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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 111 repairs.
2016 Volvo XC90 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 29 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
| 37820 mi | Car thought that there was a trailer attached, turned off blind spot notification |
| 34100 mi | Fuse on rear passenger seat heat |
| 16000 mi | A/C stopped working, was due to software problems in the Sensus vehicle management system. Software reflash fixed the issue. Vehicle was vibrating when braking, due to warped rotors. Rotors were replaced at no charge. Minor body trim adjustments were made. |
| 21000 mi | A/C cut out again, dealer replaced A/C pressure valve to try to remedy the situation, along with another software update to remedy system rebooting. |
| 32000 mi | It also had a blind spot indicator problem. They're fixing that but had to order a new steering wheel angle sensor. Should be done next week. Installed new steering angle sensor. |
| 10000 mi | Car battery was dead. Jumped but continued to drain battery only charging at 60% |
| 16120 mi €140 |
Software upgrade. |
| 4405 mi | Center console screen, not starting up. updated software |
| 85000 mi US $650 |
Replaced start/stop battery and main battery |
| 48000 mi US $800 |
Replaced defective windshield wiper stalk assembly. Continuous warning message displayed on console for wiper failure |
| 27280 mi C $1700 |
and dashboard computer to fix tailgate that wouldn't open |
| 12000 mi | Drive unit replaced on tailgate. Auto open/close of tailgate was not working properly. |
| 13000 mi | Navigation system was stuck in one location. Needed to be reset and could not be done by me. |
| 5000 mi | Radio would stay on causing battery drain. |
| 9000 mi | Auto stop feature not working. Battery recharged. |
| 18000 mi | Auto stop not working. Battery cell not holding charge. Battery replaced. |
| The Volvo On Call remote control module doesn't work properly. | |
| 3300 mi | Battery low charging message popped out if the car is not driven for a few days. The start/stop function doesn't work because of low battery. |
| 7300 mi | Low battery, power saving mode comes on frequently |
| 26000 mi | Left rear outside door handle does not fully retract. |
| 3000 mi | Car engine computer "froze" and automatically set electronic parking brake. Ignition failed to start engine and car needed to be towed to dealer for analysis. Computer software was upgraded and problem seems to have been resolved. |
| 2000 mi | Software Refresh. |
| 23000 mi | Navigation system stopped working properly. Hardware was replaced to fix it. |
| 34000 mi | Navigation module replaced |
| 32874 mi | Replaced Secondary and Primary Battery due to code B129F96. |
| 52000 mi US $202 |
Dashboard showing Low Voltage fault saying Power Steering not powered. They recommended upgrading software to expand the voltage sensing parameters. The software upgrade was performed. They also recommended putting car on battery tender at home. I have done this and it hasn't helped with the warning message. |
| 3000 mi | This is difficult to categorize. The fix was a software update as that was the official problem. The reporting error was insufficient battery charge. Volvo had a software update. |
| 4000 mi | Outside air temperature sensor required replacing. |
| 6000 mi | Outside air temperature indication. Sensor was determined bad but could not be replaced due to dealer not having spare part stock. Also, dealer performed sunroof switch recall software update. |
| 7000 mi | Outside air sensor failed again. Sensor was replaced. |
| 37000 mi US $150 |
2016 and later Volvo XC90s have a separate auxiliary battery that carries electrical load when the Auto Stop/Start system has stopped the engine at street lights, stop signs, etc.... That auxiliary battery failed and caused the Auto Stop/Start system to stop disabling the engine when the car stops, again stop lights, stop signs, etc... Dealer/Volvo declared the auxiliary battery a wear part and would not replace under warranty. |
| 7000 mi | Senses voice control was unreliable |
| 2000 mi US $2 |
The outside temperature sensor was not working properly. But the dealership only updated the software. Faulty outside temperature sensor. |
| 4000 mi | Central control unit was replaced. |
| 6500 mi | A warning light came on and dealer upgraded the software. |
| 9000 mi | The BLIS system stopped working and cameras were out of order though all the cameras were clean. |
| 4000 mi | Outside thermometer bad; replaced for the 2nd time in less than a month |
| 12000 mi | Had to change the IHU (Internal Head Unit) for the Center dash display. It had a continuous boot issue and a software update did not fix the problem. Appears corrected now. |
| 15000 mi | Cruise control and wiper sensor bad. Dealership replaced sensor for cruise control and reprogrammed software. |
| 40000 mi | This was the 3rd trip for a integral display going blank issue. Software 1st time, Wiring 2nd time then IHU (Integrated Head Unit) replaced 3rd time. All under warranty but would have been over a $5000 repair. |
2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 313hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 10000 mi | The vehicle had a software update @ 10,000 miles to fixed some glitches in the infotainment system. |
| 8000 mi | Outdoor thermometer was inaccurate. Temperature sensor was replaced. |
| 15000 mi | AC Drain line kinked. Backed up onto floor. Corroded some computer connections and fried the vision module. All replaced and fixed under warranty |
| 2000 mi | Volvo OnCall was not working. It took some time to upgrade the software to get it to work. Since this car does not have a spare tire, it's quite crucial to have OnCall work. Surprisingly it did not work off the door. |
| 11000 mi | Foot motion sensor drew too much current when car was parking. It drained the battery in 2-3 weeks. |
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