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Volvo XC90 repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (5%)
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 1441 repairs.
Volvo XC90 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (66%)
Chart based on 95 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2019 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 31000 mi | Chrome delaminating on two exterior door handles and on shift bezel |
2018 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42000 mi | Trunk floor storage handle was lose and lower passenger side of the windshield trim was lose. Both were replaced under warranty. |
2018 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 313hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 93620 mi C $900 |
Water was leaking through the headlights into the car. Stuff has to be removed, cleaned, changed and put back The problem reoccurred after a few weeks and on the second time the repair was successful. Or it’s been a few weeks and so far so good. |
2017 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 186 mi | roof trim replaced because it was a little bit torn upon delivery. It was torn during a recall for side curtain made before arrival to the dealer. they noticed it on pre-delivery inspection. |
| 8000 mi | Water leaks and AC hose recall. They performed AC hose recall. Water leaks along the passenger footwell still occur. Not fixed and awaiting for leaks to re-occur before being able to diagnose per dealer. |
| 4000 mi | Driver door had rattling when driving on any kind of road surface. |
| 13000 mi | Passenger seatbelt squeaked when passenger was using it. Required dis-assembly and re-assembly by dealer to fix. |
| 72540 mi C $500 |
Sunroof cracked in left front corner for no reason, replaced thru insurance @$1450. With $500 deductible. |
| 44300 mi | Moonroof sun shade fell down out of the track. A new sun shade was installed under warranty. |
2017 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 313hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11780 mi | rear door seals failed in cold weather |
| 1000 mi | Minor interior trim issues - loose speaker on driver door and loose lining in the trunk area. |
2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 9796 mi | Sunroof leak into head console unit (auto wipers/headlights/drive assist) Sunroof seal replaced |
| 32000 mi | Sunroof leaked in heavy rain. Volvo knew about the issue and had a repair. I was pleased with their service. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 20000 mi | Sunroof would not operate. Had to have software updated. |
| 68000 mi US $450 |
replaced shark fin antenna seal |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 15500 mi $500 |
Broken hood opening lever replaced. |
| 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. |
2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 313hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 18000 mi | Fix water leak through the seal of moon roof. |
| 10000 mi | Water leaked down from rear view mirror area. Appeared to be common problem, so was resolved quickly. |
2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14000 mi | Sunroof leaks, gasket came loose from glass |
2010.5 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40000 mi | Passenger door mirror loose, replaced under warranty |
2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 12000 mi | leather issue |
| 23300 mi | Sun roof mechanical problem |
| 37000 mi | Door was making noise. They changed the connecting piece. |
| 46000 mi | Moldings discolored. Replaced. |
2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 7700 mi | Carpet lifting |
| 84000 mi US $300 |
2. the interior sunroof cover guides had to be replaced |
| 64000 mi | water under floor mats |
2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 7300 mi | Driver's side rear reverse and signal lights enclosures started fogging/having water penetration. Dealer replaced enclosures and bulb (don't know which one) under warranty and I was told that the water penetration was caused by a crack. |
2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 13000 mi US $145 |
Broken LCD for DVD's, broken vent fins, stuck center console storage door. |
| 35000 mi | Driver side plastic power seat side panel switch housing cracked on top and was replaced under original warranty |
| 77000 mi US $468 |
Driver door rubber trim loose Drivers door rubber needed to be glued-in |
| 112140 mi C $46 |
Passenger side mirror glass fell out. |
| 86000 mi US $400 |
door handle side cover lose |
2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 28000 mi | Sunroof and sunshade both not working smoothly. Internal parts were replaced to correct issue under warranty. |
| 52900 mi US $100 |
Headlights have gotten dull and yellow. I bought kit to restore plastic lenses (polishing them) and a film to protect them. Did work myself. |
| 26660 mi | rear window was rattling. Dealership fixed it at no cost to owner rattling from drivers side rear window. Dealership corrected it with some felt tape. |
| 68000 mi US $900 |
Plastic frame around driver's seat cracked |
| 51000 mi | Cracks in finish of Sapeli wood steering wheel (cosmetic defect). Cup holder cover (between front seats) was sticking, which is a common XC90 problem. Both replaced under warranty. LOF ahead of schedule to find any problems before warranty end (50k). |
| 74360 mi C $1100 |
Moonroof exploded while driving at highway speed. |
| 34000 mi | Console cupholder was not opening and closing smoothly. Dealer replaced assembly. Exterior left rear window trim piece was loose. Dealer ordered replacement parts. |
| 23000 mi | water leak in rear tail light, housing replaced |
| 24000 mi | replaced wiring harness for tail light, which was real cause of the leak in the tail light (housing was previously replaced) |
2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 26000 mi | Replaced cupholder door (would not stay shut). |
2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 71880 mi C $150 |
Door needed adjustment. |
| 112000 mi US $35 |
DRIVERS SIDE PLASTIC BELOW SEAT BROKE AND PINCHING LEG UPON EXIT. REPLACED THE PLASTIC COVER. VERY QUICK AND LOW COST REPAIR |
| C $1729 | winshield wipers ceased repld mechanism cost $260.00 |
| 300 mi | warranty repair - unusual wear on paint finish around windshield- repaired, clicking sound still present. |
