2017

131000 mi

US $650
one way clutch at bottom of engine managed serpentine belt 
Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States
Jan 2014 - Sep 2017
Feb 2014

67700 mi
DVD player behind front passenger seat head rest stopped working. Since it was still under warranty, Volvo paid for it. 
Mar 2014

69000 mi
Heating fan stopped working which caused Volvo to overheat. Since it was still under warranty, Volvo replaced it. 
Jun 2015

84000 mi
Passenger front window glass would not close properly, going up and down. Not fixed. I still need to bring it back to the dealership to have it done (again). Update: problem later went away on its own. 
Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2012 - Jun 2022
Jan 2012

65999 mi

C $425
Lock cylinder would not go past position 1. Cylinder replaced by dealer under used car warranty 
Dec 2014

98580 mi

C $389
Defective accessory belt tensioner replace tensioner, belt and idler pully 
Jun 2016

114080 mi

C $10
Alternator light, loud grinding/rubbing noise. Loose bolt on cupler pulley. Cleaned, tightened with locktite. 
Dec 2016

120900 mi

C $214
defective MAP sensor replaced 
Jan 2017

95080 mi

C $46
Passenger side mirror glass fell out. 
Mar 2018

134540 mi

C $1650
Water pump seized. Replaced water pump, thermostat, idler pulley, tensioner, serpentine bely 
May 2018

136400 mi

C $3200
No charging, Replaced Alternator, Alternator coupling, Rear accessory coupling. serpentine belt. 
Aug 2021

149420 mi

C $450
Rear calipers seized, replaced calipers, rotors and pads. Warning light ABS would periodically light up and clear a trip or two later 
Volvo XC90 in Hawaii, United States
May 2014 - Aug 2017
Jan 2015

83300 mi

US $1890
Failed alternatator replaced. New battery installed. 
Apr 2016

76300 mi

US $350
replaced leaking gasket that was causing slow oil leak. 
Dec 2016

86000 mi

US $14
Broken windshield wiper hose coupling. Replaced myself. Cost of coupling was $14 at dealership. 
Aug 2017

94400 mi

US $1000
All new rotors and pads. 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. 
Volvo XC90 in Oregon, United States
Mar 2008 - May 2010
Nov 2008

13900 mi
Faulty CEM 
Volvo XC90 in Connecticut, United States
Oct 2011 - Jan 2014
Aug 2012

67700 mi

US $60
Seldom message " Anti-skid service required" diagnostics during regular oil change 
Aug 2013

77000 mi

US $468
check engine light Steering sensor replacment Driver door rubber trim loose message Anti-skid service required is gone now Drivers door rubber needed to be glued-in 
Dec 2013

81000 mi

US $16
Could be a corrosive contact, but greased and replaced low beam lightbolb anyway 
Volvo XC90 in Missouri, United States
Dec 2012 - Nov 2015
Jun 2015

100000 mi

US $200
Solenoid in valve body. Had to remove valve body and repair solenoid. 
Volvo XC90 in New York, United States
Dec 2014 - Jan 2016
Jul 2015

119700 mi
Headlight out. (MK estimate) 
Jan 2016

128000 mi

US $35
The right headlight burnt out twice. The left headlight burnt out once. 
Volvo XC90 in Connecticut, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2015
Apr 2014

71700 mi

US $207
Very good service at Secor 
Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States
May 2015 - Feb 2018
Jun 2015

119000 mi

US $1000
Steering angle sensor replaced 
Oct 2017

151000 mi

US $100
I completed the repair myself. Alternator Decoupler Pulley Loud noise that dealer was unable to diagnose.  
Volvo XC90 in Connecticut, United States
May 2014 - Sep 2015
Apr 2015

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 

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2007 Volvo XC90

Engine not specified

Volvo XC90 in Saudi Arabia
Sep 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

59520 mi

﷼6000
I didn't complain about anything else than hearing a noise coming from the break area. When dealer checked the car they asked me to replace the suspension, breaks, parts of the engine, gear box as if I had destroyed the car! AC leakage 
Volvo XC90 in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013

69440 mi

C $1100
Muffler had to be replaced 

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2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC90 in Netherlands
Mar 2009 - Jan 2010
Jul 2009

28520 mi

€30
Turbo hose showed signs of deterioration, replaced. 
Volvo XC90 in United Arab Emirates
Jan 2009 - May 2012
Aug 2011

58060 mi

¤1200
It has been a knocking when going over rough road at low speeds. It sounds like the knocking comes from the front right side of the car. Front LH & RH bushings have been replaced. 
Dec 2011

66960 mi

¤700
Troubleshooting has been carried out to find out the knocking sound coming from the front wheel at low speed, finally they found the Insulator of the LH front wheel spring was damaged and causing this sound, same replaced, test drive done,OK 

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2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Jun 2009 - Aug 2012
Jul 2009

18000 mi
Cracking suspension noise when going round corners 
Sep 2009

21000 mi
recurring problem cracking suspension on cornering 
Sep 2010

31000 mi
Cracking suspension noise when turning and braking 

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2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in New York, United States
Nov 2009 - Dec 2016
Oct 2010

53000 mi
Noise from wheel - Replace R/F wheel bearings 
Nov 2012

81300 mi

US $200
stabilizer link replaced 
Jul 2014

99300 mi

US $500
Rear backup sensor module replacement 
Feb 2015

107000 mi

US $35
replace TPMS valve 
Jun 2015

112000 mi

US $500
bad bearing 
Jul 2016

122500 mi

US $400
replace tie-rod end 
Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States
Sep 2009 - Apr 2012
Dec 2011

47000 mi
Steering electronic control module needed to be replaced. 
Volvo XC90 in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009

19840 mi
tire pressure sensor lost contact with computer. Warning reset, no other service performed. 
Jul 2010

26660 mi
rear window was rattling. Dealership fixed it at no cost to owner rattling from drivers side rear window. Dealership corrected it with some felt tape. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Nov 2011 - Mar 2015
Jun 2012

66000 mi
Front end developed a popping sound when steering in reverse. 
May 2014

90400 mi
Alternator failed, replaced under Volvo CPO programme 
Volvo XC90 in New York, United States
Sep 2009 - Jan 2022
Oct 2009

23000 mi
noisy rear wiper motor. water leak in rear tail light, housing replaced 
Dec 2009

24000 mi
Anti-skid fault - replaced steering wheel angle sensor Rear parking sensors sometimes malfunction causing a constant beep like something is right against car, but nothing is there. Problem present since early in life this time replaced wiring harness, everything has been replaced except computer control replaced wiring harness for tail light, which was real cause of the leak in the tail light (housing was previously replaced) 
Nov 2010

31000 mi
Rear parking sensors sometimes malfunction causing a constant beep like something is right against car, but nothing is there. Problem present since early in life this time replaced computer, everything in system has been replaced. Rear parking sensors sometimes malfunction causing a constant beep like something is right against car, but nothing is there. Problem present since early in life this time replaced computer, everything in system has been replaced 
Jul 2012

48700 mi

US $100
Brake light switch failed 
Mar 2013

55000 mi

US $150
replace drive belt idler pulley (and drive belt as preventive maintenance) 
Mar 2014

64000 mi

US $1400
Power steering pump failure oil leak 
Feb 2015

73400 mi

US $280
Broken engine mount 
Mar 2015

74000 mi

US $890
Alternator was replaced 
Feb 2016

83600 mi

US $500
Replace clock spring in steering wheel 
Apr 2016

84200 mi

US $600
Replace valve cover seals 
Sep 2016

86000 mi

US $500
replace leak detection pump 
Sep 2017

92000 mi

US $799
Repaired haldex AWD pump and computer (pump sized causing too much current in computer control circuit) 
Mar 2018

94000 mi

US $150
Fuel leak - fuel filter seam had opened, replaced fuel filter 
May 2019

99000 mi

US $700
Idler pulleys and belts 
Jun 2020

105000 mi

US $500
Replace both front bearings 
Feb 2021

109000 mi

US $500
Replace rear bearing 
Volvo XC90 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2010 - Jul 2018
Sep 2011

38000 mi
Gas cap leak caused emission light. Tech damaged spring that pops gas cap. Scheduled return for repair. 
Oct 2011

39300 mi
Repaired damage dealer did when replaceing gas cap. Repaired damage dealer did when replaceing gas cap 
Feb 2015

60000 mi

US $725
Door control module for locks, mirrors, windows, etc left door 
Jul 2015

60300 mi

US $305
emission from fuel tank recirulating blower 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2014
Jul 2011

43000 mi

US $100
Bulb failed.  
Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
May 2009

34000 mi
Rear differential control unit malfunctioned, which disabled the AWD system. The control unit needed to be replaced, and the software reflashed. Console cupholder was not opening and closing smoothly. Dealer replaced assembly. Driver side door speaker was making a loud humming noise. Dealer replaced speaker. Exterior left rear window trim piece was loose. Dealer ordered replacement parts. 
Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States
Apr 2010 - Mar 2016
Dec 2014

68000 mi

US $900
Muffler replaced Plastic frame around driver's seat cracked 
Sep 2015

74000 mi
Got warning light: Antiskid service required. Determined that the Differential electronic module failed and got it rebuilt by a company in Canada 
Volvo XC90 in Michigan, United States
Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011

48000 mi

US $1300
FEAD belt broke due to degraded tensioner pulley. Replaced tensioner pulley and accessory pulley.  Replace passenger side front ball joint that was loose.  FEAD belt broke due to degraded tensioner pulley. Replaced tensioner pulley and accessory pulley. Replace passenger side front ball joint that was loose.  
Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States
Jul 2011 - Jan 2018
Sep 2011

48000 mi
new gas cap 
Jan 2012

84200 mi
trans solenoid/valve 
Mar 2012

55000 mi
window motor was sporadic 
Feb 2016

103000 mi

US $800
front suspension/strut mounts were making noise (torn rubber) were replaced and noise stopped 
Dec 2016

112000 mi

US $1600
starter/alternator died, replacing it required dropping suspension components and "updated" ducting 
Sep 2017

118000 mi

US $3400
replaced front struts and control arms 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Mar 2010 - Apr 2016
May 2011

28000 mi
Sunroof and sunshade both not working smoothly. Internal parts were replaced to correct issue under warranty. 
Jun 2011

28000 mi
Ignition lock, where one inserts key to start car, broke internally. This prevented key from turning. Unable to start car. Towed free to dealer through Manuf. roadside assistance. Repair took one day. Covered under warranty. 
Jul 2013

45300 mi

US $2400
Alternator went bad after only 7 years and 46k miles. They replaced several unrelated but required parts with it. I think a design flaw allowed it to burn out prematurely. 
Aug 2014

52900 mi

US $100
Headlights have gotten dull and yellow. I bought kit to restore plastic lenses (polishing them) and a film to protect them. Did work myself. 
Mar 2015

58000 mi

US $1100
Cooling fan and fan clutch needed replacing. Car overheated due to issue and needed towing to repair shop. 
Jul 2015

59200 mi

US $4500
Transmission failed. Apparently inherent in the design of transmission such that no one will repair, only replace with reconditioned unit from Volvo. $3500 for the unit itself. Seems ridiculous to me a transmission fails in 59k miles. 
Nov 2015

60000 mi

US $800
One of the main high pressure power steering hoses sprang a pinhole leak. Needed replacing and is in a difficult location so labor cost was high. Water pump belt drive loosened from previous repair (transmission). 
Apr 2016

63000 mi

US $20
Windshield washer fluid motor went bad. 
Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2014
Oct 2011

31000 mi
Active headlights were not working well. Brought back to Carmax within 30 days. They brought it to Volvo dealer who re-calibrated them. They work great now. 
Sep 2013

55000 mi

US $767
Ignition Lock Cylinder lockup. Read about lots of other Volvo's with this problem, yet no recall. 
Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States
Dec 2007 - Sep 2015
Jul 2009

18000 mi
vibration during acceleration; right front axle replaced, problem corrected. 
May 2010

26900 mi

US $400
Vibration during acceleration; left front axle replaced. Right axle replaced previously for the same issue. Volvo looks down on doing both at the same time for some reason. 
Jan 2012

27200 mi

US $1500
Replaced angle gear for AWD system and left front axle.  Also replaced oil temp sensor for rear diff. 
Oct 2013

