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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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Chart based on 247 repairs.
2006 Volvo XC90 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 67 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
| 50000 mi US $250 |
Front wheel bearing went out, was replaced. Corrected the problem |
| 17980 mi | Steering column replaced. |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 121000 mi US $1100 |
Control arm bushing failure. Remove and replace. |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 72500 mi US $500 |
Replaced sway bar end links and control arms because bushings were cracking. These items are known and common to this model. Had new tires installed and then got car alighted. Replaced coolant and spark plugs too. |
| 82500 mi US $2000 |
rear wheel bearings. front subframe bushings. rear rotors and pads. |
| 90700 mi US $550 |
ball joints - front |
| 122700 mi US $260 |
Replaced leaking front shocks with Sachs shocks |
| 129000 mi US $615 |
Replaced control arm bushings |
| 94000 mi | Replaced worn rear shock absorbers |
| 163000 mi US $500 |
Wheel bearing, rear, driver side |
| 82000 mi | Steering noise was found to be from incorrectly placed drive belt following timing belt replacement |
| 116000 mi US $100 |
Right Rear HUB replaced ABS Sensor Replaced right rear |
| 118600 mi US $512 |
Left Wheel Beering replaced Emergency Brake Shoes replaced |
| 229000 mi US $400 |
replaced front shocks, struts and tie rods |
| 130000 mi US $750 |
Replaced one wheel bearing. |
| 41000 mi | loose right front tie-rod |
| 132783 mi US $615 |
Replaced rear shocks, which had failed |
| 46000 mi US $900 |
Front Wheel bearings replaced |
| 149000 mi US $200 |
replaced struts and stabilizer bar end links |
| 139000 mi US $110 |
Replaced the left rear wheel bearing again. First time was at 80k. Right side has been through two also. Bad design. |
| 142000 mi US $100 |
wheel bearing |
| 69000 mi US $350 |
LR hub bearing replacement |
| 75700 mi US $600 |
Ball joint rubber, front left wheel, excessive wear required replacement or (told) wheel might off. |
| 244000 mi US $230 |
Replaced passenger outer tie-rod end |
| 136400 mi A $600 |
Control arms |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 74000 mi £320 |
Track rod end failure. Engine still has constant stutter at 70mph. No issue found by dealer. Going back in for cold start at dealership as exhaust manifold/turbo is leaking fumes when engine is cold... |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 153000 mi US $1028 |
Front Control Arms and ball joints replaced. |
| 156700 mi US $2400 |
Shock, strut, and spring replacement for worn items. |
| 76000 mi US $190 |
Replaced worn right front spring cap Replaced lower control arm bushings on both sides. |
| 109000 mi US $300 |
Worn ball joint replaced. |
| 124000 mi US $190 |
Replaced o-ring on power steering line where pressure line enters rack assembly. |
| 101000 mi £700 |
replace track rod end (probably caused by pot hole in road); carried out replacement transmission fluid shortly after car purchase. |
| 108000 mi £680 |
Replace suspension bushes front and rear ( 4 in all) |
| 121000 mi US $200 |
Replaced various front end components that were worn out. Swaybar links and tie rod ends. |
| 136000 mi US $78 |
Replaced control arms |
| 33790 mi | Clunking sound from steering when parking etc. Dealer replaced both steering follower arms and joints at no charge. Problem fixed. |
| 100 mi | The power steering unit was leaking fluid. The Rack was replaced. |
| 132000 mi US $950 |
Power Steering pump replacement |
| 153000 mi US $150 |
Loose steering, repaired by replacing both front lower control arms and ball-joints. |
| 47740 mi $100 |
One of the suspension support stuts broke whilst on holiday and took car to garage where they mended the part. I'm now awaiting a new suspension strut. |
| 61000 mi US $400 |
Front control arm bushings cracked. |
| 29140 mi | clunking noise when backing out of driveway. replaced steering rack. |
| 37000 mi | Rear hub bearing. |
| 33480 mi | - Steering wheels tiking noise when turining - Damaged Rear Window Rubber Trim |
| 104940 mi ﷼1333 |
Change Steering Wheel Pump because of leakage... |
| 4500 mi | Power steering pump making loud noises. Radio speakers still cut out. Rear tire loses 20lbs. of pressure every other day. Blue tooth continues to hang up. |
| 5500 mi | Power steering pump making racket-see metal filings in fluid. Told it is a pulley, not pump. Wait two weeks for part. Rear tire continues losing pressure. Radio speakers continue to cut out |
| 21000 mi US $100 |
Second axle replacement-bearings. |
| 99000 mi | rear bushings |
| 158000 mi | Replaced both front wheel bearings |
| 160000 mi | Replaced front struts and lower control arms |
| 176700 mi | Replaced power steering pump |
| 29140 mi | Steering column replaced due to unusual gap and movement up and down |
| 77000 mi US $80 |
Lower control arm bushings failed. |
| 77000 mi | Knocking noise in front end when backing and turning quickly. Mechanic diagnosed steering rack and replaced under warranty. |
| 78200 mi | New steering rack failed within 300 miles. Knocking noise during parking. Replaced. |
| 80000 mi | Knocking noise in steering, disconnected variable speed steering sensor, noise went away, reconnected sensor, noise did not return, dealer cannot explain, proposed corrosion issues, under warranty on this item still |
| 84000 mi | rebuilt steering rack knocking during parking maneuvers. R/R rack and align. |
| 87000 mi | Volvo Cars NA replace steering rack again due to internal knocking noise, experienced during low speed parking maneuvers. Reman'ed rack installed again. Corporate involved. |
| 134000 mi US $1500 |
Power steering pump leaking |
| 83000 mi | Passenger side wheel bearing going out. Just bought the XC90 less than a month ago. Dealer did not want to fix because the warranty hadn't started. Dealer stated that I could bring the car back in a month. Going back today. |
| 55000 mi US $600 |
new wheel bearings |
| 93000 mi US $1500 |
wheel bearing, tire rods replaced |
| 63000 mi US $500 |
60,000 mile service and replace tie rod end. |
| 108700 mi US $3000 |
replace tire, control arms, and align |
| 113000 mi US $165 |
Power steering fluid needed to be flushed. |
| 104000 mi US $2900 |
Full front end suspension refresh including front shocks, bushings, sway bar |
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