2006.5 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 72000 mi US $100 |
Replaced center console lid. |
| 43000 mi US $45 |
Creaking sound when slowly accelerating from stop. |
| 89000 mi | Driver door interior trim came unglued in heat and fell off. |
| 33000 mi | speaker came ajar from driver door panel Cup holder sticks Door handle paint coming off |
| 36000 mi | Front lights became cloudy. (Door handles lost paint - previously noted.) Loose interior panels, third row seat leather torn by reclining them--bad design. Not fixed because denied warranty coverage on them. |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 63000 mi US $60 |
headlight replaced after two years of complaining about hazing. ripped off by dealer when they said car was CPO and had CPO warranty. Dealer didnt submit papers and says my fault!! next car not a Volvo. |
| 55180 mi | squeaking from driver's door. Rattle when using radio. Diagnosis indetermanent because unable to replicate problem. |
| 145000 mi US $250 |
windshield replaced |
| 148000 mi US $30 |
Use a lens repair kit on the headlights and got them almost perfectly clear! |
| 150000 mi | Used gorilla glue gel to reattach lose moldings on left doors. |
| 115000 mi US $270 |
Driver side, plastic seat control cover |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21968 mi | PMS Upgrade for seat issue |
| 109000 mi US $300 |
Replaced drain lines and traps from sunroof. |
| 29760 mi | torn door weather strip |
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 45000 mi | Both headlights replaced due to plastic housing hazing. |
| 60000 mi | Clanking noise |
| 62620 mi €75 |
The headlight washer on passenger side was replaced. Old cover that extends out of the front bumber fell off during a recent use onto the highway. New part was ordered, painted, and intalled. |
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 110300 mi US $250 |
Tweeter speaker cover fell off [again]. One of the few design flaws in this Volvo. Instead of replacing, they just put a few drops of glue on it to hold it on. Sounds kluge-ee but it works and much cheaper than whole new speaker. |
| 55000 mi US $120 |
Shift leaver release button cracked |
| 70000 mi US $32 |
Seat side panel - drivers side |
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55000 mi US $300 |
Car has high pressure headlight washer nozzles imbedded inside bumper with a color matched cover with a built in gimble for the nozzle to swivel up to the headlight. Covers cost $300. for two (2) including paint, new nozzles and install. |
| 62000 mi US $35 |
"Soft Touch" plastic panel surround on drivers seat controls cracked and slowly disintegrated. Part replaced by owner as the shop was backed up. 30 dollar part, about an hour to R&R Parts came in a while ago, owner finally replaced. Ultimately a simple repair but w/o shop knowing process ( 1st time occurence for them) it took about an hour and a half to disassemble and "noodle out" the fix |
2004 Volvo XC90
Engine not specified
| 72000 mi US $5900 |
Broken drain sun roof. |
2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 139700 mi | Rebuilt the sunroof drains at base of A pillar to eliminate the flow restrictions (remove original drain connection at bottom of A-pillar, replaced with open tubing). Needed because the original drains self-destroyed & plugged. |
| 65000 mi US $1100 |
Car smells like mildew after washes, rain, being parked outside. Dealer wanted to change the sunroof drains at a cost of $700. I refused to pay that much to correct a design flaw and will look to replace the drains elsewhere. |
| 58484 mi US $1997 |
Cleared clogged sunroof drains, cut elbow opening larger to prevent further clogging. Cleaned up standing water on front passenger side and removed carpets to be dried. |
| 72000 mi US $65 |
Replaced 3rd row seat release cable |
| 11000 mi | Trunk latch failed, both outside and the safety latch inside; so no trunk access at all (and was out of town with my whole family). Dealer replaced at no charge, along with rear cupholder which had broken. |
2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 60300 mi US $200 |
Water leaked in from passenger's side blocked drain tube from sun roof. Flooded Floor |
| 67000 mi | Headliner falling down when sold. |
| 138300 mi US $1370 |
Water intrusion due to failed moonroof drain system, causing various problems with the electronic modules. |
2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 73000 mi | Discovered water on carpet and beneath floor. Diagnosed as sunroof drain. Fixed plugged drain and dried carpets and foam beneath. |
| 109000 mi US $153 |
Headlights were beginning to get foggy glaze on them. Took to Walmart and had "headlight restoration" service completed for $30 complete with lifetime guarantee. The service and result was EXCELLENT. I highly recommend this service!! |
| 210300 mi US $6 |
Clogged sunroof drains on both sides. 2 inches of water under carpet. Replaced vinyl drain line with hose from hardware store to drain directly, not using the 90 degree fitting that causes clog. Removed floor carpets to airdry for four days. |
| 104160 mi | Headlight lenses foggy |
| 101880 mi C $1200 |
Unplugged sunroof drains. |
| 115940 mi C $685 |
Seal near cowl was cracked which allowed water into interior. Also has to remove seats and carpets to remove accumlated water that was sloshing around under the floor of the vehicle |
2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 88000 mi | After heavy rain passenger floor mat was wet. Cleaned front sunroof drain tubes and cut rubber elbow ends to allow for debris to flow freely. Also removed and air dried the passenger floor panel. Leak is fixed. 45 minutes total time. |
| 44406 mi C $56 |
Cupholder Lid inbetween 2 front seats got stuck, had to be partially dismantled, rear underlid latch mechanism in wrong position, was repaired but is still sticky. Must be very careful when utilizing |
2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 104160 mi | As result of heavy rain, huge leakage through the draining openings in the cowl in front of the windscreen. High level of water in both the front floor sections of the body, under the front chairs. As result of heavy rain, huge leakage through the draining openings in the cowl in front of the windscreen. High level of water in both the front floor sections of the body, under the front chairs. |
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