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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%)

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Volvo XC90 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 275 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2022 Volvo XC90 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD

1054 mi A/C system not charged from factory and missed on delivery inspection of new vehicle 2 months prior. 

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2018 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

65000 mi

US $100
Replaced steering wheel button assembly due to inop audio controls 
42000 mi 2nd battery (for the engine stop start function) failed and resulted in the stop start feature no longer working properly. battery replaced and system works fine again. 
2000 mi SiriusXM showed "Antenna Error" Entire ICU was replaced, fixed the issue. 

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2018 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

96720 mi

C $1100
There was a leak from the AC condenser into the car and affecting the acceleration and the actual paddle. All had to be replaced with some stuff under warranty. 

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2017 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

58000 mi

US $500
Replace one of the motorized tailgate arms 
3000 mi problem in Software related to the optional Tow Package - draining Battery 
49048 mi

US $1370
Hear Evaporator replace & Freon recharge 
10000 mi Software glitch in navigation system. Download fixed it completely. No other issues at all. 
5000 mi Defective battery, replaced under warranty 
7400 mi

US $250
Rear parking sensor stopped working. 
6000 mi Low battery warnings. Took 3 trips to resolve. Software updates plus new battery. 
4000 mi Nav system failed to access internet which affected traffic, in car apps etc. Dealer first attempted to reload sensus FW which only briefly resolved the issue. Later they needed to replace the whole control unit which took a few weeks to get from Sweden 
30000 mi

US $390
A/C lost charge and needed to be recharged. Dealer looked for a leak but could not find one. They left dye in and its now wait and see. Start stop was not working. They attempted fix the problem with sw in previous trips but was not resolved in the longer term. This service trip they found the battery had a internal problem and would not take a full charge. They replaced the charge and did a SW update. Problem seems fixed finally. 
54000 mi

US $400
Replaced passenger side tailgate motorized strut #31690604 
42000 mi center screen freezes 
46000 mi

US $120
battery tested and failed 
48466 mi

US $250
replaced AGM battery 
56000 mi

US $450
Infotainment system reflashed due to freezing issues 
21700 mi Direction lights lever started to work intermittently. The dealer changed all the lever behind the steering wheel. 
41540 mi

C $3500
Headlight 
7421 mi Replaced Vehicle connectivity module 
42000 mi Auto start stop failed. Replaced auto start battery 

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2017 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

7320 mi navigation system module failure 
24000 mi The navigation system map had the car in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California. The dealer said this was due to a problem with the computer operating system. Brought the car in for a new download. This fixed the navigation system problem, and it also caused the car to run much better and extended the length on the battery charge from 18 to 20 miles, like when it was new. 
8000 mi Battery had died. Applied software update and reversion to resolve. Climate system not putting out appropriate temperatures. 
12000 mi Squeaking noise during low-level AC use. Replaced heat exchanger per Volvo technical bulletin. 
1000 mi Parking sensor was behaving inconsistently.  
8000 mi The radio did not have an AM Station on it. The dealer reset the software, then reinstalled the software but the AM station did not show up. The dealer then reported that the T8 Hybrid variant does not have a AM station on its radio. Apparently all other models do. 
19000 mi The WiFi module was not working, and the car would not connect to WiFi 
21000 mi Auto requires service warning light persisted. Vehicle software replaced. Problem persisted. Dealer replaced backup battery for diagnostic system. Problem has recurred since then. Car scheduled for service on Monday, 9 April. Warning indicator came on and persisted. Message said to take car to the dealer for repair. Dealer replaced battery for backup warning system. Message disappeared for about a week. Has since returned. 

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2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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 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. 
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. 
10000 mi Car battery was dead. Jumped but continued to drain battery only charging at 60% 
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. 
7300 mi Low battery, power saving mode comes on frequently 
26000 mi Left rear outside door handle does not fully retract. 
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. 
85000 mi

US $650
Replaced start/stop battery and main battery 
4405 mi Center console screen, not starting up. updated software 
27280 mi

C $1700
and dashboard computer to fix tailgate that wouldn't open 
48000 mi

US $800
Replaced defective windshield wiper stalk assembly. Continuous warning message displayed on console for wiper failure 
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. 
16120 mi

€140
Software upgrade. 
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. 

