2004 Volvo XC90 Transmission Problems and Repair Histories
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2004 Volvo XC90s for which no Transmission and Drivetrain problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2004 Volvo XC90 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Transmission problem frequency.
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Volvo XC90 Reliability through March 31, 2013
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 | |
| 2004 | Volvo XC90 | 27 XC90s, 7.6 months of data per XC90, average 132100 miles112 |
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2004 Volvo XC90
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| Volvo XC90 in Chile | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 70060 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 71300 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 125000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 160000 | 5000 | failed transmission again. This is the second time 80k miles apart. |
| Volvo XC90 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 140000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 140500 | 800 | replaced rear drive shaft |
| Jan | 2013 | 150000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 134000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 138000 | 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 | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Replaced entire drivetrain. Took 5 months for parts to be shipped and clear customs. | |
| Apr | 2011 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 97500 | 1500 | Volvo warrantied a complete new transmission and cooling lines and radiator |
| Mar | 2013 | 98000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 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 | 874 | Bad left front Axle. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 75500 | 0 | 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. |
| Apr | 2011 | 76000 | 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 Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 106000 | 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 $1,800. |
| Sep | 2012 | 161000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 86000 | 800 | Had to replace front right axle. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 64000 | 0 | awd didn’t work at all – probably electronic problem, costs ~ 2000$ to fix, dealer said whole rear differential needed changing ~ $4500 |
| 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. | ||
2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 4200 | repair/replace transmission | |
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. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | under warranty, replace transmission | |
| Aug | 2009 | 4000 | replace front differential after major breakdown. Replaced under courtesy warranty chain box | |
| Volvo XC90 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 35 | Replaced shifter knob button with an upgraded part from ebay | |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 70000 | 220 | Reseal angle gear |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 129000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 130000 | 0 | 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 Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 127000 | 4000 | replaced front axle |
| Mar | 2013 | 132000 | 150 | Worn axle |
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 72000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 88000 | 980 | Vibration upon acceleration. Replaced right front axle. Is an apparent problem with this vehicle. |
| Dec | 2011 | 106000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 54000 | 1000 | Leak at transmission |
| Oct | 2011 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 82000 | 500 | AWD not working (DEM and spline sleeve issue) |
| Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 40300 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 59080 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 68200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC90 in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 147300 | 1400 | Rebuild differential control module and replace anti-skid module. |
| Mar | 2013 | 152000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Volvo XC90 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automated manual AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 73500 | 1588 | Rear wheel drive sleeve stripped common problem |
| Jun | 2010 | 76000 | 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. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo 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. | ||
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