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10V566000 Nov 8, 2010 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

Complaints

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Mar 9, 2025 Electrical System

Instrument panel shuts down while driving on street. I believe it is the central electronic module that fails. It has happened numerous times and it is unsafe to drive without a speedometer, tachometer, odometer fuel gauge, and temperature gauge. It has now stopped altogether. Gauges just sit there ...

Mar 9, 2025 Electrical System

Instrument panel shuts down while driving on street. I believe it is the central electronic module that fails. It has happened numerous times and it is unsafe to drive without a speedometer, tachometer, odometer fuel gauge, and temperature gauge. It has now stopped altogether. Gauges just sit there ...

Nov 22, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

Unsure of what the issue is with the vehicle but smells like gas in my garage and I found a recall I was never notified about I moved from Washington to Las Vegas and never received any info regarding the fuel pump recall as well as a noise that’s been going on for a year now when I drive at 60 mi...

Nov 22, 2024 Engine

Unsure of what the issue is with the vehicle but smells like gas in my garage and I found a recall I was never notified about I moved from Washington to Las Vegas and never received any info regarding the fuel pump recall as well as a noise that’s been going on for a year now when I drive at 60 mi...

Nov 22, 2024 Electrical System

Unsure of what the issue is with the vehicle but smells like gas in my garage and I found a recall I was never notified about I moved from Washington to Las Vegas and never received any info regarding the fuel pump recall as well as a noise that’s been going on for a year now when I drive at 60 mi...

Nov 22, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

Unsure of what the issue is with the vehicle but smells like gas in my garage and I found a recall I was never notified about I moved from Washington to Las Vegas and never received any info regarding the fuel pump recall as well as a noise that’s been going on for a year now when I drive at 60 mi...

Nov 22, 2024 Engine

Unsure of what the issue is with the vehicle but smells like gas in my garage and I found a recall I was never notified about I moved from Washington to Las Vegas and never received any info regarding the fuel pump recall as well as a noise that’s been going on for a year now when I drive at 60 mi...

Nov 22, 2024 Electrical System

Unsure of what the issue is with the vehicle but smells like gas in my garage and I found a recall I was never notified about I moved from Washington to Las Vegas and never received any info regarding the fuel pump recall as well as a noise that’s been going on for a year now when I drive at 60 mi...

May 16, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Few days ago I came home, parked the car inside the garage and went inside. An hour later I went to the garage for something and noticed a very strong gasoline odor coming from the car. It is not coming from the reservoir and I did not put any fuel recently, so it can't be explained with a fuel spil...

May 16, 2023 Structure

The rear right door cannot be open from inside the car. It opens fine from outside. I am aware there is a child safety lock, but in this case the problem is somewhere else. Regardless of the child safety lock position, the door cannot be open. This is a hazard, because in case oof an accident the pa...

May 16, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Few days ago I came home, parked the car inside the garage and went inside. An hour later I went to the garage for something and noticed a very strong gasoline odor coming from the car. It is not coming from the reservoir and I did not put any fuel recently, so it can't be explained with a fuel spil...

May 16, 2023 Structure

The rear right door cannot be open from inside the car. It opens fine from outside. I am aware there is a child safety lock, but in this case the problem is somewhere else. Regardless of the child safety lock position, the door cannot be open. This is a hazard, because in case oof an accident the pa...

Mar 17, 2023 Electrical System

Unknown..but water accumulated under the passenger seat under the amp and electrical components after a storm or rainy day.and its a lot of water when I brake i can hear a water fall..and water rushing and moving along the bottom. Of the car as I am steering im worried that the wiring and electrical...

Mar 17, 2023 Electrical System

Unknown..but water accumulated under the passenger seat under the amp and electrical components after a storm or rainy day.and its a lot of water when I brake i can hear a water fall..and water rushing and moving along the bottom. Of the car as I am steering im worried that the wiring and electrical...

Nov 9, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, his wife noticed an abnormally strong gasoline odor. The contact's wife was able to continue driving the vehicle; however, the failure would return after refueling or on rainy days. The contact related the failu...

Nov 9, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, his wife noticed an abnormally strong gasoline odor. The contact's wife was able to continue driving the vehicle; however, the failure would return after refueling or on rainy days. The contact related the failu...

Oct 3, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline 212,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that after his wife started the vehicle, she smelled the odor of gasoline. The contact had been advised by his wife that the vehicle was taking longer to start up and sometimes required two or three attempts to start the vehicle. The contact sta...

Oct 3, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline 212,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that after his wife started the vehicle, she smelled the odor of gasoline. The contact had been advised by his wife that the vehicle was taking longer to start up and sometimes required two or three attempts to start the vehicle. The contact sta...

Jun 1, 2022 Electrical System

On May 26, 2022, I was stuck in traffic for four hours, and the car's CEM (central electronic module) overheated causing the dashboard to shut down three times, meaning I lost all instrument readings. After each time the dashboard shut down, I had to pull over and reset fuse #27 to have the dashboa...

Jun 1, 2022 Electrical System

On May 26, 2022, I was stuck in traffic for four hours, and the car's CEM (central electronic module) overheated causing the dashboard to shut down three times, meaning I lost all instrument readings. After each time the dashboard shut down, I had to pull over and reset fuse #27 to have the dashboa...

Nov 12, 2021 Exterior Lighting

While driving on the highway "SRS urgent" text came on, also hear clicking sounds under dash on driver side, then dashboard indicator lights completely disappear (speed, fuel, temperature, etc) . Extremely hot under driver side dash. Fortunately, still able to steer and brake. This has happened twi...

Nov 12, 2021 Electrical System

While driving on the highway "SRS urgent" text came on, also hear clicking sounds under dash on driver side, then dashboard indicator lights completely disappear (speed, fuel, temperature, etc) . Extremely hot under driver side dash. Fortunately, still able to steer and brake. This has happened twi...

Nov 12, 2021 Engine

While driving on the highway "SRS urgent" text came on, also hear clicking sounds under dash on driver side, then dashboard indicator lights completely disappear (speed, fuel, temperature, etc) . Extremely hot under driver side dash. Fortunately, still able to steer and brake. This has happened twi...

Nov 12, 2021 Exterior Lighting

While driving on the highway "SRS urgent" text came on, also hear clicking sounds under dash on driver side, then dashboard indicator lights completely disappear (speed, fuel, temperature, etc) . Extremely hot under driver side dash. Fortunately, still able to steer and brake. This has happened twi...

Nov 12, 2021 Electrical System

While driving on the highway "SRS urgent" text came on, also hear clicking sounds under dash on driver side, then dashboard indicator lights completely disappear (speed, fuel, temperature, etc) . Extremely hot under driver side dash. Fortunately, still able to steer and brake. This has happened twi...

Nov 12, 2021 Engine

While driving on the highway "SRS urgent" text came on, also hear clicking sounds under dash on driver side, then dashboard indicator lights completely disappear (speed, fuel, temperature, etc) . Extremely hot under driver side dash. Fortunately, still able to steer and brake. This has happened twi...

Jun 22, 2021 Air Bags

is been stolen

Jun 22, 2021 Engine

is been stolen

Jun 22, 2021 Electrical System

is been stolen

Jun 22, 2021 Engine

is been stolen form my home and trying to fine it

Jun 22, 2021 Unknown Or Other

is been stolen form my home and trying to fine it

Jun 22, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance

is been stolen form my home and trying to fine it

Jun 22, 2021 Air Bags

is been stolen

Jun 22, 2021 Engine

is been stolen

Jun 22, 2021 Electrical System

is been stolen

Jun 22, 2021 Engine

is been stolen form my home and trying to fine it

Jun 22, 2021 Unknown Or Other

is been stolen form my home and trying to fine it

Jun 22, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance

is been stolen form my home and trying to fine it

May 19, 2021 Steering

STEERING-LINKAGES: TIE ROD ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF THE CLAMPING FORCE AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE DRIVER ...

May 19, 2021 Wheels

STEERING-LINKAGES: TIE ROD ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF THE CLAMPING FORCE AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE DRIVER ...

May 19, 2021 Seat Belts

STEERING-LINKAGES: TIE ROD ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF THE CLAMPING FORCE AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE DRIVER ...

May 19, 2021 Steering

STEERING-LINKAGES: TIE ROD ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF THE CLAMPING FORCE AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE DRIVER ...

May 19, 2021 Wheels

STEERING-LINKAGES: TIE ROD ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF THE CLAMPING FORCE AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE DRIVER ...

May 19, 2021 Seat Belts

STEERING-LINKAGES: TIE ROD ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF THE CLAMPING FORCE AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE DRIVER ...

May 9, 2021 Seat Belts

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF CLAMPING AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE OUTER ROD BALL JOINT. THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE THE VEHICLE IS DIFFCULT TO MANEUVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. W...

May 9, 2021 Steering

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF CLAMPING AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE OUTER ROD BALL JOINT. THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE THE VEHICLE IS DIFFCULT TO MANEUVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. W...

May 9, 2021 Wheels

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF CLAMPING AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE OUTER ROD BALL JOINT. THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE THE VEHICLE IS DIFFCULT TO MANEUVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. W...

May 9, 2021 Seat Belts

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF CLAMPING AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE OUTER ROD BALL JOINT. THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE THE VEHICLE IS DIFFCULT TO MANEUVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. W...

May 9, 2021 Steering

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF CLAMPING AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE OUTER ROD BALL JOINT. THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE THE VEHICLE IS DIFFCULT TO MANEUVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. W...

May 9, 2021 Wheels

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF CLAMPING AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE OUTER ROD BALL JOINT. THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE THE VEHICLE IS DIFFCULT TO MANEUVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. W...

Apr 8, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 137,000 mi

INSIDE SMELLS OF GASOLINE AFTER STARTING, AND WHILE DRIVING. PERSISTENT. NAUSEATING WHILE DRIVING. WINDOWS MUST BE LET DOWN WHILE DRIVING.

Apr 8, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 137,000 mi

INSIDE SMELLS OF GASOLINE AFTER STARTING, AND WHILE DRIVING. PERSISTENT. NAUSEATING WHILE DRIVING. WINDOWS MUST BE LET DOWN WHILE DRIVING.

Feb 16, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

THE FUEL PUMP UNDER THE BACK SEAT IS CRACKED AND LEAKING FUEL. THIS IS REFERENCED IN NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 09V483000. O'STEEN VOLVO IN JACKSONVILLE REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THERE WAS EVER A PROBLEM WITH THIS. IT IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET.THE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEABLE AS IS. THE CAR IS SOAKED WITH GASOLIN...

Feb 16, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

THE FUEL PUMP UNDER THE BACK SEAT IS CRACKED AND LEAKING FUEL. THIS IS REFERENCED IN NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 09V483000. O'STEEN VOLVO IN JACKSONVILLE REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THERE WAS EVER A PROBLEM WITH THIS. IT IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET.THE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEABLE AS IS. THE CAR IS SOAKED WITH GASOLIN...

Apr 14, 2020 Power Train 195,000 mi

I AM CONCERNED THESE 2 ISSUES MAY POSE A SAFETY RISK. I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM A FRIEND AND HAVE HAD IT ABOUT A MONTH. I NOTICE THE STEERING IS VERY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. I WAS TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON THIS BUT HAVING NO LUCK. ALSO, WHEN THE CAR IS IN GEAR...

Apr 14, 2020 Steering 195,000 mi

I AM CONCERNED THESE 2 ISSUES MAY POSE A SAFETY RISK. I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM A FRIEND AND HAVE HAD IT ABOUT A MONTH. I NOTICE THE STEERING IS VERY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. I WAS TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON THIS BUT HAVING NO LUCK. ALSO, WHEN THE CAR IS IN GEAR...

Apr 14, 2020 Power Train 195,000 mi

I AM CONCERNED THESE 2 ISSUES MAY POSE A SAFETY RISK. I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM A FRIEND AND HAVE HAD IT ABOUT A MONTH. I NOTICE THE STEERING IS VERY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. I WAS TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON THIS BUT HAVING NO LUCK. ALSO, WHEN THE CAR IS IN GEAR...

Apr 14, 2020 Steering 195,000 mi

I AM CONCERNED THESE 2 ISSUES MAY POSE A SAFETY RISK. I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM A FRIEND AND HAVE HAD IT ABOUT A MONTH. I NOTICE THE STEERING IS VERY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. I WAS TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON THIS BUT HAVING NO LUCK. ALSO, WHEN THE CAR IS IN GEAR...

Jan 10, 2020 Power Train 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF THIRD GEAR. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO ALERTED TO A MESSAGE DISPLAY WHICH INDICATED A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD INDEPENDENTLY SHIFT TO NEU...

Jan 10, 2020 Power Train 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF THIRD GEAR. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO ALERTED TO A MESSAGE DISPLAY WHICH INDICATED A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD INDEPENDENTLY SHIFT TO NEU...

Dec 5, 2019 Air Bags 116,000 mi

WHILE I'M MOTION THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON TRANSMISSION URGENT LIGHT CAME ON AND ABS LIGHT THE BATTERY KEEPS BUBBLING LIKE ITS GONE BLOW UP IN MY TRUNK I HAVE TO JUMP IT OFF EVERY MORNING I PAID ALOT FOR THIS SUV CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME KEEP MY ONLY CAR IN WORKING ORDER I HAVE HAD ALL MAINTAINS DO...

Dec 5, 2019 Electrical System 116,000 mi

WHILE I'M MOTION THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON TRANSMISSION URGENT LIGHT CAME ON AND ABS LIGHT THE BATTERY KEEPS BUBBLING LIKE ITS GONE BLOW UP IN MY TRUNK I HAVE TO JUMP IT OFF EVERY MORNING I PAID ALOT FOR THIS SUV CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME KEEP MY ONLY CAR IN WORKING ORDER I HAVE HAD ALL MAINTAINS DO...

Dec 5, 2019 Power Train 116,000 mi

WHILE I'M MOTION THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON TRANSMISSION URGENT LIGHT CAME ON AND ABS LIGHT THE BATTERY KEEPS BUBBLING LIKE ITS GONE BLOW UP IN MY TRUNK I HAVE TO JUMP IT OFF EVERY MORNING I PAID ALOT FOR THIS SUV CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME KEEP MY ONLY CAR IN WORKING ORDER I HAVE HAD ALL MAINTAINS DO...

Dec 5, 2019 Air Bags 116,000 mi

WHILE I'M MOTION THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON TRANSMISSION URGENT LIGHT CAME ON AND ABS LIGHT THE BATTERY KEEPS BUBBLING LIKE ITS GONE BLOW UP IN MY TRUNK I HAVE TO JUMP IT OFF EVERY MORNING I PAID ALOT FOR THIS SUV CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME KEEP MY ONLY CAR IN WORKING ORDER I HAVE HAD ALL MAINTAINS DO...

Dec 5, 2019 Electrical System 116,000 mi

WHILE I'M MOTION THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON TRANSMISSION URGENT LIGHT CAME ON AND ABS LIGHT THE BATTERY KEEPS BUBBLING LIKE ITS GONE BLOW UP IN MY TRUNK I HAVE TO JUMP IT OFF EVERY MORNING I PAID ALOT FOR THIS SUV CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME KEEP MY ONLY CAR IN WORKING ORDER I HAVE HAD ALL MAINTAINS DO...

Dec 5, 2019 Power Train 116,000 mi

WHILE I'M MOTION THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON TRANSMISSION URGENT LIGHT CAME ON AND ABS LIGHT THE BATTERY KEEPS BUBBLING LIKE ITS GONE BLOW UP IN MY TRUNK I HAVE TO JUMP IT OFF EVERY MORNING I PAID ALOT FOR THIS SUV CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME KEEP MY ONLY CAR IN WORKING ORDER I HAVE HAD ALL MAINTAINS DO...

Nov 9, 2019 Engine

TRANSMISION IS STRUGGLING ON 3RD OR 4TH SHIFT, I READ ON INTERNET MANY COLVOS THIS TRIM FAILING AND BEEN REBUILTED AND STILL FAILING

Nov 9, 2019 Unknown Or Other

TRANSMISION IS STRUGGLING ON 3RD OR 4TH SHIFT, I READ ON INTERNET MANY COLVOS THIS TRIM FAILING AND BEEN REBUILTED AND STILL FAILING

Nov 9, 2019 Engine

TRANSMISION IS STRUGGLING ON 3RD OR 4TH SHIFT, I READ ON INTERNET MANY COLVOS THIS TRIM FAILING AND BEEN REBUILTED AND STILL FAILING

Nov 9, 2019 Unknown Or Other

TRANSMISION IS STRUGGLING ON 3RD OR 4TH SHIFT, I READ ON INTERNET MANY COLVOS THIS TRIM FAILING AND BEEN REBUILTED AND STILL FAILING

Oct 16, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 188,900 mi

A FEW YEARS AGO I RECEIVED A EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR A FUEL PUMP RECALL. MY FUEL PUMP IS NOW LEAKING GAS AND FILLING THE CAR WITH GAS FUMES. WHEN I CALLED THE VOLVO DEALER I WAS TOLD THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS NO LONGER VALID AND IT WOULD COST $1,000.00 TO HAVE IT FIXED. I CALLED THE VEHICLE S...

Oct 16, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 188,900 mi

A FEW YEARS AGO I RECEIVED A EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR A FUEL PUMP RECALL. MY FUEL PUMP IS NOW LEAKING GAS AND FILLING THE CAR WITH GAS FUMES. WHEN I CALLED THE VOLVO DEALER I WAS TOLD THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS NO LONGER VALID AND IT WOULD COST $1,000.00 TO HAVE IT FIXED. I CALLED THE VEHICLE S...

Apr 29, 2019 Power Train 125,000 mi

THE VOLVO HAS CONSTANT ISSUES WHEN SHIFTING AND GETTING STUCK IN A SPECIFIC GEAR. ALSO IT WILL DECIDE TO DOWN SHIFT OUT OF KNOW WHERE. I CAN BE DOING 55 ON THE HIGHWAY THEN IT SLAMS INTO 3RD AND I LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ALMOST MAKING ME CRASH. MECHANICS DO NOT SEE ANYTHING WEONG WITH THE TRANSM...

Apr 29, 2019 Power Train 125,000 mi

THE VOLVO HAS CONSTANT ISSUES WHEN SHIFTING AND GETTING STUCK IN A SPECIFIC GEAR. ALSO IT WILL DECIDE TO DOWN SHIFT OUT OF KNOW WHERE. I CAN BE DOING 55 ON THE HIGHWAY THEN IT SLAMS INTO 3RD AND I LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ALMOST MAKING ME CRASH. MECHANICS DO NOT SEE ANYTHING WEONG WITH THE TRANSM...

Apr 9, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 74,800 mi

RAW GAS SMELL. TOLD BY DEALER MAY BE DANGERS TO DRIVE AND PARK OUT OF GARAGE SO FUMES DON'T ACCUMULATE. GARAGE HAS NATURAL GAS HEAT AND GAS WATER HEATER. SOME CARS SOLD IN OTHER STATES HAVE HAD RECALLS, UNDER VOLVO RECALL # 220. THIS CAR HAS BEEN USED IN SOME STATES NAMED IN SUMMER MONTHS. I AM...

Apr 9, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 74,800 mi

RAW GAS SMELL. TOLD BY DEALER MAY BE DANGERS TO DRIVE AND PARK OUT OF GARAGE SO FUMES DON'T ACCUMULATE. GARAGE HAS NATURAL GAS HEAT AND GAS WATER HEATER. SOME CARS SOLD IN OTHER STATES HAVE HAD RECALLS, UNDER VOLVO RECALL # 220. THIS CAR HAS BEEN USED IN SOME STATES NAMED IN SUMMER MONTHS. I AM...

Apr 2, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 113,223 mi

BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WITH 112,000 MILES ON IT, IT HAS A GAS LEAK TRICKLING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE GAS TANK, PROBABLY A BAD SENDING UNIT, FUMES ARE BAD SOME DAYS BUT WORSE ON WARMER DAYS. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ONE DAY WITH NO WARNING OR LIGHT, IT JUST LOST MOMENTUM AND FAILED TO ENGAGE IN DRIVE. I THIN...

Apr 2, 2019 Power Train 113,223 mi

BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WITH 112,000 MILES ON IT, IT HAS A GAS LEAK TRICKLING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE GAS TANK, PROBABLY A BAD SENDING UNIT, FUMES ARE BAD SOME DAYS BUT WORSE ON WARMER DAYS. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ONE DAY WITH NO WARNING OR LIGHT, IT JUST LOST MOMENTUM AND FAILED TO ENGAGE IN DRIVE. I THIN...