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2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

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. 
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 
10000 mi The vehicle had a software update @ 10,000 miles to fixed some glitches in the infotainment system. 

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2011 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

86800 mi

C $1000
Altenator changed 
87420 mi

C $500
Fan works from time to time. Fan replaced. 
134000 mi

US $200
AC intermittent failure. Took weeks to diagnose as failing battery. 

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2010.5 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

40000 mi Alarm kept going off movement sensor replaced 
42000 mi

£5
alarm sensors replaced under warranty 

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2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

148000 mi

£170
Battery failed and replaced 
10000 mi

£400
Issue with the radio and RDS - flashed the IC to resolve 

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2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

1000 mi compass/mirror replaced - compass not functioning 
19000 mi front seat massagers, air conditioned seats not functioning. re-routed wires and replaced fuse. 
24000 mi Power side mirrors non-functioning, mirrors loose. When dealer closed mirrors after maintenance service to wash car, they did not re-engage upon opening. Have to close, re-open, close, re-open to have it re-engage and lock in place. 

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2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

32700 mi Front door speakers replaced. Not working as designed originally. 
45000 mi Bulb Tail Lamp Replace 
47000 mi Rear wiper motor replaced due to screeching noise. 
50200 mi

US $180
Control Valve replaced 
70000 mi

US $190
New Battery 
16200 mi Climate control module replaced. 
80700 mi Dashboard interior lights not working. Also drivers electric window not operating correctly and incorrect warning light on dashboard. Required replacement of ECN Board. Paid by Dealer as withing 3 month warrenty (~1000 GBP) 
122000 mi

US $1300
Compressor failed and had to be replaced. 

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2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

30000 mi doors not unlocking with key fob 
6700 mi Blind spot indicator on passenger side does not work all of the time. 
84000 mi

US $300
3. passenger side headlight had to be replaced 
8000 mi WHEN TURN SIGNAL SHUTS OFF THE STALK BOUNCES UP AND CHANGES MESSAGE BOX TO NEXT MESSAGE. TECH NOTED INTERNAL FAILURE WITH TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. TECH REPLACED TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. 
41300 mi Replaced clockspring 
57700 mi

US $170
A/C recharged 

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2009 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

46000 mi

US $150
Blower motor bearing went bad, replaced blower motor. 
120000 mi

US $1000
AC Fan/Blower motor finally died, 350part+650labor (10h). 
127000 mi

US $1470
Replace AC compressor and recharge AC system with freon. 
174000 mi

US $500
I had them change out the switch for the compressor and they also fully charged the system as well as regular oil change. https://youtu.be/qX2sFkpmYZs 

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2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

29760 mi cruise control 

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2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

110000 mi

US $1500
Air conditioning needs to be fixed. Opted to wait. 
126800 mi

US $1250
I had the ac blower replaced 
146000 mi

US $60
Leaking AC coolant. Just added more for now. 
50000 mi

US $270
Passenger airbag light came up. Dealer re-attached power connector under seat that got unplug. 
98500 mi

US $1302
Replaced failed alternator with BOSCH Remanufactured unit, $908. 
110000 mi

US $270
Install failing headlight switch. Parts: $220. Labor: $50. 
40000 mi Backup sensors not working 
45000 mi Multiple repairs over the past 2 months related to the tire pressure monitoring system. All unsuccessful, so terminated lease early. 
62000 mi

US $1500
A/C delay in turning on 
67000 mi

US $200
Starter needed to be replaced as it was hanging up on the flywheel Replaced A/C compressor again under warranty. Also replaced idler pulleys at the same time 
62200 mi

US $285
AM quit working. Head unit contains AM/FM/NAV and connected by fiber optic. Repair required unit be sent to special facility with proper knowledge/equpt. Also over holidays so repair delayed. Vehicle back to me during repair. 
44000 mi Clock spring in Steering wheel associated with the anti-skid braking system. 
65300 mi

US $2000
Air conditioner 
54800 mi

US $200
Passenger airbag system fault. Reset and tested, fault did not return. 
104000 mi

US $1500
Warning light. Required alternator replacement. 
148000 mi

US $30
Replaced headlight bulb 

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2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

98000 mi

US $493
AC out, broken connection. New wiring harness installed. Front left and right fog lamp bulbs replaced. 
88000 mi

