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Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2010	Volvo XC90		14 XC90s, 8.9 months of data per XC90, average 31600 miles Small sample size. Join or 14 XC90s, 8.9 months of data per XC90, average 31600 miles Small sample size. sign in to view	see reported repairs see lemon odds
2008	Volvo XC90		20 XC90s, 10.2 months of data per XC90, average 55000 miles Small sample size. Join or 20 XC90s, 10.2 months of data per XC90, average 55000 miles Small sample size. sign in to view	see reported repairs see lemon odds
2007	Volvo XC90	42 XC90s, 9.2 months of data per XC90, average 66300 miles40	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs see lemon odds
2006	Volvo XC90	28 XC90s, 10.0 months of data per XC90, average 87100 miles73	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs see lemon odds
2005	Volvo XC90	26 XC90s, 8.0 months of data per XC90, average 88700 miles75	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs see lemon odds
2004	Volvo XC90	27 XC90s, 7.6 months of data per XC90, average 132100 miles112	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs see lemon odds

Volvo XC90 in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011		0	Front brake asemblies feel loose. Front brakes make a lot of groaning noises just as the vehicle comes to a full stop. Dealership Service Associate stated that this is normal for all XC-90s. I think it's very weird and abnormal.
Nov	2011		0	Removed front brake assemblies and applied silicon grease to required areas. This corrected the noisy popping sounds thta occurred while braking during left and right turns

Volvo XC90 in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	1000	0	compass/mirror replaced - compass not functioning
Jul	2010	2300	0	oxygen sensor wiring rubbing against fan needed to be replaced, was sheared
Jun	2011	19000	0	front seat massagers, air conditioned seats not functioning. re-routed wires and replaced fuse.
Aug	2011	24000	0	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.

Volvo XC90 in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	8000	0	Knocking noise when slowing down or turning.
Jan	2011	12000	0	leather issue
Apr	2012	23700	0	Sun roof mechanical problem
Mar	2013	29000		Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	1000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	7300	0	Blind spot indicator on passenger side does not work all of the time.
Jan	2011	20000	0	Rear passenger seat did not fold down, mechanism in the seat was defective from delivery.
Mar	2011	21000	0	Rear windshield washer nozzle did not work.
May	2012	45700	0	Engine vibration while in drive. Most noticeable at a stop.
Jan	2013	60000		Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	3000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	6000	0	Car still pulls to the right. Mechanic says he has fixed it. Now after the TSB, the front end is popping when car is turned to the right.
May	2010	8000	0	car pulls to right. After dealer tried to fix the problem , which he never did to my satisfaction, the front end started to pop when turned to the right.
Jun	2010	8000	0	Car pulls to the right and the has an intermittent popping sound when slowing and turning to the right. Volvo regional rep drove car and said it did not pull and the car did not make any popping sounds when he drove it.
Jul	2010	9000	0	Popping sound in the front end when turning and braking
Sep	2011	29000	0	Right suspension piece had to be order and then replaced on the car
Nov	2011	35000	0	Car has always pulled to the right and the brakes have started popping again when applied during a turn
Dec	2011	37000	0	Popping sound from the front suspension when making slow turns while braking.
Apr	2012	42000	0	Right rear wheel bearing had to be replaced
Sep	2012	51000	0	popping sounds in the shocks popping sounds in half drive shafts
Dec	2012	55000	0	Front end popping. This has been a continuous issue with the car. Popping happens with you slow down and turn and hit the brakes.
Feb	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	5000		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	8000	0	Rear door not closing properly. Door removed and reset but still not correct. Carpet lifting Rear door not closing properly
Jun	2011	23000	0	Car Stalled on acceleration. Could not duplicate. Stability control warning light. Replaced sensors and computer module
Aug	2011	26500	0	Tilt steering wheel would not lock
Dec	2011	30000	0	doors not unlocking with key fob
Apr	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in Taiwan
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	3100		First odometer entry
May	2010	3720	0	oil leakage from engine oil filter base
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2013		770	control pump leaking - replaced under extended warranty

Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	21000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	27000	0	Pads loose in calipers. reseatted per Volvo specs; second time, first was a month earlier
Jul	2011	34000	500	Brake pads on front worn
Jul	2012	50700	1200	Worn rotors and pads on 4 wheels
Dec	2012	59000		Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009		0	Front end clunking noise. Noise was coming from rear bushing front lower control arm. Replaced bolt/nut set both sides per TNN 61-10. Warranty repair
Jan	2010		0	Replace steering angle sensor module. Warranty repair.
Jan	2011	38000	0	Front end creaking and clunking at low speed turns.
Mar	2013	65000		Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	24800		First odometer entry
Feb	2009	24800	0	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. Noisy lifters for 30-60 secs. when first started. 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.
Jul	2009	29140	0	Spoke to mechanic directly with test drive and discovered the whistling/grumbling noise was the A/C compressor. clunking noise when backing out of driveway. replaced A/C compressor. replaced steering rack.
Sep	2009	29760	0	torn door weather strip high pressure washers for headlights
Nov	2009	31000	600	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.
Dec	2010	41540	130	Bad bearing in Idler pulley for Serpentine belt. Replaced with new dealer pulley. Took one day for part to be ordered in.
May	2012	50220	0	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.
Jan	2013	55800		Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2006		0	Power steering pump making loud noises. Radio speakers still cut out. Rear tire loses 20lbs. of pressure every other day. Blue tooth continues to hang up.
Nov	2006		0	Power steering pump making racket-see metal filings in fluid. Told it is a pulley, not pump. Wait two weeks for part. Rear tire continues losing pressure. Radio speakers continue to cut out
Dec	2006		0	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.
Dec	2007		0	Rear speakers cut out still. Been in 5 times for this (once before leased) Rear tire continues to lose pressure.
Jan	2008	21000	100	Second axle replacement-bearings.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	74000		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	84000	450	Rear brakes started to make a lot of noise very quickly. At times, grinding noise continued even though no apply brake pressure. Car had not been driven much in last 10 days.
Nov	2009	106000	1800	Car had been doing a light whistling noise under moderate acceleration usually between 5 and 20 MPH. Then transmission alert came on. After restart, transmission worked fine. Took to transmission specialist. Replaced all wearable for $1,800.
Dec	2009	108000	1080	Scheduled replacement of the timing belt. Engine accessory belt also replaced. $850. Replaced broken top engine mount ($85).
Oct	2011	139000	0	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.
Jan	2012	143000	0	fuel filler door does not lock anymore unless engaged by hand radio (AM/FM only) temporarily stopped working twice, operational at present.
Feb	2012	146500	200	With help of super neighbor, replaced rotors and pads on front wheels with NAPA parts. So much cheaper, not hard to do with a proper tool to pull the old rotors, working very well with NAPA brakes, less black dust.
Jun	2012	161000	0	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).
Sep	2012	161000		Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009		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.
Nov	2009		800	Leaking fuel pump (Symptoms: lower gas mileage, difficulty starting, fuel smell, wet fuel tank) Replaced at ind. mechanic with OEM parts.
Dec	2009		0	Continuation of fuel pump repair: Volvo reimbursed for part, since pump was under manufacturer warranty.
Feb	2010		160	Never found used fuel door. Ind. shop ordered a new door, paint and install. Also, pass. side low beam light socket had short and partially melted. Had just the socket replaced. This assembly was orig. a junk yard repl. by dealer in order to sell car.
Dec	2010	74000	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.
Feb	2011	76700	450	CV boot busted for a while/was easier to replace axle. Also, there was a crack in the exhaust flange where it connects to engine, leaking exhaust, making engine noisy and smelly. This was welded closed and works like a charm now!
Sep	2011	84000	300	Rough idling - engine revving on its own at red light. Threw code, idle too rich, gas mileage was suffering. Replaced MAF and solved problem.
Feb	2012	87500	500	Replaced worn bushings
Mar	2012	88000	0	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.
Aug	2012	93000	300	Replaced front strut spring mounts (one was busted and the other cracked)
Sep	2012	94000	190	Worn out engine mount. Replaced.
Jan	2013	99000		Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	49000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	50000	270	Passenger airbag light came up. Dealer re-attached power connector under seat that got unplug.
Apr	2012	66000	200	Camshaft Position Sensor bank 2 not working. Replaced sensor with a new one. $66 for a new sensor and $120 + tax for labor.
Mar	2013	77000		Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	11000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	13000	145	Broken LCD for DVD's, broken vent fins, stuck center console storage door. Stuck CD changer.
Sep	2012	30000		Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	7000		First odometer entry
Mar	2008	8000	0	Defective compass in rear view mirror.
Apr	2008	8000	0	Power seat moves on its own. Lockup of climate controls and radio. Ongoing compass issue. Still not resolved.
May	2008			Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	24000		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	26000	0	Adjusted power steering belt/pulley to cure noise. Replaced cupholder door (would not stay shut).
Jul	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in Saudi Arabia
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	30380		First odometer entry
Nov	2008	33480	0	- Steering wheels tiking noise when turining - Damaged Rear Window Rubber Trim
May	2011	77480	1800	changed Pads & Rotors
Feb	2013	105740	1333	Change Steering Wheel Pump because of leakage...
May	2013	111600		Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	73000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	75000	270	replaced front pads and rotors.
Jun	2011	90000	650	Alternator failure. Replaced alternator brushes. Replaced front strut spring seats.
Nov	2012	107300	270	Idler bearings replaced
Dec	2012	108000		Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in Iceland
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007		6500	OBC message said Anti-skid needed servicing, but no fault codes showed up. After a lot of hours spent on searching for the fault, the rear differential was found to be inoperative and needed replacement. Replaced under optional extended warranty.
Jun	2008	29760	300	The message ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED came up in the OBD. Problem solved after sensor connections were checked and fastened.
Oct	2008	31000	0	Right tie-rod end worn out and replaced. Front brake pads worn out and replaced.
Nov	2008			Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in Great Britain
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	90000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	92700	350	rear wheel bearing, replaced.
Mar	2011	96000	1100	central electrical module failure which caused damage to rear electrical module
Jul	2011	98000	500	split intercooler
Oct	2011	99000	60	screen washer pump failure

Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	84000		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	86000	1500	Transmission went, stuck in third gear.
Sep	2008	89000	425	suspension work
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	86000		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	94000	100	Sway bar end link dampers replaced. Broken tail gate release cable replaced.
Jun	2010	121000	800	timing belt rear suspension bushings
Nov	2012	147300	1400	Rebuild differential control module and replace anti-skid module. Rear wiper motor serviced. Rear door would not open sometimes. Interior cable replaced.
Mar	2013	152000		Most recent odometer entry.

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Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	116000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	118000	800	Replaced bushings and realigned.
Mar	2013	147000		Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009		0	Inner CV Boot Clamp - was loose had it repaired at same time of Angle Gear reseal
Mar	2009		931	Angle Gear - Resealed (not replaced, replacement was estimated at $3500 and not necessary)
Apr	2009		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
Jul	2009		67	"Reduced Engine Performance" warning - Clear warnings in system, recommended action if it comes back is to reload 2 ECMs (Code 9520 Accelerator Pedal Sensor and Throttle Unit Reload)
May	2010	47740	1600	Stereo stopped working, problem is not resolved. Solution is to put in new stereo into a 7 year old car (ridiculous!)
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Volvo XC90 in France
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007		158	Recplacement of left/ball joint
Aug	2008		83	replacement top engine support (rubber in alu)
Jun	2009		2058	Intially diagnosed as problem with one injector of the engine, it later proved to be a problem with the flywheel and starter motor. Flywheel replaced.
Dec	2009		758	Complete revisions of handbrake system, cables and also handbrake pads
Aug	2010	94240	16	Also replaced leaking crankcase seal.
Sep	2010	95940	0	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
Mar	2011	100880	81	Set of new antitheft wheelbolts (were damaged by workshop)
Jun	2011	102920	0	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 water leakage Audio systeem has halted to work. DTC (Error) codes ICM-DC02, ICM-1A51 and ICM-DC01. Probably AUD control module defect.
Jan	2012	108500	644	Replacing rear wheelbearing left