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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 12 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

113000 mi

US $600
Parking break self destructed while driving. Felt like tranny dropped out. Replaced parking brake, rotors, pads 
57000 mi No emergency brake. 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

144000 mi

US $2500
Rear rotors and pad 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

21000 mi Got "brake assist service required" message. Dealer replaced defective brake position sensor. Time taken: about 90 minutes. 
70000 mi

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

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

53000 mi Faulty ABS sensor on both real wheels with splice ring worn had to replace -took a long time to diagnose with independent 
115200 mi Replace new parking brake 
77000 mi

£100
Rear parking brake sticking due to rusty mechanism on both sides plus broken pad. Replaced both levers and 1 set pads behind rear disks.  

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

125000 mi ABS light came on. Dealer wanted to charge $3k to repair it. We traded in the xc90 for an xc60. 
67000 mi

US $600
Parking brake was replaced and rear brake pads were replaced. 
29760 mi

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

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2005 Volvo XC90 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel manual AWD

102700 mi

£850
handbrake did not hold on hills and a new system had to be installed 

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2005 Volvo XC90 Brake Problems

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