US $1200
Replaced right rear signal housing and lower bulb. 
148000 mi

US $1600
The a/c compressor was replaced 
145000 mi

US $400
New AC compressor, dryer and recharge 
156000 mi

US $130
Replaced battery 

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2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

13000 mi

US $145
Stuck CD changer. 
41000 mi

US $450
Powerlock on driver's side won't work. Powerlock motor was replaced. 
65999 mi

C $425
Lock cylinder would not go past position 1. Cylinder replaced by dealer under used car warranty 
114080 mi

C $10
Alternator light, loud grinding/rubbing noise. Loose bolt on cupler pulley. Cleaned, tightened with locktite. 
136400 mi

C $3200
No charging, Replaced Alternator, Alternator coupling, Rear accessory coupling. serpentine belt. 
119700 mi Headlight out. (MK estimate) 
128000 mi

US $35
The right headlight burnt out twice. The left headlight burnt out once. 
81000 mi

US $16
Could be a corrosive contact, but greased and replaced low beam lightbolb anyway 
67700 mi DVD player behind front passenger seat head rest stopped working. Since it was still under warranty, Volvo paid for it. 
13900 mi Faulty CEM 
66500 mi

US $1890
Failed alternatator replaced. New battery installed. 

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2007 Volvo XC90

Engine not specified

59520 mi

﷼6000
AC leakage 

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2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

99300 mi

US $500
Rear backup sensor module replacement 
19840 mi tire pressure sensor lost contact with computer. Warning reset, no other service performed. 
34000 mi Driver side door speaker was making a loud humming noise. Dealer replaced speaker. 
45300 mi

US $2400
Alternator went bad after only 7 years and 46k miles. They replaced several unrelated but required parts with it. I think a design flaw allowed it to burn out prematurely. 
63000 mi

US $20
Windshield washer fluid motor went bad. 
107260 mi

C $15
Replace low beam headlamp 
142600 mi

C $2700
What was originally suspected to be a battery issue was actually a faulty alternator. 
31000 mi Active headlights were not working well. Brought back to Carmax within 30 days. They brought it to Volvo dealer who re-calibrated them. They work great now. 
79000 mi Also replaced alternator. 
79800 mi The A/C was feeling more anemic than usual. Last week, during the heat wave here, I had the coolant topped up, changed the in-cabin filter, and cleared debris from the condenser. So far the AC feels OK. 
90400 mi Alternator failed, replaced under Volvo CPO programme 
55000 mi window motor was sporadic 
112000 mi

US $1600
starter/alternator died, replacing it required dropping suspension components and "updated" ducting 
43000 mi

US $100
Bulb failed.  
60000 mi

US $725
Door control module for locks, mirrors, windows, etc left door 
23000 mi noisy rear wiper motor. 
24000 mi Rear parking sensors sometimes malfunction causing a constant beep like something is right against car, but nothing is there. Problem present since early in life this time replaced wiring harness, everything has been replaced except computer control 
31000 mi Rear parking sensors sometimes malfunction causing a constant beep like something is right against car, but nothing is there. Problem present since early in life this time replaced computer, everything in system has been replaced. Rear parking sensors sometimes malfunction causing a constant beep like something is right against car, but nothing is there. Problem present since early in life this time replaced computer, everything in system has been replaced 
74000 mi

US $890
Alternator was replaced 
83600 mi

US $500
Replace clock spring in steering wheel 
8000 mi Defective compass in rear view mirror. 
8000 mi Power seat moves on its own. Lockup of climate controls and radio. Ongoing compass issue. Still not resolved. 
85000 mi

US $1000
a/c recharge 
54000 mi

US $1100
Slow cranking, starter replaced. 
19000 mi Remote key fobs intermittently would not unlock doors. Other remote functions worked correctly but the unlock button on both remotes would not function. Dealer replaced one remote and re-synced remotes with car. 
37000 mi fuse blew to 12V power source 
81000 mi

US $300
Mp3 player connection went out on radio 

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2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

122000 mi

US $13
Replaced burned out low beam head light, $13 air wal-matr 
126000 mi

US $950
Air takes a long time to get cool. A Volvo mechanic said this is a typical problem when AC compressor starts to fail. Replaced AC compressor and works like new. This is an expensive compressor. 
50000 mi Problem with power locks on front passenger door 
133920 mi

C $450
Signal light switch was having problems 
68200 mi Ran Diagnostic ($100) and replaced battery ($250). Symptoms were "Check Engine, Reduced Engine Performace message". Clock was resetting. Car was running rough intermittently. 