54000 mi

US $1100
Slow cranking, starter replaced. 
Sep 2015

72000 mi

US $7712
The trans cooler failed and coolant contaminated the trans fluid and cooked my transmission to the tune of $7700 for a new transmission and radiator. 
Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2017
Feb 2010

47000 mi
Insert key into ignition, was able to turn key to position 1 but could not turn it any further. Ignition lock had to be replaced. 
Dec 2010

55000 mi

US $500
noise & vibration with steering....resevoir replaced due to some kind of debris in it. 
Sep 2012

76000 mi

US $1000
Electric engine cooling fan failed causing the car to overheat. 
Jun 2013

85000 mi

US $1000
temp sensor a/c recharge 
Jul 2014

97300 mi

US $400
The shift lever button fell out and the shifter locked in place 
Mar 2016

118000 mi

US $200
4wd transfer case shot 
Volvo XC90 in Florida, United States
Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015

80000 mi

US $1800
Oil Leak and steering problems 
Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States
Apr 2011 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

66000 mi

US $500
Vehicle started to hesitate when shifting gears. Normally between the lower gears. Volvo said that it is a known issue with this model and the only definite fix would be to replace the transmission at a cost of over $5,000. 
Volvo XC90 in Alabama, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2015
Dec 2009

36000 mi

US $200
Noticed washer fluid leaking out. turns out is was the pump for the fluid. Warranty replacement. 
Aug 2014

78400 mi

US $275
Replaced shifter lever because car wouldn't shift into park 
Volvo XC90 in Connecticut, United States
Jan 2009 - Aug 2012
Jan 2010

25200 mi
Heat shield became loose and was hitting the drive shaft. Remote key fobs intermittently would not unlock doors. Other remote functions worked correctly but the unlock button on both remotes would not function. Dealer replaced one remote and re-synced remotes with car. 
Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States
Dec 2008 - Mar 2013
Mar 2009

27000 mi
Suspension bushings replaced in front. 
Sep 2009

37000 mi
fuse blew to 12V power source 
Feb 2010

40300 mi
Both front struts replaced. Making noise 
Apr 2012

81000 mi

US $300
Mp3 player connection went out on radio 
Mar 2013

91000 mi

US $350
Ball joints needed to be replaced 
Volvo XC90 in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2009 - Jun 2022
May 2010

38440 mi
AWD had not been functional for some time. Problem diagnosed and new part replaced in 45 minutes. 
Aug 2013

74360 mi

C $1100
Moonroof exploded while driving at highway speed. The shield that protects the fuel lines under the chassis fell off and required replacement. Anti-skid service warning light came on and remained on for several days. The dealership diagnosed the issue as a faulty DEM but before it was replaced, another shop determined that the issue was a poor electrical connection. 
Mar 2014

77500 mi

C $1150
Rear shock replacement 
Nov 2014

85560 mi

C $1800
The "anti-skid service required" message was a defective DEM related back to the water damage that triggered the earlier DEM diagnosis that was never repaired and thought to only be an electrical connection issue! Used Xemodex rebuilt DEM. 
Jun 2016

107260 mi

C $15
Replace low beam headlamp 
Mar 2017

117800 mi

C $450
The idler bearing and serpentine belt required replacement. 
Feb 2019

142600 mi

C $2700
What was originally suspected to be a battery issue was actually a faulty alternator. 
Apr 2022

161200 mi

C $4400
Rear end noise. Suspected rear wheel bearings, AWD or differential. Had a local garage remove/replace the differential. The actual bearing and seal replacement done by a specialty shop. 
Volvo XC90 in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2008 - May 2008
Mar 2008

8000 mi
Defective compass in rear view mirror. 
Apr 2008

8000 mi
Power seat moves on its own. Lockup of climate controls and radio. Ongoing compass issue. Still not resolved. 
Volvo XC90 in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2014 - Jun 2022
Dec 2014

73780 mi

C $1400
"ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED" in diagnostic window, resulting in only front-wheel drive. Active-on-demand (AOD) coupler (Haldex) oil pump, temperature and pressure sender, filter, coupler oil replaced. 
Mar 2018

96100 mi

C $4150
Idler pulley for the accessory belt seized and ended up tearing up the timing chain cover on which it was attached. Replaced items include timing cover, idler pulleys, belt tensioner assembly, accessory drive belt, an engine mount, and numerous gaskets. 
Sep 2021

117180 mi

C $500
"ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED" in diagnostic window, resulting in only front-wheel drive. Active-on-demand (AOD) coupler (Haldex) oil pump replaced. Same issue as was fixed 8 yrs previous. 
Volvo XC90 in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2013 - Dec 2014
Feb 2014

90520 mi

C $4000
Faulty valve body, replaced transmission, 6 speed Aisin transmission 
Mar 2014

92380 mi

C $225
Top plates 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Apr 2008 - Apr 2011
May 2008

31000 mi
Software reflash for active xenon lights and 30k mile service. I think this is a TSB and not a recall since I did not know about it until I got to the dealer and have not seen any info on swedespeed about this either. 
Apr 2009

51000 mi
Cracks in finish of Sapeli wood steering wheel (cosmetic defect). Cup holder cover (between front seats) was sticking, which is a common XC90 problem. Both replaced under warranty. LOF ahead of schedule to find any problems before warranty end (50k). 
Jul 2010

83000 mi

US $100
Rear door (driver's side) lock module replaced. The door could not longer be opened from inside the car. Could only be opened from the outside. What a P.I.T.A. Can't remember exact part. Tech found worn steering system bushings as part of the multi point inspection as part of the LOF. Replaced under Volvo's VIP warranty fixed at the same time as the lock module replacement (problem 1 of Trip 1). 
Apr 2011

97000 mi

US $100
Bushings in steering / suspension for the front wheels. This would have been a $1200 if I didn't have the extended warranty (only had a $100 copay). 
Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
May 2013

77400 mi

US $100
Key would not turn in ignition 
Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States
Oct 2008 - Jun 2015
Jan 2010

44264 mi

US $461
broken switchblade ignition key replaced under warranty ECM software upgrade & mass air flow meter replaced under warranty after engine stalled. 
Mar 2010

46000 mi
ECM software upgrade & mass air flow meter replaced under warranty after engine stalled. broken switchblade ignition key replaced under warranty 
Sep 2012

65000 mi

US $200
intermittent short caused misfires (chk enigne light) and vehicle hesitation. Repair was easy, once problem was identified, but that took a while. Intermittent issues are frusrating to track down. 
Jun 2013

79000 mi
Car died in traffic. The fuel pressure sensor had been intermittently throwing faults for a couple of weeks before the breakdown. Also replaced alternator. And power steering pump. 
Jul 2013

79800 mi
The A/C was feeling more anemic than usual. Last week, during the heat wave here, I had the coolant topped up, changed the in-cabin filter, and cleared debris from the condenser. So far the AC feels OK. 
Jun 2015

108000 mi

US $5800
Tranmission was acting wonky and failed completely a few days later. Dealer replaced Transmission. It failed. They replaced it again and it now seems to be OK. Hope so. Will be doing a long cross country drive soon. Axle replacement 

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2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volvo XC90 in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2009 - Sep 2011
Jan 2010

43000 mi

US $240
Left rear HUB / axle boot making a grinding noise 
Dec 2010

50000 mi
Problem with power locks on front passenger door 
Volvo XC90 in South Carolina, United States
Sep 2008 - Jul 2010
Oct 2008

26000 mi
Adjusted power steering belt/pulley to cure noise. Replaced cupholder door (would not stay shut). 
Apr 2009

31000 mi
Slight oil leak due to faulty seal on drain plug. Problem appears to be fixed. 
Volvo XC90 in Michigan, United States
Jan 2008 - Sep 2015
Jul 2015

68200 mi
Ran Diagnostic ($100) and replaced battery ($250). Symptoms were "Check Engine, Reduced Engine Performace message". Clock was resetting. Car was running rough intermittently. 
Volvo XC90 in Louisiana, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2018
Dec 2012

98000 mi

US $250
Replaced right rear wheel bearing hub asm. 
Feb 2014

122000 mi

US $13
Replaced burned out low beam head light, $13 air wal-matr 
Jun 2014

126000 mi

US $950
Air takes a long time to get cool. A Volvo mechanic said this is a typical problem when AC compressor starts to fail. Replaced AC compressor and works like new. This is an expensive compressor. 
Nov 2016

143500 mi

US $400
Replaced flame trap box (engine making a loud squeal). Replaced upper torque engine mount (engine making a vibrating noise when accelerating). 
Feb 2017

180000 mi

US $450
Engine idler pulley broke and took out two other pulleys and drive belt. 
Nov 2017

155000 mi

US $120
Could not move shifter out of park. Replaced coil on shifter that would not allow shifter to move out of park (safety feature) 
Volvo XC90 in Victoria, Australia
Mar 2011 - Dec 2013
Apr 2011

50840 mi

A $2116
replacment of faulty CEM Module 
Oct 2011

54760 mi

A $1052
The ignition system locked up without warning, meaning car could not be moved. 
Mar 2013

64480 mi

A $500
emission systems problem. Car lost all power and shut down. Towed to mechanic and part replaced. 
Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States
- Dec 2008
Dec 2008

22000 mi
SUV was shaking when put in overdrive, found out the front axle was broken, being fixed under warranty. 
Volvo XC90 in Sweden
Apr 2011 - Mar 2014
Mar 2012

34100 mi
diaphragm with oil/air breather, under warranty 
Volvo XC90 in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Aug 2021

127720 mi

C $1800
Traction control system 
Mar 2022

133920 mi

C $450
Signal light switch was having problems 

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2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Kentucky, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2014

81000 mi

US $80
Replaced fuel rail sensor 
Mar 2015

88000 mi

US $395
brake vaccume assist leaking oil - needed rebuild kit 
Dec 2015

101000 mi
required new front light - High Intensity - cost $175 
Sep 2016

112000 mi

US $35
DRIVERS SIDE PLASTIC BELOW SEAT BROKE AND PINCHING LEG UPON EXIT. REPLACED THE PLASTIC COVER. VERY QUICK AND LOW COST REPAIR 
Sep 2017

118000 mi

US $40
Plastic coolant tank broke where one of the hoses attach. Replaced with a new tank. 
Volvo XC90 in Florida, United States
Oct 2013 - Feb 2015
Sep 2014

98000 mi

US $1400
replace left front wheel bearing 
Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2013 - Apr 2016
Jan 2016

C $150
Door needed adjustment. 
Apr 2016

79360 mi

C $300
Exhaust issue, nothing done, car sold to mechanic. The fix was estimated at $2500 if using volvo parts, or $900 if using aftermarket parts. 
Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2010 - Mar 2018
Sep 2012

68200 mi

C $580
Left side bearing; needed the whole hub to be replaced 
Jan 2013

71920 mi

C $1500
Fuel pump suddenly dead on the road 
Mar 2015

90520 mi

C $600
Car broke in the street with steering becoming tough. Towed the car. Belt Tensioner Pulley & Poly Rib Belt replaced. 
Volvo XC90 in Indiana, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
Aug 2012

60600 mi

US $959
vibration in front end, improper acceleration. Replaced FP PT.#30783079-4 oil pump, FP PT# 31325136. Parts $546.43,Labor $519.80. This included DV-10 vo srv coupon And DV-20 vo srv coupon. 
Jun 2014

78000 mi

US $1300
Exhaust pipe and muffler,cabin air changed and oil and oil filter changed 
Volvo XC90 in Illinois, United States
Aug 2010 - Jan 2021
May 2015

147300 mi

US $1300
Replaced water pump, power steering pump and belt 
Dec 2015

155000 mi

US $795
Anti skid service requested light on. Replaced AWD pump 
Jun 2017

185000 mi

US $1500
Spark plugs and one coil 
Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Feb 2012 - Nov 2015
Mar 2012

88000 mi

US $400
several electrical quirks with radio 
Apr 2012

88300 mi
Climate control issues 
Jun 2013

102000 mi

US $500
Air pump leaking oil 
Jun 2015

131000 mi

US $850
Immoblizer problems 
Volvo XC90 in Indiana, United States
May 2012 - Feb 2017
Jun 2013

137000 mi

US $200
Lower control arm bushings were replaced. 
Jan 2015

US $75
Front end vibration. Found "play" in outer tie rod ends. Replaced both sides. 
Sep 2015

