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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%)

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Volvo XC90 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 246 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

2000 mi 4 wheel alignment [out at delivery] 

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2018 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

19000 mi Full suspension replacement 

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2017 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

25000 mi Air suspension failed. Replaced compressor. 
42000 mi Air suspension compressor replaced for second time 
56000 mi

US $450
Air suspension compressor pump replaced. Original pump failed. 

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2017 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

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

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2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

9500 mi Popping sound still could be heard. Driver side lower and upper control arms were replaced. Shock absorber was replaced. The steering wheel makes a pop-up noise when I brake and make a right turn. 
11000 mi Steering box was leaking. Whole steering box was replaced. This fixed the popping noise. 
6200 mi Replaced suspension parts under warranty. 
18600 mi

$500
Noise from dampers 
52818 mi

US $279
Replaced Control Arm bushing  

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2013 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

136000 mi

US $900
Both front stablizer links 

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2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

44000 mi

£350
Both front wheel bearings replaced as had become noisy 

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2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

17200 mi Loose bolt 
49000 mi

£180
Front wheel bearing 

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2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

80000 mi

US $600
Replace one wheel bearing. 

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2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

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. 
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. 
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. 
9000 mi Popping sound in the front end when turning and braking 
29000 mi Right suspension piece had to be order and then replaced on the car 
35000 mi Car has always pulled to the right and the brakes have started popping again when applied during a turn 
37000 mi Popping sound from the front suspension when making slow turns while braking. 
42000 mi Right rear wheel bearing had to be replaced 
51000 mi popping sounds in the shocks  
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. 
25800 mi Tilt steering wheel would not lock 
96888 mi

US $500
replaced rear shocks 
29300 mi Left rear shock replaced. 

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2009 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

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

124000 mi

US $250
Replaced 2 front stabilizer links on each side. 
127000 mi

US $1470
2 front struts and strut mounts 

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2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

78500 mi

US $2900
compressor  steering rack 
90700 mi

US $1177
Power steering pump failed at 101,000 miles. Replaced pump with Volvo remanufactured unit. Parts: $627 Labor: $550 
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 
38000 mi Front end creaking and clunking at low speed turns. 
71500 mi

US $400
Front drive line spline at hub needed to be tightened and epoxied/locktited. 
104000 mi

US $1500
Leaking power steering line. 
106000 mi

US $900
Ball joints 
146000 mi

US $300
Replaced shocks 
62000 mi

US $1500
passenger spring perch failed 

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2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

114000 mi

US $800
Both rear wheel bearings replaced. 
57000 mi

US $100
Vibration during acceleration; Front right axle needed to be replaced 

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2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

15000 mi warranty repair to lower front control bushings 
29800 mi Creaking of front suspension at slow speed turn. Replaced left front upper strut bushing.  
42000 mi Left rear shock failed, leaking and noisy 
58000 mi

US $700
Bearing malfunction on the rear wheel. 
165000 mi

US $150
Replaced bushings in front and rear of SUV 
77700 mi

US $468
Steering sensor replacment 

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2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

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. 
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

18000 mi Cracking suspension noise when going round corners 
21000 mi recurring problem cracking suspension on cornering 
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

103000 mi

US $800
front suspension/strut mounts were making noise (torn rubber) were replaced and noise stopped 
118000 mi

US $3400
replaced front struts and control arms 
66000 mi Front end developed a popping sound when steering in reverse. 
48000 mi

US $1300
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.  
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. 
77500 mi

C $1150
Rear shock replacement 
47000 mi Steering electronic control module needed to be replaced. 
64000 mi

US $1400
Power steering pump failure 
105000 mi

US $500
Replace both front bearings 
109000 mi

US $500
Replace rear bearing 
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! 
55000 mi

US $500
noise & vibration with steering....resevoir replaced due to some kind of debris in it. 
83000 mi

US $100
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). 
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). 
79000 mi And power steering pump. 
27000 mi Suspension bushings replaced in front. 
40300 mi Both front struts replaced. Making noise 
91000 mi

US $350
Ball joints needed to be replaced 
92380 mi

C $225
Top plates 
53000 mi Noise from wheel - Replace R/F wheel bearings 
81300 mi

US $200
stabilizer link replaced 
112000 mi

US $500
bad bearing 
122500 mi

US $400
replace tie-rod end 

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2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

26000 mi Adjusted power steering belt/pulley to cure noise. 
98000 mi

US $250
Replaced right rear wheel bearing hub asm. 