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2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

88000 mi

US $400
several electrical quirks with radio 
88300 mi Climate control issues 
131000 mi

US $850
Immoblizer problems 
158000 mi

US $500
and high pressure A/C hose 
143500 mi Short circuit in wiring harness causing battery drain. Repaired wire insulation. 
100 mi purchase, warranty repair - a/c malfunction, constant clicking under booster seat addressed but not properly repaired. 
100 mi warranty - a/c portion of console freezing up, clicking under booster seat still present. Unable to duplicate either, no repair. 
C $1729 xeon bulb and ballast burnt repld bulb and ballsast. cost $800.00 
81100 mi gas gauge reporting completely empty, even though i know for a fact that it was half full.it did this maybe at least 4 times in a 2-3 week period. works after restart the car. check engine light came on and never came back after car restartd 
83438 mi replaced all 4 position lights on rear. 
101000 mi required new front light - High Intensity - cost $175 
10000 mi Cigarette lighter not working. 
95000 mi

US $215
AC compressor replaced 
46000 mi TPMS light would periodically come on even though the pressures were fine. On when last had the car. 

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2007 Volvo XC90 4-door

8-cylinder automatic AWD

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2006 Volvo XC90

Engine not specified

67000 mi

US $400
Battery die. Alarm self alert without reason. 

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2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

152000 mi

US $1550
AC Condenser was replaced and air box replaced. 
33000 mi door lock malfunction rear defroster window, some lines do not defrost 
86000 mi

US $50
Window switch auto-up function had to be reset. Low cost and low time. 

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2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

119660 mi

C $300
Suspected ETM fault traced to battery. 
100000 mi

US $350
left passenger window would not open, replace the regulator 
115000 mi

US $270
Rear fog light 
138000 mi

US $200
Front passenger window won't close all the way 
52000 mi

US $360
Passenger door actuator died the day after the bumper to bumper warranty expired. Volvo agreed to $400 fix if I paid $100. 
106200 mi

US $151
Drivers door open alarm goes off when signaling left, actuator and drivers window didnt work. it was not the actuator. was a broken wire in loom going to the drivers door. i replaced the actuator which was good. it is a wire going to door 
134000 mi

US $325
Drivers door actuator. Second time. Part under warranty from FCP. I will get credit for the part. Didnt believe it went after one year. Part was replaced last year when old one was still good. it was negative ground in B pilar. 
150000 mi LF window would not stay up with the one-touch auto-up feature. Pulled fuse while operating the window down to reset the auto stop settings. Replaced fuse and ran window up and down several times while holding switch one way and then the other. The window now goes up with one-touch and stays up. 
49000 mi

US $700
Heating system on driver's side INOP. Had to to replace heater. The heater was rarely ever used, so I'm disappointed this equipment failed! 
55000 mi Intermittent start issues - thought it was starter - dealer removed it and found loose wire from fuse box to starter, cleaned and reattached wire - no more issues. Took less than 1 hour to fix. 
137020 mi

A $1000
Starter motor failed 
44300 mi Pinch sensor on window of driver's door malfunctioned and was re-programmed by dealer. 
62000 mi

US $30
Faulty electrical connector on left low beam requires replacement. Left front sidemarker bulb also required replacement. 
75000 mi

US $500
AC Condenser replaced due to leak. 
86000 mi

US $90
AC compressor clutch retaining bolt fell out and clutch fell off AC compressor. Parts were reattached by mechanic and AC is operational. Repair took approximately 1 hour. 
95000 mi

US $180
Faulty AC refrigerant temperature sensor replaced. 
160000 mi

US $18
Driver's side headlight was not working consistently 
174000 mi

US $600
alternator failed, replaced 

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2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

76000 mi Rear wiper motor replaced. 

