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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 173 repairs.
2005 Volvo XC90 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 31 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
| 82460 mi C $180 |
Wiper Motor replaced |
| 95700 mi US $100 |
Replaced the central control unit. no temp control was happening and it was diagnosed as a failed unit. |
| 113000 mi US $600 |
Coolant level sensor had to be replaced |
| 74000 mi | window malfunction bad seat belt retractor triggering airbag light |
| 88000 mi US $210 |
Airbag warning light |
| 92000 mi | airbag warning light again on (3rd time) Airbag warning light on |
| 58000 mi US $550 |
AC hose leaking - greenish dye showing |
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 133000 mi US $80 |
Vent temps were weak at 60 degrees. Took in and it was only 50% charged. Took 1.25 lbs of 2.5lbs system capacity. |
| 85000 mi US $360 |
Alarm sensor malfunction - replaced under VIP warranty with $50 deductible |
| 98000 mi US $900 |
it went in for non-functioning windshield washers - washer pump was bad and was replaced |
| 86000 mi US $320 |
AC condensor leak had to replace with new one at cost of $250 plus recharge system at shop, but the pressure switch maybe the root of the problem that caused the leak to occur. |
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 52000 mi US $450 |
Siren module needed to be replaced, alarm ramdomly activated. |
| 114000 mi US $1000 |
replaced some electrical thing in the steering column |
| 110300 mi US $250 |
Replaced sensor in passenger window that protects from child getting pinched. Defective sensor made window just go right back down when it got to full up position. |
| 70000 mi US $600 |
replaced electrical system as antiskid, antilock brakes melted down and were inactivated |
| 84000 mi | window would go up but not stay up |
| 49600 mi US $300 |
Broken seal (O Ring) required replacement of seal and recharge of coolant. |
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 77000 mi £350 |
Noisy bearing on alternator. Heater kept blowing cold then hot then cold etc etc |
| 79000 mi | Radio works intermittently plus high pitched crackling noise. Possible connection problem on fibre optic plug in amplifier under right hand seat. Removed amplifer, unplugged and replugged fibre connector. Seems to work OK now. |
| 80000 mi £400 |
Radio continued to fail intermittently. Gave up and fitted an aftermarket radio/DVD player and volvo parts prices were ridiculous. Now much improved with better sound and linked screen for movies. |
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 49000 mi | Interior lights inop. Wiring harness damaged during repairs to rain sensor for wipers. |
| 119000 mi | Automatic window closure malfunction. "pinch guard" sensitivity too high and window would re-open by itself. Adjusted software. |
| 101300 mi | Memory for front seat stopped working |
| 68000 mi US $300 |
AC was not cold. Regfrigerant was really low and more was added. AC is now blowing cold air. |
| 85000 mi | Alternator failed, thought it was battery...original battery still working after 11 Years. Repair shop wanted $1200 to replace alternator. Was going to do it myself ~300 but needed to remove wheel & axle...looked like a pain ita. Traded in! |
| 99200 mi US $700 |
Alternator stopped working... bought new bosch unit and had friend (mechanic at another dealership) install |
| 102000 mi US $1800 |
Alternator went bad and was replaced. Due to the location of this part, many hours of labor was required. |
| 110200 mi US $625 |
Alternator died. Had to tow. Installed rebuilt alternator. Part $425 labor 3-4 hours. |
| 122000 mi US $900 |
The alternator needed replaced. It was giving a Power System Service Urgent warning light. |
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