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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%)
Chart based on 247 repairs.
2006 Volvo XC90 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (31%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 49 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
| 36000 mi | 02 sensor |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 123000 mi US $400 |
PCV system failure (clogged breather box) caused rough starting and poor idle. |
| 130000 mi US $2200 |
Spark Plugs were replaced, battery and charging system were checked, CVVT Hubs and CVVT Solenoid replaced |
| 77700 mi US $480 |
Right and left engine mounts |
| 73700 mi US $400 |
Engine mounts |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 102700 mi US $300 |
Sudden misfiring. Replaced coil pack. |
| 117000 mi US $800 |
Intermittent code for mass air flow sensor. No change in drivability. MAF replaced. Code returned one month later. Sudden loss of power, misfiring. Two coil packs broken. Replaced all 4 that hadn't yet been replaced. Also changed all spark plugs at this time, as was scheduled to be done at 120k anyway. |
| 111200 mi US $1100 |
No Oil Pressure due to sludge in oil pickup tube. Installed newly designed oil pickup tube and oil pump. |
| 148000 mi US $840 |
cam gear seals leaking causing timing belt replacement. timing belt oil soaked. |
| 151000 mi | Replaced variable cam timing solenoid. 1st repair attempted with aftermarket part, replaced with oem part. Issue resolved. |
| 61000 mi US $100 |
changed spark plugs, added power steering fluid, replaced deteriorated crankcase to oil trap hose, replaced cabin air filter |
| Dealer tried to trace faulty start issue with security system. Dealer could not replicate issue but reset computer and software. Problem never occurred again and the issue showed up in Vadis updates in 2010 as an issue. | |
| 62000 mi US $585 |
Replaced vacuum pump and valve. |
| 110000 mi US $800 |
Torn intercooler hose caused hesitation and stumbling. Replaced intercooler hose, spark plugs and air filter. |
| 112000 mi US $1000 |
Oil leak. Replaced multiple gaskets. Problem was not fixed. I am living with it for now. My mechanic cannot find the source of the leak. |
| 120000 mi US $180 |
Engine was missing under acceleration. Coil packs and spark plugs were replaced. |
| 38000 mi | Leaking head gasket causing oil leak. |
| 137000 mi US $265 |
CEL came on. Repaired something with the PCV. Sold the car the next day. Replaced it with a lower mileage XC90. New owner should have a lot of trouble free miles with the car. |
| 156000 mi US $85 |
Muffler bracket welded |
| 112700 mi US $1500 |
Loss of engine oil pressure-this was caused by a defective worn o-ring in pick-up tube from oil sump. Result was aeration of oil causing oil pump cavitation which resulted in oil pressure loss, low oil pressure. New Oil Pick-up reseal, clean |
| 161000 mi US $60 |
Replaced stuck VVT valve and gaskets |
| 130000 mi US $750 |
Mass airflow sensor and misfire code. Shop was unable to resolve. |
| 155000 mi US $300 |
Replaced electronic throttle body. |
| 169000 mi US $2000 |
previously, the banjo bolt had failed sending the BB into intake manifold (128,000 miles). Unable to properly diagnose, I drove for 40k miles with it idling like a diesel but running well at speed. Repair involved swapping engine with a known good from Volvo salvage yard while completing water pump/timing belt and PCV service on replacement engine. |
| 119660 mi C $300 |
Check engine light combined with reduced engine performance and service engine components messages. Independent garage cleared error codes which is causing problems. |
| 72000 mi | Key stuck in the ignition. Ignition cylinder was replaced. |
| 118000 mi US $600 |
Cracked air hose from crankshaft case tripped a sensor that sent a 042 "Engine System service required" message. Subsequent to fixing that the airflow sensor went off and the air intake + sensor were replaced. |
| 192300 mi US $4650 |
Total loss of engine power due to 1 cylinder going bad. Had to replace the engine block |
| 204700 mi US $688 |
Ignition coils replaced |
| 62620 mi C $823 |
low oil pressure |
| 114040 mi A $4600 |
Engine oil leaks due to failing seals, due to clogged PCV system. Had PCV replaced and all engine oil seals. Failed engine mount. |
| 121820 mi A $1550 |
Engine mount need replacing, again |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 73200 mi US $400 |
transmission kicks occasionally, was suggested to update TCM software, kicks are still there... |
| 172900 mi | Drive belt broke, replaced belt and pulley tensioner |
| 137000 mi US $700 |
check engine light. Fuel pressure sensor needed replacement. |
| 24800 mi | Noisy lifters for 30-60 secs. when first started. |
| 41540 mi C $130 |
Bad bearing in Idler pulley for Serpentine belt. Replaced with new dealer pulley. Took one day for part to be ordered in. |
| 139500 mi US $250 |
Overflow reservoir cracked it’s nozzle. |
| 174500 mi US $120 |
Accessory drive belt and one pulley replacement. Pulley had a scratch which was wearing the belt very quickly. Third belt replacement in six months, but should be fully repaired with the pulley. |
| 101000 mi £700 |
Replace tension pulleys and serpentine belt ( maintenance interval by Volvo too long should be 75,000 miles. |
| 78300 mi US $900 |
Drive/Serpentine Belt Tensioner made loud noise. Dealer replaced Pulley, Tensioner and the belt. |
| 157500 mi | Lower than expected fuel economy, replaced worn OEM spark plugs. |
| 178000 mi US $400 |
Replaced leaking valve cover gaskets, also required replacement of intake manifold gaskets. |
| 110000 mi US $750 |
Pulley boss broke off of pulley resulting in the need for all pulleys and associated parts to be replaced. Cost could have been much worse (timing chain cover replacement) if not for a creative fix by the mechanic. ( he machined a part) |
| 102000 mi US $1200 |
noisy belts or pulley |
| 88000 mi US $2700 |
Main engine seal leaking/fixed. Both valve covers leaking/repaired |
| 99700 mi US $800 |
radiator failed, allowing trans fluid in cooling system |
| 111000 mi US $570 |
Check engine light came on, the Fuel Rail Pressure sensor had to be replaced. Dealer could only get volvo oem parts it would of been about $100-$150 cheaper if I could of purchased a 3rd party part. |
| 87000 mi | replace idler pully. $1300 with maintenance. |
| 108700 mi US $150 |
Fuel Pressure Sensor caused check engine light, owner replaced. |
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