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2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

98000 mi

US $1400
replace left front wheel bearing 
86800 mi

C $900
Front and rear shock absorber 
23000 mi Popping sound in suspension when turning especially when applying brakes.  
24000 mi Return to dealer for popping sound in front suspension. They retorque some system bushing and solved the problem. 
204000 mi

US $2000
Replaced front control arms 
68200 mi

C $580
Left side bearing; needed the whole hub to be replaced 
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. 
135000 mi

US $300
Replace bushings on tie rods 
137000 mi

US $200
Lower control arm bushings were replaced. 
158500 mi

US $75
Front end vibration. Found "play" in outer tie rod ends. Replaced both sides. 
75000 mi Felt clunk from front suspension, dealer diagnosed worn front sway bar links. Links replaced, suspension now tight. 
86000 mi

US $450
Car exhibited clunking over bumps, shop diagnosed as worn front struts. Front struts and strut mounts replaced. 
89900 mi

C $1250
replaced both front wheel bearings and ball joint 
67000 mi

US $100
Sway bar link failed and was replaced 
86000 mi

US $6400
Replace front struts and control arms 
147300 mi

US $1300
Replaced water pump, power steering pump and belt 
69000 mi

US $60
Significant wheel alignment needed. 
50000 mi

US $320
Tightened some suspension bushings that were causing noises below the front end of the vehicle. 

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2006 Volvo XC90

Engine not specified

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

121000 mi

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

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2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

130000 mi

US $750
Replaced one wheel bearing. 
46000 mi

US $900
Front Wheel bearings replaced 
116000 mi

US $100
Right Rear HUB replaced ABS Sensor Replaced right rear 
118600 mi

US $512
Left Wheel Beering replaced Emergency Brake Shoes replaced 
229000 mi

US $400
replaced front shocks, struts and tie rods 
94000 mi Replaced worn rear shock absorbers 
82000 mi Steering noise was found to be from incorrectly placed drive belt following timing belt replacement 
69000 mi

US $350
LR hub bearing replacement 
75700 mi

US $600
Ball joint rubber, front left wheel, excessive wear required replacement or (told) wheel might off. 
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. 
82500 mi

US $2000
rear wheel bearings. front subframe bushings. rear rotors and pads. 
90700 mi

US $550
ball joints - front 
122700 mi

US $260
Replaced leaking front shocks with Sachs shocks 
129000 mi

US $615
Replaced control arm bushings 
149000 mi

US $200
replaced struts and stabilizer bar end links 
136400 mi

A $600
Control arms 
41000 mi loose right front tie-rod 
132783 mi

US $615
Replaced rear shocks, which had failed 
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. 
142000 mi

US $100
wheel bearing 
163000 mi

US $500
Wheel bearing, rear, driver side 
244000 mi

US $230
Replaced passenger outer tie-rod end 

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2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

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... 

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2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

104000 mi

US $2900
Full front end suspension refresh including front shocks, bushings, sway bar 
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. 
77000 mi

US $80
Lower control arm bushings failed. 
77000 mi Knocking noise in front end when backing and turning quickly. Mechanic diagnosed steering rack and replaced under warranty. 
78200 mi New steering rack failed within 300 miles. Knocking noise during parking. Replaced. 
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 
84000 mi rebuilt steering rack knocking during parking maneuvers. R/R rack and align. 
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. 
134000 mi

US $1500
Power steering pump leaking 
33790 mi Clunking sound from steering when parking etc. Dealer replaced both steering follower arms and joints at no charge. Problem fixed. 
100 mi The power steering unit was leaking fluid. The Rack was replaced. 
132000 mi

US $950
Power Steering pump replacement 
101000 mi

£700
replace track rod end (probably caused by pot hole in road); carried out replacement transmission fluid shortly after car purchase. 
108000 mi