Apr 2, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 113,223 mi

BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WITH 112,000 MILES ON IT, IT HAS A GAS LEAK TRICKLING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE GAS TANK, PROBABLY A BAD SENDING UNIT, FUMES ARE BAD SOME DAYS BUT WORSE ON WARMER DAYS. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ONE DAY WITH NO WARNING OR LIGHT, IT JUST LOST MOMENTUM AND FAILED TO ENGAGE IN DRIVE. I THIN...

Apr 2, 2019 Power Train 113,223 mi

BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WITH 112,000 MILES ON IT, IT HAS A GAS LEAK TRICKLING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE GAS TANK, PROBABLY A BAD SENDING UNIT, FUMES ARE BAD SOME DAYS BUT WORSE ON WARMER DAYS. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ONE DAY WITH NO WARNING OR LIGHT, IT JUST LOST MOMENTUM AND FAILED TO ENGAGE IN DRIVE. I THIN...

Jan 5, 2019 Suspension 160,000 mi

I KEEP GETTING THAT THE ANTI-SKID NEEDS TO BE SERVICED BUT WHEN I GOT IT CHECKED THEY REPORTED THAT THEY COULDNT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE ANTI-SKID AND THE ERROR IS CONSTANTLY LIT IN THE SERVICE WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE. I CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS. IS THERE ANYTHING S...

Jan 5, 2019 Suspension 160,000 mi

I KEEP GETTING THAT THE ANTI-SKID NEEDS TO BE SERVICED BUT WHEN I GOT IT CHECKED THEY REPORTED THAT THEY COULDNT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE ANTI-SKID AND THE ERROR IS CONSTANTLY LIT IN THE SERVICE WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE. I CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS. IS THERE ANYTHING S...

Jul 22, 2018 Air Bags

SRS- AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT OIL LIGHT SOMETIMES APPEAR

Jul 22, 2018 Unknown Or Other

SRS- AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT OIL LIGHT SOMETIMES APPEAR

Jul 22, 2018 Air Bags

SRS -AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT OIL LIGHT ON SOMETIMES

Jul 22, 2018 Steering

SRS -AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT OIL LIGHT ON SOMETIMES

Jul 22, 2018 Unknown Or Other

SRS -AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT OIL LIGHT ON SOMETIMES

Jul 22, 2018 Air Bags

SRS- AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT OIL LIGHT SOMETIMES APPEAR

Jul 22, 2018 Unknown Or Other

SRS- AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT OIL LIGHT SOMETIMES APPEAR

Jul 22, 2018 Air Bags

SRS -AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT OIL LIGHT ON SOMETIMES

Jul 22, 2018 Steering

SRS -AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT OIL LIGHT ON SOMETIMES

Jul 22, 2018 Unknown Or Other

SRS -AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT OIL LIGHT ON SOMETIMES

Jul 2, 2018 Electrical System 168,000 mi

SIMILAR TO MANY OTHERS, WHILE DRIVING OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90, WE HEAR A CLICK, THEN THE CLIMATE, RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS (IF ON) SHUT OFF AND THEIR DISPLAY LIGHTS BLACK OUT, THEN ANOTHER CLICK IN A FRACTION OF A SECOND AND THEY COME BACK ON. THIS WAS HAPPENING RANDOMLY, AND NOTHING ELSE WAS AFFECTE...

Jul 2, 2018 Power Train 168,000 mi

SIMILAR TO MANY OTHERS, WHILE DRIVING OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90, WE HEAR A CLICK, THEN THE CLIMATE, RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS (IF ON) SHUT OFF AND THEIR DISPLAY LIGHTS BLACK OUT, THEN ANOTHER CLICK IN A FRACTION OF A SECOND AND THEY COME BACK ON. THIS WAS HAPPENING RANDOMLY, AND NOTHING ELSE WAS AFFECTE...

Jul 2, 2018 Exterior Lighting 168,000 mi

SIMILAR TO MANY OTHERS, WHILE DRIVING OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90, WE HEAR A CLICK, THEN THE CLIMATE, RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS (IF ON) SHUT OFF AND THEIR DISPLAY LIGHTS BLACK OUT, THEN ANOTHER CLICK IN A FRACTION OF A SECOND AND THEY COME BACK ON. THIS WAS HAPPENING RANDOMLY, AND NOTHING ELSE WAS AFFECTE...

Jul 2, 2018 Electrical System 168,000 mi

SIMILAR TO MANY OTHERS, WHILE DRIVING OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90, WE HEAR A CLICK, THEN THE CLIMATE, RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS (IF ON) SHUT OFF AND THEIR DISPLAY LIGHTS BLACK OUT, THEN ANOTHER CLICK IN A FRACTION OF A SECOND AND THEY COME BACK ON. THIS WAS HAPPENING RANDOMLY, AND NOTHING ELSE WAS AFFECTE...

Jul 2, 2018 Power Train 168,000 mi

SIMILAR TO MANY OTHERS, WHILE DRIVING OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90, WE HEAR A CLICK, THEN THE CLIMATE, RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS (IF ON) SHUT OFF AND THEIR DISPLAY LIGHTS BLACK OUT, THEN ANOTHER CLICK IN A FRACTION OF A SECOND AND THEY COME BACK ON. THIS WAS HAPPENING RANDOMLY, AND NOTHING ELSE WAS AFFECTE...

Jul 2, 2018 Exterior Lighting 168,000 mi

SIMILAR TO MANY OTHERS, WHILE DRIVING OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90, WE HEAR A CLICK, THEN THE CLIMATE, RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS (IF ON) SHUT OFF AND THEIR DISPLAY LIGHTS BLACK OUT, THEN ANOTHER CLICK IN A FRACTION OF A SECOND AND THEY COME BACK ON. THIS WAS HAPPENING RANDOMLY, AND NOTHING ELSE WAS AFFECTE...

Jun 28, 2018 Power Train 210,000 mi

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY. NUMEROUS OF PROBLEMS INVOLVING OTHERS. NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ON HIGHWAY DID NOT WANT TO GO DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. COULD OF BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN THEY OBVIOUSLY KNOW THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS A PROBLEM

Jun 28, 2018 Power Train 210,000 mi

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY. NUMEROUS OF PROBLEMS INVOLVING OTHERS. NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ON HIGHWAY DID NOT WANT TO GO DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. COULD OF BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN THEY OBVIOUSLY KNOW THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS A PROBLEM

May 7, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 144,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, RANDOM MASSIVE ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHICH SHUTS OFF ALL LIGHTS, GAUGES AND ACCESSORIES. PERFORMANCE RETURNS AND THEN GOES OUT AGAIN. INEVITABLY, CAR LOSES ACCELERATION, BRAKES AND STEERING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR GOES INTO "LIMP HOME" MODE. VOLVO DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THEY CAN...

May 7, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 144,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, RANDOM MASSIVE ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHICH SHUTS OFF ALL LIGHTS, GAUGES AND ACCESSORIES. PERFORMANCE RETURNS AND THEN GOES OUT AGAIN. INEVITABLY, CAR LOSES ACCELERATION, BRAKES AND STEERING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR GOES INTO "LIMP HOME" MODE. VOLVO DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THEY CAN...

Apr 1, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 108,000 mi

WE SMELLED A GASOLINE ODOR AND THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON SO WE TOOK OUR VOLVO TO A DEALER TO INSPECT. THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVE TAKEN METICULOUS CARE OF THIS VEHICLE SO THAT SOUNDED VERY STRANGE. THE CAR ONLY HAS 108,000 M...

Apr 1, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 108,000 mi

WE SMELLED A GASOLINE ODOR AND THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON SO WE TOOK OUR VOLVO TO A DEALER TO INSPECT. THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVE TAKEN METICULOUS CARE OF THIS VEHICLE SO THAT SOUNDED VERY STRANGE. THE CAR ONLY HAS 108,000 M...

Mar 12, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 130,000 mi

VEHICLE SMELLS LIKE GASOLINE WHEN STOPPED AND PARKED, AND WHEN DRIVING. THE SMELL SEEMS TO BE STRONGEST AT THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN PARKED OUTSIDE. WHEN PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE GASOLINE SMELL WOULD BE EXTREMELY STRONG AND START COMING INTO THE HOUSE. IT WAS SEVERE ENOUGH I OPENED THE G...

Mar 12, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 130,000 mi

VEHICLE SMELLS LIKE GASOLINE WHEN STOPPED AND PARKED, AND WHEN DRIVING. THE SMELL SEEMS TO BE STRONGEST AT THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN PARKED OUTSIDE. WHEN PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE GASOLINE SMELL WOULD BE EXTREMELY STRONG AND START COMING INTO THE HOUSE. IT WAS SEVERE ENOUGH I OPENED THE G...

Feb 26, 2018 Power Train 110,000 mi

WHEN I BROUGHT MY CAR TO RAMSEY VOLVO FOR SERVICE, VOLVO RECOMMENDED THE ANGLE GEAR RESEAL SERVICE BECAUSE THE ANGLE GEAR BOX IS LEAKING AS SHOWN IN THE ATTACHED PICTURE. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, I FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH ALL VOLVO XC90S, SO MUCH SO THAT IT CAN BE CLASSIFIED AS A ...

Feb 26, 2018 Power Train 110,000 mi

WHEN I BROUGHT MY CAR TO RAMSEY VOLVO FOR SERVICE, VOLVO RECOMMENDED THE ANGLE GEAR RESEAL SERVICE BECAUSE THE ANGLE GEAR BOX IS LEAKING AS SHOWN IN THE ATTACHED PICTURE. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, I FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH ALL VOLVO XC90S, SO MUCH SO THAT IT CAN BE CLASSIFIED AS A ...

Dec 21, 2017 Air Bags 78,000 mi

TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90 ---- CONTACT CALLED VOLVO DEALER IN WHITE PLAINS NY... CONTACT STATED AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND WAS ON FOR A MONTH.... VEHICLE STALLED GOING 50MPH ... POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MAIN HIGHWAY VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF.... VEHICLE RESTARTS AND THEN...

Dec 21, 2017 Electrical System 78,000 mi

TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90 ---- CONTACT CALLED VOLVO DEALER IN WHITE PLAINS NY... CONTACT STATED AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND WAS ON FOR A MONTH.... VEHICLE STALLED GOING 50MPH ... POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MAIN HIGHWAY VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF.... VEHICLE RESTARTS AND THEN...

Dec 21, 2017 Engine 78,000 mi

TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90 ---- CONTACT CALLED VOLVO DEALER IN WHITE PLAINS NY... CONTACT STATED AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND WAS ON FOR A MONTH.... VEHICLE STALLED GOING 50MPH ... POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MAIN HIGHWAY VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF.... VEHICLE RESTARTS AND THEN...

Dec 21, 2017 Air Bags 78,000 mi

TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90 ---- CONTACT CALLED VOLVO DEALER IN WHITE PLAINS NY... CONTACT STATED AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND WAS ON FOR A MONTH.... VEHICLE STALLED GOING 50MPH ... POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MAIN HIGHWAY VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF.... VEHICLE RESTARTS AND THEN...

Dec 21, 2017 Electrical System 78,000 mi

TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90 ---- CONTACT CALLED VOLVO DEALER IN WHITE PLAINS NY... CONTACT STATED AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND WAS ON FOR A MONTH.... VEHICLE STALLED GOING 50MPH ... POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MAIN HIGHWAY VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF.... VEHICLE RESTARTS AND THEN...

Dec 21, 2017 Engine 78,000 mi

TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90 ---- CONTACT CALLED VOLVO DEALER IN WHITE PLAINS NY... CONTACT STATED AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND WAS ON FOR A MONTH.... VEHICLE STALLED GOING 50MPH ... POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MAIN HIGHWAY VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF.... VEHICLE RESTARTS AND THEN...

Dec 10, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 129,000 mi

WHEN STATIONARY THE CAR WILL HAVE A WET SPOT OF FUEL UNDER THE TANK AND WHEN WE COME TO A STOP YOU CAN SMELL FUEL. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE CAR YOU CAN SEE WHERE THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK WAS WET OR DRIPPING FUEL.

Dec 10, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 129,000 mi

WHEN STATIONARY THE CAR WILL HAVE A WET SPOT OF FUEL UNDER THE TANK AND WHEN WE COME TO A STOP YOU CAN SMELL FUEL. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE CAR YOU CAN SEE WHERE THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK WAS WET OR DRIPPING FUEL.

Nov 30, 2017 Visibility/wiper 143,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS OBSERVED AND THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (THE VOLVO STORE, 1051 W. WEBSTER AVENUE, WINTER PARK, FL, 32789) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUN ROOF NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Nov 30, 2017 Visibility 143,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS OBSERVED AND THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (THE VOLVO STORE, 1051 W. WEBSTER AVENUE, WINTER PARK, FL, 32789) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUN ROOF NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Nov 30, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 52,000 mi

A FEW DAYS AGO I BEGAN TO SMELL FUEL IN THE REAR SEAT OF THE VEHICLE AND ON THE OUTSIDE. THE SMELL BEGAN TO GET WORSE AND LINGER FOR DAYS AFTER OPERATING IT. AFTER SOME RESEARCH I DETERMINED IT TO BE THE FUEL PUMP ISSUE THAT SIMILAR YEARS AND MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR IN 2009. MY VEHICLE WASN'T ON...

Nov 30, 2017 Visibility/wiper 143,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS OBSERVED AND THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (THE VOLVO STORE, 1051 W. WEBSTER AVENUE, WINTER PARK, FL, 32789) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUN ROOF NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Nov 30, 2017 Visibility 143,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS OBSERVED AND THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (THE VOLVO STORE, 1051 W. WEBSTER AVENUE, WINTER PARK, FL, 32789) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUN ROOF NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Nov 30, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 52,000 mi

A FEW DAYS AGO I BEGAN TO SMELL FUEL IN THE REAR SEAT OF THE VEHICLE AND ON THE OUTSIDE. THE SMELL BEGAN TO GET WORSE AND LINGER FOR DAYS AFTER OPERATING IT. AFTER SOME RESEARCH I DETERMINED IT TO BE THE FUEL PUMP ISSUE THAT SIMILAR YEARS AND MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR IN 2009. MY VEHICLE WASN'T ON...

Nov 5, 2017 Unknown Or Other 140,000 mi

SUN ROOF GLASS SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING 55+ MPH ON THE INTERSTATE FREEWAY UNDER NORMAL CONDITION DURING MY COMMUTE HOME. I CALLED THE POLICE THINKING THAT SOMEONE HAD THROW A ROCK DOWN FROM A BRIDGE OVERHEAD, BUT ONCE STOPPED I FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF AN OBJECT BEING THE CAUSE OF THE GLASS SHATTERING. T...

Nov 5, 2017 Unknown Or Other 140,000 mi

SUN ROOF GLASS SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING 55+ MPH ON THE INTERSTATE FREEWAY UNDER NORMAL CONDITION DURING MY COMMUTE HOME. I CALLED THE POLICE THINKING THAT SOMEONE HAD THROW A ROCK DOWN FROM A BRIDGE OVERHEAD, BUT ONCE STOPPED I FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF AN OBJECT BEING THE CAUSE OF THE GLASS SHATTERING. T...

Sep 4, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

HI, WHEN DRIVING MY CAR UP ANY SLIGHT LITTLE HILL, I HAVE NO POWER AND IT DOESN'T SEEM TO WANT TO DRIVE. IT'S VERY FRUSTRATING!! I HAVE READ THERE ARE RECALLS IN THE FUEL PUMPS AND ALSO OTHER RECALLS WITH THE MODEL VOLVO XC90. I HOPE THEY CAN REPAIR IT AND PAY FOR IT!!

Sep 4, 2017 Electrical System

HI, WHEN DRIVING MY CAR UP ANY SLIGHT LITTLE HILL, I HAVE NO POWER AND IT DOESN'T SEEM TO WANT TO DRIVE. IT'S VERY FRUSTRATING!! I HAVE READ THERE ARE RECALLS IN THE FUEL PUMPS AND ALSO OTHER RECALLS WITH THE MODEL VOLVO XC90. I HOPE THEY CAN REPAIR IT AND PAY FOR IT!!

Sep 4, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

HI, WHEN DRIVING MY CAR UP ANY SLIGHT LITTLE HILL, I HAVE NO POWER AND IT DOESN'T SEEM TO WANT TO DRIVE. IT'S VERY FRUSTRATING!! I HAVE READ THERE ARE RECALLS IN THE FUEL PUMPS AND ALSO OTHER RECALLS WITH THE MODEL VOLVO XC90. I HOPE THEY CAN REPAIR IT AND PAY FOR IT!!

Sep 4, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

HI, WHEN DRIVING MY CAR UP ANY SLIGHT LITTLE HILL, I HAVE NO POWER AND IT DOESN'T SEEM TO WANT TO DRIVE. IT'S VERY FRUSTRATING!! I HAVE READ THERE ARE RECALLS IN THE FUEL PUMPS AND ALSO OTHER RECALLS WITH THE MODEL VOLVO XC90. I HOPE THEY CAN REPAIR IT AND PAY FOR IT!!

Sep 4, 2017 Electrical System

HI, WHEN DRIVING MY CAR UP ANY SLIGHT LITTLE HILL, I HAVE NO POWER AND IT DOESN'T SEEM TO WANT TO DRIVE. IT'S VERY FRUSTRATING!! I HAVE READ THERE ARE RECALLS IN THE FUEL PUMPS AND ALSO OTHER RECALLS WITH THE MODEL VOLVO XC90. I HOPE THEY CAN REPAIR IT AND PAY FOR IT!!

Sep 4, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

HI, WHEN DRIVING MY CAR UP ANY SLIGHT LITTLE HILL, I HAVE NO POWER AND IT DOESN'T SEEM TO WANT TO DRIVE. IT'S VERY FRUSTRATING!! I HAVE READ THERE ARE RECALLS IN THE FUEL PUMPS AND ALSO OTHER RECALLS WITH THE MODEL VOLVO XC90. I HOPE THEY CAN REPAIR IT AND PAY FOR IT!!

Jul 4, 2017 Tires 180,740 mi

CATASTROPHIC BLOWOUT FAILURE OF PRIMEWELL VALERA TOURING TIRE PURCHASED FROM FIRESTONE IN JACKSON, MS, ON 06/14/2016. BLOWOUT OCCURRED ON 07/03/2017 WHILE WIFE WAS DRIVING ON I-55. WE HAVE PUT LESS THAN 12K MILES ON THESE TIRES AND, NOW, DO NOT FEEL SAFE. POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO CAR (VOLVO XC90). WIFE ST...

Jul 4, 2017 Tires 180,740 mi

CATASTROPHIC BLOWOUT FAILURE OF PRIMEWELL VALERA TOURING TIRE PURCHASED FROM FIRESTONE IN JACKSON, MS, ON 06/14/2016. BLOWOUT OCCURRED ON 07/03/2017 WHILE WIFE WAS DRIVING ON I-55. WE HAVE PUT LESS THAN 12K MILES ON THESE TIRES AND, NOW, DO NOT FEEL SAFE. POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO CAR (VOLVO XC90). WIFE ST...

Jun 15, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT AND AN UNEXPLAINED WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAIL...

Jun 15, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT AND AN UNEXPLAINED WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAIL...

May 18, 2017 Electrical System 137,500 mi

MY VOLVO XC 90 CANNOT SHIFT TO PARK OR REVERSE, IT REMAINED IN DRIVE OR NEUTRAL POSITION. WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE KEYS FROM IGNITION DUE TO PROBLEM. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT WHEN I SEARCHED U-TUBE FOUND THERE WERE NUMEROUS PEOPLE THAT ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM. IT JUST HAD A SERVICE 1 MONTH AGO

May 18, 2017 Unknown Or Other 137,500 mi

MY VOLVO XC 90 CANNOT SHIFT TO PARK OR REVERSE, IT REMAINED IN DRIVE OR NEUTRAL POSITION. WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE KEYS FROM IGNITION DUE TO PROBLEM. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT WHEN I SEARCHED U-TUBE FOUND THERE WERE NUMEROUS PEOPLE THAT ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM. IT JUST HAD A SERVICE 1 MONTH AGO

May 18, 2017 Electrical System 137,500 mi

MY VOLVO XC 90 CANNOT SHIFT TO PARK OR REVERSE, IT REMAINED IN DRIVE OR NEUTRAL POSITION. WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE KEYS FROM IGNITION DUE TO PROBLEM. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT WHEN I SEARCHED U-TUBE FOUND THERE WERE NUMEROUS PEOPLE THAT ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM. IT JUST HAD A SERVICE 1 MONTH AGO

May 18, 2017 Unknown Or Other 137,500 mi

MY VOLVO XC 90 CANNOT SHIFT TO PARK OR REVERSE, IT REMAINED IN DRIVE OR NEUTRAL POSITION. WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE KEYS FROM IGNITION DUE TO PROBLEM. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT WHEN I SEARCHED U-TUBE FOUND THERE WERE NUMEROUS PEOPLE THAT ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM. IT JUST HAD A SERVICE 1 MONTH AGO

Mar 30, 2017 Air Bags 89,777 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON. IT IS ON ALL THE TIME. I HAVE PAPER FROM THE VOLVO DEALER WAS CHECKED TO DIAGNOSTIC THE AIR BAG. I PAYED FOR IT.

