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%)

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2006 Volvo XC90 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 22 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

63300 mi

US $2000
Big noise at the bottom. A part controling 4 wheel drive was broken and replaced. 

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2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

87200 mi Replaced leaking transmission cooler. 
82140 mi

C $500
Angle gear resealed and rear driveshaft coupler 
141000 mi

US $1200
Replaced front Angle Gear. AWD stopped functioning 
121000 mi

US $350
Removed and repaired Rear Electronic Module and replaced. ABS and park assist warning lights came on. Also think it disabled AWD. 
62000 mi

C $400
Road noise proportional to road speed. Dealer diagnosed problem to transfer case. Stripped spline shaft; replace transfer case. Problem remains. Rediagnose at local mechanic. Identified bad wheel bearing; replaced. Problem resolved. 

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2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

76000 mi Rear prop shaft and transfer box replaced because of leaking seals. 
76000 mi Prop shaft whining when traded car in. Started doing this after the repair. 

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2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

108000 mi

£680
Replace Transmission Shift Lever Cables 
73000 mi

US $700
Replace unknown fluid with Volvo spec fluid 
73000 mi Dealer said the transmission had to be replaced after a previous 2500 was spent on transmission repairs. 
84500 mi

US $2400
Oil leak from main bearing seal and valve cover gaskets. 
77000 mi

US $500
Pressure sensor in haldex failed, AWD would not engage 
79000 mi transmission would kick and get stuck in neutral, transmission service urgent light came on; transmission valve body was replaced; cost of $2400 was covered by the extended warranty 
176700 mi replaced worn out bolt joins 
114700 mi Gear Box Repair 
93000 mi

US $1500
rear axle replaced 
99000 mi

US $4000
Replaced transmission 
78300 mi

US $900
Transmission stay in first gear too long then jump directly to 3rd and skip the 2nd gear. Dealer update the software then problem is gone. 

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2006 Volvo XC90 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD

60760 mi Transmission service urgent warning came on. Transmission flushed and warning reset. Gearbox broke down completely one week later. 
60760 mi After transmission flush less than two weeks passed. Suddenly lost reverse gear and on way to shop lost first gear. Transmission extensively rebuilt 
74400 mi Tapping sound from drivetrain diagnosed as worn propshaft replaced at cost of US$2000 but covered by extended warranty 

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2006 Volvo XC90 Transmission Problems

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