£680
Replace suspension bushes front and rear ( 4 in all) 
153000 mi

US $150
Loose steering, repaired by replacing both front lower control arms and ball-joints. 
153000 mi

US $1028
Front Control Arms and ball joints replaced. 
156700 mi

US $2400
Shock, strut, and spring replacement for worn items. 
76000 mi

US $190
Replaced worn right front spring cap Replaced lower control arm bushings on both sides. 
109000 mi

US $300
Worn ball joint replaced. 
124000 mi

US $190
Replaced o-ring on power steering line where pressure line enters rack assembly. 
121000 mi

US $200
Replaced various front end components that were worn out. Swaybar links and tie rod ends. 
136000 mi

US $78
Replaced control arms 
113000 mi

US $165
Power steering fluid needed to be flushed. 
37000 mi Rear hub bearing. 
61000 mi

US $400
Front control arm bushings cracked. 
33480 mi - Steering wheels tiking noise when turining - Damaged Rear Window Rubber Trim 
104940 mi

﷼1333
Change Steering Wheel Pump because of leakage... 
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. 
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 
21000 mi

US $100
Second axle replacement-bearings. 
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. 
29140 mi clunking noise when backing out of driveway. replaced steering rack. 
55000 mi

US $600
new wheel bearings 
93000 mi

US $1500
wheel bearing, tire rods replaced 
17980 mi Steering column replaced.  
63000 mi

US $500
60,000 mile service and replace tie rod end. 
108700 mi

US $3000
replace tire, control arms, and align 
29140 mi Steering column replaced due to unusual gap and movement up and down 
99000 mi rear bushings 
158000 mi Replaced both front wheel bearings 
160000 mi Replaced front struts and lower control arms 
176700 mi Replaced power steering pump 

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2005.5 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

90000 mi

US $650
Replaced front strut spring seats. 
127000 mi Power steering pump leaking. 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

198000 mi

US $495
Lower control arm and bushings 
74000 mi broken tie rod 
52000 mi

US $150
Worn suspension bushings. 
52000 mi replace additional bushings 
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.  

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

126100 mi

US $350
Replaced rubber strut seats due to age wear-clanking over bumps. 
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. 
68000 mi

US $700
Right rear wheel bearing replacement. 
133000 mi

US $1100
Power steering pump and hose failure 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

32000 mi Both rear wheel bearings 
35000 mi Both front wheel bearings 
36000 mi Grinding noise. Replaced both front wheel bearings. Steering input sensor 
59000 mi

US $1300
XC90 needed new front strut plates. 
67000 mi

US $1000
Both rear wheel bearings were replaced. 
31000 mi

US $150
Replaced rear wheel bearing. Replaced ball joint. 
47000 mi

US $900
Replace rear wheel bearings 
73000 mi

US $725
Replace Front strut 
75000 mi

US $1600
Replace rear shocks. 
40000 mi

US $330
Struts, bushings worn out; replaced. 
43500 mi Replaced worn sway bar links and 
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. 
52000 mi

US $650
Both rear wheel bearings began to fail following the winter -- cab bacame more and more noisy 
75000 mi

US $150
Rear driver's side wheel bearing replaced due to noise. 
28000 mi

US $300
Wheel bearing worn out 
54300 mi

US $1600
tie-rod end 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

62000 mi Left rear wheel bearing replaced. 
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. 
77000 mi

£30
Left hand suspension top spring shock mount replaced to stop nasty creaking and knocking noise on braking/corners. 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

31000 mi Right tie-rod end worn out and replaced. 
147000 mi car taken to volvo mechanic for power steering leak. am told that it needs a new power steering rack $1300 
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. 
106000 mi

US $600
Inner-tie rod end was loose and clicking/clunking when turning the steering. Tie rod end was replaced. 
136000 mi

US $1000
Outer Tie-Rod End replacement. Both rear bearing (hub assemblies) replaced. 
67000 mi

US $600
Left tie rod was fixed. 
25000 mi rear wheel bearing replaced 
86000 mi

US $500
Both front lower control arms, brakes, spring seats, shocks 

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2004.5 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

93100 mi

£350
rear wheel bearing, replaced. 