Mar 30, 2017 Air Bags 89,777 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON. IT IS ON ALL THE TIME. I HAVE PAPER FROM THE VOLVO DEALER WAS CHECKED TO DIAGNOSTIC THE AIR BAG. I PAYED FOR IT.

Mar 1, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT SERVICED A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE EMITTED A STRONG FUEL ODOR AND THERE WAS FUEL VISIBLE ABOVE THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HOUSING AND FLANGE WERE DAMAGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Mar 1, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT SERVICED A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE EMITTED A STRONG FUEL ODOR AND THERE WAS FUEL VISIBLE ABOVE THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HOUSING AND FLANGE WERE DAMAGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Jan 9, 2017 Power Train 169,335 mi

TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE AND FAILS EVERY 50,000 MILES WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT AS VEHICLE BECOMES INOPERABLE (STOPS AND CANNOT BE MOVED) THIS IS THE 3RD TRANSMISSION INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE BY VOLVO. EACH OF THE TRANSMISSIONS HAVE FAILED AROUND 50,000 MILES WITHOUT WARNING...

Jan 9, 2017 Power Train 169,335 mi

TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE AND FAILS EVERY 50,000 MILES WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT AS VEHICLE BECOMES INOPERABLE (STOPS AND CANNOT BE MOVED) THIS IS THE 3RD TRANSMISSION INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE BY VOLVO. EACH OF THE TRANSMISSIONS HAVE FAILED AROUND 50,000 MILES WITHOUT WARNING...

Dec 28, 2016 Service Brakes 166,000 mi

WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED (ON THE HIGHWAY) THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THE DASHBOARD AND ALL ELECTRICAL SHUTS OFF, THE HAZARDS DO NOT SEEM TO WORK OR THE TURN INDICATORS, ABS DOES NOT WORK SO IT IS A VERY SLOW HEAVY STOP. THIS HAPPENED TO ME IN THIS CAR ONE OTHER TIME IN 2010, AND THER...

Dec 28, 2016 Electrical System 166,000 mi

WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED (ON THE HIGHWAY) THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THE DASHBOARD AND ALL ELECTRICAL SHUTS OFF, THE HAZARDS DO NOT SEEM TO WORK OR THE TURN INDICATORS, ABS DOES NOT WORK SO IT IS A VERY SLOW HEAVY STOP. THIS HAPPENED TO ME IN THIS CAR ONE OTHER TIME IN 2010, AND THER...

Dec 28, 2016 Engine 166,000 mi

WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED (ON THE HIGHWAY) THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THE DASHBOARD AND ALL ELECTRICAL SHUTS OFF, THE HAZARDS DO NOT SEEM TO WORK OR THE TURN INDICATORS, ABS DOES NOT WORK SO IT IS A VERY SLOW HEAVY STOP. THIS HAPPENED TO ME IN THIS CAR ONE OTHER TIME IN 2010, AND THER...

Dec 28, 2016 Service Brakes 166,000 mi

WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED (ON THE HIGHWAY) THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THE DASHBOARD AND ALL ELECTRICAL SHUTS OFF, THE HAZARDS DO NOT SEEM TO WORK OR THE TURN INDICATORS, ABS DOES NOT WORK SO IT IS A VERY SLOW HEAVY STOP. THIS HAPPENED TO ME IN THIS CAR ONE OTHER TIME IN 2010, AND THER...

Dec 28, 2016 Electrical System 166,000 mi

WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED (ON THE HIGHWAY) THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THE DASHBOARD AND ALL ELECTRICAL SHUTS OFF, THE HAZARDS DO NOT SEEM TO WORK OR THE TURN INDICATORS, ABS DOES NOT WORK SO IT IS A VERY SLOW HEAVY STOP. THIS HAPPENED TO ME IN THIS CAR ONE OTHER TIME IN 2010, AND THER...

Dec 28, 2016 Engine 166,000 mi

WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED (ON THE HIGHWAY) THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THE DASHBOARD AND ALL ELECTRICAL SHUTS OFF, THE HAZARDS DO NOT SEEM TO WORK OR THE TURN INDICATORS, ABS DOES NOT WORK SO IT IS A VERY SLOW HEAVY STOP. THIS HAPPENED TO ME IN THIS CAR ONE OTHER TIME IN 2010, AND THER...

Nov 3, 2016 Air Bags 137,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ANY DISTANCE OVER 60 MINUTES THE CAR WARNING COMES ON SAYING SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKES, STOP SAFELY. AIRBAG CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS ALL THE ELECTRONICS SHUTS DOWN; ALL DASH, STEREO, LIGHTS, WIPERS, WINDOWS AND LACK OF POWER TO ENGINE BUT CAR STAYS RUNNING. THIS WAS ALMOS...

Nov 3, 2016 Service Brakes 137,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ANY DISTANCE OVER 60 MINUTES THE CAR WARNING COMES ON SAYING SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKES, STOP SAFELY. AIRBAG CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS ALL THE ELECTRONICS SHUTS DOWN; ALL DASH, STEREO, LIGHTS, WIPERS, WINDOWS AND LACK OF POWER TO ENGINE BUT CAR STAYS RUNNING. THIS WAS ALMOS...

Nov 3, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 137,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ANY DISTANCE OVER 60 MINUTES THE CAR WARNING COMES ON SAYING SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKES, STOP SAFELY. AIRBAG CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS ALL THE ELECTRONICS SHUTS DOWN; ALL DASH, STEREO, LIGHTS, WIPERS, WINDOWS AND LACK OF POWER TO ENGINE BUT CAR STAYS RUNNING. THIS WAS ALMOS...

Nov 3, 2016 Air Bags 137,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ANY DISTANCE OVER 60 MINUTES THE CAR WARNING COMES ON SAYING SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKES, STOP SAFELY. AIRBAG CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS ALL THE ELECTRONICS SHUTS DOWN; ALL DASH, STEREO, LIGHTS, WIPERS, WINDOWS AND LACK OF POWER TO ENGINE BUT CAR STAYS RUNNING. THIS WAS ALMOS...

Nov 3, 2016 Service Brakes 137,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ANY DISTANCE OVER 60 MINUTES THE CAR WARNING COMES ON SAYING SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKES, STOP SAFELY. AIRBAG CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS ALL THE ELECTRONICS SHUTS DOWN; ALL DASH, STEREO, LIGHTS, WIPERS, WINDOWS AND LACK OF POWER TO ENGINE BUT CAR STAYS RUNNING. THIS WAS ALMOS...

Nov 3, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 137,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ANY DISTANCE OVER 60 MINUTES THE CAR WARNING COMES ON SAYING SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKES, STOP SAFELY. AIRBAG CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS ALL THE ELECTRONICS SHUTS DOWN; ALL DASH, STEREO, LIGHTS, WIPERS, WINDOWS AND LACK OF POWER TO ENGINE BUT CAR STAYS RUNNING. THIS WAS ALMOS...

Nov 2, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,000 mi

THERE IS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS WHILE DRIVING AT ALL SPEEDS. THE SMELL GETS WORSE ON THE RIGHT HAND REAR PASSENGER SEAT WHEN PARKED. I TOOK IT IN FOR DIAGNOSIS AND WAS TOLD THERE IS A LEAK ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP. I CALLED TO VOLVO OF NORTH AMERICA SEE IF THERE IS A RECALL. THE LADY I TALKED ...

Nov 2, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,000 mi

THERE IS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS WHILE DRIVING AT ALL SPEEDS. THE SMELL GETS WORSE ON THE RIGHT HAND REAR PASSENGER SEAT WHEN PARKED. I TOOK IT IN FOR DIAGNOSIS AND WAS TOLD THERE IS A LEAK ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP. I CALLED TO VOLVO OF NORTH AMERICA SEE IF THERE IS A RECALL. THE LADY I TALKED ...

Oct 31, 2016 Power Train 172,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, BUT WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V434000 ...

Oct 31, 2016 Wheels 172,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, BUT WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V434000 ...

Oct 31, 2016 Power Train 172,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, BUT WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V434000 ...

Oct 31, 2016 Wheels 172,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, BUT WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V434000 ...

Jul 29, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Jul 29, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Jun 21, 2016 Structure 99,608 mi

SUNROOF "EXPLODED" WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. NOTHING HIT IT.

Jun 21, 2016 Structure 99,608 mi

SUNROOF "EXPLODED" WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. NOTHING HIT IT.

Jun 7, 2016 Electrical System 130,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 SUDDEN ENGINE STALL WITH LOSE OF HEADLIGHTS: I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT WITH THE CRUISE SET AT 75 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY IT WAS LIKE SOMEONE TURNED THE IGNITION KEY TO OFF FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS, AND THEN TURNED THE KEY BACK ON WITHOUT RESTARTING THE ENGINE. WITH ALL THE WAR...

Jun 7, 2016 Power Train 130,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 SUDDEN ENGINE STALL WITH LOSE OF HEADLIGHTS: I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT WITH THE CRUISE SET AT 75 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY IT WAS LIKE SOMEONE TURNED THE IGNITION KEY TO OFF FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS, AND THEN TURNED THE KEY BACK ON WITHOUT RESTARTING THE ENGINE. WITH ALL THE WAR...

Jun 7, 2016 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 SUDDEN ENGINE STALL WITH LOSE OF HEADLIGHTS: I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT WITH THE CRUISE SET AT 75 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY IT WAS LIKE SOMEONE TURNED THE IGNITION KEY TO OFF FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS, AND THEN TURNED THE KEY BACK ON WITHOUT RESTARTING THE ENGINE. WITH ALL THE WAR...

Jun 7, 2016 Electrical System 130,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 SUDDEN ENGINE STALL WITH LOSE OF HEADLIGHTS: I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT WITH THE CRUISE SET AT 75 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY IT WAS LIKE SOMEONE TURNED THE IGNITION KEY TO OFF FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS, AND THEN TURNED THE KEY BACK ON WITHOUT RESTARTING THE ENGINE. WITH ALL THE WAR...

Jun 7, 2016 Power Train 130,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 SUDDEN ENGINE STALL WITH LOSE OF HEADLIGHTS: I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT WITH THE CRUISE SET AT 75 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY IT WAS LIKE SOMEONE TURNED THE IGNITION KEY TO OFF FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS, AND THEN TURNED THE KEY BACK ON WITHOUT RESTARTING THE ENGINE. WITH ALL THE WAR...

Jun 7, 2016 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 SUDDEN ENGINE STALL WITH LOSE OF HEADLIGHTS: I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT WITH THE CRUISE SET AT 75 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY IT WAS LIKE SOMEONE TURNED THE IGNITION KEY TO OFF FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS, AND THEN TURNED THE KEY BACK ON WITHOUT RESTARTING THE ENGINE. WITH ALL THE WAR...

Jun 2, 2016 Service Brakes 125,000 mi

CAR MOVED TO RIGHT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. CAR CLUNKS WHEN MAKING TURNS. CAR VERY NOISY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS/ POTHOLES.

Jun 2, 2016 Power Train 125,000 mi

CAR MOVED TO RIGHT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. CAR CLUNKS WHEN MAKING TURNS. CAR VERY NOISY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS/ POTHOLES.

Jun 2, 2016 Suspension 125,000 mi

CAR MOVED TO RIGHT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. CAR CLUNKS WHEN MAKING TURNS. CAR VERY NOISY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS/ POTHOLES.

Jun 2, 2016 Service Brakes 125,000 mi

CAR MOVED TO RIGHT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. CAR CLUNKS WHEN MAKING TURNS. CAR VERY NOISY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS/ POTHOLES.

Jun 2, 2016 Power Train 125,000 mi

CAR MOVED TO RIGHT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. CAR CLUNKS WHEN MAKING TURNS. CAR VERY NOISY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS/ POTHOLES.

Jun 2, 2016 Suspension 125,000 mi

CAR MOVED TO RIGHT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. CAR CLUNKS WHEN MAKING TURNS. CAR VERY NOISY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS/ POTHOLES.

Jun 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

ON THE RIGHT REAR SIDE A SMELL OF GAS IS PRESENT WHEN I'M OUT SIDE THE CAR THE I CAN SMELL IT MORE

Jun 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

ON THE RIGHT REAR SIDE A SMELL OF GAS IS PRESENT WHEN I'M OUT SIDE THE CAR THE I CAN SMELL IT MORE

May 4, 2016 Electrical System 237,000 mi

THE CAR IS LEAKING A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF WATER MY DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOODS WITH WATER. NOW WHEN I BRAKE I CAN HEAR SO MUCH WATER MOVING BACK AND FORTH. I HAVE WATER DAMAGE ON THE ROOF OF MY CAR FLOOR IS DAMAGED SO BADLY. JUST WAITING ON ELECTRIC PROBLEMS TO ARISE. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER 5...

May 4, 2016 Electrical System 237,000 mi

THE CAR IS LEAKING A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF WATER MY DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOODS WITH WATER. NOW WHEN I BRAKE I CAN HEAR SO MUCH WATER MOVING BACK AND FORTH. I HAVE WATER DAMAGE ON THE ROOF OF MY CAR FLOOR IS DAMAGED SO BADLY. JUST WAITING ON ELECTRIC PROBLEMS TO ARISE. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER 5...

Apr 26, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH STEERING THE DRIVER SHAFTS THE FUEL PUMP AIRBAGS AND WHEELS MAKING A CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. THE GAS SMELL IS ALWAYS INSIDE THE CAR AND MECHANIC HAS SAID IT'S FROM THE FUEL PUMP DEFECT DURING MANUFACTURER. ALONG WITH THE OTHER FORE-MENTION DEFECTS .VOLV...

Apr 26, 2016 Steering

THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH STEERING THE DRIVER SHAFTS THE FUEL PUMP AIRBAGS AND WHEELS MAKING A CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. THE GAS SMELL IS ALWAYS INSIDE THE CAR AND MECHANIC HAS SAID IT'S FROM THE FUEL PUMP DEFECT DURING MANUFACTURER. ALONG WITH THE OTHER FORE-MENTION DEFECTS .VOLV...

Apr 26, 2016 Wheels

THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH STEERING THE DRIVER SHAFTS THE FUEL PUMP AIRBAGS AND WHEELS MAKING A CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. THE GAS SMELL IS ALWAYS INSIDE THE CAR AND MECHANIC HAS SAID IT'S FROM THE FUEL PUMP DEFECT DURING MANUFACTURER. ALONG WITH THE OTHER FORE-MENTION DEFECTS .VOLV...

Apr 26, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH STEERING THE DRIVER SHAFTS THE FUEL PUMP AIRBAGS AND WHEELS MAKING A CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. THE GAS SMELL IS ALWAYS INSIDE THE CAR AND MECHANIC HAS SAID IT'S FROM THE FUEL PUMP DEFECT DURING MANUFACTURER. ALONG WITH THE OTHER FORE-MENTION DEFECTS .VOLV...

Apr 26, 2016 Steering

THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH STEERING THE DRIVER SHAFTS THE FUEL PUMP AIRBAGS AND WHEELS MAKING A CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. THE GAS SMELL IS ALWAYS INSIDE THE CAR AND MECHANIC HAS SAID IT'S FROM THE FUEL PUMP DEFECT DURING MANUFACTURER. ALONG WITH THE OTHER FORE-MENTION DEFECTS .VOLV...

Apr 26, 2016 Wheels

THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH STEERING THE DRIVER SHAFTS THE FUEL PUMP AIRBAGS AND WHEELS MAKING A CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. THE GAS SMELL IS ALWAYS INSIDE THE CAR AND MECHANIC HAS SAID IT'S FROM THE FUEL PUMP DEFECT DURING MANUFACTURER. ALONG WITH THE OTHER FORE-MENTION DEFECTS .VOLV...

Mar 5, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

FUEL LEAK AND SMELL PASSENGER REAR VEHICLE

Mar 5, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

FUEL LEAK AND SMELL PASSENGER REAR VEHICLE

Feb 29, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE PARKED, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SMELL WORSENED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE REPAIRS WERE NOT PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Feb 29, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE PARKED, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SMELL WORSENED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE REPAIRS WERE NOT PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Feb 8, 2016 Electrical System 84,500 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUTS DOWN FOR A SPLIT SECOND. ALL GAUGES GO OUT, LOSS OF POWER BRIEFLY, WIPERS SOMETIMES KICK ON AND FOG LIGHTS RESET AND SHUT OFF AND THERE IS A THUMP FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THIS HAPPENS MAINLY AT FREEWAY SPEEDS BUT HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES A...

Feb 8, 2016 Unknown Or Other 84,500 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUTS DOWN FOR A SPLIT SECOND. ALL GAUGES GO OUT, LOSS OF POWER BRIEFLY, WIPERS SOMETIMES KICK ON AND FOG LIGHTS RESET AND SHUT OFF AND THERE IS A THUMP FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THIS HAPPENS MAINLY AT FREEWAY SPEEDS BUT HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES A...

Feb 8, 2016 Electrical System 84,500 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUTS DOWN FOR A SPLIT SECOND. ALL GAUGES GO OUT, LOSS OF POWER BRIEFLY, WIPERS SOMETIMES KICK ON AND FOG LIGHTS RESET AND SHUT OFF AND THERE IS A THUMP FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THIS HAPPENS MAINLY AT FREEWAY SPEEDS BUT HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES A...

Feb 8, 2016 Unknown Or Other 84,500 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUTS DOWN FOR A SPLIT SECOND. ALL GAUGES GO OUT, LOSS OF POWER BRIEFLY, WIPERS SOMETIMES KICK ON AND FOG LIGHTS RESET AND SHUT OFF AND THERE IS A THUMP FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THIS HAPPENS MAINLY AT FREEWAY SPEEDS BUT HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES A...

Feb 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR EMITTING INSIDE THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB...

Feb 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR EMITTING INSIDE THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB...

Jan 20, 2016 Electrical System 160,000 mi

I HAD THIS PROBLEM A FEW TIMES A YEAR AGO AND NOW IT HAS RETURNED. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT NIGHT IN THE RAIN ON A TWO LANE FREEWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST THE HEADLIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS, SPEEDOMETER, RADIO, POWER WINDOWS, ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION, AND MUCH MORE FUNCTION OF THE CAR. THE ENGINE IS ST...

Jan 20, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 160,000 mi

I HAD THIS PROBLEM A FEW TIMES A YEAR AGO AND NOW IT HAS RETURNED. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT NIGHT IN THE RAIN ON A TWO LANE FREEWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST THE HEADLIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS, SPEEDOMETER, RADIO, POWER WINDOWS, ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION, AND MUCH MORE FUNCTION OF THE CAR. THE ENGINE IS ST...

Jan 20, 2016 Exterior Lighting 160,000 mi

I HAD THIS PROBLEM A FEW TIMES A YEAR AGO AND NOW IT HAS RETURNED. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT NIGHT IN THE RAIN ON A TWO LANE FREEWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST THE HEADLIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS, SPEEDOMETER, RADIO, POWER WINDOWS, ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION, AND MUCH MORE FUNCTION OF THE CAR. THE ENGINE IS ST...

Jan 20, 2016 Electrical System 160,000 mi

I HAD THIS PROBLEM A FEW TIMES A YEAR AGO AND NOW IT HAS RETURNED. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT NIGHT IN THE RAIN ON A TWO LANE FREEWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST THE HEADLIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS, SPEEDOMETER, RADIO, POWER WINDOWS, ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION, AND MUCH MORE FUNCTION OF THE CAR. THE ENGINE IS ST...

Jan 20, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 160,000 mi

I HAD THIS PROBLEM A FEW TIMES A YEAR AGO AND NOW IT HAS RETURNED. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT NIGHT IN THE RAIN ON A TWO LANE FREEWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST THE HEADLIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS, SPEEDOMETER, RADIO, POWER WINDOWS, ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION, AND MUCH MORE FUNCTION OF THE CAR. THE ENGINE IS ST...

Jan 20, 2016 Exterior Lighting 160,000 mi

I HAD THIS PROBLEM A FEW TIMES A YEAR AGO AND NOW IT HAS RETURNED. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT NIGHT IN THE RAIN ON A TWO LANE FREEWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST THE HEADLIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS, SPEEDOMETER, RADIO, POWER WINDOWS, ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION, AND MUCH MORE FUNCTION OF THE CAR. THE ENGINE IS ST...

