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2006 Volvo XC90 repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (29%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (7%)
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- 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 247 repairs.
2006 Volvo XC90 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Volvo XC90
Engine not specified
| 67000 mi US $400 |
Battery die. Alarm self alert without reason. |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 152000 mi US $1550 |
AC Condenser was replaced and air box replaced. |
| 86000 mi US $50 |
Window switch auto-up function had to be reset. Low cost and low time. |
| 33000 mi | door lock malfunction rear defroster window, some lines do not defrost |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 119660 mi C $300 |
Suspected ETM fault traced to battery. |
| 137020 mi A $1000 |
Starter motor failed |
| 55000 mi | Intermittent start issues - thought it was starter - dealer removed it and found loose wire from fuse box to starter, cleaned and reattached wire - no more issues. Took less than 1 hour to fix. |
| 49000 mi US $700 |
Heating system on driver's side INOP. Had to to replace heater. The heater was rarely ever used, so I'm disappointed this equipment failed! |
| 100000 mi US $350 |
left passenger window would not open, replace the regulator |
| 115000 mi US $270 |
Rear fog light |
| 138000 mi US $200 |
Front passenger window won't close all the way |
| 150000 mi | LF window would not stay up with the one-touch auto-up feature. Pulled fuse while operating the window down to reset the auto stop settings. Replaced fuse and ran window up and down several times while holding switch one way and then the other. The window now goes up with one-touch and stays up. |
| 174000 mi US $600 |
alternator failed, replaced |
| 160000 mi US $18 |
Driver's side headlight was not working consistently |
| 52000 mi US $360 |
Passenger door actuator died the day after the bumper to bumper warranty expired. Volvo agreed to $400 fix if I paid $100. |
| 76500 mi US $151 |
Drivers door open alarm goes off when signaling left, actuator and drivers window didnt work. it was not the actuator. was a broken wire in loom going to the drivers door. i replaced the actuator which was good. it is a wire going to door |
| 134000 mi US $325 |
Drivers door actuator. Second time. Part under warranty from FCP. I will get credit for the part. Didnt believe it went after one year. Part was replaced last year when old one was still good. it was negative ground in B pilar. |
| 44300 mi | Pinch sensor on window of driver's door malfunctioned and was re-programmed by dealer. |
| 62000 mi US $30 |
Faulty electrical connector on left low beam requires replacement. Left front sidemarker bulb also required replacement. |
| 75000 mi US $500 |
AC Condenser replaced due to leak. |
| 86000 mi US $90 |
AC compressor clutch retaining bolt fell out and clutch fell off AC compressor. Parts were reattached by mechanic and AC is operational. Repair took approximately 1 hour. |
| 95000 mi US $180 |
Faulty AC refrigerant temperature sensor replaced. |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 76000 mi | Rear wiper motor replaced. |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 135500 mi US $800 |
Alternator died and was replaced. |
| 103500 mi US $300 |
Sensor in AC system replaced; AC recharged |
| 121000 mi US $283 |
Replaced alternator, took around 8 hours and the part was $283.00. |
| 139000 mi US $30 |
Heater/Cooling Blower fan died. Culprit was the blower motor resistor. $30 part on eBay and a few hours to install. |
| 30800 mi US $1500 |
Vehicle climate control module replaced under warranty. |
| 7500 mi | Rear speakers continue to be problem-reported to Volvo Cust Service (car has been in 5 Times now for problem-including before I leased). Rear tire continues to lose pressure. |
| 7500 mi | Rear speakers cut out still. Been in 5 times for this (once before leased) Rear tire continues to lose pressure. |
| 129000 mi US $1800 |
Needed a new alternator, Also needed new front brakes- pads and rotors |
| 24800 mi | Bi Xenon headlights continue to readjust high and very low while driving. Seems to happen within the first 10 mins. of driving and when the headlight switch is not in auto position. Grumbling/whistling noise when A/C button is in auto and blower motor is on. Rear speakers would cut in and out. It was because Dolby Pro Logic was turned on while radio signal was not strong enough. Electrical acc. will turn on long before ignition switch is in 1st position. |
| 29140 mi | Spoke to mechanic directly with test drive and discovered the whistling/grumbling noise was the A/C compressor. replaced A/C compressor. |
| 31000 mi | Squeaky rear window wiper motor. The squeak went away if used constantly for a couple of minutes. Dealer was very helpful about getting it fixed and ordered a new motor. Replaced wiper motor and washed car. |
| 50320 mi | Drivers window would not stay up when the switch was used in auto. Reset the window by pulling the fuse while in operation, turned off key, then reinstalled fuse and rolled window up in manual and held it in closed for 10 sec. |
| 62000 mi US $175 |
GPS and Radio lost power and would reset. |
| 105900 mi US $350 |
a/c compressor control solenoid failed |
| 89700 mi US $50 |
replaced fuse for wipers |
| 98000 mi US $200 |
A/c blower would turn off |
| 52000 mi US $250 |
Front passenger door lock does not work electronically, motor replaced at an independent Volvo repair shop. |
| 139700 mi US $100 |
Had oil warning light come on although oil level was good. Dealer fixed the warning. Check engine light is also occasionally on, but dealer couldn't identify the problem, no repairs were done. |
2006 Volvo XC90 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 71000 mi £350 |
Nav unit failed - DVD required replacement parts and RSE remote repaired at same time |
| 82460 mi | Ignition switch broke |
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