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2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

139700 mi

US $100
Had oil warning light come on although oil level was good. Dealer fixed the warning. Check engine light is also occasionally on, but dealer couldn't identify the problem, no repairs were done. 
119700 mi

US $50
replaced fuse for wipers 
98000 mi

US $200
A/c blower would turn off 
52000 mi

US $250
Front passenger door lock does not work electronically, motor replaced at an independent Volvo repair shop. 
24800 mi Bi Xenon headlights continue to readjust high and very low while driving. Seems to happen within the first 10 mins. of driving and when the headlight switch is not in auto position. Grumbling/whistling noise when A/C button is in auto and blower motor is on. Rear speakers would cut in and out. It was because Dolby Pro Logic was turned on while radio signal was not strong enough. Electrical acc. will turn on long before ignition switch is in 1st position. 
29140 mi Spoke to mechanic directly with test drive and discovered the whistling/grumbling noise was the A/C compressor. replaced A/C compressor. 
31000 mi Squeaky rear window wiper motor. The squeak went away if used constantly for a couple of minutes. Dealer was very helpful about getting it fixed and ordered a new motor. Replaced wiper motor and washed car. 
50320 mi Drivers window would not stay up when the switch was used in auto. Reset the window by pulling the fuse while in operation, turned off key, then reinstalled fuse and rolled window up in manual and held it in closed for 10 sec. 
103500 mi

US $300
Sensor in AC system replaced; AC recharged 
7500 mi Rear speakers continue to be problem-reported to Volvo Cust Service (car has been in 5 Times now for problem-including before I leased). Rear tire continues to lose pressure. 
7500 mi Rear speakers cut out still. Been in 5 times for this (once before leased) Rear tire continues to lose pressure. 
121000 mi

US $283
Replaced alternator, took around 8 hours and the part was $283.00. 
139000 mi

US $30
Heater/Cooling Blower fan died. Culprit was the blower motor resistor. $30 part on eBay and a few hours to install. 
62000 mi

US $175
GPS and Radio lost power and would reset. 
30800 mi

US $1500
Vehicle climate control module replaced under warranty. 
105900 mi

US $350
a/c compressor control solenoid failed 
135500 mi

US $800
Alternator died and was replaced. 
129000 mi

US $1800
Needed a new alternator, Also needed new front brakes- pads and rotors 

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2006 Volvo XC90 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD

82460 mi Ignition switch broke 
71000 mi

£350
Nav unit failed - DVD required replacement parts and RSE remote repaired at same time 

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2005.5 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

90000 mi

US $650
Alternator failure. Replaced alternator brushes. 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

95700 mi

US $100
Replaced the central control unit. no temp control was happening and it was diagnosed as a failed unit. 
58000 mi

US $550
AC hose leaking - greenish dye showing 
74000 mi window malfunction bad seat belt retractor triggering airbag light 
88000 mi

US $210
Airbag warning light 
92000 mi airbag warning light again on (3rd time) Airbag warning light on 
82460 mi

C $180
Wiper Motor replaced 
113000 mi

US $600
Coolant level sensor had to be replaced 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

86000 mi

US $320
AC condensor leak had to replace with new one at cost of $250 plus recharge system at shop, but the pressure switch maybe the root of the problem that caused the leak to occur. 
85000 mi

US $360
Alarm sensor malfunction - replaced under VIP warranty with $50 deductible 
98000 mi

US $900
it went in for non-functioning windshield washers - washer pump was bad and was replaced 
133000 mi

US $80
Vent temps were weak at 60 degrees. Took in and it was only 50% charged. Took 1.25 lbs of 2.5lbs system capacity. 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

52000 mi

US $450
Siren module needed to be replaced, alarm ramdomly activated. 
49600 mi

US $300
Broken seal (O Ring) required replacement of seal and recharge of coolant. 
114000 mi

US $1000
replaced some electrical thing in the steering column 
110300 mi

US $250
Replaced sensor in passenger window that protects from child getting pinched. Defective sensor made window just go right back down when it got to full up position. 
70000 mi

US $600
replaced electrical system as antiskid, antilock brakes melted down and were inactivated 
84000 mi window would go up but not stay up 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

77000 mi

£350
Noisy bearing on alternator. Heater kept blowing cold then hot then cold etc etc 
79000 mi Radio works intermittently plus high pitched crackling noise. Possible connection problem on fibre optic plug in amplifier under right hand seat. Removed amplifer, unplugged and replugged fibre connector. Seems to work OK now. 
80000 mi

£400
Radio continued to fail intermittently. Gave up and fitted an aftermarket radio/DVD player and volvo parts prices were ridiculous. Now much improved with better sound and linked screen for movies. 