Jan 15, 2016 Electrical System 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND SEVERAL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A NEW ALTERNATOR WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Jan 15, 2016 Steering 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND SEVERAL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A NEW ALTERNATOR WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Jan 15, 2016 Electrical System 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND SEVERAL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A NEW ALTERNATOR WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Jan 15, 2016 Steering 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND SEVERAL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A NEW ALTERNATOR WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Nov 24, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHEN THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR OF FUEL COULD BE SMELLED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM...

Nov 24, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHEN THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR OF FUEL COULD BE SMELLED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM...

Nov 20, 2015 Electrical System 133,000 mi

THIS REPORT IS ABOUT A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WITH OUR 2004 XC90. THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING ON THE I5 FREEWAY! THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WE HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE IN THE DARK. WE WERE LUCKY TO NOT GET HIT! THE DISPLAY SHOWED THE FOLLOWING ERROR CODE: ECM-981A. WE ARE AWARE OF THE FAC...

Nov 20, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 133,000 mi

THIS REPORT IS ABOUT A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WITH OUR 2004 XC90. THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING ON THE I5 FREEWAY! THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WE HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE IN THE DARK. WE WERE LUCKY TO NOT GET HIT! THE DISPLAY SHOWED THE FOLLOWING ERROR CODE: ECM-981A. WE ARE AWARE OF THE FAC...

Nov 20, 2015 Electrical System 133,000 mi

THIS REPORT IS ABOUT A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WITH OUR 2004 XC90. THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING ON THE I5 FREEWAY! THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WE HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE IN THE DARK. WE WERE LUCKY TO NOT GET HIT! THE DISPLAY SHOWED THE FOLLOWING ERROR CODE: ECM-981A. WE ARE AWARE OF THE FAC...

Nov 20, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 133,000 mi

THIS REPORT IS ABOUT A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WITH OUR 2004 XC90. THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING ON THE I5 FREEWAY! THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WE HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE IN THE DARK. WE WERE LUCKY TO NOT GET HIT! THE DISPLAY SHOWED THE FOLLOWING ERROR CODE: ECM-981A. WE ARE AWARE OF THE FAC...

Oct 19, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

LOOKING FOR REPAIRS ON FUEL ISSUES,I READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. MY VOLVO HAD STARTED TO SMELL LIKE GAS, MORE IN THE REAR RIGHT SIDES OR BACK SIDE. I HAD READ THAT IT MAYBE OR IS A RECALL ISSUE . I BOUGHT MY VOLVO IN 4/28/15 BEING ONLY THE SECOND OWNER,I NOTICED THE SMELL ...

Oct 19, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

LOOKING FOR REPAIRS ON FUEL ISSUES,I READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. MY VOLVO HAD STARTED TO SMELL LIKE GAS, MORE IN THE REAR RIGHT SIDES OR BACK SIDE. I HAD READ THAT IT MAYBE OR IS A RECALL ISSUE . I BOUGHT MY VOLVO IN 4/28/15 BEING ONLY THE SECOND OWNER,I NOTICED THE SMELL ...

Oct 14, 2015 Power Train 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS DECREASED AS IF THE BRAKE PEDAL WERE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Oct 14, 2015 Engine 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS DECREASED AS IF THE BRAKE PEDAL WERE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Oct 14, 2015 Power Train 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS DECREASED AS IF THE BRAKE PEDAL WERE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Oct 14, 2015 Engine 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS DECREASED AS IF THE BRAKE PEDAL WERE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Oct 11, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITH OUT WARNING AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS OFF. THE ENGINE STAYS RUNNING WITH VERY MINIMAL POWER. THIS HAPPENED TO ME AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, IT WAS RAINING AND ALL THE LIGHTS, WIPERS, EVERY ELECTRICAL PART JU...

Oct 11, 2015 Electrical System 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITH OUT WARNING AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS OFF. THE ENGINE STAYS RUNNING WITH VERY MINIMAL POWER. THIS HAPPENED TO ME AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, IT WAS RAINING AND ALL THE LIGHTS, WIPERS, EVERY ELECTRICAL PART JU...

Oct 11, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITH OUT WARNING AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS OFF. THE ENGINE STAYS RUNNING WITH VERY MINIMAL POWER. THIS HAPPENED TO ME AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, IT WAS RAINING AND ALL THE LIGHTS, WIPERS, EVERY ELECTRICAL PART JU...

Oct 11, 2015 Electrical System 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITH OUT WARNING AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS OFF. THE ENGINE STAYS RUNNING WITH VERY MINIMAL POWER. THIS HAPPENED TO ME AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, IT WAS RAINING AND ALL THE LIGHTS, WIPERS, EVERY ELECTRICAL PART JU...

Oct 9, 2015 Electrical System 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED FREQUENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ON SEVERAL ...

Oct 9, 2015 Power Train 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND LOST POWER. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD WATER RUNNING ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE...

Oct 9, 2015 Electrical System 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND LOST POWER. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD WATER RUNNING ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE...

Oct 9, 2015 Structure 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND LOST POWER. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD WATER RUNNING ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE...

Oct 9, 2015 Electrical System 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED FREQUENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ON SEVERAL ...

Oct 9, 2015 Power Train 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND LOST POWER. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD WATER RUNNING ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE...

Oct 9, 2015 Electrical System 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND LOST POWER. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD WATER RUNNING ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE...

Oct 9, 2015 Structure 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND LOST POWER. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD WATER RUNNING ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE...

Sep 30, 2015 Electrical System 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N...

Sep 30, 2015 Electrical System 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N...

Sep 18, 2015 Electrical System 117,000 mi

EXITING DRIVEWAY IN REVERSE, UPON SWITCHING TO DRIVE THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING AND A JERK WAS FELT IN THE TRANSMISSION. SOON THE DASHBOARD GAUGES AND THE INDICATORS WENT DEAD. SEVERAL ERROR MESSAGES QUICKLY "SCROLLED" (BRAKE FAILURE, AIRBAG FAILURE, ABS FAILURE, ENGINE FAILURE) THEN ...

Sep 18, 2015 Engine 117,000 mi

EXITING DRIVEWAY IN REVERSE, UPON SWITCHING TO DRIVE THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING AND A JERK WAS FELT IN THE TRANSMISSION. SOON THE DASHBOARD GAUGES AND THE INDICATORS WENT DEAD. SEVERAL ERROR MESSAGES QUICKLY "SCROLLED" (BRAKE FAILURE, AIRBAG FAILURE, ABS FAILURE, ENGINE FAILURE) THEN ...

Sep 18, 2015 Electrical System 117,000 mi

EXITING DRIVEWAY IN REVERSE, UPON SWITCHING TO DRIVE THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING AND A JERK WAS FELT IN THE TRANSMISSION. SOON THE DASHBOARD GAUGES AND THE INDICATORS WENT DEAD. SEVERAL ERROR MESSAGES QUICKLY "SCROLLED" (BRAKE FAILURE, AIRBAG FAILURE, ABS FAILURE, ENGINE FAILURE) THEN ...

Sep 18, 2015 Engine 117,000 mi

EXITING DRIVEWAY IN REVERSE, UPON SWITCHING TO DRIVE THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING AND A JERK WAS FELT IN THE TRANSMISSION. SOON THE DASHBOARD GAUGES AND THE INDICATORS WENT DEAD. SEVERAL ERROR MESSAGES QUICKLY "SCROLLED" (BRAKE FAILURE, AIRBAG FAILURE, ABS FAILURE, ENGINE FAILURE) THEN ...

Aug 12, 2015 Electrical System 137,600 mi

I WAS HEADING TOWARDS A SUPERMARKET ON A EXPRESSWAY ON A AN AFTERNOON WHERE THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND NEAR THE DASHBOARD ON DRIVERS SIDE. AND THEN SUDDENLY THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING AND A JERK WAS FELT IN THE TRANSMISSION. SOON THE DASHBOARD GAUGES AND THE INDICATORS WENT DEAD WHILE D...

Aug 12, 2015 Electrical System 137,600 mi

I WAS HEADING TOWARDS A SUPERMARKET ON A EXPRESSWAY ON A AN AFTERNOON WHERE THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND NEAR THE DASHBOARD ON DRIVERS SIDE. AND THEN SUDDENLY THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING AND A JERK WAS FELT IN THE TRANSMISSION. SOON THE DASHBOARD GAUGES AND THE INDICATORS WENT DEAD WHILE D...

Aug 11, 2015 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE LOST ELECTRICAL POWER BRIEFLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECT...

Aug 11, 2015 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE LOST ELECTRICAL POWER BRIEFLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECT...

Jul 27, 2015 Unknown Or Other

WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT IN HEAVY RAIN WHEN THE COMPUTER SHORTED OUT. THE CAR JOLTED 2 OR 3 TIMES AND THEN THE DASH AND EVERYTHING THE COMPUTER CONTROLS DIED. THE CAR STILL RAN, AND WE WERE ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME, BUT IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS. WE QUICKLY LEARNED THAT ANYTIME THERE IS HEAVY...

Jul 27, 2015 Unknown Or Other

WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT IN HEAVY RAIN WHEN THE COMPUTER SHORTED OUT. THE CAR JOLTED 2 OR 3 TIMES AND THEN THE DASH AND EVERYTHING THE COMPUTER CONTROLS DIED. THE CAR STILL RAN, AND WE WERE ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME, BUT IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS. WE QUICKLY LEARNED THAT ANYTIME THERE IS HEAVY...

Jul 6, 2015 Power Train 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STOPPED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIE ROD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE...

Jul 6, 2015 Power Train 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STOPPED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIE ROD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE...

May 31, 2015 Electrical System 84,380 mi

I SWITCHED FROM HEADLIGHTS ON TO DAYLIGHT DRIVING LIGHTS ON. I RECEIVED A "BULB FAILURE" FOR THE DAYLIGHT DRIVING LIGHTS. I SWITCHED BACK TO HEADLIGHTS. I RECEIVED A "BULB FAILURE" FOR THE HIDS. I HAVE VERIFIED THAT THE FUSES ARE GOOD, AND THAT THERE ARE NOW NO WORKING HEADLIGHTS ON THE CAR. H...

May 31, 2015 Exterior Lighting 84,380 mi

I SWITCHED FROM HEADLIGHTS ON TO DAYLIGHT DRIVING LIGHTS ON. I RECEIVED A "BULB FAILURE" FOR THE DAYLIGHT DRIVING LIGHTS. I SWITCHED BACK TO HEADLIGHTS. I RECEIVED A "BULB FAILURE" FOR THE HIDS. I HAVE VERIFIED THAT THE FUSES ARE GOOD, AND THAT THERE ARE NOW NO WORKING HEADLIGHTS ON THE CAR. H...

May 31, 2015 Electrical System 84,380 mi

I SWITCHED FROM HEADLIGHTS ON TO DAYLIGHT DRIVING LIGHTS ON. I RECEIVED A "BULB FAILURE" FOR THE DAYLIGHT DRIVING LIGHTS. I SWITCHED BACK TO HEADLIGHTS. I RECEIVED A "BULB FAILURE" FOR THE HIDS. I HAVE VERIFIED THAT THE FUSES ARE GOOD, AND THAT THERE ARE NOW NO WORKING HEADLIGHTS ON THE CAR. H...

May 31, 2015 Exterior Lighting 84,380 mi

I SWITCHED FROM HEADLIGHTS ON TO DAYLIGHT DRIVING LIGHTS ON. I RECEIVED A "BULB FAILURE" FOR THE DAYLIGHT DRIVING LIGHTS. I SWITCHED BACK TO HEADLIGHTS. I RECEIVED A "BULB FAILURE" FOR THE HIDS. I HAVE VERIFIED THAT THE FUSES ARE GOOD, AND THAT THERE ARE NOW NO WORKING HEADLIGHTS ON THE CAR. H...

May 15, 2015 Electrical System 60,000 mi

HELLO VOLVO, FOR THE RECORD, WE LOVE OUR VOLVO SUV (2004, XC90). OVER THE YEARS THE SERVICE FROM MICHELLE BALSIDE AT VOLVO ON PLAINFIELD ROAD IN CINCINNATI HAS BEEN TRULY EXCELLENT, HER CONTACT INFORMATION IS ATTACHED. HOWEVER, WE HAVE HAS AN ISSUE SINCE 2011 THAT HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED, WHICH ...

May 15, 2015 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

HELLO VOLVO, FOR THE RECORD, WE LOVE OUR VOLVO SUV (2004, XC90). OVER THE YEARS THE SERVICE FROM MICHELLE BALSIDE AT VOLVO ON PLAINFIELD ROAD IN CINCINNATI HAS BEEN TRULY EXCELLENT, HER CONTACT INFORMATION IS ATTACHED. HOWEVER, WE HAVE HAS AN ISSUE SINCE 2011 THAT HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED, WHICH ...

May 15, 2015 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

HELLO VOLVO, FOR THE RECORD, WE LOVE OUR VOLVO SUV (2004, XC90). OVER THE YEARS THE SERVICE FROM MICHELLE BALSIDE AT VOLVO ON PLAINFIELD ROAD IN CINCINNATI HAS BEEN TRULY EXCELLENT, HER CONTACT INFORMATION IS ATTACHED. HOWEVER, WE HAVE HAS AN ISSUE SINCE 2011 THAT HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED, WHICH ...

May 15, 2015 Electrical System 60,000 mi

HELLO VOLVO, FOR THE RECORD, WE LOVE OUR VOLVO SUV (2004, XC90). OVER THE YEARS THE SERVICE FROM MICHELLE BALSIDE AT VOLVO ON PLAINFIELD ROAD IN CINCINNATI HAS BEEN TRULY EXCELLENT, HER CONTACT INFORMATION IS ATTACHED. HOWEVER, WE HAVE HAS AN ISSUE SINCE 2011 THAT HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED, WHICH ...

May 15, 2015 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

HELLO VOLVO, FOR THE RECORD, WE LOVE OUR VOLVO SUV (2004, XC90). OVER THE YEARS THE SERVICE FROM MICHELLE BALSIDE AT VOLVO ON PLAINFIELD ROAD IN CINCINNATI HAS BEEN TRULY EXCELLENT, HER CONTACT INFORMATION IS ATTACHED. HOWEVER, WE HAVE HAS AN ISSUE SINCE 2011 THAT HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED, WHICH ...

May 15, 2015 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

HELLO VOLVO, FOR THE RECORD, WE LOVE OUR VOLVO SUV (2004, XC90). OVER THE YEARS THE SERVICE FROM MICHELLE BALSIDE AT VOLVO ON PLAINFIELD ROAD IN CINCINNATI HAS BEEN TRULY EXCELLENT, HER CONTACT INFORMATION IS ATTACHED. HOWEVER, WE HAVE HAS AN ISSUE SINCE 2011 THAT HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED, WHICH ...

May 14, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE IN PARK, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE. ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER DISPLAYED AN INCORRECT READING AND THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. TH...

May 14, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE IN PARK, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE. ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER DISPLAYED AN INCORRECT READING AND THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. TH...

May 14, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE IN PARK, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE. ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER DISPLAYED AN INCORRECT READING AND THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. TH...

May 14, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE IN PARK, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE. ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER DISPLAYED AN INCORRECT READING AND THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. TH...

May 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AN EXTREMELY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED NEAR THE FUEL TANK ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE FUEL TANK EXHIBITED FUEL LEAKAGE, BUT THERE WAS NO FUEL VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AS MENTIONED IN NH...

May 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AN EXTREMELY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED NEAR THE FUEL TANK ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE FUEL TANK EXHIBITED FUEL LEAKAGE, BUT THERE WAS NO FUEL VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AS MENTIONED IN NH...

Apr 28, 2015 Electrical System 143,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 WITH A 2.5T ENGINE, 7 PASS, INTERMITTENTLY AND INADVERTENTLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING IT. IT IS SCARY BECAUSE ALL ELECTRICAL GOES OFF, INSTRUMENT PANEL, RADIO, LIGHTS, ETC, SEVERAL WARNING MESSAGES APPEARS, SUCH ABS, AIR BAGS FAILURE, BRAKE FAILURE, ENGINE FAILURE, ETC. IT WON'T RESPO...

Apr 28, 2015 Engine 143,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 WITH A 2.5T ENGINE, 7 PASS, INTERMITTENTLY AND INADVERTENTLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING IT. IT IS SCARY BECAUSE ALL ELECTRICAL GOES OFF, INSTRUMENT PANEL, RADIO, LIGHTS, ETC, SEVERAL WARNING MESSAGES APPEARS, SUCH ABS, AIR BAGS FAILURE, BRAKE FAILURE, ENGINE FAILURE, ETC. IT WON'T RESPO...

Apr 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 143,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 WITH A 2.5T ENGINE, 7 PASS, INTERMITTENTLY AND INADVERTENTLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING IT. IT IS SCARY BECAUSE ALL ELECTRICAL GOES OFF, INSTRUMENT PANEL, RADIO, LIGHTS, ETC, SEVERAL WARNING MESSAGES APPEARS, SUCH ABS, AIR BAGS FAILURE, BRAKE FAILURE, ENGINE FAILURE, ETC. IT WON'T RESPO...

Apr 28, 2015 Electrical System 143,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 WITH A 2.5T ENGINE, 7 PASS, INTERMITTENTLY AND INADVERTENTLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING IT. IT IS SCARY BECAUSE ALL ELECTRICAL GOES OFF, INSTRUMENT PANEL, RADIO, LIGHTS, ETC, SEVERAL WARNING MESSAGES APPEARS, SUCH ABS, AIR BAGS FAILURE, BRAKE FAILURE, ENGINE FAILURE, ETC. IT WON'T RESPO...

Apr 28, 2015 Engine 143,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 WITH A 2.5T ENGINE, 7 PASS, INTERMITTENTLY AND INADVERTENTLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING IT. IT IS SCARY BECAUSE ALL ELECTRICAL GOES OFF, INSTRUMENT PANEL, RADIO, LIGHTS, ETC, SEVERAL WARNING MESSAGES APPEARS, SUCH ABS, AIR BAGS FAILURE, BRAKE FAILURE, ENGINE FAILURE, ETC. IT WON'T RESPO...

Apr 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 143,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 WITH A 2.5T ENGINE, 7 PASS, INTERMITTENTLY AND INADVERTENTLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING IT. IT IS SCARY BECAUSE ALL ELECTRICAL GOES OFF, INSTRUMENT PANEL, RADIO, LIGHTS, ETC, SEVERAL WARNING MESSAGES APPEARS, SUCH ABS, AIR BAGS FAILURE, BRAKE FAILURE, ENGINE FAILURE, ETC. IT WON'T RESPO...

Apr 8, 2015 Engine 87,400 mi

I HAVE A VOLVO XC90 2004. I WAS DRIVING AND SUDDENLY I HEARD A NOISE UNDER THE CAR. I STOP THE CAR AND CALL MY ROAD SERVICE PROVIDER TO SEND ME A TOW TRUCK. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE AUTO CENTER TO HAVE IT INSPECTED, THEY CALL ME TO GIVE ME BAD NEWS THEY SAID IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION SHAFT, SOMETH...

Apr 8, 2015 Engine 87,400 mi

I HAVE A VOLVO XC90 2004. I WAS DRIVING AND SUDDENLY I HEARD A NOISE UNDER THE CAR. I STOP THE CAR AND CALL MY ROAD SERVICE PROVIDER TO SEND ME A TOW TRUCK. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE AUTO CENTER TO HAVE IT INSPECTED, THEY CALL ME TO GIVE ME BAD NEWS THEY SAID IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION SHAFT, SOMETH...

Mar 18, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 126,000 mi

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I CURRENTLY OWN A 2004 XC90 T6, AND HAVE NOW ENCOUNTERED THE SAME ISSUE TWICE WITH MY VEHICLE. LAST YEAR AROUND THE SAME TIME FRAME, THERE WAS A TERRIBLE SCENT OF GASOLINE FUMES THROUGHOUT THE CABIN AND EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE STRONGEST CONCENTRATION OF THE ODOR OCCUR...

Mar 18, 2015 Engine 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

Mar 18, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 126,000 mi

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I CURRENTLY OWN A 2004 XC90 T6, AND HAVE NOW ENCOUNTERED THE SAME ISSUE TWICE WITH MY VEHICLE. LAST YEAR AROUND THE SAME TIME FRAME, THERE WAS A TERRIBLE SCENT OF GASOLINE FUMES THROUGHOUT THE CABIN AND EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE STRONGEST CONCENTRATION OF THE ODOR OCCUR...

