Volvo XC90 Transmission Problems and Repair Histories
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Volvo XC90s for which no Transmission and Drivetrain problems have been reported are not displayed. So the Volvo XC90 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Transmission problem frequency.
For Volvo XC90 Transmission problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the Volvo XC90 Transmission and Drivetrain problems and repair histories that follow it.
Volvo XC90 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2010 | Volvo XC90 | 15 XC90s, 9.2 months of data per XC90, average 31000 miles Small sample size. Join or 15 XC90s, 9.2 months of data per XC90, average 31000 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2008 | Volvo XC90 | 22 XC90s, 10.2 months of data per XC90, average 51200 miles Small sample size. Join or 22 XC90s, 10.2 months of data per XC90, average 51200 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2007 | Volvo XC90 | 42 XC90s, 9.8 months of data per XC90, average 62400 miles 38 |
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| 2006 | Volvo XC90 | 29 XC90s, 11.2 months of data per XC90, average 85600 miles 59 |
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| 2005 | Volvo XC90 | 26 XC90s, 9.7 months of data per XC90, average 88800 miles 66 |
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| 2004 | Volvo XC90 | 30 XC90s, 7.6 months of data per XC90, average 126500 miles100 |
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2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 51000 | 0 | popping sounds in half drive shafts |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | 0 | Angle gear went bad. There was a lound clunking sound when turning during slow speeds. |
2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | 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. | |
2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 18000 | 0 | vibration during acceleration; right front axle replaced, problem corrected. |
| May | 2010 | 27300 | 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 | 41700 | 1500 | Replaced angle gear for AWD system and left front axle. |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 53700 | 0 | trans solenoid/valve |
| Mar | 2013 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 24800 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 38440 | 0 | AWD had not been functional for some time. Problem diagnosed and new part replaced in 45 minutes. |
| Mar | 2013 | 71300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo XC90 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 31700 | 240 | Left rear HUB / axle boot making a grinding noise |
| Sep | 2011 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 58000 | 0 | Vibrations coming from the transmission at certain speeds. Dealer replaced transmission on the third visit to their service department. |
| May | 2011 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 76000 | 0 | Rear prop shaft and transfer box replaced because of leaking seals. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 93000 | 1500 | rear axle replaced |
| Aug | 2011 | 99000 | 4000 | Replaced transmission |
| Mar | 2013 | 126000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 77000 | 500 | Pressure sensor in haldex failed, AWD would not engage |
| Mar | 2013 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 79000 | 0 | transmission would kick and get stuck in neutral, transmission service urgent light came on; transmission valve body was replaced; cost of $2400 was covered by the extended warranty |
| Dec | 2012 | 125000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Volvo XC90 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in South Africa | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 59520 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 60760 | 0 | Transmission service urgent warning came on. Transmission flushed and warning reset. Gearbox broke down completely one week later. |
| Aug | 2010 | 60760 | 0 | After transmission flush less than two weeks passed. Suddenly lost reverse gear and on way to shop lost first gear. Transmission extensively rebuilt |
| Jun | 2012 | 74400 | 0 | Tapping sound from drivetrain diagnosed as worn propshaft replaced at cost of US$2000 but covered by extended warranty |
| Dec | 2012 | 78120 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 40000 | 0 | Trans shift vibration. |
| Aug | 2008 | 45000 | 0 | T6 transmission and transmission oil cooler replaced. |
| Jan | 2010 | 60000 | 675 | Front axle u joint replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 101000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 86000 | 1500 | Transmission went, stuck in third gear. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 75000 | 416 | 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 | 0 | Urgent Transmission Service light. Told needs a new transmission by dealer. Flushed fluid at home and still driving. |
| Nov | 2009 | 99000 | 1680 | Transmission failure. Replaced transmission. Manufacturer paid for parts, customer paid labor. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 97300 | 2300 | AWD stopped working for no reason. Dealer states this is an angle gear and want to replace the whole unit. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 49000 | 200 | Transmission valve body replaced. Corrected funky shifting. |
| Mar | 2013 | 119000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Brunei Darussalam | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 60140 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 60140 | 0 | Transmission require urgent message incidator appeared. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 47000 | 241 | Transmission developed a significant bearing noise |
| Mar | 2011 | 70000 | 125 | Leaking seal replaced |
| Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 64000 | 0 | awd didn’t work at all – probably electronic problem, costs ~ 2000$ to fix, dealer said whole rear differential needed changing ~ $4500 |
2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 72000 | 0 | In this trip our XC90 received a new transmission and angle/bevel gear. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 67000 | 1200 | Transmission cannot be flushed, only drained and refilled.Shop in Fl has done 2x on this vehicle. Volvo has a class action suit for 2003,4, &5 against these trans for this prob. trans doesn't malfun but fluid is burnt & metal shavings prest |
| Volvo XC90 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 90000 | 2500 | Something in the rod was leaking transmission fluid into the wheel area. Sounds like BS to me, but who knows. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Queensland, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 218240 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 219480 | 140 | transmission shift problem - requires overhaul |
| Mar | 2012 | 235600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 76700 | 450 | CV boot busted for a while/was easier to replace axle. |
| Jan | 2013 | 99000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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