2005 Volvo XC90 Volvo XC90 2005

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2005 Volvo XC90 repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (6%)

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2005 Volvo XC90 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

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. 
45000 mi Both headlights replaced due to plastic housing hazing. 
60000 mi Clanking noise 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

110300 mi

US $250
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. 
55000 mi

US $120
Shift leaver release button cracked 
70000 mi

US $32
Seat side panel - drivers side 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

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. 
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 

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2005 Volvo XC90 Body Problems

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