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2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

49000 mi Interior lights inop. Wiring harness damaged during repairs to rain sensor for wipers. 
119000 mi Automatic window closure malfunction. "pinch guard" sensitivity too high and window would re-open by itself. Adjusted software. 
99200 mi

US $700
Alternator stopped working... bought new bosch unit and had friend (mechanic at another dealership) install 
68000 mi

US $300
AC was not cold. Regfrigerant was really low and more was added. AC is now blowing cold air. 
101300 mi Memory for front seat stopped working 
122000 mi

US $900
The alternator needed replaced. It was giving a Power System Service Urgent warning light. 
85000 mi Alternator failed, thought it was battery...original battery still working after 11 Years. Repair shop wanted $1200 to replace alternator. Was going to do it myself ~300 but needed to remove wheel & axle...looked like a pain ita. Traded in! 
110200 mi

US $625
Alternator died. Had to tow. Installed rebuilt alternator. Part $425 labor 3-4 hours. 
102000 mi

US $1800
Alternator went bad and was replaced. Due to the location of this part, many hours of labor was required. 

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2004.5 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

96000 mi

£1100
central electrical module failure which caused damage to rear electrical module 
99000 mi

£60
screen washer pump failure 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

145400 mi

US $850
driver window and ext. mirror does not work 
63000 mi

US $2281
We lost power to the lights, dash, wipers, windows and directional signals unexpectedly. First a DIM was replaced and the problem re-surfaced within days. Back to the dealer for a CEM. It seems fine now. 
52000 mi

US $899
Radio failed, had to replace the main control module. Volvo declined any assistance. 
67000 mi

US $750
The alternator went out in this car less than 24 hrs. after purchasing it used from the dealer. They paid for the part. Mechanic was surprised at how long it took to replace it. 
60000 mi Moldy, rotten smell emanating from the air vents after car has been washed or it has rained. No leaks inside the car (i.e. no wet floor mats or interior panels). Smell goes away after 2-3 days with the a/c running continuously. 3rd trip and no repair 
61000 mi Mildew smell coming out of vents after rain or car wash. 3rd visit to dealership for same problem. Dealer could not replicate problem (smell). 
88000 mi

US $500
Dealer found a/c was leaking, gave us a quote of $600 to repair. 
118500 mi Changed right rear brake light 
143000 mi radio (AM/FM only) temporarily stopped working twice, operational at present.  
161000 mi Alarm siren has been out for a few months. Not replaced to date. Problem reported with radio has not reappeared. Original battery still in good conditions after 8 years (a few Low Battery warnings ignored since 2008). 
180000 mi

US $1300
Ventilation fan failed. Mechanic said the HVAC controller had failed, most likely from an overamped fan motor (known failure). Replaced fan motor and controller. 
199000 mi

US $130
Air bag light was on. I had unplugged connectors at front passenger seat and rear middle seat to clean the carpet. Dealer completed a reset. No more problems. 
55000 mi

US $32
Recharged the A/C 
57000 mi

US $386
Radio & Nav system cutting out - replaced faulty Infotainment Center Control Module (ICM). 
127000 mi

US $1400
CEM Failure due to water leak, 2 fuse relays 
58484 mi

US $1997
Replaced security system siren module for an internal failure. 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

139300 mi

US $165
Siren module malfunctioned due to leaking internal battery. Causing sunroof to be nonfunctional. 
63700 mi

US $35
low beam wire connector failure. Needs replacement 
220500 mi

US $700
Replaced compressor Power seat control button broke off 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

105000 mi

US $100
Scanned the check engine code and replaced the brake light switch 
126480 mi

C $1800
Repeatedly found car with flat battery in the morning. First visit (1 day): battery replaced. A week later, symptoms repeated. 2nd visit (2 days): shop discovered faulty diode on alternator. Alternator replaced with new unit. 
184000 mi

