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Volvo XC90 repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 1442 repairs.
Volvo XC90 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 69 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 313hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 100440 mi C $1100 |
Door could not open |
2017 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 1000 mi | Windshield was warped / distorted - noticed it on drive home. Replaced under warranty. |
| Software issue caused battery drain. Known issue for all 2017 XC90 due to bad update in November. |
2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 6500 mi | Mildew smell. |
| 51000 mi | Fuel Door latch replaced, broken |
2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 313hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 10000 mi | Software update, driver's seat making clunking sound and seat back wobbled. They replaced a part. The seat back wobbles far less now. The clunk is a bit better. I think that there is still something not quite right. There is still a clunk coming from the thigh extension. I will ask next time the car is in for service. |
2014 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50 mi | Leaking Windshield washer fluid. Was repaired under Volvo Certified Pre-Owned warranty. |
2013 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 13000 mi US $360 |
Inside right rear door handle would not open the door from the inside. This was fixed in one day, at no cost. Covered under warrenty. |
2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 108692 mi US $465 |
Replace two front tires as one had unrepairable screw in the sidewall. |
2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 36300 mi | Door was making noise. They changed the connecting piece. |
| 46000 mi | Right rear door handle loose. Replaced. |
2010 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 20000 mi | Rear passenger seat did not fold down, mechanism in the seat was defective from delivery. |
| 21000 mi | Rear windshield washer nozzle did not work. |
| 7700 mi | Rear door not closing properly. Door removed and reset but still not correct. Rear door not closing properly |
| 41000 mi | Replaced clockspring |
| 84000 mi US $300 |
1. the hydraulic struts for the rear gate were replaced |
| 106000 mi US $200 |
replaced sticking seatbelt and latch for driver |
2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 121000 mi US $120 |
Replace failed right front XENON Headlight bulb |
2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 86000 mi US $14 |
Broken windshield wiper hose coupling. Replaced myself. Cost of coupling was $14 at dealership. |
| 84000 mi | Passenger front window glass would not close properly, going up and down. Not fixed. I still need to bring it back to the dealership to have it done (again). Update: problem later went away on its own. |
| 79060 mi US $6 |
Replaced broken plastic strap that connects gas cap to vehicle |
2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 31000 mi | Software reflash for active xenon lights and 30k mile service. I think this is a TSB and not a recall since I did not know about it until I got to the dealer and have not seen any info on swedespeed about this either. |
| 83000 mi US $100 |
Rear door (driver's side) lock module replaced. The door could not longer be opened from inside the car. Could only be opened from the outside. What a P.I.T.A. |
| 39300 mi | Repaired damage dealer did when replaceing gas cap. Repaired damage dealer did when replaceing gas cap |
| 107000 mi US $35 |
replace TPMS valve |
| 74360 mi C $1100 |
The shield that protects the fuel lines under the chassis fell off and required replacement. |
| 36000 mi US $200 |
Noticed washer fluid leaking out. turns out is was the pump for the fluid. Warranty replacement. |
| 44264 mi US $461 |
broken switchblade ignition key replaced under warranty |
2007 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 102000 mi US $30 |
The hinge on the gas lid broke, leaving it prone to flopping open when unlocked. I purchased a replacement hinge and installed it. |
| 105760 mi | windsheild fluid not comming out |
| 109740 mi C $675 |
wipers ceased |
| 39000 mi US $150 |
Driver's window not closing properly. It would close and then immediately open, again. Dealer took the door apart and fixed a bent part. Bill was for hourly work done. |
| 3200 mi | warranty - upgraded a/c software, replaced parts on middle seat. Finally eliminated clicking. |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 36000 mi | Broken and misaligned air filter box not fixed because denied warranty coverage on it. Again, poor design. |
