2006 Volvo XC90 Volvo XC90 2006

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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.
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2006 Volvo XC90 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

73000 mi Driver door handle failed to open door. 
36000 mi Broken and misaligned air filter box not fixed because denied warranty coverage on it. Again, poor design. 
55800 mi

US $1500
Replaced gas fill door hinge. 
60000 mi

US $850
60K service, plus replaced lift cylinders for tailgate. 
69000 mi Windshield washer motor and nozzles replaced. 

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2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

122000 mi

US $150
Interior driver door handle mechanism broken. Replaced door handle. 
115000 mi

US $270
Replaced both hatch gas springs 
44300 mi Spring on fuel door broke and was replaced. 
41000 mi

US $452
Passenger's side door lock would not work (sounded as if there were a broken chain or linkage when the auto lock feature was engaged). Parts installed (or at least that was the description) and the issue has disappeared. 

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2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

95000 mi

US $1500
new bearings, rear axle, tie rods 
108000 mi

£680
Replace fuel filler flap hinge 
105000 mi

US $180
Front passenger door lock mechanism gears stripped, replaced unit. 
112000 mi

US $400
Tailgate lock broken 
30380 mi Windshield wiper arm broken, rear door, not easy to replace the blade without damaging the arm. 
29760 mi high pressure washers for headlights 
48000 mi

US $350
Fender liner deteriorated. Dealer, Volvo of Orange County CLAIMS owner ran over something to cause issue. Owner states he did not, in fact there would be scratches under the car if this happened. Dealership told customer "We don't owe him anything."  
96000 mi

US $15
Fuel door hinge failed. Will no longer stay shut due to plastic holding spring breaking. $15 part at dealer. 

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2006 Volvo XC90 Other Problems

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