158000 mi

US $500
Failure of electric cooling fan  and high pressure A/C hose 
Jan 2017

154200 mi
Short circuit in wiring harness causing battery drain. Repaired wire insulation. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Mar 2009 - Jan 2018
May 2015

91000 mi

US $1000
Replaced a servo for the brakes had a light on sometimes. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Mar 2009 - Aug 2015
May 2011

38000 mi

US $400
"Anti skid service required" message. Problem caused by faulty steering angle sensor giving false error message. Can only be repaired by Volvo dealer due to proprietary software. Est. dealer quote to repair = $600. Opted not to repair. 
Aug 2012

51900 mi

US $309
Brought vehicle to dealer to diagnose "Anti-skid service required" alert indicator. Bad sensor would be $500, decided not to replace it. 
Feb 2014

69000 mi

US $60
Significant wheel alignment needed. 
Aug 2015

83000 mi
ABS warning light remained on until sold, though never any other symptoms of a problem. 
Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2012 - Sep 2015
Mar 2015

86800 mi

C $900
Front and rear shock absorber 
Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States
May 2010 - Mar 2013
Oct 2010

50000 mi

US $320
Tightened some suspension bushings that were causing noises below the front end of the vehicle. 
Volvo XC90 in Quebec, Canada
Jan 2011 - Apr 2015
Nov 2011

C $1729
all wheel drive not engaging repld transmission pump winshield wipers ceased repld mechanism cost $260.00 xeon bulb and ballast burnt repld bulb and ballsast. cost $800.00 
Oct 2012

81100 mi
gas gauge reporting completely empty, even though i know for a fact that it was half full.it did this maybe at least 4 times in a 2-3 week period. works after restart the car. check engine light came on and never came back after car restartd 
Apr 2013

87300 mi

C $323
check engine light came on solid..did a diagnostic volvo specialist determined it was the EVAC 
Jun 2013

89900 mi

C $1250
replaced both front wheel bearings and ball joint 
Oct 2013

94020 mi
mechanic noticed oil leaking from engine. does not know from exactly where. hw recomends leaving car there overnight 
Nov 2014

105760 mi
windsheild fluid not comming out 
Apr 2015

109740 mi

C $675
wipers ceased oil leak...repld main gasket. losing 1 liter of oil per 5 months 
Volvo XC90 in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2016 - Sep 2018
Aug 2016

75000 mi
Felt clunk from front suspension, dealer diagnosed worn front sway bar links. Links replaced, suspension now tight. 
Sep 2016

77000 mi

US $225
Car threw a CEL. Ran the code, and it indicated a faulty fuel pressure sensor. Replaced sensor. 
Jun 2017

86000 mi

US $450
Car exhibited clunking over bumps, shop diagnosed as worn front struts. Front struts and strut mounts replaced. 
Aug 2018

102000 mi

US $30
The hinge on the gas lid broke, leaving it prone to flopping open when unlocked. I purchased a replacement hinge and installed it. 
Volvo XC90 in Louisiana, United States
Mar 2011 - Sep 2015
Mar 2013

95000 mi

US $215
AC compressor replaced 
Volvo XC90 in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2010 - Apr 2012
Apr 2011

39000 mi

US $150
Driver's window not closing properly. It would close and then immediately open, again. Dealer took the door apart and fixed a bent part. Bill was for hourly work done. 
Volvo XC90 in Oregon, United States
May 2018 - Feb 2019
Jun 2018

123000 mi

US $195
Torque converter began to shudder, so transmission specialist decided to first replace very dirty transmission fluid. 
Volvo XC90 in Illinois, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2021
Oct 2010

30000 mi
car was brought in for 30k service and during last month of factory warranty. mechanic discovered vibrations during acceleration. they ended up replacing drive/axle shafts all under warranty. 
Aug 2014

52800 mi

US $1465
brought in for anti skid message. tech replaced steering angle sensor. different error codes appeared after test drive. tech now replaced dem pump, oil pump kit. replaced free under easy care extended warranty. during 52500 service, tech found brake vacuum pump leaking oil. replaced free under easy care extended warranty. during 52500 service, tech found brake vacuum pump leaking oil. replaced free under easy care extended warranty. brought in for anti skid message. tech replaced steering angle sensor. replaced free under easy care extended warranty. brought in for anti skid message. tech replaced steering angle sensor. different error codes appeared after test drive. tech now replaced dem pump, oil pump kit. replaced free under easy care extended warranty. 
Jan 2018

79503 mi

US $650
replaced variable valve timing solenoids OEM Part 
Jun 2018

83438 mi
replaced all 4 position lights on rear. 
Volvo XC90 in Arizona, United States
- Oct 2007
Apr 2007

100 mi
purchase, warranty repair - a/c malfunction, constant clicking under booster seat addressed but not properly repaired. 
May 2007

300 mi
warranty repair - unusual wear on paint finish around windshield- repaired, clicking sound still present. 
Aug 2007

1400 mi
warranty - a/c portion of console freezing up, clicking under booster seat still present. Unable to duplicate either, no repair. 
Oct 2007

3200 mi
warranty - upgraded a/c software, replaced parts on middle seat. Finally eliminated clicking. 
Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
Oct 2017

132000 mi

US $2900
2nd steering rack, rebuilt because new was 4 weeks out; leaking bad 1 cup per day expensive fluid. 1st rack lasted 8 months, original failed 2016. Replace Halidex (XEMODEX) DEM, pump, filter failed 1 yr ago, rear brakes (shoes & pads) rotors- all worn last replaced 4 years ago. 
Dec 2017

135000 mi

US $300
Replace bushings on tie rods 
Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2016 - Jun 2022
Jul 2020

199800 mi

US $600
RF axle replace 
May 2021

204000 mi

US $2000
Replaced front control arms 
Volvo XC90 in Illinois, United States
Dec 2007 - Dec 2009
May 2007

3420 mi
Main computer went out which cause all instrument reading to go out and then the car would not start. Covered under warranty- dealer kept car for 6 days 
Mar 2008

10000 mi
Cigarette lighter not working. 
Jan 2009

23000 mi
Popping sound in suspension when turning especially when applying brakes.  
Feb 2009

24000 mi
Return to dealer for popping sound in front suspension. They retorque some system bushing and solved the problem. 
Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2011 - Oct 2018
Jun 2013

57000 mi

US $180
Vehicle burned 3 qts of oil since last svc. Low Oil warning message appeared. Eng leaking oil into cyl #6 between upper & lower sections of cylinder head. Eng needs to be opened up & anaerobic sealant needs replacement 
Mar 2015

67000 mi

US $100
Sway bar link failed and was replaced 
Feb 2016

70100 mi

US $370
Issue with low oil level 
Oct 2016

76200 mi
Engine replacement Completion of engine replacement due to oil consumption 
May 2018

86000 mi

US $6400
Replace front struts and control arms 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Dec 2007 - Jun 2014
Aug 2013

43000 mi

US $750
Key would not turn past position 1. Could not start vehicle. Had to have it towed to dealership. 
Jun 2014

46000 mi
TPMS light would periodically come on even though the pressures were fine. On when last had the car. 

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2007 Volvo XC90 4-door

8-cylinder automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in New York, United States
Dec 2007 - Mar 2010

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2006.5 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC90 in Slovenia
Nov 2009 - Mar 2010

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2006 Volvo XC90

Engine not specified

Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Apr 2014 - May 2015
Oct 2014

63300 mi

US $2000
Big noise at the bottom. A part controling 4 wheel drive was broken and replaced. 
Mar 2015

67000 mi

US $400
Battery die. Alarm self alert without reason. 
Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States
Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009

36000 mi
02 sensor 
Dec 2009

50000 mi

US $250
Front wheel bearing went out, was replaced. Corrected the problem 

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2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Feb 2012 - Oct 2016
Oct 2016

56000 mi

US $500
Replace parking brake components and up grade system 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Jun 2008 - Dec 2012
Jul 2009

33000 mi
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 mi
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. 
Volvo XC90 in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2010 - Feb 2014
Aug 2010

73000 mi
Driver door handle failed to open door. 
Apr 2011

86000 mi

US $50
Window switch auto-up function had to be reset. Low cost and low time. 
Jul 2011

89000 mi
Driver door interior trim came unglued in heat and fell off. 
Nov 2013

121000 mi

US $1100
Control arm bushing failure. Remove and replace. 
Dec 2013

123000 mi

US $400
PCV system failure (clogged breather box) caused rough starting and poor idle. 
Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States
Feb 2010 - Oct 2021
Mar 2010

43000 mi

US $45
Creaking sound when slowly accelerating from stop. 
Apr 2013

77700 mi

US $480
Right and left engine mounts 
Jan 2015

73700 mi

US $400
Engine mounts 
May 2018

152000 mi

US $1550
AC Condenser was replaced and air box replaced. 
Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

130000 mi

US $2200
Spark Plugs were replaced, battery and charging system were checked, CVVT Hubs and CVVT Solenoid replaced 
Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States
Jan 2010 - Mar 2014
Jul 2010

55800 mi

US $1500
Replaced gas fill door hinge. 
Nov 2010

60000 mi

US $850
60K service, plus replaced lift cylinders for tailgate. 
Dec 2011

69000 mi
Windshield washer motor and nozzles replaced. 
Jun 2012

72000 mi

US $100
Replaced center console lid. 

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2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018

160000 mi

US $18
Driver's side headlight was not working consistently 
Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States
Dec 2016 - Jul 2018
Sep 2017

139000 mi

US $110
Replaced the left rear wheel bearing again. First time was at 80k. Right side has been through two also. Bad design. 
Oct 2017

142000 mi

US $100
wheel bearing 
Apr 2018

145000 mi

US $250
windshield replaced 
Jun 2018

148000 mi

US $30
Use a lens repair kit on the headlights and got them almost perfectly clear! 
Jul 2018

150000 mi
LF window would not stay up with the one-touch auto-up feature. Pulled fuse while operating the window down to reset the auto stop settings. Replaced fuse and ran window up and down several times while holding switch one way and then the other. The window now goes up with one-touch and stays up. Used gorilla glue gel to reattach lose moldings on left doors. 
Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2010 - Aug 2011
Oct 2010

55180 mi
squeaking from driver's door. Rattle when using radio. Diagnosis indetermanent because unable to replicate problem. 
May 2011

62000 mi

C $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. 
Volvo XC90 in Wyoming, United States
- May 2010
Oct 2006 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

62000 mi

US $585
Replaced vacuum pump and valve. 
Volvo XC90 in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2007 - Jun 2011
Jun 2008

19840 mi

C $200
Original brake controller installation was done improperly by the dealership. Did not want to go back to the dealership since they treated me poorly the first time. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2022
Nov 2011

100000 mi

US $350
left passenger window would not open, replace the regulator 
Oct 2012

115000 mi

US $270
Replaced both hatch gas springs Rear fog light Driver side, plastic seat control cover 
Dec 2012

118000 mi

US $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. 
Nov 2014

138000 mi

US $200
Front passenger window won't close all the way 
Sep 2016

163000 mi

US $500
Wheel bearing, rear, driver side 
Mar 2019

192300 mi

US $4650
Total loss of engine power due to 1 cylinder going bad. Had to replace the engine block 
Dec 2019

204700 mi

US $688
Ignition coils replaced 
Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Feb 2010 - May 2015
Apr 2010

41000 mi

US $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 mi

US $350
LR hub bearing replacement 
Jul 2012

75700 mi

US $600
Ball joint rubber, front left wheel, excessive wear required replacement or (told) wheel might off. 
Volvo XC90 in New South Wales, Australia
Dec 2012 - Jun 2018
May 2015

114040 mi

A $4600
Engine oil leaks due to failing seals, due to clogged PCV system. Had PCV replaced and all engine oil seals. Failed engine mount. 
Apr 2016

121820 mi

A $1550
Engine mount need replacing, again 
Sep 2017

136400 mi

A $600
Control arms 
Oct 2017

137020 mi

A $1000
Starter motor failed 
Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2008 - Feb 2013
May 2010

46000 mi

US $900
Front Wheel bearings replaced 
Mar 2012

55000 mi
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. 
Volvo XC90 in Nevada, United States
May 2011 - Jan 2014
Jan 2013

49000 mi

US $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
Mar 2011 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

62620 mi

C $823
low oil pressure 
Volvo XC90 in Wisconsin, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2010
Nov 2009

41000 mi
loose right front tie-rod 
Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States
Jun 2008 - Jun 2017
Mar 2010