Mar 18, 2015 Engine 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

Mar 10, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline

2004 VOLVO XC90. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A BROKEN FUEL PUMP AND LEAKING GAS. *SMD THE CONSUMER NOTICED A STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE GARAGE. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED RECALL # 09V483000. HOWEVER, HE WAS NEVER INFORMED. *JB

Mar 10, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline

2004 VOLVO XC90. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A BROKEN FUEL PUMP AND LEAKING GAS. *SMD THE CONSUMER NOTICED A STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE GARAGE. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED RECALL # 09V483000. HOWEVER, HE WAS NEVER INFORMED. *JB

Feb 25, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 164,000 mi

STRONG GASOLINE ODOR OUTSIDE AND AT TIMES INSIDE THE CAR. RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL IN 2010 FOR THIS SAME ISSUE RELATED TO THE FUEL PUMP, BUT IT ONLY COVERED CERTAIN STATES. DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN MINNESOTA IT WAS NOT COVERED IN THE RECAL...

Feb 25, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 164,000 mi

STRONG GASOLINE ODOR OUTSIDE AND AT TIMES INSIDE THE CAR. RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL IN 2010 FOR THIS SAME ISSUE RELATED TO THE FUEL PUMP, BUT IT ONLY COVERED CERTAIN STATES. DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN MINNESOTA IT WAS NOT COVERED IN THE RECAL...

Feb 4, 2015 Suspension 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY TRAVELED OUT OF LANE. IN ADDITION, THE ANTI SKID WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED...

Feb 4, 2015 Suspension 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY TRAVELED OUT OF LANE. IN ADDITION, THE ANTI SKID WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED...

Feb 3, 2015 Engine 133,514 mi

CAR LOST ALL POWER AND MESSAGE WINDOW READ "REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE". WE WERE TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE AND HAD TO COAST THROUGH TRAFFIC TO THE SHOULDER. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO THROTTLE RESPONSE, SO WE SHUT THE CAR OFF. UPON RESTARTING IT, THE MESSAGE DISAPPEARED AND WE WERE ABLE TO CONTINUE...

Feb 3, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 133,514 mi

CAR LOST ALL POWER AND MESSAGE WINDOW READ "REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE". WE WERE TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE AND HAD TO COAST THROUGH TRAFFIC TO THE SHOULDER. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO THROTTLE RESPONSE, SO WE SHUT THE CAR OFF. UPON RESTARTING IT, THE MESSAGE DISAPPEARED AND WE WERE ABLE TO CONTINUE...

Feb 3, 2015 Electrical System 133,514 mi

CAR LOST ALL POWER AND MESSAGE WINDOW READ "REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE". WE WERE TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE AND HAD TO COAST THROUGH TRAFFIC TO THE SHOULDER. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO THROTTLE RESPONSE, SO WE SHUT THE CAR OFF. UPON RESTARTING IT, THE MESSAGE DISAPPEARED AND WE WERE ABLE TO CONTINUE...

Feb 3, 2015 Engine 133,514 mi

CAR LOST ALL POWER AND MESSAGE WINDOW READ "REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE". WE WERE TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE AND HAD TO COAST THROUGH TRAFFIC TO THE SHOULDER. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO THROTTLE RESPONSE, SO WE SHUT THE CAR OFF. UPON RESTARTING IT, THE MESSAGE DISAPPEARED AND WE WERE ABLE TO CONTINUE...

Feb 3, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 133,514 mi

CAR LOST ALL POWER AND MESSAGE WINDOW READ "REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE". WE WERE TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE AND HAD TO COAST THROUGH TRAFFIC TO THE SHOULDER. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO THROTTLE RESPONSE, SO WE SHUT THE CAR OFF. UPON RESTARTING IT, THE MESSAGE DISAPPEARED AND WE WERE ABLE TO CONTINUE...

Feb 3, 2015 Electrical System 133,514 mi

CAR LOST ALL POWER AND MESSAGE WINDOW READ "REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE". WE WERE TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE AND HAD TO COAST THROUGH TRAFFIC TO THE SHOULDER. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO THROTTLE RESPONSE, SO WE SHUT THE CAR OFF. UPON RESTARTING IT, THE MESSAGE DISAPPEARED AND WE WERE ABLE TO CONTINUE...

Jan 30, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL VAPORS EMITTING FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPA...

Jan 30, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL VAPORS EMITTING FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPA...

Jan 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

NOTICED THE SMELL OF FUEL WHILE EXITING THE VEHICLE. LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A FUEL LEAK UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR. FUEL WAS LEAKING AT THE APPROXIMATE RATE OF 3 GALLONS PER 24 HOURS. DROVE THE CAR TO THE DEALER THE NEXT MORNING. DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A CRACK I...

Jan 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

NOTICED THE SMELL OF FUEL WHILE EXITING THE VEHICLE. LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A FUEL LEAK UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR. FUEL WAS LEAKING AT THE APPROXIMATE RATE OF 3 GALLONS PER 24 HOURS. DROVE THE CAR TO THE DEALER THE NEXT MORNING. DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A CRACK I...

Jan 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE...

Jan 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE...

Dec 22, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 133,675 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SERVICING THE VEHICLE, THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FA...

Dec 22, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 133,675 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SERVICING THE VEHICLE, THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FA...

Dec 7, 2014 Exterior Lighting 165,000 mi

I AM PAYING FOR THE THIRD LIGHT BALLAST IN THIS VOLVO 700-1000 DOLLARS EACH TIME. I KNOW THIS HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY YOUR ORGANIZATION IN 2010 IT IS ONLINE. LET ME TELL YOU WHAT HAPPENS. WHEN THE BALLAST FAILS THE HEADLIGHT GO OFF. SOMETIME 1 LIGHT, SOMETIMES BOTH. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, THE P...

Dec 7, 2014 Exterior Lighting 165,000 mi

I AM PAYING FOR THE THIRD LIGHT BALLAST IN THIS VOLVO 700-1000 DOLLARS EACH TIME. I KNOW THIS HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY YOUR ORGANIZATION IN 2010 IT IS ONLINE. LET ME TELL YOU WHAT HAPPENS. WHEN THE BALLAST FAILS THE HEADLIGHT GO OFF. SOMETIME 1 LIGHT, SOMETIMES BOTH. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, THE P...

Dec 5, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 109,581 mi

SMELLED GASOLINE, TOOK IT TO A SHOP, THEY FOUND FUEL PUMP CRACKED, REPLACED FUEL PUMP. THEN WE FOUND OUT THE WAS A RECALL IN SOUTHERN STATES FOR THIS PROBLEM SPECIFICALLY. WE LIVE IN THE NEW ENGLAND AREA AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE RECALL. I FEEL COMPLETELY WRONGED IN THIS SITU...

Dec 5, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 109,581 mi

SMELLED GASOLINE, TOOK IT TO A SHOP, THEY FOUND FUEL PUMP CRACKED, REPLACED FUEL PUMP. THEN WE FOUND OUT THE WAS A RECALL IN SOUTHERN STATES FOR THIS PROBLEM SPECIFICALLY. WE LIVE IN THE NEW ENGLAND AREA AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE RECALL. I FEEL COMPLETELY WRONGED IN THIS SITU...

Nov 19, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 96,266 mi

I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED A FEW DAYS AGO AND NOW NOTICE THERE IS A SMELL OF GASOLINE WHEN WE GET OUT OF THE CAR. I WENT ON LINE AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP WHICH SITS ON TOP OF THE GAS TANK. I CONTACTED VOLVO AND THEY SAID TO TAKE IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER IN WAT...

Nov 19, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 96,266 mi

I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED A FEW DAYS AGO AND NOW NOTICE THERE IS A SMELL OF GASOLINE WHEN WE GET OUT OF THE CAR. I WENT ON LINE AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP WHICH SITS ON TOP OF THE GAS TANK. I CONTACTED VOLVO AND THEY SAID TO TAKE IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER IN WAT...

Nov 13, 2014 Exterior Lighting 108,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG A RURAL ROAD IN E. OREGON AT AROUND 7:30 PM AND ALL FRONT LIGHTS WENT OUT AT ONCE (ALL OF THEM). THIS CAUSED A DANGEROUS SITUATION AS WE WERE NOT IN A CELL PHONE AREA AND HAD TO SLEEP IN CAR OVERNIGHT AND DROVE OUT OF AREA AT DAYLIGHT THE NEXT DAY. THE CAR WORKED FINE EXCEPT FOR A CO...

Nov 13, 2014 Exterior Lighting 108,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG A RURAL ROAD IN E. OREGON AT AROUND 7:30 PM AND ALL FRONT LIGHTS WENT OUT AT ONCE (ALL OF THEM). THIS CAUSED A DANGEROUS SITUATION AS WE WERE NOT IN A CELL PHONE AREA AND HAD TO SLEEP IN CAR OVERNIGHT AND DROVE OUT OF AREA AT DAYLIGHT THE NEXT DAY. THE CAR WORKED FINE EXCEPT FOR A CO...

Nov 5, 2014 Seat Belts 167,000 mi

IN OCTOBER 2014 MYSELF MY BOYFRIEND AND MY 7 YEAR OLD WE'RE DRIVING HOME WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I TRIED TO PUSH THROUGH THE TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE THEN SLOWED DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD THEIR WAS NO WAY OF ME TRYING TO PULL OVER BC THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED I ...

Nov 5, 2014 Electrical System 167,000 mi

IN OCTOBER 2014 MYSELF MY BOYFRIEND AND MY 7 YEAR OLD WE'RE DRIVING HOME WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I TRIED TO PUSH THROUGH THE TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE THEN SLOWED DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD THEIR WAS NO WAY OF ME TRYING TO PULL OVER BC THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED I ...

Nov 5, 2014 Engine 167,000 mi

IN OCTOBER 2014 MYSELF MY BOYFRIEND AND MY 7 YEAR OLD WE'RE DRIVING HOME WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I TRIED TO PUSH THROUGH THE TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE THEN SLOWED DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD THEIR WAS NO WAY OF ME TRYING TO PULL OVER BC THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED I ...

Nov 5, 2014 Seat Belts 167,000 mi

IN OCTOBER 2014 MYSELF MY BOYFRIEND AND MY 7 YEAR OLD WE'RE DRIVING HOME WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I TRIED TO PUSH THROUGH THE TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE THEN SLOWED DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD THEIR WAS NO WAY OF ME TRYING TO PULL OVER BC THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED I ...

Nov 5, 2014 Electrical System 167,000 mi

IN OCTOBER 2014 MYSELF MY BOYFRIEND AND MY 7 YEAR OLD WE'RE DRIVING HOME WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I TRIED TO PUSH THROUGH THE TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE THEN SLOWED DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD THEIR WAS NO WAY OF ME TRYING TO PULL OVER BC THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED I ...

Nov 5, 2014 Engine 167,000 mi

IN OCTOBER 2014 MYSELF MY BOYFRIEND AND MY 7 YEAR OLD WE'RE DRIVING HOME WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I TRIED TO PUSH THROUGH THE TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE THEN SLOWED DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD THEIR WAS NO WAY OF ME TRYING TO PULL OVER BC THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED I ...

Nov 4, 2014 Air Bags Crash 220,000 mi

TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, HIT A LARGE DEER, NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE DEER SMASHED IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 4, 2014 Air Bags Crash 220,000 mi

TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, HIT A LARGE DEER, NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE DEER SMASHED IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. *TR

Sep 29, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR VOLVO XC-90, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN (DASHBOARD DISPLAY, LIGHTING, AC, POWER WINDOWS, POWER DOOR LOCKS, EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL ETC.). ADDITIONALLY, FOR A SPLIT SECOND THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION JERKS AND/OR STALLS BEFORE RESUMING. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS IN 2...

Sep 29, 2014 Air Bags 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR VOLVO XC-90, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN (DASHBOARD DISPLAY, LIGHTING, AC, POWER WINDOWS, POWER DOOR LOCKS, EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL ETC.). ADDITIONALLY, FOR A SPLIT SECOND THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION JERKS AND/OR STALLS BEFORE RESUMING. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS IN 2...

Sep 29, 2014 Steering 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR VOLVO XC-90, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN (DASHBOARD DISPLAY, LIGHTING, AC, POWER WINDOWS, POWER DOOR LOCKS, EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL ETC.). ADDITIONALLY, FOR A SPLIT SECOND THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION JERKS AND/OR STALLS BEFORE RESUMING. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS IN 2...

Sep 29, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR VOLVO XC-90, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN (DASHBOARD DISPLAY, LIGHTING, AC, POWER WINDOWS, POWER DOOR LOCKS, EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL ETC.). ADDITIONALLY, FOR A SPLIT SECOND THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION JERKS AND/OR STALLS BEFORE RESUMING. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS IN 2...

Sep 29, 2014 Air Bags 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR VOLVO XC-90, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN (DASHBOARD DISPLAY, LIGHTING, AC, POWER WINDOWS, POWER DOOR LOCKS, EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL ETC.). ADDITIONALLY, FOR A SPLIT SECOND THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION JERKS AND/OR STALLS BEFORE RESUMING. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS IN 2...

Sep 29, 2014 Steering 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR VOLVO XC-90, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN (DASHBOARD DISPLAY, LIGHTING, AC, POWER WINDOWS, POWER DOOR LOCKS, EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL ETC.). ADDITIONALLY, FOR A SPLIT SECOND THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION JERKS AND/OR STALLS BEFORE RESUMING. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS IN 2...

Sep 10, 2014 Electrical System 148,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE MANY TIMES NOW. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND THEN EXPERIENCE THE MOMENTARY JERKING, LOSS OF POWER, LOSS OF INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND MORE. SOMETIMES I START MY VEHICLE AND IT STARTS IN LIMP HOME MODE. VERY FRUSTRATING AND...

Sep 10, 2014 Electrical System 148,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE MANY TIMES NOW. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND THEN EXPERIENCE THE MOMENTARY JERKING, LOSS OF POWER, LOSS OF INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND MORE. SOMETIMES I START MY VEHICLE AND IT STARTS IN LIMP HOME MODE. VERY FRUSTRATING AND...

Aug 29, 2014 Electrical System 136,298 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR IF THE CONTACT INADVERTENTLY HIT THE KEY, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE LATEST FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. UPDA...

Aug 29, 2014 Electrical System 136,298 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR IF THE CONTACT INADVERTENTLY HIT THE KEY, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE LATEST FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. UPDA...

Aug 28, 2014 Electrical System 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND RADIO WOULD SHUT OFF AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED. ALSO, THE ABS AND ANTI SKID TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TA...

Aug 28, 2014 Electrical System 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND RADIO WOULD SHUT OFF AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED. ALSO, THE ABS AND ANTI SKID TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TA...

Aug 18, 2014 Electrical System 104,500 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 2.5T ...DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH WITH NO WARNING ALOUD THUMP NOISE, WINDSHIELD WIPER COMES ON RADIO GOES OFF DASH LIGHTS GO OFF, LAST FOR A SEC. THEN RESUMES TO NORMAL . THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES NOW, WHILE I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR A MONTH. TODAY IT HAPPENS AGAIN ONLY...

Aug 18, 2014 Exterior Lighting 104,500 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 2.5T ...DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH WITH NO WARNING ALOUD THUMP NOISE, WINDSHIELD WIPER COMES ON RADIO GOES OFF DASH LIGHTS GO OFF, LAST FOR A SEC. THEN RESUMES TO NORMAL . THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES NOW, WHILE I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR A MONTH. TODAY IT HAPPENS AGAIN ONLY...

Aug 18, 2014 Electrical System 104,500 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 2.5T ...DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH WITH NO WARNING ALOUD THUMP NOISE, WINDSHIELD WIPER COMES ON RADIO GOES OFF DASH LIGHTS GO OFF, LAST FOR A SEC. THEN RESUMES TO NORMAL . THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES NOW, WHILE I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR A MONTH. TODAY IT HAPPENS AGAIN ONLY...

Aug 18, 2014 Exterior Lighting 104,500 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 2.5T ...DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH WITH NO WARNING ALOUD THUMP NOISE, WINDSHIELD WIPER COMES ON RADIO GOES OFF DASH LIGHTS GO OFF, LAST FOR A SEC. THEN RESUMES TO NORMAL . THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES NOW, WHILE I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR A MONTH. TODAY IT HAPPENS AGAIN ONLY...

Aug 15, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 135,000 mi

OUR 2004 VOLVO XC-90 DEVELOPED A WARNING LIGHT THAT THE STABILITY CONTROL WAS INACTIVE. IN ADDITION, WE EXPERIENCED A "SLOSHING" SOUND IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AKIN TO A BOTTLE OF WATER ROLLING AROUND THE BACK. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE YAW SENSOR WAS DAMAGED DUE TO CORROSION ...

Aug 15, 2014 Structure 135,000 mi

OUR 2004 VOLVO XC-90 DEVELOPED A WARNING LIGHT THAT THE STABILITY CONTROL WAS INACTIVE. IN ADDITION, WE EXPERIENCED A "SLOSHING" SOUND IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AKIN TO A BOTTLE OF WATER ROLLING AROUND THE BACK. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE YAW SENSOR WAS DAMAGED DUE TO CORROSION ...

Aug 15, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 135,000 mi

OUR 2004 VOLVO XC-90 DEVELOPED A WARNING LIGHT THAT THE STABILITY CONTROL WAS INACTIVE. IN ADDITION, WE EXPERIENCED A "SLOSHING" SOUND IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AKIN TO A BOTTLE OF WATER ROLLING AROUND THE BACK. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE YAW SENSOR WAS DAMAGED DUE TO CORROSION ...

Aug 15, 2014 Structure 135,000 mi

OUR 2004 VOLVO XC-90 DEVELOPED A WARNING LIGHT THAT THE STABILITY CONTROL WAS INACTIVE. IN ADDITION, WE EXPERIENCED A "SLOSHING" SOUND IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AKIN TO A BOTTLE OF WATER ROLLING AROUND THE BACK. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE YAW SENSOR WAS DAMAGED DUE TO CORROSION ...

Aug 14, 2014 Power Train 97,878 mi

AS I WAS TAKING MY KIDS HOME THE TRUCK WENT INTO LIMP MODE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS STILL IN DRIVE LEAVING ME AND MY TWO KIDS STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY MY DAUGHTER AND I HAD TO ACTUALLY PUSH THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD TO SAFETY. NOW I FIND OUT THAT IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION WHICH WE AREN'T A...

Aug 14, 2014 Power Train 97,878 mi

AS I WAS TAKING MY KIDS HOME THE TRUCK WENT INTO LIMP MODE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS STILL IN DRIVE LEAVING ME AND MY TWO KIDS STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY MY DAUGHTER AND I HAD TO ACTUALLY PUSH THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD TO SAFETY. NOW I FIND OUT THAT IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION WHICH WE AREN'T A...

Aug 12, 2014 Electrical System 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS WOULD ILLUMINATE. IT TOOK THE CONTACT NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE...

Aug 12, 2014 Engine 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS WOULD ILLUMINATE. IT TOOK THE CONTACT NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE...

Aug 12, 2014 Electrical System 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS WOULD ILLUMINATE. IT TOOK THE CONTACT NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE...

Aug 12, 2014 Engine 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS WOULD ILLUMINATE. IT TOOK THE CONTACT NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE...

Aug 4, 2014 Electrical System Crash 155,000 mi

3 HOURS INTO A 3-1/2 HOUR WEEKEND ROAD TRIP THERE WAS A CLUNK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THINKING I HIT A POTHOLE, I CONTINUED ON CAUTIOUSLY. WHILE CONTINUING ON THESE UNFAMILIAR 2 LANE WINDY ROADS GOING 43MPH (THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 55) ABOUT 2 MILES FROM WHERE THE CLUNK HAPPENED MY ENTIRE DASH CLUSTE...

Aug 4, 2014 Steering Crash 155,000 mi

3 HOURS INTO A 3-1/2 HOUR WEEKEND ROAD TRIP THERE WAS A CLUNK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THINKING I HIT A POTHOLE, I CONTINUED ON CAUTIOUSLY. WHILE CONTINUING ON THESE UNFAMILIAR 2 LANE WINDY ROADS GOING 43MPH (THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 55) ABOUT 2 MILES FROM WHERE THE CLUNK HAPPENED MY ENTIRE DASH CLUSTE...

Aug 4, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 155,000 mi

3 HOURS INTO A 3-1/2 HOUR WEEKEND ROAD TRIP THERE WAS A CLUNK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THINKING I HIT A POTHOLE, I CONTINUED ON CAUTIOUSLY. WHILE CONTINUING ON THESE UNFAMILIAR 2 LANE WINDY ROADS GOING 43MPH (THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 55) ABOUT 2 MILES FROM WHERE THE CLUNK HAPPENED MY ENTIRE DASH CLUSTE...

