2016 Volvo XC90 Volvo XC90 2016

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2016 Volvo XC90 repairs by problem area

Engine (12%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (42%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (24%)

Other (3%)

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2016 Volvo XC90 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (87%)

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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.

2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

30000 mi Sunroof gasket kept snagging on other sun roof parts and pulling off...big time leak into car. Volvo replaced retractable glass entirely. OK now 
16830 mi Interior Trim Panel came loose. Ordered fasteners to reattach. Interior Trim Panel came loose. Ordered fasteners to reattach. 
17767 mi Interior panel clips replaced from previous visit. 
27876 mi Rear View Mirror loose. Anti Rattle Tape applied 
32874 mi Seal around trunk falling off. Replaced seal 
39680 mi Leaky sun roof Leather on Dash split 
49600 mi Doors would freeze open when temp dipped below zero. Apparently there is a gasket or something inside of the door that deflects water from the mechanics, it needed to be adjusted/ replaced. 
43000 mi Minor leak near the rear view mirror in heavy rain only. Turned out being a clogged sunroof drain tube. Unfortunately, they broke the windshield during the repair, so it took 5 days (ordering new heated windshield). Otherwise, the leak would have been fixed during scheduled maintenance. 
15500 mi

$500
Broken hood opening lever replaced. 
20000 mi Sunroof would not operate. Had to have software updated. 
68000 mi

US $450
replaced shark fin antenna seal 
13640 mi Water leaking oil from sunroof. Broken seal to be replaced. waiting for part. 
13640 mi Dealer lost the order for the part to fix the roof. Finally got it, took better part of a day to fix it but couldnt.. something went wrong. Ordered more parts and had the car for 4 days plus the weekend. 
2800 mi Water leaks behind the rear view mirror. 
6500 mi Rattle from back seat area. 
9500 mi When accelerating uphill at 30-45 mph, there are rattling noises coming from the dashboard. Dealership couldn't duplicate the noise though a technician did hear it when I drove the vehicle. 
32000 mi Sunroof leaked in heavy rain. Volvo knew about the issue and had a repair. I was pleased with their service. 
9796 mi Sunroof leak into head console unit (auto wipers/headlights/drive assist) Sunroof seal replaced 
5000 mi sunroof motor system was grinding, replaced with new. 
12000 mi Sunroof wasn't sealed correctly and water leaked in during a car-wash. Dealer pulled sunroof assembly and re-sealed. 
15000 mi During a routine car wash, water leaked in through the sunroof near the C-pillar 
7000 mi Rattle in headliner/sunroof assembly Repair to sunroof to fix rattle was unsuccessful. Car began leaking into front passenger foot wells and ruined headliner. Volvo bought the car back the following month. 

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2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

twincharged 313hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

10000 mi Water leaked down from rear view mirror area. Appeared to be common problem, so was resolved quickly. 
18000 mi Fix water leak through the seal of moon roof. 

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2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

14000 mi Sunroof leaks, gasket came loose from glass 

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2016 Volvo XC90 Body Problems

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