52000 mi

US $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 mi

US $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

72500 mi

US $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

82500 mi

US $2000
rear wheel bearings. front subframe bushings. rear rotors and pads. 
Feb 2013

90700 mi

US $550
ball joints - front 
Nov 2015

122700 mi

US $260
Replaced leaking front shocks with Sachs shocks 
Jan 2016

123700 mi

US $151
Drivers door open alarm goes off when signaling left, actuator and drivers window didnt work. it was not the actuator. was a broken wire in loom going to the drivers door. i replaced the actuator which was good. it is a wire going to door 
Jun 2016

129000 mi

US $615
Replaced control arm bushings 
Feb 2017

134000 mi

US $325
Drivers door actuator. Second time. Part under warranty from FCP. I will get credit for the part. Didnt believe it went after one year. Part was replaced last year when old one was still good. it was negative ground in B pilar. 
Jun 2017

137000 mi

US $265
CEL came on. Repaired something with the PCV. Sold the car the next day. Replaced it with a lower mileage XC90. New owner should have a lot of trouble free miles with the car. 
Volvo XC90 in New Brunswick, Canada
Feb 2010 - Jun 2015
Apr 2015

82140 mi

C $500
Angle gear resealed and rear driveshaft coupler 
Volvo XC90 in Michigan, United States
Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016

207000 mi
Intermittent knocking sound from front suspension. Found brake dust shield was bent out of alignment. Straightened shield. 
Jun 2018

244000 mi

US $230
Replaced front brake rotors and pads Replaced passenger outer tie-rod end 
Volvo XC90 in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2013 - Aug 2016
Dec 2013

119660 mi

C $300
Suspected ETM fault traced to battery. Check engine light combined with reduced engine performance and service engine components messages. Independent garage cleared error codes which is causing problems. 
Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Jan 2015 - Apr 2021
Aug 2015

102700 mi

US $300
Sudden misfiring. Replaced coil pack. 
Nov 2016

117000 mi

US $800
Intermittent code for mass air flow sensor. No change in drivability. MAF replaced. Code returned one month later. Sudden loss of power, misfiring. Two coil packs broken. Replaced all 4 that hadn't yet been replaced. Also changed all spark plugs at this time, as was scheduled to be done at 120k anyway. 
Mar 2017

122000 mi

US $150
Interior driver door handle mechanism broken. Replaced door handle. 
Jan 2018

132783 mi

US $615
Replaced rear shocks, which had failed 
Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2015 - Aug 2019
Feb 2016

130000 mi

US $750
Mass airflow sensor and misfire code. Shop was unable to resolve. Replaced one wheel bearing. 
Jun 2017

155000 mi

US $300
Replaced electronic throttle body. 
Sep 2018

169000 mi

US $2000
previously, the banjo bolt had failed sending the BB into intake manifold (128,000 miles). Unable to properly diagnose, I drove for 40k miles with it idling like a diesel but running well at speed. Repair involved swapping engine with a known good from Volvo salvage yard while completing water pump/timing belt and PCV service on replacement engine. 
Apr 2019

174000 mi

US $600
alternator failed, replaced 
Volvo XC90 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2015 - Jul 2022
Jul 2015

112700 mi

US $1500
Loss of engine oil pressure-this was caused by a defective worn o-ring in pick-up tube from oil sump. Result was aeration of oil causing oil pump cavitation which resulted in oil pressure loss, low oil pressure. New Oil Pick-up reseal, clean 
Mar 2017

136000 mi

US $300
Replaced Front Brake pads and rotors 
Jun 2017

141000 mi

US $1200
Replaced front Angle Gear. AWD stopped functioning 
Jul 2021

161000 mi

US $60
Replaced stuck VVT valve and gaskets 
Volvo XC90 in New York, United States
May 2009 - May 2019
Oct 2009

44300 mi
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 mi

US $30
Faulty electrical connector on left low beam requires replacement. Left front sidemarker bulb also required replacement. 
Jun 2012

75000 mi

US $500
AC Condenser replaced due to leak. 
Sep 2013

86000 mi

US $90
AC compressor clutch retaining bolt fell out and clutch fell off AC compressor. Parts were reattached by mechanic and AC is operational. Repair took approximately 1 hour. 
May 2014

94000 mi
Replaced worn rear shock absorbers 
Sep 2014

95000 mi

US $180
Faulty AC refrigerant temperature sensor replaced. 
Jul 2017

110000 mi

US $800
Torn intercooler hose caused hesitation and stumbling. Replaced intercooler hose, spark plugs and air filter. 
Sep 2017

112000 mi

US $1000
Oil leak. Replaced multiple gaskets. Problem was not fixed. I am living with it for now. My mechanic cannot find the source of the leak. 
Jul 2018

120000 mi

US $180
Engine was missing under acceleration. Coil packs and spark plugs were replaced. 
May 2019 Leaking head gasket causing oil leak. 
Volvo XC90 in Kansas, United States
Nov 2014 - Sep 2016
Dec 2014

61000 mi

US $100
changed spark plugs, added power steering fluid, replaced deteriorated crankcase to oil trap hose, replaced cabin air filter 
Jun 2016

82000 mi
Steering noise was found to be from incorrectly placed drive belt following timing belt replacement 
Volvo XC90 in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2014 - Dec 2016
Apr 2015

111200 mi

US $1100
No Oil Pressure due to sludge in oil pickup tube. Installed newly designed oil pickup tube and oil pump. 
Sep 2015

116000 mi

US $100
Right Rear HUB replaced ABS Sensor Replaced right rear 
Feb 2016

118600 mi

US $512
Left Wheel Beering replaced Emergency Brake Shoes replaced 
May 2016

121000 mi

US $350
Removed and repaired Rear Electronic Module and replaced. ABS and park assist warning lights came on. Also think it disabled AWD. 
Dec 2016

229000 mi

US $400
replaced front shocks, struts and tie rods 
Volvo XC90 in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2014 - Apr 2017
May 2014

87200 mi
Replaced leaking transmission cooler. 
Apr 2017

156000 mi

US $85
Muffler bracket welded 
Volvo XC90 in Illinois, United States
Dec 2007 - May 2013
Feb 2012

72000 mi
Key stuck in the ignition. Ignition cylinder was replaced. 
Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Feb 2014 - Jul 2018
Dec 2016

148000 mi

US $840
cam gear seals leaking causing timing belt replacement. timing belt oil soaked. 
Oct 2017

149000 mi

US $200
replaced struts and stabilizer bar end links 
Jul 2018

151000 mi
Replaced variable cam timing solenoid. 1st repair attempted with aftermarket part, replaced with oem part. Issue resolved. 

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2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Nov 2009 - Aug 2010
Apr 2010

74000 mi

£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 mi
Rear wiper motor replaced. 
Jul 2010

76000 mi
Rear prop shaft and transfer box replaced because of leaking seals. 
Aug 2010

76000 mi
Prop shaft whining when traded car in. Started doing this after the repair. 

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2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Dec 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016

101000 mi

£700
Replace tension pulleys and serpentine belt ( maintenance interval by Volvo too long should be 75,000 miles. replace track rod end (probably caused by pot hole in road); carried out replacement transmission fluid shortly after car purchase. 
Feb 2018

108000 mi

£680
Replace Transmission Shift Lever Cables Replace suspension bushes front and rear ( 4 in all) Fit Parking Brake Adjusters ( parking brake factory fitted is known to be inefficient and frequent MOT Fail fitting after market adjusters said to improve performance) Replace fuel filler flap hinge 
Volvo XC90 in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2012
Dec 2009

62000 mi

US $175
GPS and Radio lost power and would reset. 
Volvo XC90 in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2010 - Jan 2017
Sep 2010

73200 mi

US $400
transmission kicks occasionally, was suggested to update TCM software, kicks are still there... 
Jan 2011

79000 mi
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 mi
rear bushings 
Jul 2013

139700 mi

US $100
Had oil warning light come on although oil level was good. Dealer fixed the warning. Check engine light is also occasionally on, but dealer couldn't identify the problem, no repairs were done. 
May 2014

158000 mi
Replaced both front wheel bearings 
Jun 2014

160000 mi
Replaced front struts and lower control arms 
Feb 2015

172900 mi
Drive belt broke, replaced belt and pulley tensioner 
Apr 2015

176700 mi
Replaced power steering pump replaced worn out bolt joins 
Jun 2015

180000 mi
Replaced contact reel because anti-skid was not working 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Feb 2009 - Jan 2011
Mar 2009

48000 mi

US $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 mi

US $250
abs system lights on 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Dec 2009 - Sep 2016
Mar 2014

113000 mi

US $165
Power steering fluid needed to be flushed. 
Jul 2016

137000 mi

US $700
check engine light. Fuel pressure sensor needed replacement. 
Volvo XC90 in District of Columbia, United States
Feb 2010 - Mar 2014
Jul 2010

63000 mi

US $500
60,000 mile service and replace tie rod end. 
Dec 2011

87000 mi
replace idler pully. $1300 with maintenance. 
May 2013

108700 mi

US $3000
replace tire, control arms, and align 
Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2011 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014

129000 mi

US $1800
Needed a new alternator, Also needed new front brakes- pads and rotors 
Volvo XC90 in Argentina
Dec 2010 - Apr 2011
Jan 2011

47740 mi

$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. 
Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009

17980 mi
Steering column replaced.  
Volvo XC90 in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
Feb 2009

24800 mi
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 mi
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 mi
torn door weather strip high pressure washers for headlights 
Nov 2009

31000 mi
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 mi

C $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

50320 mi
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. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Jan 2008 - Jun 2015
Jul 2014

103500 mi

US $300
Sensor in AC system replaced; AC recharged 
Mar 2015

112000 mi

US $400
Tailgate lock broken 
Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2007 - Jun 2013
Apr 2009

55000 mi

US $600
new wheel bearings 
Jan 2011

90600 mi

US $50
replaced fuse for wipers 
Mar 2011

95000 mi

US $1500
wheel bearing, tire rods replaced rear axle replaced new bearings, rear axle, tie rods 
Jul 2011

98000 mi

US $200
A/c blower would turn off 
Aug 2011

99000 mi

US $4000
Replaced transmission 
Volvo XC90 in Indiana, United States
Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Oct 2006

4500 mi
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

5500 mi
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

7500 mi
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

7500 mi
Rear speakers cut out still. Been in 5 times for this (once before leased) Rear tire continues to lose pressure. 
Jan 2008

21000 mi

US $100
Second axle replacement-bearings. 
Volvo XC90 in Saudi Arabia
Aug 2008 - Jan 2014
Nov 2008

33480 mi
- Steering wheels tiking noise when turining - Damaged Rear Window Rubber Trim 
Feb 2013

104940 mi

﷼1333
Change Steering Wheel Pump because of leakage... 
Sep 2013

114700 mi
Gear Box Repair 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Jan 2009 - Apr 2014
Jun 2009

52000 mi

US $250
Front passenger door lock does not work electronically, motor replaced at an independent Volvo repair shop. 
Mar 2010

61000 mi

US $400
Front control arm bushings cracked. 
Feb 2014

78300 mi

US $900
Drive/Serpentine Belt Tensioner made loud noise. Dealer replaced Pulley, Tensioner and the belt. Transmission stay in first gear too long then jump directly to 3rd and skip the 2nd gear. Dealer update the software then problem is gone. 
Volvo XC90 in Michigan, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009

37000 mi
Rear hub bearing. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Oct 2011 - Apr 2012
Jan 2012

99000 mi
abs and brake assist service light and text came on but has recently disappeared. 
Mar 2012

102000 mi

US $1200
noisy belts or pulley 
Volvo XC90 in Sweden
Jul 2009 - Feb 2011
Sep 2009

29140 mi
Steering column replaced due to unusual gap and movement up and down 
Apr 2010

30380 mi
Windshield wiper arm broken, rear door, not easy to replace the blade without damaging the arm. 
Volvo XC90 in Indiana, United States
Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
Aug 2016

153000 mi

US $150
Loose steering, repaired by replacing both front lower control arms and ball-joints. 
Oct 2016

153000 mi
Lower than expected fuel economy, replaced worn OEM spark plugs. 
May 2018

178000 mi

US $400
Replaced leaking valve cover gaskets, also required replacement of intake manifold gaskets. 
Volvo XC90 in Tennessee, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2015

76000 mi

US $190
Replaced worn right front spring cap Replaced lower control arm bushings on both sides. 
Dec 2015