Aug 4, 2014 Electrical System Crash 155,000 mi

3 HOURS INTO A 3-1/2 HOUR WEEKEND ROAD TRIP THERE WAS A CLUNK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THINKING I HIT A POTHOLE, I CONTINUED ON CAUTIOUSLY. WHILE CONTINUING ON THESE UNFAMILIAR 2 LANE WINDY ROADS GOING 43MPH (THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 55) ABOUT 2 MILES FROM WHERE THE CLUNK HAPPENED MY ENTIRE DASH CLUSTE...

Aug 4, 2014 Steering Crash 155,000 mi

3 HOURS INTO A 3-1/2 HOUR WEEKEND ROAD TRIP THERE WAS A CLUNK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THINKING I HIT A POTHOLE, I CONTINUED ON CAUTIOUSLY. WHILE CONTINUING ON THESE UNFAMILIAR 2 LANE WINDY ROADS GOING 43MPH (THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 55) ABOUT 2 MILES FROM WHERE THE CLUNK HAPPENED MY ENTIRE DASH CLUSTE...

Aug 4, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 155,000 mi

3 HOURS INTO A 3-1/2 HOUR WEEKEND ROAD TRIP THERE WAS A CLUNK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THINKING I HIT A POTHOLE, I CONTINUED ON CAUTIOUSLY. WHILE CONTINUING ON THESE UNFAMILIAR 2 LANE WINDY ROADS GOING 43MPH (THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 55) ABOUT 2 MILES FROM WHERE THE CLUNK HAPPENED MY ENTIRE DASH CLUSTE...

Jul 15, 2014 Electrical System 130,000 mi

WHILE GOING UP A HILL ABOUT 45 MILE PER HOUR THE LIGHTS ON MY DASH AS WELL AS THE RADIO TURNED OFF. I PULLED OVER TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON ALL THE LIGHTS RETURNED HOWEVER MY GAS GAUGE NO LONGER WORKS AS WELL AS UNLOCKING BACK DOORS AND DOOR TO GAS TANK. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PAR...

Jul 15, 2014 Electrical System 130,000 mi

WHILE GOING UP A HILL ABOUT 45 MILE PER HOUR THE LIGHTS ON MY DASH AS WELL AS THE RADIO TURNED OFF. I PULLED OVER TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON ALL THE LIGHTS RETURNED HOWEVER MY GAS GAUGE NO LONGER WORKS AS WELL AS UNLOCKING BACK DOORS AND DOOR TO GAS TANK. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PAR...

Jul 11, 2014 Engine 160,000 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE AT 45MPH AND KEY SWITCHED OUT OF THE "RUN" POSITION WHILE BEING DRIVEN. VEHICLE'S ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF, RENDERING POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING AND AIRBAGS AS NOT OPERATIONAL. *TR

Jul 11, 2014 Electrical System 160,000 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE AT 45MPH AND KEY SWITCHED OUT OF THE "RUN" POSITION WHILE BEING DRIVEN. VEHICLE'S ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF, RENDERING POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING AND AIRBAGS AS NOT OPERATIONAL. *TR

Jul 11, 2014 Steering 160,000 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE AT 45MPH AND KEY SWITCHED OUT OF THE "RUN" POSITION WHILE BEING DRIVEN. VEHICLE'S ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF, RENDERING POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING AND AIRBAGS AS NOT OPERATIONAL. *TR

Jul 11, 2014 Engine 160,000 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE AT 45MPH AND KEY SWITCHED OUT OF THE "RUN" POSITION WHILE BEING DRIVEN. VEHICLE'S ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF, RENDERING POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING AND AIRBAGS AS NOT OPERATIONAL. *TR

Jul 11, 2014 Electrical System 160,000 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE AT 45MPH AND KEY SWITCHED OUT OF THE "RUN" POSITION WHILE BEING DRIVEN. VEHICLE'S ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF, RENDERING POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING AND AIRBAGS AS NOT OPERATIONAL. *TR

Jul 11, 2014 Steering 160,000 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE AT 45MPH AND KEY SWITCHED OUT OF THE "RUN" POSITION WHILE BEING DRIVEN. VEHICLE'S ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF, RENDERING POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING AND AIRBAGS AS NOT OPERATIONAL. *TR

Jul 8, 2014 Electrical System 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC 90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT COMPLETELY DARK. THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A CLICKING NOISE AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE BATTE...

Jul 8, 2014 Electrical System 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC 90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT COMPLETELY DARK. THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A CLICKING NOISE AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE BATTE...

Jul 7, 2014 Electrical System 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT FOR A MOMENT THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED, BUT THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOS...

Jul 7, 2014 Electrical System 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT FOR A MOMENT THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED, BUT THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOS...

Jun 25, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 152,105 mi

UPON LEAVING OUT FOR THE DAY VEHICLE HESITATED SOMEWHAT WHEN I WOULD ACCELERATE ON GAS PEDAL. AFTER DRIVING FOR ONLY 5 MLS. VEHICLE STARTED SPUTTERING, I THOUGHT MAYBE I SHOULD STOP AND GET GAS THAT WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM BUT NO THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND GOT WORSE, AS LONG AS I WAS JUST COASTING IT...

Jun 25, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 152,105 mi

UPON LEAVING OUT FOR THE DAY VEHICLE HESITATED SOMEWHAT WHEN I WOULD ACCELERATE ON GAS PEDAL. AFTER DRIVING FOR ONLY 5 MLS. VEHICLE STARTED SPUTTERING, I THOUGHT MAYBE I SHOULD STOP AND GET GAS THAT WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM BUT NO THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND GOT WORSE, AS LONG AS I WAS JUST COASTING IT...

Jun 25, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 152,105 mi

UPON LEAVING OUT FOR THE DAY VEHICLE HESITATED SOMEWHAT WHEN I WOULD ACCELERATE ON GAS PEDAL. AFTER DRIVING FOR ONLY 5 MLS. VEHICLE STARTED SPUTTERING, I THOUGHT MAYBE I SHOULD STOP AND GET GAS THAT WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM BUT NO THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND GOT WORSE, AS LONG AS I WAS JUST COASTING IT...

Jun 25, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 152,105 mi

UPON LEAVING OUT FOR THE DAY VEHICLE HESITATED SOMEWHAT WHEN I WOULD ACCELERATE ON GAS PEDAL. AFTER DRIVING FOR ONLY 5 MLS. VEHICLE STARTED SPUTTERING, I THOUGHT MAYBE I SHOULD STOP AND GET GAS THAT WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM BUT NO THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND GOT WORSE, AS LONG AS I WAS JUST COASTING IT...

Jun 24, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE DEALER OF THE SAFETY CONCERN AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V483000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHIC...

Jun 24, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE DEALER OF THE SAFETY CONCERN AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V483000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHIC...

Jun 18, 2014 Electrical System 90,000 mi

WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE AT 60MPH, EXPERIENCED TEMPORARILY LOSS OF POWER, THE IP DISPLAYS AND AN ABNORMAL 'JERKING' IN THE TRANSMISSION/DRIVETRAIN. THE SRS AIRBAG AND BRAKE FAILURE ERROR MESSAGES APPEARED IN THE IP ERROR DISPLAY. THE WIPERS MOMENTARILY CAME ON. LIGHTS DIMMED. POWER FAILURE WAS ONLY F...

Jun 18, 2014 Air Bags 90,000 mi

WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE AT 60MPH, EXPERIENCED TEMPORARILY LOSS OF POWER, THE IP DISPLAYS AND AN ABNORMAL 'JERKING' IN THE TRANSMISSION/DRIVETRAIN. THE SRS AIRBAG AND BRAKE FAILURE ERROR MESSAGES APPEARED IN THE IP ERROR DISPLAY. THE WIPERS MOMENTARILY CAME ON. LIGHTS DIMMED. POWER FAILURE WAS ONLY F...

Jun 18, 2014 Service Brakes 90,000 mi

WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE AT 60MPH, EXPERIENCED TEMPORARILY LOSS OF POWER, THE IP DISPLAYS AND AN ABNORMAL 'JERKING' IN THE TRANSMISSION/DRIVETRAIN. THE SRS AIRBAG AND BRAKE FAILURE ERROR MESSAGES APPEARED IN THE IP ERROR DISPLAY. THE WIPERS MOMENTARILY CAME ON. LIGHTS DIMMED. POWER FAILURE WAS ONLY F...

Jun 18, 2014 Power Train 90,000 mi

WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE AT 60MPH, EXPERIENCED TEMPORARILY LOSS OF POWER, THE IP DISPLAYS AND AN ABNORMAL 'JERKING' IN THE TRANSMISSION/DRIVETRAIN. THE SRS AIRBAG AND BRAKE FAILURE ERROR MESSAGES APPEARED IN THE IP ERROR DISPLAY. THE WIPERS MOMENTARILY CAME ON. LIGHTS DIMMED. POWER FAILURE WAS ONLY F...

Jun 18, 2014 Electrical System 90,000 mi

WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE AT 60MPH, EXPERIENCED TEMPORARILY LOSS OF POWER, THE IP DISPLAYS AND AN ABNORMAL 'JERKING' IN THE TRANSMISSION/DRIVETRAIN. THE SRS AIRBAG AND BRAKE FAILURE ERROR MESSAGES APPEARED IN THE IP ERROR DISPLAY. THE WIPERS MOMENTARILY CAME ON. LIGHTS DIMMED. POWER FAILURE WAS ONLY F...

Jun 18, 2014 Air Bags 90,000 mi

WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE AT 60MPH, EXPERIENCED TEMPORARILY LOSS OF POWER, THE IP DISPLAYS AND AN ABNORMAL 'JERKING' IN THE TRANSMISSION/DRIVETRAIN. THE SRS AIRBAG AND BRAKE FAILURE ERROR MESSAGES APPEARED IN THE IP ERROR DISPLAY. THE WIPERS MOMENTARILY CAME ON. LIGHTS DIMMED. POWER FAILURE WAS ONLY F...

Jun 18, 2014 Service Brakes 90,000 mi

WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE AT 60MPH, EXPERIENCED TEMPORARILY LOSS OF POWER, THE IP DISPLAYS AND AN ABNORMAL 'JERKING' IN THE TRANSMISSION/DRIVETRAIN. THE SRS AIRBAG AND BRAKE FAILURE ERROR MESSAGES APPEARED IN THE IP ERROR DISPLAY. THE WIPERS MOMENTARILY CAME ON. LIGHTS DIMMED. POWER FAILURE WAS ONLY F...

Jun 18, 2014 Power Train 90,000 mi

WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE AT 60MPH, EXPERIENCED TEMPORARILY LOSS OF POWER, THE IP DISPLAYS AND AN ABNORMAL 'JERKING' IN THE TRANSMISSION/DRIVETRAIN. THE SRS AIRBAG AND BRAKE FAILURE ERROR MESSAGES APPEARED IN THE IP ERROR DISPLAY. THE WIPERS MOMENTARILY CAME ON. LIGHTS DIMMED. POWER FAILURE WAS ONLY F...

Jun 11, 2014 Structure

LAST YEAR(2013) I NOTICED WHEN IT RAIN, MY DRIVER SIDE FLOOR WILL BE OCCASIONALLY DAMPED. IT WAS RANDOM AND DIDN'T HAPPEN EVERYTIME IT RAINED, SO I BLEW IT OFF. AS SPRING OF 2014 APPROACHES & THE RAIN BECOMES MORE FREQUENT IN ILLINOIS, MY DRIVER FLOOR BECOMES MORE & MORE WET, NOT DAMPED BUT SOAKING ...

Jun 11, 2014 Structure

LAST YEAR(2013) I NOTICED WHEN IT RAIN, MY DRIVER SIDE FLOOR WILL BE OCCASIONALLY DAMPED. IT WAS RANDOM AND DIDN'T HAPPEN EVERYTIME IT RAINED, SO I BLEW IT OFF. AS SPRING OF 2014 APPROACHES & THE RAIN BECOMES MORE FREQUENT IN ILLINOIS, MY DRIVER FLOOR BECOMES MORE & MORE WET, NOT DAMPED BUT SOAKING ...

May 26, 2014 Electrical System 95,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AROUND 50 MPH THE XC90 SKIPPED AND TEMPORARILY TURNED OFF ALL ELECTIONS. THOUGHT IT WAS A GLITCH SO CONTINUED DOWN THE ROAD MORE CAREFULLY. THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE ELECTRONICS NEVER CAME BACK ON. I COULDN'T MAKE IT UP A SMALL HILL ON THE ROAD TO GET SAFELY HOME. MY...

May 26, 2014 Air Bags 95,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AROUND 50 MPH THE XC90 SKIPPED AND TEMPORARILY TURNED OFF ALL ELECTIONS. THOUGHT IT WAS A GLITCH SO CONTINUED DOWN THE ROAD MORE CAREFULLY. THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE ELECTRONICS NEVER CAME BACK ON. I COULDN'T MAKE IT UP A SMALL HILL ON THE ROAD TO GET SAFELY HOME. MY...

May 26, 2014 Unknown Or Other 95,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AROUND 50 MPH THE XC90 SKIPPED AND TEMPORARILY TURNED OFF ALL ELECTIONS. THOUGHT IT WAS A GLITCH SO CONTINUED DOWN THE ROAD MORE CAREFULLY. THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE ELECTRONICS NEVER CAME BACK ON. I COULDN'T MAKE IT UP A SMALL HILL ON THE ROAD TO GET SAFELY HOME. MY...

May 26, 2014 Electrical System 95,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AROUND 50 MPH THE XC90 SKIPPED AND TEMPORARILY TURNED OFF ALL ELECTIONS. THOUGHT IT WAS A GLITCH SO CONTINUED DOWN THE ROAD MORE CAREFULLY. THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE ELECTRONICS NEVER CAME BACK ON. I COULDN'T MAKE IT UP A SMALL HILL ON THE ROAD TO GET SAFELY HOME. MY...

May 26, 2014 Air Bags 95,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AROUND 50 MPH THE XC90 SKIPPED AND TEMPORARILY TURNED OFF ALL ELECTIONS. THOUGHT IT WAS A GLITCH SO CONTINUED DOWN THE ROAD MORE CAREFULLY. THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE ELECTRONICS NEVER CAME BACK ON. I COULDN'T MAKE IT UP A SMALL HILL ON THE ROAD TO GET SAFELY HOME. MY...

May 26, 2014 Unknown Or Other 95,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AROUND 50 MPH THE XC90 SKIPPED AND TEMPORARILY TURNED OFF ALL ELECTIONS. THOUGHT IT WAS A GLITCH SO CONTINUED DOWN THE ROAD MORE CAREFULLY. THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE ELECTRONICS NEVER CAME BACK ON. I COULDN'T MAKE IT UP A SMALL HILL ON THE ROAD TO GET SAFELY HOME. MY...

Apr 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 98,430 mi

I PURCHASED THE XC90 DAME DAY ONCE LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP THERE WAS NO GAS STOP TO PUT GAS IN CAR ONCE FILLED UP CAR WOULD GET OUT OF PARK WAD STUCK THERE FOR 15 MIN TRIED TO TAKE KEY OUT WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO CALLED DEALER ONCE THE CAR COULD GET TO DEALER THEY GAVE ME ANSWERS AD I HAVE TO PUMP THE ...

Apr 26, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,430 mi

I PURCHASED THE XC90 DAME DAY ONCE LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP THERE WAS NO GAS STOP TO PUT GAS IN CAR ONCE FILLED UP CAR WOULD GET OUT OF PARK WAD STUCK THERE FOR 15 MIN TRIED TO TAKE KEY OUT WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO CALLED DEALER ONCE THE CAR COULD GET TO DEALER THEY GAVE ME ANSWERS AD I HAVE TO PUMP THE ...

Apr 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 98,430 mi

I PURCHASED THE XC90 DAME DAY ONCE LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP THERE WAS NO GAS STOP TO PUT GAS IN CAR ONCE FILLED UP CAR WOULD GET OUT OF PARK WAD STUCK THERE FOR 15 MIN TRIED TO TAKE KEY OUT WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO CALLED DEALER ONCE THE CAR COULD GET TO DEALER THEY GAVE ME ANSWERS AD I HAVE TO PUMP THE ...

Apr 26, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,430 mi

I PURCHASED THE XC90 DAME DAY ONCE LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP THERE WAS NO GAS STOP TO PUT GAS IN CAR ONCE FILLED UP CAR WOULD GET OUT OF PARK WAD STUCK THERE FOR 15 MIN TRIED TO TAKE KEY OUT WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO CALLED DEALER ONCE THE CAR COULD GET TO DEALER THEY GAVE ME ANSWERS AD I HAVE TO PUMP THE ...

Apr 23, 2014 Electrical System 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DIAGNOSE A FAILURE HOWEVER, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MAD...

Apr 23, 2014 Electrical System 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DIAGNOSE A FAILURE HOWEVER, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MAD...

Apr 22, 2014 Electrical System 95,000 mi

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, OUR VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER STOPPING FOR GAS. THIS OCCURRED AFTER IT WAS SERVICED AND BATTERY REPLACED A WEEK PRIOR. AAA WAS UNABLE TO JUMP START IT AS WELL, AND VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. ACCORDING TO THE TWO SEPARATE DEALERSHIPS, THE...

Apr 22, 2014 Engine 95,000 mi

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, OUR VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER STOPPING FOR GAS. THIS OCCURRED AFTER IT WAS SERVICED AND BATTERY REPLACED A WEEK PRIOR. AAA WAS UNABLE TO JUMP START IT AS WELL, AND VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. ACCORDING TO THE TWO SEPARATE DEALERSHIPS, THE...

Apr 22, 2014 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, OUR VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER STOPPING FOR GAS. THIS OCCURRED AFTER IT WAS SERVICED AND BATTERY REPLACED A WEEK PRIOR. AAA WAS UNABLE TO JUMP START IT AS WELL, AND VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. ACCORDING TO THE TWO SEPARATE DEALERSHIPS, THE...

Apr 22, 2014 Electrical System 95,000 mi

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, OUR VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER STOPPING FOR GAS. THIS OCCURRED AFTER IT WAS SERVICED AND BATTERY REPLACED A WEEK PRIOR. AAA WAS UNABLE TO JUMP START IT AS WELL, AND VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. ACCORDING TO THE TWO SEPARATE DEALERSHIPS, THE...

Apr 22, 2014 Engine 95,000 mi

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, OUR VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER STOPPING FOR GAS. THIS OCCURRED AFTER IT WAS SERVICED AND BATTERY REPLACED A WEEK PRIOR. AAA WAS UNABLE TO JUMP START IT AS WELL, AND VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. ACCORDING TO THE TWO SEPARATE DEALERSHIPS, THE...

Apr 22, 2014 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, OUR VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER STOPPING FOR GAS. THIS OCCURRED AFTER IT WAS SERVICED AND BATTERY REPLACED A WEEK PRIOR. AAA WAS UNABLE TO JUMP START IT AS WELL, AND VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. ACCORDING TO THE TWO SEPARATE DEALERSHIPS, THE...

Mar 11, 2014 Power Train 152,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING AND URGENT TRANSMISSION REQUIRED LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP TODAY AND WAS TOLD A NEW TRANSMISSION IS NEEDED; TOTAL COST $6800. I KNOW THIS YEAR AND MODEL VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH TRANSMISSION. WHEN I CALLED VOLVO, THEY SAID NOTHING COUL...

Mar 11, 2014 Electrical System 76,000 mi

THE IGNITION TURNS TO THE ACCESSORY POSITION IF THE KEY IS BUMPED, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR. THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR. *TR

Mar 11, 2014 Power Train 152,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING AND URGENT TRANSMISSION REQUIRED LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP TODAY AND WAS TOLD A NEW TRANSMISSION IS NEEDED; TOTAL COST $6800. I KNOW THIS YEAR AND MODEL VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH TRANSMISSION. WHEN I CALLED VOLVO, THEY SAID NOTHING COUL...

Mar 11, 2014 Electrical System 76,000 mi

THE IGNITION TURNS TO THE ACCESSORY POSITION IF THE KEY IS BUMPED, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR. THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR. *TR

Nov 18, 2013 Electrical System 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL BECAME DARK AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED DUE TO W...

Nov 18, 2013 Electrical System 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL BECAME DARK AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED DUE TO W...

Nov 10, 2013 Structure 110,255 mi

ON JUNE 2013, MY INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES BOTH FRONT AND BACK ALL BEGAN TO BREAK. ALL INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES BOTH FRONT AND BACK BEGAN TO BRAKE AROUND A 2 1/2 MONTH PERIOD, AT DIFFERENT TIMES WHILE I WAS EXITING MY CAR. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. ALL HANDLES BREAKING AROUND THE SAME TIME. I HAVE TO NOW LOWER ...

