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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%)
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 1442 repairs.
Volvo XC90 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (43%)
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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 |
2008 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29760 mi | cruise control |
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 |
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 |
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. |
2007 Volvo XC90
Engine not specified
| 59520 mi ﷼6000 |
AC leakage |
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 |
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. |
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. |
2007 Volvo XC90 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
2006 Volvo XC90
Engine not specified
| 67000 mi US $400 |
Battery die. Alarm self alert without reason. |
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. |
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 |
2006 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 76000 mi | Rear wiper motor replaced. |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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!) |
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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