88000 mi

US $2700
Main engine seal leaking/fixed. Both valve covers leaking/repaired 
Jan 2016

103000 mi

US $2400
Oil leak from main bearing seal and valve cover gaskets. 
Dec 2016

105000 mi

US $180
Front passenger door lock mechanism gears stripped, replaced unit. 
Mar 2017

109000 mi

US $300
Worn ball joint replaced. Replaced drain lines and traps from sunroof. 
Jan 2018

124000 mi

US $190
Replaced o-ring on power steering line where pressure line enters rack assembly. 
Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2015

135500 mi

US $800
Alternator died and was replaced. 
Jun 2016

153000 mi

US $1028
Front Control Arms and ball joints replaced. 
Nov 2016

156700 mi

US $2400
Shock, strut, and spring replacement for worn items. 
Jun 2017

174500 mi

US $120
Accessory drive belt and one pulley replacement. Pulley had a scratch which was wearing the belt very quickly. Third belt replacement in six months, but should be fully repaired with the pulley. 
Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States
Oct 2016 - Mar 2018
Apr 2017

132000 mi

US $950
Power Steering pump replacement 
Nov 2017

139500 mi

US $250
Overflow reservoir cracked it’s nozzle. 
Volvo XC90 in Massachusetts, United States
- Sep 2006
Sep 2006

100 mi
The power steering unit was leaking fluid. The Rack was replaced. 
Volvo XC90 in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2009

33790 mi
Clunking sound from steering when parking etc. Dealer replaced both steering follower arms and joints at no charge. Problem fixed. 
Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States
- Aug 2009
Aug 2009

30800 mi

US $1500
Vehicle climate control module replaced under warranty. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Jan 2012 - Jan 2016
Mar 2012

77000 mi

US $80
Pressure sensor in haldex failed, AWD would not engage Lower control arm bushings failed. 
Apr 2012

77000 mi
Knocking noise in front end when backing and turning quickly. Mechanic diagnosed steering rack and replaced under warranty. 
May 2012

78200 mi
New steering rack failed within 300 miles. Knocking noise during parking. Replaced. 
Jul 2012

80000 mi
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 mi
rebuilt steering rack knocking during parking maneuvers. R/R rack and align. 
Dec 2012

87000 mi
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. 
Jul 2013

96000 mi

US $15
Fuel door hinge failed. Will no longer stay shut due to plastic holding spring breaking. $15 part at dealer. 
May 2014

108700 mi

US $150
Fuel Pressure Sensor caused check engine light, owner replaced. 
Dec 2015

134000 mi

US $1500
Power steering pump leaking 
Volvo XC90 in Vermont, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2016
Mar 2015

110000 mi

US $750
Pulley boss broke off of pulley resulting in the need for all pulleys and associated parts to be replaced. Cost could have been much worse (timing chain cover replacement) if not for a creative fix by the mechanic. ( he machined a part) 
Sep 2015

121000 mi

US $200
Replaced various front end components that were worn out. Swaybar links and tie rod ends. 
Jan 2016

US $283
Replaced alternator, took around 8 hours and the part was $283.00. 
Mar 2016

136000 mi

US $78
Replaced control arms 
Jun 2016

139000 mi

US $30
Heater/Cooling Blower fan died. Culprit was the blower motor resistor. $30 part on eBay and a few hours to install. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
- Mar 2008
Apr 2007

21968 mi
PMS Upgrade for seat issue 
Mar 2008

37016 mi
Replace Brake Booster 
Volvo XC90 in Utah, United States
Mar 2013 - Dec 2014
Jun 2014

111000 mi

US $570
Check engine light came on, the Fuel Rail Pressure sensor had to be replaced. Dealer could only get volvo oem parts it would of been about $100-$150 cheaper if I could of purchased a 3rd party part. 
Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States
Jun 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014

104000 mi

US $2900
Full front end suspension refresh including front shocks, bushings, sway bar 
Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States
May 2013 - Jul 2014
Jul 2013

83000 mi
Passenger side wheel bearing going out. Just bought the XC90 less than a month ago. Dealer did not want to fix because the warranty hadn't started. Dealer stated that I could bring the car back in a month. Going back today. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2014
Dec 2012

98000 mi

US $800
radiator failed, allowing trans fluid in cooling system 
Feb 2014

105900 mi

US $350
a/c compressor control solenoid failed 
Volvo XC90 in Missouri, United States
Mar 2014 - Nov 2014
Sep 2014

73000 mi

US $700
Replace unknown fluid with Volvo spec fluid 
Nov 2014

73000 mi
Dealer said the transmission had to be replaced after a previous 2500 was spent on transmission repairs. 

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2006 Volvo XC90 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Jul 2010 - Sep 2013
Jun 2012

71000 mi

£350
Nav unit failed - DVD required replacement parts and RSE remote repaired at same time 
Volvo XC90 in South Africa
Jun 2010 - Dec 2014
Jul 2010

60760 mi
Transmission service urgent warning came on. Transmission flushed and warning reset. Gearbox broke down completely one week later. 
Aug 2010

60760 mi
After transmission flush less than two weeks passed. Suddenly lost reverse gear and on way to shop lost first gear. Transmission extensively rebuilt 
Jun 2012

74400 mi
Tapping sound from drivetrain diagnosed as worn propshaft replaced at cost of US$2000 but covered by extended warranty 
Jul 2013

82460 mi
Ignition switch broke 

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2005.5 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States
May 2010 - Jul 2014
Jun 2011

90000 mi

US $650
Alternator failure. Replaced alternator brushes. Replaced front strut spring seats. 
Nov 2012

107700 mi

US $270
Idler bearings replaced 
Jun 2013

115000 mi

US $1200
Fuel pump failure. Fuel pump replaced. 
Oct 2013

119500 mi

US $700
Check engine light, codes indicated O2 sensors failed. 
Jan 2014

122000 mi

US $600
The ignition broke and had to be replaced. The Key couldn't turn because of the failure and the car could not be started. 
Jul 2014

127000 mi
Catalytic converter is failing. Will cost $800-1200. Oil leak in rear and front mail seals. Oil leak in the oil pan.  Transmission stutters between 2nd and 3rd and 3rd and 4th gears. Probably a valve body at a minimum looking at another $2000k in repairs or if the whole trans need to be replaced $6000-8000. Power steering pump leaking. 

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2005 Volvo XC90

Engine not specified

Volvo XC90 in Mississippi, United States
Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013

147000 mi
car taken to volvo mechanic for power steering leak. am told that it needs a new power steering rack $1300 
Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2015 - Apr 2015
Mar 2015

162000 mi

US $200
Fuel smell. Cracked tube. 
Volvo XC90 in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2011 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011

135000 mi

US $3050
The GM transmission that volvo put in the XC models don't last much longer after the vehicle hits the 133000 mile marker. Don't fall for a $600-1000 software update. Volvo knows dam well about the problems with the GM transmissions 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Florida, United States
Mar 2010 - Sep 2010
Apr 2010

58000 mi

US $550
AC hose leaking - greenish dye showing 
May 2010

60000 mi

US $225
Upper engine motor mount replacement 
Volvo XC90 in New Zealand
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 Retaining lugs on the bracket holding Fuel Door Spring broke - repaired with cable tie and self tapping screw to keep tension on the spring. Repair working well so far. 
Volvo XC90 in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2009 - Apr 2011
Dec 2010

98000 mi

US $2700
Had to replace driveshaft. 
Apr 2011

99000 mi
Transmission began slipping, putting car into limp mode. Mechanic advised getting rid of car. Replacement transmission would have been $7500 with no guarantee it would last. Mechanic noted the T6 transmission has a bad history. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

65000 mi

US $8000
At just 65,000 I am told I need a new transmission and drive shaft.... I've had one problem after another. This is the worst car I've ever owned. Do not buy this car. You will be sorry. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Jan 2008 - Dec 2012
Feb 2008

40000 mi
Trans shift vibration. 
Aug 2008

45000 mi
T6 transmission and transmission oil cooler replaced. Both headlights replaced due to plastic housing hazing. 
Dec 2009

60000 mi
Clanking noise 
Jan 2010

61000 mi

US $675
Front axle u joint replaced. 
Jan 2011

85000 mi
Steering column adjustment loose 
Volvo XC90 in New Zealand
Dec 2007 - Sep 2011
Oct 2008

34100 mi

$1200
Same clunking noise when vehicle turns, they replaced and tightened some screws underneath, okay now but am sure problem will be back again after a couple of months.  
Volvo XC90 in Oklahoma, United States
Jan 2013 - Feb 2014
Feb 2013

95700 mi

US $100
The transmission had been replaced just before we acquired it. Found a large leak of Transmission Fluid. Car was returned for repair. Seal was replaced. software updated.  Replaced the central control unit. no temp control was happening and it was diagnosed as a failed unit. 
Dec 2013

106000 mi
Fuel pump was replaced as per factory recall. Flange was leaking fuel creating strong odor in car and possible fire hazard due to leaking fuel near exhaust. Car was part of a pool of cars recalled earlier but the work had never been done. 
Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States
Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
May 2008

75000 mi

US $320
Told needed a new Transmission. Took to independent shop for second opinion. Independent shop reset Transmission light and changed fluid. No problems found. 
May 2009

94000 mi
Urgent Transmission Service light. Told needs a new transmission by dealer. Flushed fluid at home and still driving. 
Nov 2009

99500 mi

US $1680
Transmission failure. Replaced transmission. Manufacturer paid for parts, customer paid labor. Replaced radiator. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Jul 2008 - Mar 2012
Mar 2009

52000 mi

US $150
Worn suspension bushings. 
May 2009

52000 mi
replace additional bushings 
Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States
Nov 2008 - Sep 2010
Dec 2008

57000 mi
No emergency brake. 
Oct 2009

74000 mi
window malfunction broken tie rod broken motor mount bad seat belt retractor triggering airbag light installed seat belt retractor 
Dec 2009

79000 mi

US $89
key wouldn't easily remove from ignition 
Jun 2010

88000 mi

US $210
Airbag warning light 
Aug 2010

92000 mi
airbag warning light again on (3rd time) Airbag warning light on 
Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada
May 2009 - Nov 2013
Dec 2011

82460 mi

C $180
Wiper Motor replaced 
Volvo XC90 in Germany
Dec 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

62620 mi

€75
The headlight washer on passenger side was replaced. Old cover that extends out of the front bumber fell off during a recent use onto the highway. New part was ordered, painted, and intalled. Rear windshield wiper arm and blade fell off onto highway during recent use. New one was ordered and repaired. 
Volvo XC90 in Alabama, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2015
Aug 2014

183000 mi

US $400
Passenger side CV axle going bad, had it replaced. 
Apr 2015

198000 mi

US $495
Lower control arm and bushings 
Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States
Feb 2015 - Jul 2015
Mar 2015

138000 mi

US $700
Had to put a new engine in it. 
Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States
- Jan 2009
Jan 2009

42022 mi
new transmission - still in shop 
Volvo XC90 in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
May 2015

111600 mi
Fuel pump failing - gas leaking 
Jun 2015

113000 mi

US $600
Parking break self destructed while driving. Felt like tranny dropped out. Replaced parking brake, rotors, pads Coolant level sensor had to be replaced 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2012
Aug 2010

85000 mi

US $360
Alarm sensor malfunction - replaced under VIP warranty with $50 deductible 
Sep 2011

98000 mi

US $900
it went in for non-functioning windshield washers - washer pump was bad and was replaced 
Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2016
Feb 2015

126100 mi

US $350
Cleaned electronic throttle body due to surging at idle. Replaced rubber strut seats due to age wear-clanking over bumps. 
Jun 2015

129000 mi

US $550
Worn inner tie-rod ends, replaced and alignment completed. Loose sway bar end links with cracked bushings-replaced. Replaced worn lower ball joints, loose with about .5 inch of play. 
Volvo XC90 in Florida, United States
Sep 2017 - Jun 2019
Jul 2018

133000 mi

US $80
Vent temps were weak at 60 degrees. Took in and it was only 50% charged. Took 1.25 lbs of 2.5lbs system capacity. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Jul 2013
Sep 2010

86000 mi

US $320
AC condensor leak had to replace with new one at cost of $250 plus recharge system at shop, but the pressure switch maybe the root of the problem that caused the leak to occur. 
Jul 2012