Nov 10, 2013 Structure 110,255 mi

ON JUNE 2013, MY INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES BOTH FRONT AND BACK ALL BEGAN TO BREAK. ALL INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES BOTH FRONT AND BACK BEGAN TO BRAKE AROUND A 2 1/2 MONTH PERIOD, AT DIFFERENT TIMES WHILE I WAS EXITING MY CAR. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. ALL HANDLES BREAKING AROUND THE SAME TIME. I HAVE TO NOW LOWER ...

Nov 6, 2013 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. I WAS ON INTERSTATE 77 BOTH LIGHTS WENT OUT DIDN'T KNOW IT UNTIL I WAS BEHIND A CAR THE ONLY LIGHTS WERE ON WERE MY FOG LIGHTS. *TR

Nov 6, 2013 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. I WAS ON INTERSTATE 77 BOTH LIGHTS WENT OUT DIDN'T KNOW IT UNTIL I WAS BEHIND A CAR THE ONLY LIGHTS WERE ON WERE MY FOG LIGHTS. *TR

Oct 29, 2013 Service Brakes Crash

HIT ANOTHER CAR FROM BEHIND BEFORE A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. TRIED THE BEST TO STOP MY 2004 XC90, BUT SEEMED I LOST THE BRAKE (FULLY OR PARTIALLY) AND WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IT TO AVOID THE COLLISION. ALTHOUGH I DID ALL MY BEST TO BRAKE IT, DID NOT FEEL ABS AT ALL. I WAS NOT DRIVING FAST, 10 - 30 MPH, MAYB...

Oct 29, 2013 Service Brakes Crash

HIT ANOTHER CAR FROM BEHIND BEFORE A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. TRIED THE BEST TO STOP MY 2004 XC90, BUT SEEMED I LOST THE BRAKE (FULLY OR PARTIALLY) AND WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IT TO AVOID THE COLLISION. ALTHOUGH I DID ALL MY BEST TO BRAKE IT, DID NOT FEEL ABS AT ALL. I WAS NOT DRIVING FAST, 10 - 30 MPH, MAYB...

Sep 30, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 188,215 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED THAT HE HAD A LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MA...

Sep 30, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 188,215 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED THAT HE HAD A LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MA...

Sep 23, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, FUMES COMING FROM THE FUEL PUMP ENTERED THE VEHICLE WHEN PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI...

Sep 23, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, FUMES COMING FROM THE FUEL PUMP ENTERED THE VEHICLE WHEN PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI...

Sep 5, 2013 Engine 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE SYSTEMS FAILURE OF ENGINE, LIGHTING, WIPERS, INTERIOR LIGHTING (DASH), BRAKE FAILURE MESSAGE AND SRS AIRBAG SERVICE WARNINGS. THIS HAS BEGUN TO HAPPEN REPEATEDLY. THIS PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE THE SAME THAT MANY OTHER XC90 OWNERS HAVE ...

Sep 5, 2013 Electrical System 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE SYSTEMS FAILURE OF ENGINE, LIGHTING, WIPERS, INTERIOR LIGHTING (DASH), BRAKE FAILURE MESSAGE AND SRS AIRBAG SERVICE WARNINGS. THIS HAS BEGUN TO HAPPEN REPEATEDLY. THIS PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE THE SAME THAT MANY OTHER XC90 OWNERS HAVE ...

Sep 5, 2013 Visibility/wiper 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE SYSTEMS FAILURE OF ENGINE, LIGHTING, WIPERS, INTERIOR LIGHTING (DASH), BRAKE FAILURE MESSAGE AND SRS AIRBAG SERVICE WARNINGS. THIS HAS BEGUN TO HAPPEN REPEATEDLY. THIS PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE THE SAME THAT MANY OTHER XC90 OWNERS HAVE ...

Sep 5, 2013 Engine 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE SYSTEMS FAILURE OF ENGINE, LIGHTING, WIPERS, INTERIOR LIGHTING (DASH), BRAKE FAILURE MESSAGE AND SRS AIRBAG SERVICE WARNINGS. THIS HAS BEGUN TO HAPPEN REPEATEDLY. THIS PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE THE SAME THAT MANY OTHER XC90 OWNERS HAVE ...

Sep 5, 2013 Electrical System 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE SYSTEMS FAILURE OF ENGINE, LIGHTING, WIPERS, INTERIOR LIGHTING (DASH), BRAKE FAILURE MESSAGE AND SRS AIRBAG SERVICE WARNINGS. THIS HAS BEGUN TO HAPPEN REPEATEDLY. THIS PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE THE SAME THAT MANY OTHER XC90 OWNERS HAVE ...

Sep 5, 2013 Visibility/wiper 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE SYSTEMS FAILURE OF ENGINE, LIGHTING, WIPERS, INTERIOR LIGHTING (DASH), BRAKE FAILURE MESSAGE AND SRS AIRBAG SERVICE WARNINGS. THIS HAS BEGUN TO HAPPEN REPEATEDLY. THIS PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE THE SAME THAT MANY OTHER XC90 OWNERS HAVE ...

Sep 2, 2013 Electrical System 106,530 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON I-5 WE HEARD A LOUD THUMP IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND WE SUDDENLY WENT TO ABOUT 25 MPH ALL OF OUR ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN, THERE WAS AN EXTREMELY LOUD GRINDING SOUND FOR APPROX. 2-3 SECONDS. NOW I THINK MY TRANSMISSION IS DAMAGED AND THE ELECTRONICS SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN P...

Sep 2, 2013 Power Train 106,530 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON I-5 WE HEARD A LOUD THUMP IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND WE SUDDENLY WENT TO ABOUT 25 MPH ALL OF OUR ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN, THERE WAS AN EXTREMELY LOUD GRINDING SOUND FOR APPROX. 2-3 SECONDS. NOW I THINK MY TRANSMISSION IS DAMAGED AND THE ELECTRONICS SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN P...

Sep 2, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline

FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS NOW I HAVE BEEN SMELLING LOUD ODORS OF GAS/FUEL INSIDE THE CAR COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF MY 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE SMELL IS BECOMING UNBEARABLE CAUSING HEADACHES. I HAD MY HUSBAND LOOK UNDER MY CAR TO SEE IF THERE WAS AN OBVIOUS LEAK. HE NOTICED THAT THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK WAS...

Sep 2, 2013 Electrical System 106,530 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON I-5 WE HEARD A LOUD THUMP IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND WE SUDDENLY WENT TO ABOUT 25 MPH ALL OF OUR ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN, THERE WAS AN EXTREMELY LOUD GRINDING SOUND FOR APPROX. 2-3 SECONDS. NOW I THINK MY TRANSMISSION IS DAMAGED AND THE ELECTRONICS SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN P...

Sep 2, 2013 Power Train 106,530 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON I-5 WE HEARD A LOUD THUMP IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND WE SUDDENLY WENT TO ABOUT 25 MPH ALL OF OUR ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN, THERE WAS AN EXTREMELY LOUD GRINDING SOUND FOR APPROX. 2-3 SECONDS. NOW I THINK MY TRANSMISSION IS DAMAGED AND THE ELECTRONICS SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN P...

Sep 2, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline

FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS NOW I HAVE BEEN SMELLING LOUD ODORS OF GAS/FUEL INSIDE THE CAR COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF MY 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE SMELL IS BECOMING UNBEARABLE CAUSING HEADACHES. I HAD MY HUSBAND LOOK UNDER MY CAR TO SEE IF THERE WAS AN OBVIOUS LEAK. HE NOTICED THAT THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK WAS...

Aug 15, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

BACK IN SEPTEMBER OF 2012 MY CAR STARTED STALLING OFF AND ON. IT CAN HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES A DAY OR ONCE A WEEK OR ONCE A MONTH. I HAVE PUT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS INTO TRYING TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM WITH NO SUCCESS. I FINALLY TOOK MY CAR TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY CAR IN 2003. THEY INFO...

Aug 15, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

BACK IN SEPTEMBER OF 2012 MY CAR STARTED STALLING OFF AND ON. IT CAN HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES A DAY OR ONCE A WEEK OR ONCE A MONTH. I HAVE PUT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS INTO TRYING TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM WITH NO SUCCESS. I FINALLY TOOK MY CAR TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY CAR IN 2003. THEY INFO...

Jul 23, 2013 Electrical System Fire 110,000 mi

ENGINE PASSENGER SIDE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT, FLAMES SHOOTING OUT THE WHEEL WELL. OTHER DRIVERS FLAGGED TO PULL OVER, TURNED OFF IGNITION KEY AND REMOVED TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OFF, CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE FOR FEAR OF EXPLOSION. ...

Jul 23, 2013 Electrical System Fire 110,000 mi

ENGINE PASSENGER SIDE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT, FLAMES SHOOTING OUT THE WHEEL WELL. OTHER DRIVERS FLAGGED TO PULL OVER, TURNED OFF IGNITION KEY AND REMOVED TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OFF, CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE FOR FEAR OF EXPLOSION. ...

Jul 22, 2013 Electrical System 111,000 mi

AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY START, FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY A LOUD THUMP SOUND FROM THE ENGINE, ALSO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY ALL THE ELECTRICAL ITEMS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GOING DARK, ALL GAUGES GO TO ZERO, SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T WORK, RADIO GOES DARK AND STOPS WORKING ALONG, A/C...

Jul 22, 2013 Engine 111,000 mi

AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY START, FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY A LOUD THUMP SOUND FROM THE ENGINE, ALSO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY ALL THE ELECTRICAL ITEMS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GOING DARK, ALL GAUGES GO TO ZERO, SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T WORK, RADIO GOES DARK AND STOPS WORKING ALONG, A/C...

Jul 22, 2013 Air Bags 111,000 mi

AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY START, FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY A LOUD THUMP SOUND FROM THE ENGINE, ALSO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY ALL THE ELECTRICAL ITEMS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GOING DARK, ALL GAUGES GO TO ZERO, SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T WORK, RADIO GOES DARK AND STOPS WORKING ALONG, A/C...

Jul 22, 2013 Electrical System 111,000 mi

AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY START, FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY A LOUD THUMP SOUND FROM THE ENGINE, ALSO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY ALL THE ELECTRICAL ITEMS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GOING DARK, ALL GAUGES GO TO ZERO, SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T WORK, RADIO GOES DARK AND STOPS WORKING ALONG, A/C...

Jul 22, 2013 Engine 111,000 mi

AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY START, FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY A LOUD THUMP SOUND FROM THE ENGINE, ALSO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY ALL THE ELECTRICAL ITEMS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GOING DARK, ALL GAUGES GO TO ZERO, SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T WORK, RADIO GOES DARK AND STOPS WORKING ALONG, A/C...

Jul 22, 2013 Air Bags 111,000 mi

AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY START, FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY A LOUD THUMP SOUND FROM THE ENGINE, ALSO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY ALL THE ELECTRICAL ITEMS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GOING DARK, ALL GAUGES GO TO ZERO, SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T WORK, RADIO GOES DARK AND STOPS WORKING ALONG, A/C...

Jun 28, 2013 Electrical System 78,244 mi

WAS DRIVING IN NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 20 MPH, WHEN RADIO SHUT OFF AND THEN ALL ELECTRICAL SHUT OFF, CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO EITHER GAS OR BRAKES, THEN THERE WAS A THUMP FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, WHICH BROUGHT THE DASH LIGHTS BACK ON. I THEN WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF CAR. RESTARTED THE CAR AN...

Jun 28, 2013 Service Brakes 78,244 mi

WAS DRIVING IN NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 20 MPH, WHEN RADIO SHUT OFF AND THEN ALL ELECTRICAL SHUT OFF, CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO EITHER GAS OR BRAKES, THEN THERE WAS A THUMP FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, WHICH BROUGHT THE DASH LIGHTS BACK ON. I THEN WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF CAR. RESTARTED THE CAR AN...

Jun 28, 2013 Engine 78,244 mi

WAS DRIVING IN NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 20 MPH, WHEN RADIO SHUT OFF AND THEN ALL ELECTRICAL SHUT OFF, CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO EITHER GAS OR BRAKES, THEN THERE WAS A THUMP FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, WHICH BROUGHT THE DASH LIGHTS BACK ON. I THEN WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF CAR. RESTARTED THE CAR AN...

Jun 28, 2013 Electrical System 78,244 mi

WAS DRIVING IN NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 20 MPH, WHEN RADIO SHUT OFF AND THEN ALL ELECTRICAL SHUT OFF, CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO EITHER GAS OR BRAKES, THEN THERE WAS A THUMP FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, WHICH BROUGHT THE DASH LIGHTS BACK ON. I THEN WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF CAR. RESTARTED THE CAR AN...

Jun 28, 2013 Service Brakes 78,244 mi

WAS DRIVING IN NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 20 MPH, WHEN RADIO SHUT OFF AND THEN ALL ELECTRICAL SHUT OFF, CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO EITHER GAS OR BRAKES, THEN THERE WAS A THUMP FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, WHICH BROUGHT THE DASH LIGHTS BACK ON. I THEN WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF CAR. RESTARTED THE CAR AN...

Jun 28, 2013 Engine 78,244 mi

WAS DRIVING IN NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 20 MPH, WHEN RADIO SHUT OFF AND THEN ALL ELECTRICAL SHUT OFF, CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO EITHER GAS OR BRAKES, THEN THERE WAS A THUMP FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, WHICH BROUGHT THE DASH LIGHTS BACK ON. I THEN WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF CAR. RESTARTED THE CAR AN...

May 27, 2013 Power Train 974,300 mi

AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF DRIVING IN THE GEORGIA / NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS WITH THE WIFE AND 2 KIDS IN THE BACK, THE AIR-CONDITIONER AND RADIO ON WITH THE 2004 XC90, THE CAR STARTED EXPERIENCING WEIRD BEHAVIOR. SHORTLY AFTER CROSSING THE GEORGIA BORDER INTO THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTH CAROLINA THERE WAS A...

May 27, 2013 Electrical System 974,300 mi

AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF DRIVING IN THE GEORGIA / NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS WITH THE WIFE AND 2 KIDS IN THE BACK, THE AIR-CONDITIONER AND RADIO ON WITH THE 2004 XC90, THE CAR STARTED EXPERIENCING WEIRD BEHAVIOR. SHORTLY AFTER CROSSING THE GEORGIA BORDER INTO THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTH CAROLINA THERE WAS A...

May 27, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 974,300 mi

AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF DRIVING IN THE GEORGIA / NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS WITH THE WIFE AND 2 KIDS IN THE BACK, THE AIR-CONDITIONER AND RADIO ON WITH THE 2004 XC90, THE CAR STARTED EXPERIENCING WEIRD BEHAVIOR. SHORTLY AFTER CROSSING THE GEORGIA BORDER INTO THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTH CAROLINA THERE WAS A...

May 27, 2013 Power Train 974,300 mi

AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF DRIVING IN THE GEORGIA / NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS WITH THE WIFE AND 2 KIDS IN THE BACK, THE AIR-CONDITIONER AND RADIO ON WITH THE 2004 XC90, THE CAR STARTED EXPERIENCING WEIRD BEHAVIOR. SHORTLY AFTER CROSSING THE GEORGIA BORDER INTO THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTH CAROLINA THERE WAS A...

May 27, 2013 Electrical System 974,300 mi

AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF DRIVING IN THE GEORGIA / NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS WITH THE WIFE AND 2 KIDS IN THE BACK, THE AIR-CONDITIONER AND RADIO ON WITH THE 2004 XC90, THE CAR STARTED EXPERIENCING WEIRD BEHAVIOR. SHORTLY AFTER CROSSING THE GEORGIA BORDER INTO THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTH CAROLINA THERE WAS A...

May 27, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 974,300 mi

AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF DRIVING IN THE GEORGIA / NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS WITH THE WIFE AND 2 KIDS IN THE BACK, THE AIR-CONDITIONER AND RADIO ON WITH THE 2004 XC90, THE CAR STARTED EXPERIENCING WEIRD BEHAVIOR. SHORTLY AFTER CROSSING THE GEORGIA BORDER INTO THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTH CAROLINA THERE WAS A...

May 17, 2013 Electrical System 79,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MILES AN HOUR AND THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. NO LIGHTS, NO ENGINE, NO POWER STEERING, NO DASH LIGHTS. THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. I PULLED OVER AND LET THE CAR REST AND THEN IT STARTED UP AGAIN. I NOTICED THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ...

May 17, 2013 Engine 79,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MILES AN HOUR AND THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. NO LIGHTS, NO ENGINE, NO POWER STEERING, NO DASH LIGHTS. THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. I PULLED OVER AND LET THE CAR REST AND THEN IT STARTED UP AGAIN. I NOTICED THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ...

May 17, 2013 Exterior Lighting 79,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MILES AN HOUR AND THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. NO LIGHTS, NO ENGINE, NO POWER STEERING, NO DASH LIGHTS. THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. I PULLED OVER AND LET THE CAR REST AND THEN IT STARTED UP AGAIN. I NOTICED THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ...

May 17, 2013 Electrical System 79,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MILES AN HOUR AND THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. NO LIGHTS, NO ENGINE, NO POWER STEERING, NO DASH LIGHTS. THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. I PULLED OVER AND LET THE CAR REST AND THEN IT STARTED UP AGAIN. I NOTICED THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ...

May 17, 2013 Engine 79,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MILES AN HOUR AND THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. NO LIGHTS, NO ENGINE, NO POWER STEERING, NO DASH LIGHTS. THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. I PULLED OVER AND LET THE CAR REST AND THEN IT STARTED UP AGAIN. I NOTICED THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ...

May 17, 2013 Exterior Lighting 79,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MILES AN HOUR AND THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. NO LIGHTS, NO ENGINE, NO POWER STEERING, NO DASH LIGHTS. THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. I PULLED OVER AND LET THE CAR REST AND THEN IT STARTED UP AGAIN. I NOTICED THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ...

May 5, 2013 Electrical System 93,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY XC90 2004 AND SUDDENLY THE UNIT JUST TURNED OFF COMPLETELY. I HAD TO CONTINUE DRIVING WITH THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY KIND OF POWER. I PARKED THE CAR BESIDE THE HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO TURNED ON THE CAR AGAIN, THE CAR STARTED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. I CHECKED THE POLE OF THE BATTERY BUT T...

May 5, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 93,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY XC90 2004 AND SUDDENLY THE UNIT JUST TURNED OFF COMPLETELY. I HAD TO CONTINUE DRIVING WITH THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY KIND OF POWER. I PARKED THE CAR BESIDE THE HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO TURNED ON THE CAR AGAIN, THE CAR STARTED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. I CHECKED THE POLE OF THE BATTERY BUT T...

May 5, 2013 Engine 93,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY XC90 2004 AND SUDDENLY THE UNIT JUST TURNED OFF COMPLETELY. I HAD TO CONTINUE DRIVING WITH THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY KIND OF POWER. I PARKED THE CAR BESIDE THE HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO TURNED ON THE CAR AGAIN, THE CAR STARTED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. I CHECKED THE POLE OF THE BATTERY BUT T...

May 5, 2013 Electrical System 93,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY XC90 2004 AND SUDDENLY THE UNIT JUST TURNED OFF COMPLETELY. I HAD TO CONTINUE DRIVING WITH THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY KIND OF POWER. I PARKED THE CAR BESIDE THE HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO TURNED ON THE CAR AGAIN, THE CAR STARTED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. I CHECKED THE POLE OF THE BATTERY BUT T...

May 5, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 93,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY XC90 2004 AND SUDDENLY THE UNIT JUST TURNED OFF COMPLETELY. I HAD TO CONTINUE DRIVING WITH THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY KIND OF POWER. I PARKED THE CAR BESIDE THE HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO TURNED ON THE CAR AGAIN, THE CAR STARTED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. I CHECKED THE POLE OF THE BATTERY BUT T...

May 5, 2013 Engine 93,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY XC90 2004 AND SUDDENLY THE UNIT JUST TURNED OFF COMPLETELY. I HAD TO CONTINUE DRIVING WITH THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY KIND OF POWER. I PARKED THE CAR BESIDE THE HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO TURNED ON THE CAR AGAIN, THE CAR STARTED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. I CHECKED THE POLE OF THE BATTERY BUT T...

Mar 19, 2013 Service Brakes 167,000 mi

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH WHEN HAVING TO MAKE A QUICK BRAKING STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD AND THE BRAKES EVENTUALLY STOPPED THE VEHICLE BUT, SEEMED TO BE WITHOUT ASSISTANCE FROM ABS. ALSO, AFTER THE VEH IS IN CRUISE CONTROL AND STEPPING ON THE BRAKE TO TAKE OUT OF CRUISE THE PEDAL IS HARD. ...

