

Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (6%)
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (46%)
Engine not specified
24000 mi | Car locks up when turning engine off - will not release key, cannot restart. Seemed to reset itself w/in 20-30 minutes. Car was in shop over 30 days on 3 different occasions for same problem Last time replaced starter switch. Intermittent. |
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
87900 mi US $1200 |
Regular maintenance found many unusual codes in engine computer. Might be caused by weak battery or alternator. Replaced battery. So far so good. Also updated software for adjustable suspension due to rough handling over bumps. |
100000 mi US $80 |
Xenon headlight bulbs |
66340 mi | Headlamp control unit failure. Dealer did not have parts and still do not have parts on october 21. Headlamp control unit failure. Dealer still does not have parts on january 2014 |
77000 mi US $130 |
Replaced original Volvo battery dated February 2007. Starter sounded weaker than normal during the 25*F morning starts. No failure alarms or warnings from the car. |
78000 mi US $100 |
AC compressor growling again, but cooled fine. Low refrigerant charge. |
80199 mi US $497 |
Replace four tire pressure transmitters due to failing battery |
40300 mi | Alarm/Siren Module was defective and throwing an error message on the dash. |
47000 mi | The AM radio did not work at all. Dealer fault traced and replaced the IAM. |
14650 mi | AC not working--recharged system and failed again. Believe it was O-ring's in connections and evaporator replaced. replace "O" rings and new evaporator unit |
20000 mi US $875 |
AM radio not working. Car has only 20,000 but out of warranty (2007) and cost to repair (must replace entire module) is $875.00. Went out and bought $32 Sony AM Radio which I will use in my AUX out in car. What a rip off!!! Bad Volvo! |
54200 mi | Musty odor when air conditioning run. |
56000 mi US $100 |
Replace exterior switch to lock door. Horrible moldy odor when air-conditioning on. |
36000 mi US $600 |
Electric trunk handle release broke at trunk. Trunk would not open. Release mechanism and related trim replaced. |
66340 mi C $650 |
AC compressor very noisy when activated. Flushed and replaced refrigerant after vacuum tested OK. |
205000 mi US $1006 |
Replaced both low beam light bulbs and both ballasts |
116560 mi $380 |
Alternator |
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
139000 mi US $130 |
15 year old blower motor was squeaking. Purchased motor ($79) and motor removal tool ($50) and did the work my self. |
38000 mi | siren module in car alarm |
39000 mi US $360 |
Windows stopped working and 1 part replaced in driver's door and computer reflash was necessary |
34000 mi | Replaced relay that shorted heated seats, swiveling headlights and active chassis |
39000 mi | TPS monitor light was on due to malfunctioning TPS sensor in one of the wheels. |
34200 mi | Alternator light came on while driving. Local independant shop diagnosed alternator was not being driven. Called Volvo, flatbedded it 250 miles to the nearest dealer in Spokane. Replacing sprocket on alternator drive shaft. Dealer had never seen B4. |
114000 mi US $400 |
Main parking assist module failed. After replacing it dealer also indicated right rear parking assist sensor needed to be replaced. |
183000 mi US $200 |
Parking assist sensor needed to be replaced. |
29300 mi | dashboard airbag sensor lite up. had to order part brought car back when part arrived 7/22. replaced collision sensor "b" part# 30798511 Car fixed. |
31000 mi | tire pressure indicator lite on, checked all air pressure and replaced one sensor |