100300 mi

US $200
Replaced a leaking motor mount. 
Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States
Jan 2008 - Jul 2018
Jun 2011

68000 mi

US $700
Right rear wheel bearing replacement. 
Apr 2012

78500 mi

US $1300
Fuel pump and fuel sender failure. 
Sep 2013

103000 mi

US $900
Motor mount replacement--3 
Mar 2016

133000 mi

US $1100
Power steering pump and hose failure 
Jul 2018

144000 mi

US $2500
Camshaft seal and bearing Rear rotors and pad 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2015
Mar 2014

111000 mi

US $1600
Leaking boot 
Jan 2015

US $450
Gas pressure sensor replaced 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Dec 2007 - Mar 2008
Jan 2008

22000 mi
Brought in for routine maintenance, asked for an alignment and they found worn control arm bushings and a broken motor mount. Replaced control bushings. Replaced motor mount. 
Volvo XC90 in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017

182000 mi

US $590
Muffler 
Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

59000 mi

US $1300
XC90 needed new front strut plates. 
Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2008 - Oct 2009
Sep 2008

32000 mi
Both rear wheel bearings 
Oct 2008

35000 mi
Both front wheel bearings 
Nov 2008

36000 mi
Grinding noise. Replaced both front wheel bearings. Anti-slip error light. Replaced steering input sensor. Steering input sensor 
Oct 2009

51000 mi
All-too-common transfer case rear seal leak. Volvo dealer quoted $1800 to repair. Sold car to dealer. 
Volvo XC90 in Illinois, United States
Oct 2009 - Dec 2012
Nov 2009

28000 mi

US $300
Wheel bearing worn out 
Dec 2009

30000 mi

US $100
Hatch/ liftgate lock replaced 
Jan 2012

48000 mi

US $2000
Engine mounts cracked 
Oct 2012

54300 mi

US $1600
tie-rod end 
Volvo XC90 in Illinois, United States
Dec 2007 - Jun 2018
Nov 2008

21000 mi
Got "brake assist service required" message. Dealer replaced defective brake position sensor. Time taken: about 90 minutes. 
Mar 2011

40000 mi

US $330
Struts, bushings worn out; replaced. Angle gear leak; sealed. 
Jul 2011

43500 mi
Replaced worn sway bar links and engine mounts. 
Volvo XC90 in Iceland
Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

39060 mi

$1050
wheel bearings were replaced on both rear wheels. 
Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2013 - Sep 2014
Dec 2013

114000 mi

US $1000
replaced some electrical thing in the steering column 
Sep 2014

128000 mi

US $1100
oil filter thing(not oil filter) muffler bracket broken 
Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2007 - Dec 2017
Aug 2010

31000 mi

US $150
Replaced rear wheel bearing. Replaced ball joint. 
Feb 2011

35000 mi

US $325
Remove and Replaced vent hose to oil trap 
Jun 2011

37000 mi

US $100
DS spline in front axle loose and was glued (loctite). Made loud knock before repair. OK after repair. 
Dec 2012

47000 mi

US $900
Replace rear wheel bearings 
May 2013

49600 mi

US $300
Broken seal (O Ring) required replacement of seal and recharge of coolant. 
Jun 2015

73000 mi

US $725
Replace Front strut 
Sep 2015

75000 mi

US $1600
Replace rear shocks. 
Volvo XC90 in New York, United States
Aug 2008 - Dec 2009
Sep 2008

67000 mi

US $1000
Both rear wheel bearings were replaced. 
Jun 2009

80000 mi

US $15000
Engine Mounts were bad 
Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States
Dec 2007 - Mar 2014
Dec 2010

55000 mi

US $120
Shift leaver release button cracked 
Dec 2012

70000 mi

US $32
Seat side panel - drivers side 
Jan 2014

71500 mi

US $25
Window washer lines 
Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States
Oct 2009 - Aug 2013
Jul 2010

75000 mi

US $150
Rear driver's side wheel bearing replaced due to noise. 
Volvo XC90 in Utah, United States
Aug 2011 - Oct 2012
Sep 2011

70000 mi

US $850
anti skid and lock brake electrical system failed and had to be replaced 
Oct 2011

70000 mi

US $950
manifold failure; caused at rattling sound when cold started which went away as car warmed up replaced electrical system as antiskid, antilock brakes melted down and were inactivated manifold failure; caused at rattling sound when cold started which went away as car warmed up 
Oct 2012

84000 mi
window would go up but not stay up 
Volvo XC90 in New Hampshire, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010

95000 mi

US $2300
AWD stopped working. Angle gear worn out some time since last year. AWD stopped working for no reason. Dealer states this is an angle gear and want to replace the whole unit. 
Volvo XC90 in Michigan, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2013
Jun 2010

52000 mi

US $650
Both rear wheel bearings began to fail following the winter -- cab bacame more and more noisy 
Jul 2010

52000 mi

US $450
Siren module needed to be replaced, alarm ramdomly activated. 
Volvo XC90 in Kansas, United States
Mar 2011 - Dec 2013
Jul 2012

110300 mi

US $250
Replaced sensor in passenger window that protects from child getting pinched. Defective sensor made window just go right back down when it got to full up position. Tweeter speaker cover fell off [again]. One of the few design flaws in this Volvo. Instead of replacing, they just put a few drops of glue on it to hold it on. Sounds kluge-ee but it works and much cheaper than whole new speaker. 
Volvo XC90 in South Africa
Jun 2010 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016

96100 mi
Engine mounts top and bottom replaced. Brake discs and pads replacement on all four wheels. 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Sep 2012 - Feb 2014
Aug 2013

47400 mi

£500
Fuel sensor defective required a replacement and software update - as car out of warranty although just had to pay £500 
Feb 2014

53000 mi
Faulty ABS sensor on both real wheels with splice ring worn had to replace -took a long time to diagnose with independent 
Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Jun 2016 - Apr 2018
Jul 2016

115200 mi
Replace new parking brake 
Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Dec 2008 - Dec 2012
Feb 2009

62000 mi
Left rear wheel bearing replaced. Noisy Windscreen wiper bearing in drive mechanism required plenum cover removed and lubrication  
Jun 2009

67000 mi

£1000
Replaced left hand front lower wishbone (control arm). Bushes worn out and broken causing clunking noise.  Right hand rear wheel bearing making rumbling noise. Replaced. 
Feb 2010

77000 mi

£100
Noisy bearing on alternator. Heater kept blowing cold then hot then cold etc etc Engine torque mountings bottom worn/ top broken. Replaced both units. Can now much quieter. Left hand suspension top spring shock mount replaced to stop nasty creaking and knocking noise on braking/corners. Rear parking brake sticking due to rusty mechanism on both sides plus broken pad. Replaced both levers and 1 set pads behind rear disks.  
Mar 2010

79000 mi
Radio works intermittently plus high pitched crackling noise. Possible connection problem on fibre optic plug in amplifier under right hand seat. Removed amplifer, unplugged and replugged fibre connector. Seems to work OK now. 
Apr 2010

80000 mi

£400
Radio continued to fail intermittently. Gave up and fitted an aftermarket radio/DVD player and volvo parts prices were ridiculous. Now much improved with better sound and linked screen for movies. 
Nov 2012

97000 mi

£750
Bevel gear oil leak plus wear on drive shaft seals. replaced 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Jun 2008 - Jun 2011
Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Nov 2007 - Dec 2012
May 2007

25000 mi
rear wheel bearing replaced 
Jun 2008

34000 mi
Replace rear differential 
Dec 2012

86000 mi

US $500
Both front lower control arms, brakes, spring seats, shocks 
Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2014
Jul 2012

99200 mi

US $700
Alternator stopped working... bought new bosch unit and had friend (mechanic at another dealership) install 
Feb 2014

110000 mi

US $1100
needed new hub bearings and control arm bushings. still using the original shocks which are still OK (a little rusty but not leaking) After bearings and bushings, had an alignment service done. 
Volvo XC90 in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
Feb 2011

106000 mi

US $450
Transmission was failing. Transmission fluid was flushed and filled and the computer systems were reset. 
Apr 2011

110200 mi

US $625
Alternator died. Had to tow. Installed rebuilt alternator. Part $425 labor 3-4 hours. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2015
Sep 2013

95000 mi

US $3000
bearings in the tensioner pulleys going out making noise sensor i believe was a MAP sensor going bad 
Feb 2014

102000 mi

US $1800
Alternator went bad and was replaced. Due to the location of this part, many hours of labor was required. 
Volvo XC90 in Iceland
Dec 2007 - Nov 2008
Sep 2007

26040 mi

$6500
OBC message said Anti-skid needed servicing, but no fault codes showed up. After a lot of hours spent on searching for the fault, the rear differential was found to be inoperative and needed replacement. Replaced under optional extended warranty. 
Jun 2008

29760 mi

$300
The message ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED came up in the OBD. Problem solved after sensor connections were checked and fastened. 
Oct 2008

31000 mi
Right tie-rod end worn out and replaced. 
Volvo XC90 in Idaho, United States
Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013

122000 mi

US $900
The alternator needed replaced. It was giving a Power System Service Urgent warning light. 
Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States
Jan 2010 - Oct 2015
Feb 2010

58000 mi
Vibrations coming from the transmission at certain speeds. Dealer replaced transmission on the third visit to their service department. 
Dec 2010

65000 mi
Both middle seats would not fold to allow access to rear seats. 
May 2011

67000 mi
Middle row of seats would not fold correctly so kids could not get to the third row. 
Oct 2015

125000 mi
ABS light came on. Dealer wanted to charge $3k to repair it. We traded in the xc90 for an xc60. 
Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2009 - Sep 2016
Mar 2012

106000 mi

US $600
Inner-tie rod end was loose and clicking/clunking when turning the steering. Tie rod end was replaced. Slight hesitation in shifting. Some minor shift flare. 
Aug 2012

109400 mi

US $600
Rear hub assembly worn. Required replacement of rear axle which was rusted to hub, 
Feb 2015

136000 mi

US $1000
Outer Tie-Rod End replacement. Both rear bearing (hub assemblies) replaced. 
Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States
Dec 2008 - Sep 2012
May 2010

67000 mi

US $600
Parking brake was replaced and rear brake pads were replaced. Left tie rod was fixed. 
Jul 2010

68000 mi

US $300
AC was not cold. Regfrigerant was really low and more was added. AC is now blowing cold air. 
Oct 2011

85000 mi

US $1000
All Wheel Drive stopped working. Problem noticed b/c front tires were bald. Front tires were just over a year old, so we knew the problem was beyond bald tires. 
Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States
Jun 2015 - Mar 2016
Feb 2016

101300 mi
Squeaking sound from accessory belts. Replaced serpentine belt and tensioners for around $1000. Memory for front seat stopped working 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Mar 2016 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016

85000 mi
Alternator failed, thought it was battery...original battery still working after 11 Years. Repair shop wanted $1200 to replace alternator. Was going to do it myself ~300 but needed to remove wheel & axle...looked like a pain ita. Traded in! 
Volvo XC90 in Hawaii, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2013
Dec 2008

49000 mi
Transmission valve body replaced. Corrected funky shifting. Interior lights inop. Wiring harness damaged during repairs to rain sensor for wipers. 
Feb 2009

55000 mi

US $300
Car has high pressure headlight washer nozzles imbedded inside bumper with a color matched cover with a built in gimble for the nozzle to swivel up to the headlight. Covers cost $300. for two (2) including paint, new nozzles and install. 
Aug 2009

62000 mi

US $35
"Soft Touch" plastic panel surround on drivers seat controls cracked and slowly disintegrated. Part replaced by owner as the shop was backed up. 30 dollar part, about an hour to R&R Parts came in a while ago, owner finally replaced. Ultimately a simple repair but w/o shop knowing process ( 1st time occurence for them) it took about an hour and a half to disassemble and "noodle out" the fix 
Mar 2012

104000 mi

US $120
Hood gas strut supports fail to keep hood open. Most likely due to age (6.5 yrs) and tropical heat. Simple replacement. Parts only. 
Jun 2012

108000 mi

US $150
Some sensor that affected the check engine light failed 
Mar 2013

119000 mi
Automatic window closure malfunction. "pinch guard" sensitivity too high and window would re-open by itself. Adjusted software. 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel manual AWD

Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
Apr 2012

102700 mi

£850
handbrake did not hold on hills and a new system had to be installed 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Dec 2012 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014

93000 mi

£1000
Ignition barrel broke, locking the key so it wouldn't turn past position 1 Jerk going into gear 4 and 5. Replaced transmission fluid, reset adaptive setting, fluid counters and updated gearbox software 
Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Dec 2011

137000 mi

£40
Excessive clutch wear warning and limp home mode engaged locking transmission into 4th gear. 