| 55800 mi US $1500 |
Replaced gas fill door hinge. |
| 60000 mi US $850 |
60K service, plus replaced lift cylinders for tailgate. |
| 69000 mi | Windshield washer motor and nozzles replaced. |
| 73000 mi | Driver door handle failed to open door. |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 122000 mi US $150 |
Interior driver door handle mechanism broken. Replaced door handle. |
| 44300 mi | Spring on fuel door broke and was replaced. |
| 41000 mi US $452 |
Passenger's side door lock would not work (sounded as if there were a broken chain or linkage when the auto lock feature was engaged). Parts installed (or at least that was the description) and the issue has disappeared. |
| 115000 mi US $270 |
Replaced both hatch gas springs |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 105000 mi US $180 |
Front passenger door lock mechanism gears stripped, replaced unit. |
| 29760 mi | high pressure washers for headlights |
| 112000 mi US $400 |
Tailgate lock broken |
| 108000 mi £680 |
Replace fuel filler flap hinge |
| 48000 mi US $350 |
Fender liner deteriorated. Dealer, Volvo of Orange County CLAIMS owner ran over something to cause issue. Owner states he did not, in fact there would be scratches under the car if this happened. Dealership told customer "We don't owe him anything." |
| 30380 mi | Windshield wiper arm broken, rear door, not easy to replace the blade without damaging the arm. |
| 95000 mi US $1500 |
new bearings, rear axle, tie rods |
| 96000 mi US $15 |
Fuel door hinge failed. Will no longer stay shut due to plastic holding spring breaking. $15 part at dealer. |
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 62620 mi €75 |
Rear windshield wiper arm and blade fell off onto highway during recent use. New one was ordered and repaired. |
| 101000 mi | Steering column adjustment loose |
| 74000 mi | installed seat belt retractor |
| 86800 mi | Retaining lugs on the bracket holding Fuel Door Spring broke - repaired with cable tie and self tapping screw to keep tension on the spring. Repair working well so far. |
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 71500 mi US $25 |
Window washer lines |
| 30000 mi US $100 |
Hatch/ liftgate lock replaced |
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 62000 mi | Noisy Windscreen wiper bearing in drive mechanism required plenum cover removed and lubrication |
2005 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 104000 mi US $120 |
Hood gas strut supports fail to keep hood open. Most likely due to age (6.5 yrs) and tropical heat. Simple replacement. Parts only. |
| 65000 mi | Both middle seats would not fold to allow access to rear seats. |
| 67000 mi | Middle row of seats would not fold correctly so kids could not get to the third row. |
2004 Volvo XC90
Engine not specified
| 89000 mi US $425 |
suspension work |
2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 79100 mi US $65 |
Replaced 3rd row seat release cable |
| 143000 mi | fuel filler door does not lock anymore unless engaged by hand |
| 58484 mi US $1997 |
Replaced fuel door lock system consisting of door hinge and lock motor. |
2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 68000 mi US $50 |
Spare tire winch failed. Replaced with new from Volvo, at cost of $50. Also performed Synthetic Oil Change, coolant flush, and power steering flush in my home garage. |
2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 115300 mi US $1556 |
One side of 3rd row seats would not go down when in the up position. Common problem with 3rd row seats; the clips broke and needed to be replaced. |
| 178200 mi US $15 |
Fuel door hinged broke. Replaced hinge with part from internet and used rivet gun instead of the cheap push in plastic rivet on part. |
| 192000 mi US $6 |
Replaced fuel door hinge again. Lip that holds the spring snaps off. Design flaw. |
| 212000 mi US $8 |
Replace fuel filler door hinge. Design flaw. |
| 94000 mi US $100 |
Broken tail gate release cable replaced. |
| 147700 mi US $1400 |
Rear door would not open sometimes. Interior cable replaced. |
2004 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 101060 mi $300 |
Windows regulator |
2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57450 mi US $11500 |
Bought vehicle (TX), fixed cracked plastic on armrest hinge - glued together with epoxy and works like a charm. Front wiper washer fluid line had been cut/pinched. Replaced. Fuel door plastic locking latch broken, in search of replacement door. |
2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 100874 mi €81 |
Set of new antitheft wheelbolts (were damaged by workshop) |
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