US $180
xenon light bulb burned out, pricey to replace. 
147700 mi

US $1400
Rear wiper motor serviced. 
56000 mi

US $506
Air conditioning not blowing cool air when idle. 
70000 mi

US $220
Radio display did not display 
109000 mi

US $153
Battery required replacement. The battery was OEM and lasted 10 years, 109,000...time for a new one! 
206000 mi Interior air Fan motor 
68200 mi

$35
position light bulb broken 
72540 mi

$2000
horn was malfunctioning and had to be replaced. 
79360 mi

C $1100
needed new key fob, hatch back release and windshield washer pump 
112000 mi

US $2000
headlights not functional. Fuse replaced, fixing lights, but computer warning light still malfunctioning intermittently, irritating. 
115300 mi

US $1556
Cruise control stopped working. Software needed to be updated. 
178200 mi

US $160
Right side air conditioning not cooling. Left side ok. Added refrigerant, wanted to replace o rings for $500 but I opted not to. 
190000 mi

US $430
Replaced all 10 bulbs in sound system. eBay parts were1/10th of dealer cost@$10 v$100. Replaced all 10 bulbs in sound system. eBay parts were1/10th of dealer cost@$10 v$100. 
194900 mi Turn signal (right) flashed fast, intermittently or not at all. Undid 3 T20 torx screws under steering column, then 2 Phillips screws. Removed turn signal switch. Remove last Phillips and cleaned contacts with alcohol and qtips.Replace all 
199305 mi

US $474
HID left bulb out, replaced both sides, $350 HID headlight bulb burned out. Replaced the pair. Parts very expensive. 
96100 mi

C $250
The 6-CD changer failed. Could not play or even eject disks. Dealership quoted $1100 to replace it. Bought used one for $250 including shipping and replaced it myself. Many people report faulty CD changer. 
82240 mi

C $550
Module for sunroof and alarm system 
83800 mi initial problem with alarm module was not completed properly 
85220 mi faulty alarm module 
113460 mi Reverse sensor replaced. There were intermittent problems (ie. warning light coming on that it wasn't working) with the sensor leading up to the accident. No warning light at the time of the accident. It didn't work at all after the accident. It was repaired as part of the insurance claim. 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

85300 mi

£80
Fuel level sender failed 
94000 mi

£75
ICM failed - audio was dying randomly. Fixed ICM at specialist car audio repair shop by replacing power transistor and resoldering dried out joints 

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2004 Volvo XC90 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

162000 mi

US $2500
console lights went out. told it was console- replaced for $1400. lights still out then dimmer replaced for additional $900. I was very angry because I asked if elect module would turn lights back on. 
169000 mi

US $246
AC out; fan continued to blow after car was turned off. Dealer adds FREON. Next day fan continued to run after car is off result-dead battery. Recharge switch for fan would not accept dial down continued to blow. Heat turn on dial down off. 
176000 mi

US $1100
Fixed AC. 
200000 mi The SR airbag light came on after my last oil change. I am not going to do anything about it. Im sick of this light that appears to mean nothing but cost. 

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2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

163800 mi

US $460
Recharged ac 
82000 mi

US $1000
Siren replaced 

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2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

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

74000 mi

US $66
Two rear brake lights not working, both bulbs burned out (third top bar was working). Replaced bulbs, lights did not work. Replaced brake relay switch and relay. Problem solved and lights work like new. Parts received from dealership. 
147000 mi

US $700
replaced noisy AC blower motor and shimmed AC compressor (was not engaging) with zip ties, per the "zip-tie AC compressor trick" 
47740 mi

C $1600
Stereo stopped working, problem is not resolved. Solution is to put in new stereo into a 7 year old car (ridiculous!) 

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2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV

turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

135000 mi

£100
Back up sensor failed 
95790 mi Repair of rear window wiper motor. Text message "SRS Airbag repar urgente" appears in display of DIM. DTC error codes SRS-00D4 and DIM-0003 and DIM-0005 
104160 mi As result of water leakage Audio systeem has halted to work. DTC (Error) codes ICM-DC02, ICM-1A51 and ICM-DC01. Probably AUD control module defect. As result of water leakage Audio systeem has halted to work. DTC (Error) codes ICM-DC02, ICM-1A51 and ICM-DC01. Probably AUD control module defect. 

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