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2004.5 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Jun 2010 - Oct 2011
Nov 2010

93100 mi

£350
rear wheel bearing, replaced. 
Mar 2011

96000 mi

£1100
central electrical module failure which caused damage to rear electrical module 
Jul 2011

98000 mi

£500
split intercooler 
Oct 2011

99000 mi

£60
screen washer pump failure 

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2004 Volvo XC90

Engine not specified

Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

150000 mi
ACV cracked 
Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008

86000 mi

US $1500
Transmission went, stuck in third gear. 
Sep 2008

89000 mi

US $425
suspension work 
Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Mar 2015 - Dec 2016
Jun 2015

220000 mi

US $900
Replace front bushings 
Sep 2016

246000 mi

US $300
Cracked top engine mount 
Volvo XC90 in British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008

51460 mi

C $200
Broken motor mount. 
Volvo XC90 in Chile
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010

71300 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 New York, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

72000 mi

US $5900
Broken drain sun roof.  
Volvo XC90 in Iceland
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Volvo XC90 in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009

86000 mi

US $800
Had to replace front right axle. 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2009
Mar 2009

64000 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 Massachusetts, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008

46000 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 2008

49000 mi
Replaced a third wheel bearing. 
Jun 2009

57000 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 Colorado, United States
Dec 2010 - Apr 2011
Feb 2011

75200 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 Colorado, United States
Mar 2011 - Mar 2014
Apr 2011

67000 mi

US $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 2011

70000 mi

US $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 2014

84000 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 Virginia, United States
Dec 2011 - Sep 2017
Jul 2012

118500 mi
Changed right rear brake light 
Dec 2013

129000 mi

US $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 2014

136200 mi

US $50
Engine mount 
Nov 2014

137900 mi

US $4300
needed complete front end repair kit leaking steering hose oil on drive belt 
Apr 2016

147300 mi

US $435
Oil leak Loose stabilizer bar 
Jul 2017

155000 mi

US $400
Replaced radiator 
Volvo XC90 in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008

56420 mi

C $2000
Oil leak, timing belt. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Nov 2008 - Jun 2012
Dec 2009

60000 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 2010

61000 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 2010

65000 mi

US $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 2012

88000 mi

US $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 California, United States
Mar 2009 - Jun 2013
Jul 2009

55000 mi

US $32
Recharged the A/C 
Dec 2012

80000 mi
The transmission was rebuild and fully paid for by Volvo under Goodwill agreement. 
Volvo XC90 in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2012 - Sep 2014
Apr 2012

133000 mi
steering fluid leak due to hose connection was aged. 
Feb 2013

141700 mi

US $539
Two of six ignition coils failed. Replaced two ignition coils and six spark plugs at the same time. 
Oct 2013

149500 mi

US $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 Pennsylvania, United States
May 2010 - Mar 2012
Jun 2010

58000 mi

US $1
Motor mount was broken 
Mar 2012

62000 mi

US $358
The tie rod was replace also and oil change and have sun roof leak taken care of. 
Volvo XC90 in Indiana, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

93000 mi

US $480
wheel brearing replaced - rear driver's side 
Jul 2010

93000 mi

US $195
upper motor/torque mount replaced 
Jun 2011

109000 mi

US $287
front sway bars replaced 
Volvo XC90 in Nevada, United States
Apr 2010 - Feb 2011
Dec 2010

121000 mi

US $3500
ABS braking system was malfunctioning and was replaced. The ABS system needed to be ordered 
Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States
Oct 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

138000 mi

US $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 South Carolina, United States
Apr 2008 - Apr 2011
Oct 2008

39000 mi
Replaced entire drivetrain. Took 5 months for parts to be shipped and clear customs. 
May 2010

70961 mi

US $865
Replaced leaking power steering pump Replaced leaking power steering pump 
Feb 2011

78000 mi

US $940
Power steering pump replaced again due to leaking seals. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2010
Jun 2010

85000 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 2010

63000 mi

US $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 Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
Feb 2012

140700 mi

US $800
replaced rear drive shaft 
Aug 2012

145400 mi

US $850
replace ignition coil and all spark plugs driver window and ext. mirror does not work 
Volvo XC90 in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Nov 2009

53985 mi

US $2944
Replaced both Turbochargers 
Mar 2010

58484 mi

US $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 2010

63802 mi

US $90
Adjusted brake backing plates away from rotors due to noise when in reverse. 
Dec 2010

65772 mi

US $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 Great Britain
Oct 2009 - Mar 2010
Nov 2009

70000 mi

£800
Car goes into protection mode for no reason 
Volvo XC90 in New South Wales, Australia
Sep 2010 - Jan 2011
Oct 2010

44866 mi

A $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 Ohio, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2014
Jun 2009

47000 mi

US $241
Transmission developed a significant bearing noise  
Oct 2009

52000 mi

US $899
Radio failed, had to replace the main control module. Volvo declined any assistance. 
Aug 2010

60800 mi

US $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 2011

70000 mi

US $125
Leaking seal replaced 
May 2011

72000 mi

US $65
Replaced 3rd row seat release cable Replaced 3rd row seat release cable 
Volvo XC90 in Alabama, United States
May 2010 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

160000 mi

US $5000
failed transmission again. This is the second time 80k miles apart. 
Volvo XC90 in Iowa, United States
May 2004 - Jun 2011
May 2004

11000 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 2007

93000 mi

US $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 2010

141000 mi

US $874
Bad left front Axle. Bad tie rods 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Jan 2014 - Apr 2018
Sep 2015

162000 mi
Powersteering pump bleed-screw leak 
Volvo XC90 in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2016
Nov 2009

106000 mi

US $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 2009

108000 mi

US $1080
Replaced broken top engine mount ($85). 
Oct 2011

139700 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 2012

143000 mi
fuel filler door does not lock anymore unless engaged by hand radio (AM/FM only) temporarily stopped working twice, operational at present.  
Jun 2012

161000 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 2013

180000 mi

US $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 2013

183000 mi

US $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 2014

189000 mi

US $750
Master cylinder failed (slow repsonse to pedal). Replaced. All is back to normal. 
Sep 2014

192000 mi

US $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 2015

198000 mi
Just a note that an oil leak getting worse, possibly at a turbo. 
Feb 2016

199000 mi

US $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 2016

201000 mi

US $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 2016

201000 mi
Oil leak never fixed. 
Volvo XC90 in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2014 - Mar 2015
Dec 2014

128000 mi

US $640
Motor mounts and torque mount replaced 
Jan 2015 Main drive shaft was clicking, starting to fail 
Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States
Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
Jul 2017

197000 mi

US $790
Stuck caliper. Ruined the pads and caliper assembly. 
Sep 2017

197000 mi

US $1200
Coolant leak traced to water pump.  Oil leak.  
Volvo XC90 in Indiana, United States
Nov 2015 - Oct 2017
Jul 2016

142300 mi

US $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 2017

152000 mi

US $75
Front left wheel bearing was making noise new bearing didn’t solve issue 
Volvo XC90 in Alberta, Canada
May 2008 - Dec 2010
Jun 2008

47120 mi

C $700
failed endlinks 
Volvo XC90 in Zimbabwe
Oct 2014 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015

130200 mi

$5000
Gear Box Serviced Prop Shaft replaced Head Gasket Serviced Aircon Radiator Replaced Radiator Replaced 
Volvo XC90 in Jamaica
May 2013 - Jan 2014
Dec 2013

44020 mi

$2536
replace ABS control unit 
Volvo XC90 in Missouri, United States
Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013

97200 mi

US $1500
Volvo warrantied a complete new transmission and cooling lines and radiator 
Volvo XC90 in Brunei Darussalam
Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
Nov 2008

60140 mi
Transmission require urgent message incidator appeared. 
Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013

127000 mi

US $1400
CEM Failure due to water leak, 2 fuse relays 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States
Jan 2014 - Mar 2019
Feb 2014

138300 mi

US $1370
Water intrusion due to failed moonroof drain system, causing various problems with the electronic modules. 
Apr 2014

139300 mi

US $165
Siren module malfunctioned due to leaking internal battery. Causing sunroof to be nonfunctional. 
Aug 2014

141000 mi

US $275
When replacing the struts of front wheels, it was found that the tie-rod was broken and required replacement 
Dec 2016

174000 mi

US $346
Lower ball joints of both front worn out. 
Volvo XC90 in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2015 - Jul 2017
Nov 2016

198700 mi

US $120
motor mounts were replaced 
Volvo XC90 in New Hampshire, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Oct 2010

60300 mi

US $200
Water leaked in from passenger's side blocked drain tube from sun roof. Flooded Floor 
Aug 2013

93000 mi

US $100
Right rear bearing replaced under extended warranty 
Apr 2017

121000 mi

US $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 2017

123000 mi

US $600
Had left rear wheel bearing changed 
Jan 2018

140000 mi

US $853
Replaced antilock braking sensor left rear wheel Had right rear anti-lock wheel sensor replaced 
Volvo XC90 in Connecticut, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2014
Mar 2013

134000 mi

US $1800
Replace sway bars, fix front suspension,  replace fuel pump, water pump and timing belt. 
Dec 2013

134000 mi

US $1900
All wheel drive broke 
Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States
- Feb 2008
Feb 2008

520000 mi

US $4200
repair/replace transmission 
Volvo XC90 in Illinois, United States
Dec 2014 - Mar 2015
Dec 2014

182000 mi

US $200
Replaced turbo. Replaced MAF. Replaced oxygen sensor 
Volvo XC90 in Oregon, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

155000 mi

US $685
Replaced spark plugs and defective ignition coil. Also fuel filter 
Volvo XC90 in Florida, United States
Mar 2010 - Sep 2011
Dec 2010

95000 mi

US $370
found slight oil leak from turbo. 
Jul 2011

99000 mi
Fuel pump recall. Gas smell in car. Fuel pump had a leak. 
Volvo XC90 in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2018
Jul 2012

220500 mi

US $700
Replaced compressor Power seat control button broke off 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Mar 2013 - Jul 2016
Jan 2015

US $400
Radiator cracked. 
Mar 2016

120000 mi

US $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 Georgia, United States
Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

92000 mi

US $1200
Reduced engine performance. Needed new electronic throttle module 
Volvo XC90 in Hawaii, United States
Nov 2007 - Feb 2011
Jan 2010

US $35
low beam wire connector failure. Needs replacement 
Nov 2010

66000 mi

US $1500
O2 sensors and MAF sensor replaced 
Feb 2011

67000 mi
Headliner falling down when sold. 
Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
Feb 2011

68000 mi

US $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 California, United States
Oct 2012 - Mar 2016
Jul 2014

103300 mi

US $1100
Tune up and replaced cracking timing belt. Bearing behind timing belt, some rust. 
Jul 2015

109500 mi

US $659
Speed Sensor and Brkae sensor failed 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC90 in Oregon, United States
Nov 2007 - Aug 2014
Jun 2008

94000 mi

US $100
Sway bar end link dampers replaced. Broken tail gate release cable replaced. 
Jun 2010

121000 mi

US $800
rear suspension bushings 
Nov 2012

147700 mi

US $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
Mar 2010 - Mar 2011
Apr 2010

72000 mi

US $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 2010

73000 mi

US $400
Error message: "Anti-skid system repair required" - not sure what they actually did, but it cost about $400 for "reprogramming computer" 
Nov 2010

77000 mi

US $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 2011

87000 mi

US $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 New York, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008

56000 mi

US $506
Air conditioning not blowing cool air when idle. 
Nov 2009

70000 mi

US $220
Radio display did not display Reseal angle gear Replaced Lateral Link 
Volvo XC90 in Kansas, United States
Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
May 2009

72000 mi
In this trip our XC90 received a new transmission and angle/bevel gear. Also new radiator. 
Jun 2009

73000 mi
Replacement of a bad Turbo Control Valve. 
Jan 2010

US $25
Had code P0638 faulty throttle sensor come up. Code was reset and has not come back since. 
Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada
May 2009 - Aug 2013
Jun 2009

40300 mi
Rubber engine mounts needed replaced Rubber bushings for front sway bars replaced 
May 2012