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2004 Volvo XC90

Engine not specified

220000 mi

US $900
Replace front bushings 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

62000 mi

US $358
The tie rod was replace also and oil change and have sun roof leak taken care of. 
93000 mi

US $480
wheel brearing replaced - rear driver's side 
109000 mi

US $287
front sway bars replaced 
75200 mi 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. 
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. 
70961 mi

US $865
Replaced leaking power steering pump Replaced leaking power steering pump 
78000 mi

US $940
Power steering pump replaced again due to leaking seals. 
60800 mi

US $60
Roll bar links failed, replaced both sides with OEM new 
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 
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 
141000 mi

US $874
Bad tie rods 
47120 mi

C $700
failed endlinks 
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. 
88000 mi

US $500
Dealer found part of the suspension system needed to be replaced and gave a quote of $900 to repair. 
129000 mi

US $2261
Front strut sprngs found brokn: both spring seats replaced. Power steering hose leak. Needs lower control arms, rear sway bar links, tie rods, steering column u-joint. 
137900 mi

US $4300
needed complete front end repair kit leaking steering hose 
147300 mi

US $435
Loose stabilizer bar 
85000 mi Cracked and broken Front Lower Control Arms, front and rear bushings. Sold instead of repairing. 
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. 
49000 mi Replaced a third wheel bearing. 
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. 
152000 mi

US $75
Front left wheel bearing was making noise new bearing didn’t solve issue 
133000 mi steering fluid leak due to hose connection was aged. 
162000 mi Powersteering pump bleed-screw leak 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

134000 mi

US $1800
Replace sway bars, fix front suspension,  
141000 mi

US $275
When replacing the struts of front wheels, it was found that the tie-rod was broken and required replacement 
174000 mi

US $346
Lower ball joints of both front worn out. 
93000 mi

US $100
Right rear bearing replaced under extended warranty 
123000 mi

US $600
Had left rear wheel bearing changed 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

70000 mi

US $220
Replaced Lateral Link 
94000 mi

US $100
Sway bar end link dampers replaced. 
121000 mi

US $800
rear suspension bushings 
40300 mi Rubber bushings for front sway bars replaced 
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. 
88000 mi

US $980
Replaced sway bar and bushings. 
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. 
99200 mi

$300
Rear wheel bearing hub noise. Replaced hub. 
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. 
112000 mi

US $2000
replaced ball joint on driver side front suspension 
127000 mi

US $4000
replaced struts 
182000 mi

US $125
Replaced right rear wheel hub due to noisy bearing. 
187000 mi Replace left rear wheel hub. 
199000 mi

US $650
End joints replaced, $300 
210000 mi

US $1370
Replace left front spring seat 
54000 mi

US $1000
Front bushings about to fail. Noticed when tires were replaced at tire shop (not dealer) Steering control arms replaced 
16000 mi steering rack replaced 
45001 mi both rear wheel bearings replaced 
115300 mi

US $1556
Heavy rubbing sound whenever making a turn. Had to replace steering shaft boot and adjust steering shaft. 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

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. 
84000 mi

£200
PAS stopped working properly. Pump removed checked & cleaned. System flushed & fluid replaced. 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4-door

5-cylinder automatic AWD

140000 mi

US $2487
2 front wheel hub assembly, 

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2003 Volvo XC90

Engine not specified

121000 mi control arms replaced (upper) 

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2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

118000 mi

US $800
Replaced bushings and realigned. 
163000 mi

US $1973
Replaced strut assemblies rear and front brake pads and rotors 
48400 mi

US $1200
Steering knock at low speeds, power steering rack replaced 
69000 mi

US $1700
Shocks, struts, timing belt 

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2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

131440 mi

$200
Ball joint, linkages and lower arm 
87500 mi

US $500
Replaced worn bushings 
93000 mi

US $300
Replaced front strut spring mounts (one was busted and the other cracked) 

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2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

61959 mi

€158
Recplacement of left/ball joint 
108500 mi

€644
Replacing rear wheelbearing left 
128000 mi Replaced NSR wheel-bearing cassette 

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Volvo XC90 Suspension Problems

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