59380 mi

C $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 Sweden
Sep 2009 - Sep 2011
Apr 2010

68200 mi

$35
position light bulb broken 
Jul 2011

72540 mi

$2000
horn was malfunctioning and had to be replaced. 
Volvo XC90 in New Hampshire, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

95000 mi

US $100
Brake pedal sensor is bad, needs to be replaced, part ordered 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Jun 2012 - Sep 2015
Oct 2014

70500 mi

US $300
Spark plug failure. Replaced all. 
Dec 2014

73000 mi
Discovered water on carpet and beneath floor. Diagnosed as sunroof drain. Fixed plugged drain and dried carpets and foam beneath. 
Volvo XC90 in Michigan, United States
Sep 2010 - Oct 2012
Dec 2010

95000 mi

US $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 2011

105000 mi

US $100
Scanned the check engine code and replaced the brake light switch 
Jun 2012

110000 mi

US $35
Replaced shifter knob button with an upgraded part from ebay 
Volvo XC90 in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2013 - Jun 2017
Sep 2015

126480 mi

C $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 2016

120900 mi

C $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 Texas, United States
Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

130000 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 Texas, United States
- Aug 2009
Aug 2008

90000 mi
under warranty, replace transmission 
Aug 2009

106000 mi

US $4000
replace front differential after major breakdown. Replaced under courtesy warranty chain box 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
May 2012 - Mar 2013
Apr 2012

US $2000
MAS computer chip AGAIN 
Jul 2012

152300 mi

US $600
yet ANOTHER computer chip went out and needed replacing 
Volvo XC90 in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2013 - Mar 2014
Oct 2013

115300 mi

US $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 Minnesota, United States
Dec 2013 - Sep 2015
Oct 2014

119200 mi

US $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 Colorado, United States
Dec 2014 - Jan 2016
Mar 2015

157000 mi

US $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 Sweden
Sep 2014 - Jan 2022
Oct 2014

99200 mi

$300
Rear wheel bearing hub noise. Replaced hub. 
Jun 2015

104160 mi
Headlight lenses foggy 
Dec 2016

112840 mi
Haldex DEM PCB burned beyond repair due to water ingress (poor sealing) 
Volvo XC90 in Wisconsin, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2015
Jun 2014

109000 mi

US $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 2014

116000 mi

US $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 Maryland, United States
Mar 2010 - Dec 2011
Apr 2010

88000 mi

US $980
Vibration upon acceleration. Replaced right front axle. Is an apparent problem with this vehicle. Replaced sway bar and bushings. 
Aug 2010

90000 mi

US $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 2011

106000 mi

US $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 Alaska, United States
Apr 2012 - May 2012
May 2012

82000 mi

US $500
AWD not working (DEM and spline sleeve issue) 
Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States
Jun 2011 - Mar 2013
Sep 2011

112000 mi

US $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 2012

127000 mi

US $4000
replaced front axle replaced struts 
Sep 2012

128000 mi

US $25
intermittent thick smoke from exhaust. Possibly coolant leaking into combustion chamber. 
Mar 2013

132000 mi

US $150
Worn axle Oil pump system failure 
Volvo XC90 in British Columbia, Canada
May 2010 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

102920 mi

C $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 Alberta, Canada
Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
Dec 2010

96100 mi

C $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. 
Volvo XC90 in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2010 - Nov 2021
May 2012

82240 mi

C $550
Module for sunroof and alarm system 
Jul 2012

83800 mi
initial problem with alarm module was not completed properly 
Nov 2012

85220 mi
faulty alarm module 
Nov 2014

100720 mi

C $400
engine mount broken 
Jan 2015

101880 mi

C $1200
Replaced water pump and timing belts. Unplugged sunroof drains. 
Jun 2017

113460 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 2018

115940 mi

C $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 Virginia, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2015
Aug 2012

178200 mi

US $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 2012

182000 mi

US $125
Replaced right rear wheel hub due to noisy bearing. 
Mar 2013

187000 mi
Replace left rear wheel hub. Replace worn engine mount 
Jun 2013

190000 mi

US $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 2013

192000 mi

US $6
Replaced fuel door hinge again. Lip that holds the spring snaps off. Design flaw. 
Nov 2013

194900 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 2014

199305 mi

US $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 2015

210000 mi

US $1370
Replace left front spring seat Replace PCV / flame trap system And cracked boost hose. 
Apr 2015

210300 mi

US $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 2015

212000 mi

US $8
Replace fuel filler door hinge. Design flaw. 
Volvo XC90 in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2010 - May 2012
Dec 2010

79360 mi

C $1100
needed new key fob, hatch back release and windshield washer pump 
Apr 2011

83700 mi

C $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 2011

87420 mi

C $400
needed new spring and parts for E brake as it was squeaking and not working very well 
May 2012

93000 mi

C $500
regular maintenance term plus replace clasps for fuel line 
Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States
Jul 2011 - Oct 2011
Aug 2011

54000 mi

US $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 Virginia, United States
Dec 2010 - Jul 2012
Jan 2011

148000 mi

US $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 Michigan, United States
Aug 2017 - Sep 2018
Sep 2017

202000 mi

US $1100
Radiator leaking fluid. 
Jan 2018

206000 mi
Interior air Fan motor 
Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018

184000 mi

US $180
xenon light bulb burned out, pricey to replace. 

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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 2013

52000 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 2016

87500 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 2018

112000 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. 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
May 2010 - Jun 2012
Jul 2011

86500 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 2012

83200 mi

£80
Fuel level sender failed 
May 2012

94000 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 Norway
Apr 2016 - Jun 2017
Feb 2017

101060 mi

$300
Windows regulator 
Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Jun 2010 - Oct 2015
Aug 2014

81900 mi

£60
Abs sensor ring cracked. Drive shaft removed & new sensor ring fitted. 
Dec 2014

84000 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 2015

87600 mi

£200
Near side Abs sensor ring cracked. Drive shaft removed & new sensor ring fitted. 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008

53000 mi
Coolant tubing needed replacement. Small leak under pressure. 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automated manual AWD

Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Dec 2009 - May 2012
Feb 2010

73500 mi

£1588
Rear wheel drive sleeve stripped common problem 
Apr 2010

74000 mi

£430
Geartronic gearbox oil change and reprogrammed. 
Jun 2010

76000 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 2011

92000 mi
Fuel pipe from fuel pump leaking 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Volvo XC90 in Michigan, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2013
Feb 2011

162000 mi

US $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 2011

169000 mi

US $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 2011

176000 mi

US $1100
Fixed AC. 
Apr 2012

189700 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 2012

192100 mi

US $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 2012

200000 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 2012

201500 mi
I picked the car up, and drove 10 miles, and the skid cover came off. $129.00- I had it removed. 
Feb 2013

209300 mi

US $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. 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4-door

5-cylinder automatic AWD

Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

140000 mi

US $2487
Replace 2 front axels, 2 front wheel hub assembly, Replace Turbo Large Hoses. 

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2003 Volvo XC90

Engine not specified

Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States
Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
Nov 2013

118100 mi

US $350
replaced two motor mounts 
Dec 2013

121000 mi
replaced driveshaft control arms replaced (upper) 

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2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

67000 mi

US $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 North Carolina, United States
Sep 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

153000 mi

US $4000
Final drive failed and shift valves failed. Second transmission repair, first at 105k. Partially fixed, found would require more work, so replaced the car. So much for Volvo being reliable. 
Volvo XC90 in California, United States
- Jan 2010
Jan 2010

105000 mi

US $21000
TURBO REPLACED ENGINE REPLACED TRANSMISSION REPLACED TRANSFER CASE REPLACED LEFT AXLE REPLACED CUP HOLDERS REPLACED 
Volvo XC90 in South Carolina, United States
Apr 2010 - Apr 2016
Oct 2013

139000 mi

US $2800
Infamous trans issue. Dead pressure control valve. 
Oct 2014

150800 mi

US $2100
The all familiar failed transmission. Not only did the pressure control solenoid fail but the torque converter clutch came apart as well. 
Jan 2016

158000 mi

US $500
Key would not turn past position 0, locked down. 
Apr 2016

173000 mi
Still having problems with the ignition switch. Key will not rotate sometimes. 
Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States
Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018

120000 mi

US $100
Not shifting properly. 
Volvo XC90 in Florida, United States
Sep 2007 - Jun 2011
Apr 2007

69000 mi

US $1700
Shocks, struts, timing belt 
Mar 2008

78000 mi

US $750
Broken motor mount 
Oct 2008

82000 mi

US $1000
Siren replaced 
Mar 2009

85000 mi

US $1800
broken motor mount, fuel pump 
Oct 2010

90000 mi

US $2500
Something in the rod was leaking transmission fluid into the wheel area. Sounds like BS to me, but who knows. 
Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States
Apr 2011 - Nov 2014
Jun 2011

118000 mi

US $800
Replaced bushings and realigned. 
Aug 2013

154000 mi

US $4100
Rebuilt transmission (will be 3rd transmission) after roughly 75,000 miles (first transmission replaced at 75,000. 
Sep 2013

154000 mi

US $650
Axle installed incorrectly when transmission rebuilt. Axle failed and caused leakage of transmission. 
Jan 2014

146800 mi
Software update 
May 2014

163000 mi

US $1973
Replaced strut assemblies rear and front brake pads and rotors 
Jul 2014

163800 mi

US $460
Recharged ac Replaced. Braking solenoid 
Oct 2014

168000 mi
Leak determined. Waiting to see if under Aamco warranty. 
Nov 2014

168000 mi
Oil leak not repaired. 

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2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Mar 2009 - Jul 2022
Oct 2009

57450 mi

US $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

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. 
Dec 2009

58500 mi
Continuation of fuel pump repair: Volvo reimbursed for part, since pump was under manufacturer warranty. 
Feb 2010

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. 
Dec 2010

74000 mi

US $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

76000 mi

US $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 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. 
Feb 2012

87500 mi

US $500
Replaced worn bushings 
Mar 2012

88000 mi
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 mi

US $300
Replaced front strut spring mounts (one was busted and the other cracked) 
Sep 2012

94000 mi

US $190
Worn out engine mount. Replaced. 
Oct 2013

107500 mi

US $1500
AWD angle gear failed damaging right front axle in the process. Replaced angle gear & axle. 
Feb 2014

111400 mi

US $1900
Real seal leak was getting worse - replaced all engine rubber seals 
Oct 2016

144000 mi

US $400
Replaced faulty alternator 
Jul 2017

147000 mi

US $700
Ignition coils cracked, replaced all 5 and spark plugs. Leaky Evap hose replaced. replaced noisy AC blower motor and shimmed AC compressor (was not engaging) with zip ties, per the "zip-tie AC compressor trick" 
Volvo XC90 in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
Feb 2009

42782 mi
Inner CV Boot Clamp - was loose had it repaired at same time of Angle Gear reseal 
Mar 2009

42782 mi

C $931
Angle Gear - Resealed (not replaced, replacement was estimated at $3500 and not necessary) 
Apr 2009

44406 mi

C $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

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) 
May 2010

47740 mi

C $1600
Stereo stopped working, problem is not resolved. Solution is to put in new stereo into a 7 year old car (ridiculous!) 
Volvo XC90 in Nigeria
Jan 2015 - Apr 2016
Jun 2015

131440 mi

$200
Ball joint, linkages and lower arm 
Volvo XC90 in Queensland, Australia
Jun 2011 - Mar 2012
Jul 2011

219480 mi

A $140
transmission shift problem - requires overhaul 

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2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

128000 mi
Replaced NSR wheel-bearing cassette 
Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Jun 2015 - May 2016
May 2016

135000 mi

£100
Back up sensor failed 
Volvo XC90 in France
Jul 2007 - Jan 2012
Aug 2007

61959 mi

€158
Recplacement of left/ball joint 
Aug 2008

72788 mi

€83
replacement top engine support (rubber in alu) 
Jun 2009

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. 
Dec 2009

86943 mi

€758
Complete revisions of handbrake system, cables and also handbrake pads 
Aug 2010

94883 mi

€16
Also replaced leaking crankcase seal. Also replaced leaking crankcase seal. 
Sep 2010

95790 mi
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

100874 mi

€81
Set of new antitheft wheelbolts (were damaged by workshop) 
Jun 2011

104160 mi
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. 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

€644
Replacing rear wheelbearing left 

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