Mar 19, 2013 Service Brakes 167,000 mi

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH WHEN HAVING TO MAKE A QUICK BRAKING STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD AND THE BRAKES EVENTUALLY STOPPED THE VEHICLE BUT, SEEMED TO BE WITHOUT ASSISTANCE FROM ABS. ALSO, AFTER THE VEH IS IN CRUISE CONTROL AND STEPPING ON THE BRAKE TO TAKE OUT OF CRUISE THE PEDAL IS HARD. ...

Mar 3, 2013 Electrical System 111,440 mi

FRONT LIGHTS GO OFF GOT A TICKET FOR THAT REASON AND ONLY THRU THAT TICKET DID I KNOW THAT THE LIGHTS GO OFF IT HAPPENS ONCE IN A WHILE AND WHEN SO I HAVE TO GO TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURN CAR OFF AND TURN ON AGAIN, WONT HAPPEN FOR A PERIOD AND THEN SURPRISE IT HAPPENS AGAIN.WE BOUGHT THE CAR USED ...

Mar 3, 2013 Exterior Lighting 111,440 mi

FRONT LIGHTS GO OFF GOT A TICKET FOR THAT REASON AND ONLY THRU THAT TICKET DID I KNOW THAT THE LIGHTS GO OFF IT HAPPENS ONCE IN A WHILE AND WHEN SO I HAVE TO GO TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURN CAR OFF AND TURN ON AGAIN, WONT HAPPEN FOR A PERIOD AND THEN SURPRISE IT HAPPENS AGAIN.WE BOUGHT THE CAR USED ...

Mar 3, 2013 Electrical System 111,440 mi

FRONT LIGHTS GO OFF GOT A TICKET FOR THAT REASON AND ONLY THRU THAT TICKET DID I KNOW THAT THE LIGHTS GO OFF IT HAPPENS ONCE IN A WHILE AND WHEN SO I HAVE TO GO TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURN CAR OFF AND TURN ON AGAIN, WONT HAPPEN FOR A PERIOD AND THEN SURPRISE IT HAPPENS AGAIN.WE BOUGHT THE CAR USED ...

Mar 3, 2013 Exterior Lighting 111,440 mi

FRONT LIGHTS GO OFF GOT A TICKET FOR THAT REASON AND ONLY THRU THAT TICKET DID I KNOW THAT THE LIGHTS GO OFF IT HAPPENS ONCE IN A WHILE AND WHEN SO I HAVE TO GO TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURN CAR OFF AND TURN ON AGAIN, WONT HAPPEN FOR A PERIOD AND THEN SURPRISE IT HAPPENS AGAIN.WE BOUGHT THE CAR USED ...

Feb 28, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 110,156 mi

TODAY, WE LEARNED OUR VOLVO XC90'S YAW RATE SENSOR HAS FAILED. THE ROOT CAUSE WAS WATER LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR DUE TO BLOCKED MOONROOF (I.E. SUNROOF) DRAINS, WHICH SHORTED THE YAW RATE SENSOR. THIS IMPAIRED THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL AND BRAKES OF OUR VOLVO, PUTTING US AT R...

Feb 28, 2013 Electrical System 110,156 mi

TODAY, WE LEARNED OUR VOLVO XC90'S YAW RATE SENSOR HAS FAILED. THE ROOT CAUSE WAS WATER LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR DUE TO BLOCKED MOONROOF (I.E. SUNROOF) DRAINS, WHICH SHORTED THE YAW RATE SENSOR. THIS IMPAIRED THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL AND BRAKES OF OUR VOLVO, PUTTING US AT R...

Feb 28, 2013 Service Brakes 110,156 mi

TODAY, WE LEARNED OUR VOLVO XC90'S YAW RATE SENSOR HAS FAILED. THE ROOT CAUSE WAS WATER LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR DUE TO BLOCKED MOONROOF (I.E. SUNROOF) DRAINS, WHICH SHORTED THE YAW RATE SENSOR. THIS IMPAIRED THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL AND BRAKES OF OUR VOLVO, PUTTING US AT R...

Feb 28, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 110,156 mi

TODAY, WE LEARNED OUR VOLVO XC90'S YAW RATE SENSOR HAS FAILED. THE ROOT CAUSE WAS WATER LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR DUE TO BLOCKED MOONROOF (I.E. SUNROOF) DRAINS, WHICH SHORTED THE YAW RATE SENSOR. THIS IMPAIRED THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL AND BRAKES OF OUR VOLVO, PUTTING US AT R...

Feb 28, 2013 Electrical System 110,156 mi

TODAY, WE LEARNED OUR VOLVO XC90'S YAW RATE SENSOR HAS FAILED. THE ROOT CAUSE WAS WATER LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR DUE TO BLOCKED MOONROOF (I.E. SUNROOF) DRAINS, WHICH SHORTED THE YAW RATE SENSOR. THIS IMPAIRED THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL AND BRAKES OF OUR VOLVO, PUTTING US AT R...

Feb 28, 2013 Service Brakes 110,156 mi

TODAY, WE LEARNED OUR VOLVO XC90'S YAW RATE SENSOR HAS FAILED. THE ROOT CAUSE WAS WATER LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR DUE TO BLOCKED MOONROOF (I.E. SUNROOF) DRAINS, WHICH SHORTED THE YAW RATE SENSOR. THIS IMPAIRED THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL AND BRAKES OF OUR VOLVO, PUTTING US AT R...

Jan 22, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, A FUEL ODOR WAS EMITTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CON...

Jan 22, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, A FUEL ODOR WAS EMITTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CON...

Dec 28, 2012 Electrical System 144,010 mi

LAST NIGHT MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 LEFT ME ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD INTERSTATE 88 NEAR ROCK FALLS, IL WEATHER 7:00 PM 28 HUMIDITY: 73% WIND: NNE DEW POINT: 22 PRESSURE: 30.16 IN BONE DRY WHILE DRIVING 65MPH FELT A "THUMP" IN THE FRONT END, FOLLOWED BY A SPLIT SECOND WHERE ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS, WENT B...

Dec 28, 2012 Engine 144,010 mi

LAST NIGHT MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 LEFT ME ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD INTERSTATE 88 NEAR ROCK FALLS, IL WEATHER 7:00 PM 28 HUMIDITY: 73% WIND: NNE DEW POINT: 22 PRESSURE: 30.16 IN BONE DRY WHILE DRIVING 65MPH FELT A "THUMP" IN THE FRONT END, FOLLOWED BY A SPLIT SECOND WHERE ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS, WENT B...

Dec 28, 2012 Exterior Lighting 144,010 mi

LAST NIGHT MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 LEFT ME ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD INTERSTATE 88 NEAR ROCK FALLS, IL WEATHER 7:00 PM 28 HUMIDITY: 73% WIND: NNE DEW POINT: 22 PRESSURE: 30.16 IN BONE DRY WHILE DRIVING 65MPH FELT A "THUMP" IN THE FRONT END, FOLLOWED BY A SPLIT SECOND WHERE ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS, WENT B...

Dec 28, 2012 Electrical System 144,010 mi

LAST NIGHT MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 LEFT ME ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD INTERSTATE 88 NEAR ROCK FALLS, IL WEATHER 7:00 PM 28 HUMIDITY: 73% WIND: NNE DEW POINT: 22 PRESSURE: 30.16 IN BONE DRY WHILE DRIVING 65MPH FELT A "THUMP" IN THE FRONT END, FOLLOWED BY A SPLIT SECOND WHERE ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS, WENT B...

Dec 28, 2012 Engine 144,010 mi

LAST NIGHT MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 LEFT ME ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD INTERSTATE 88 NEAR ROCK FALLS, IL WEATHER 7:00 PM 28 HUMIDITY: 73% WIND: NNE DEW POINT: 22 PRESSURE: 30.16 IN BONE DRY WHILE DRIVING 65MPH FELT A "THUMP" IN THE FRONT END, FOLLOWED BY A SPLIT SECOND WHERE ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS, WENT B...

Dec 28, 2012 Exterior Lighting 144,010 mi

LAST NIGHT MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 LEFT ME ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD INTERSTATE 88 NEAR ROCK FALLS, IL WEATHER 7:00 PM 28 HUMIDITY: 73% WIND: NNE DEW POINT: 22 PRESSURE: 30.16 IN BONE DRY WHILE DRIVING 65MPH FELT A "THUMP" IN THE FRONT END, FOLLOWED BY A SPLIT SECOND WHERE ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS, WENT B...

Nov 6, 2012 Electrical System 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN, THE CAR MADE A KNOCKING NOISE AND DRIVER CONSOLE/DASH STOPPED WORKING. THE LIGHTS WENT OUT, AND ALL GAUGES WENT TO "ZERO." I NO LONGER HAD TURN SIGNALS EITHER. I FEARED FOR OUR LIVES. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH, AND HAVE FOUND THAT OTHERS HAVE T...

Nov 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN, THE CAR MADE A KNOCKING NOISE AND DRIVER CONSOLE/DASH STOPPED WORKING. THE LIGHTS WENT OUT, AND ALL GAUGES WENT TO "ZERO." I NO LONGER HAD TURN SIGNALS EITHER. I FEARED FOR OUR LIVES. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH, AND HAVE FOUND THAT OTHERS HAVE T...

Nov 6, 2012 Electrical System 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN, THE CAR MADE A KNOCKING NOISE AND DRIVER CONSOLE/DASH STOPPED WORKING. THE LIGHTS WENT OUT, AND ALL GAUGES WENT TO "ZERO." I NO LONGER HAD TURN SIGNALS EITHER. I FEARED FOR OUR LIVES. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH, AND HAVE FOUND THAT OTHERS HAVE T...

Nov 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN, THE CAR MADE A KNOCKING NOISE AND DRIVER CONSOLE/DASH STOPPED WORKING. THE LIGHTS WENT OUT, AND ALL GAUGES WENT TO "ZERO." I NO LONGER HAD TURN SIGNALS EITHER. I FEARED FOR OUR LIVES. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH, AND HAVE FOUND THAT OTHERS HAVE T...

Oct 23, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 88,013 mi

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65 AND 70 MILES ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE MY 2004 VOLVO XC 90 HAS A SEVERE "THUMP" IN THE FRONT END, WHICH IS THEN FOLLOWED BY A VERY BRIEF (SPLIT SECOND) INTERNAL (MEANING ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS, HI-FI, DOME LIGHTS, RADIO AIR CONDITION, OIL GAGE, FUEL GAGE CLOCK ) POWER FAILURE. WHI...

Oct 23, 2012 Electrical System 88,013 mi

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65 AND 70 MILES ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE MY 2004 VOLVO XC 90 HAS A SEVERE "THUMP" IN THE FRONT END, WHICH IS THEN FOLLOWED BY A VERY BRIEF (SPLIT SECOND) INTERNAL (MEANING ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS, HI-FI, DOME LIGHTS, RADIO AIR CONDITION, OIL GAGE, FUEL GAGE CLOCK ) POWER FAILURE. WHI...

Oct 23, 2012 Exterior Lighting 88,013 mi

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65 AND 70 MILES ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE MY 2004 VOLVO XC 90 HAS A SEVERE "THUMP" IN THE FRONT END, WHICH IS THEN FOLLOWED BY A VERY BRIEF (SPLIT SECOND) INTERNAL (MEANING ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS, HI-FI, DOME LIGHTS, RADIO AIR CONDITION, OIL GAGE, FUEL GAGE CLOCK ) POWER FAILURE. WHI...

Oct 23, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 88,013 mi

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65 AND 70 MILES ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE MY 2004 VOLVO XC 90 HAS A SEVERE "THUMP" IN THE FRONT END, WHICH IS THEN FOLLOWED BY A VERY BRIEF (SPLIT SECOND) INTERNAL (MEANING ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS, HI-FI, DOME LIGHTS, RADIO AIR CONDITION, OIL GAGE, FUEL GAGE CLOCK ) POWER FAILURE. WHI...

Oct 23, 2012 Electrical System 88,013 mi

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65 AND 70 MILES ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE MY 2004 VOLVO XC 90 HAS A SEVERE "THUMP" IN THE FRONT END, WHICH IS THEN FOLLOWED BY A VERY BRIEF (SPLIT SECOND) INTERNAL (MEANING ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS, HI-FI, DOME LIGHTS, RADIO AIR CONDITION, OIL GAGE, FUEL GAGE CLOCK ) POWER FAILURE. WHI...

Oct 23, 2012 Exterior Lighting 88,013 mi

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65 AND 70 MILES ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE MY 2004 VOLVO XC 90 HAS A SEVERE "THUMP" IN THE FRONT END, WHICH IS THEN FOLLOWED BY A VERY BRIEF (SPLIT SECOND) INTERNAL (MEANING ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS, HI-FI, DOME LIGHTS, RADIO AIR CONDITION, OIL GAGE, FUEL GAGE CLOCK ) POWER FAILURE. WHI...

Oct 7, 2012 Electrical System 104,789 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING TO A FRIEND'S HOW'S WHEN SUDDENLY THE RADIO STARTED ACTING UP ,IT WOULD GO ON AND OFF . AFTER WE NOTICED THAT I SLOWED DOWN A BIT THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY HOLE DASH BOARD WENT OUT . I TRIED PULLING OVER BUT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT RESPOND ,THEN THE DASHBOARD CAME BACK ON...

Oct 7, 2012 Engine 104,789 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING TO A FRIEND'S HOW'S WHEN SUDDENLY THE RADIO STARTED ACTING UP ,IT WOULD GO ON AND OFF . AFTER WE NOTICED THAT I SLOWED DOWN A BIT THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY HOLE DASH BOARD WENT OUT . I TRIED PULLING OVER BUT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT RESPOND ,THEN THE DASHBOARD CAME BACK ON...

Oct 7, 2012 Service Brakes 104,789 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING TO A FRIEND'S HOW'S WHEN SUDDENLY THE RADIO STARTED ACTING UP ,IT WOULD GO ON AND OFF . AFTER WE NOTICED THAT I SLOWED DOWN A BIT THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY HOLE DASH BOARD WENT OUT . I TRIED PULLING OVER BUT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT RESPOND ,THEN THE DASHBOARD CAME BACK ON...

Oct 7, 2012 Electrical System 104,789 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING TO A FRIEND'S HOW'S WHEN SUDDENLY THE RADIO STARTED ACTING UP ,IT WOULD GO ON AND OFF . AFTER WE NOTICED THAT I SLOWED DOWN A BIT THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY HOLE DASH BOARD WENT OUT . I TRIED PULLING OVER BUT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT RESPOND ,THEN THE DASHBOARD CAME BACK ON...

Oct 7, 2012 Engine 104,789 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING TO A FRIEND'S HOW'S WHEN SUDDENLY THE RADIO STARTED ACTING UP ,IT WOULD GO ON AND OFF . AFTER WE NOTICED THAT I SLOWED DOWN A BIT THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY HOLE DASH BOARD WENT OUT . I TRIED PULLING OVER BUT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT RESPOND ,THEN THE DASHBOARD CAME BACK ON...

Oct 7, 2012 Service Brakes 104,789 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING TO A FRIEND'S HOW'S WHEN SUDDENLY THE RADIO STARTED ACTING UP ,IT WOULD GO ON AND OFF . AFTER WE NOTICED THAT I SLOWED DOWN A BIT THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY HOLE DASH BOARD WENT OUT . I TRIED PULLING OVER BUT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT RESPOND ,THEN THE DASHBOARD CAME BACK ON...

Oct 6, 2012 Electrical System 170,000 mi

AT 65 MPH WIPERS WENT ON BY THEMSELVES THEN FOLLOWED BY SPLIT SECOND POWER FAILURE,MEANING DASHBOARD LIGHT OUT,HAZARD LIGHTS COULD NOT BE TURNED ON,WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPEN,A/C OUT,IN THE MESSAGE SCREEN AT THAT MOMENT ANTILOCK BRAKE FAILURE WAS DISPLAYED BEFORE EVERYTHING WENT OUT,DRIVING ANOTHER 20 M...

Oct 6, 2012 Power Train 170,000 mi

AT 65 MPH WIPERS WENT ON BY THEMSELVES THEN FOLLOWED BY SPLIT SECOND POWER FAILURE,MEANING DASHBOARD LIGHT OUT,HAZARD LIGHTS COULD NOT BE TURNED ON,WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPEN,A/C OUT,IN THE MESSAGE SCREEN AT THAT MOMENT ANTILOCK BRAKE FAILURE WAS DISPLAYED BEFORE EVERYTHING WENT OUT,DRIVING ANOTHER 20 M...

Oct 6, 2012 Electrical System 170,000 mi

AT 65 MPH WIPERS WENT ON BY THEMSELVES THEN FOLLOWED BY SPLIT SECOND POWER FAILURE,MEANING DASHBOARD LIGHT OUT,HAZARD LIGHTS COULD NOT BE TURNED ON,WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPEN,A/C OUT,IN THE MESSAGE SCREEN AT THAT MOMENT ANTILOCK BRAKE FAILURE WAS DISPLAYED BEFORE EVERYTHING WENT OUT,DRIVING ANOTHER 20 M...

Oct 6, 2012 Power Train 170,000 mi

AT 65 MPH WIPERS WENT ON BY THEMSELVES THEN FOLLOWED BY SPLIT SECOND POWER FAILURE,MEANING DASHBOARD LIGHT OUT,HAZARD LIGHTS COULD NOT BE TURNED ON,WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPEN,A/C OUT,IN THE MESSAGE SCREEN AT THAT MOMENT ANTILOCK BRAKE FAILURE WAS DISPLAYED BEFORE EVERYTHING WENT OUT,DRIVING ANOTHER 20 M...

Sep 21, 2012 Electrical System 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE RADIO AND ALL OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS TURNED OFF INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND BRAKE WARNING LAMPS ALSO ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Sep 21, 2012 Electrical System 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE RADIO AND ALL OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS TURNED OFF INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND BRAKE WARNING LAMPS ALSO ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Sep 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

THE SUNROOF DRAIN HAS A DESIGN FLAW THAT CAN CAUSE WATER TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND/OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THIS CAN PRESENT SIMPLY AS WATER ON THE FLOOR BOARDS. BUT IT CAN ALSO PRESENT IN MORE SUBTLE WAYS WITH WATER COMING IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND BEING DRAWN THROUGHOUT T...

Sep 20, 2012 Electrical System 90,000 mi

THE SUNROOF DRAIN HAS A DESIGN FLAW THAT CAN CAUSE WATER TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND/OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THIS CAN PRESENT SIMPLY AS WATER ON THE FLOOR BOARDS. BUT IT CAN ALSO PRESENT IN MORE SUBTLE WAYS WITH WATER COMING IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND BEING DRAWN THROUGHOUT T...

Sep 20, 2012 Structure 90,000 mi

THE SUNROOF DRAIN HAS A DESIGN FLAW THAT CAN CAUSE WATER TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND/OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THIS CAN PRESENT SIMPLY AS WATER ON THE FLOOR BOARDS. BUT IT CAN ALSO PRESENT IN MORE SUBTLE WAYS WITH WATER COMING IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND BEING DRAWN THROUGHOUT T...

Sep 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

THE SUNROOF DRAIN HAS A DESIGN FLAW THAT CAN CAUSE WATER TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND/OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THIS CAN PRESENT SIMPLY AS WATER ON THE FLOOR BOARDS. BUT IT CAN ALSO PRESENT IN MORE SUBTLE WAYS WITH WATER COMING IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND BEING DRAWN THROUGHOUT T...

Sep 20, 2012 Electrical System 90,000 mi

THE SUNROOF DRAIN HAS A DESIGN FLAW THAT CAN CAUSE WATER TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND/OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THIS CAN PRESENT SIMPLY AS WATER ON THE FLOOR BOARDS. BUT IT CAN ALSO PRESENT IN MORE SUBTLE WAYS WITH WATER COMING IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND BEING DRAWN THROUGHOUT T...

Sep 20, 2012 Structure 90,000 mi

THE SUNROOF DRAIN HAS A DESIGN FLAW THAT CAN CAUSE WATER TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND/OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THIS CAN PRESENT SIMPLY AS WATER ON THE FLOOR BOARDS. BUT IT CAN ALSO PRESENT IN MORE SUBTLE WAYS WITH WATER COMING IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND BEING DRAWN THROUGHOUT T...

Sep 19, 2012 Electrical System 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND CAUSED THE RADIO, INTERIOR LIGHTS, AIR CONDITIONING AND THE DOOR LOCKS TO FAIL. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL...

Sep 19, 2012 Electrical System 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND CAUSED THE RADIO, INTERIOR LIGHTS, AIR CONDITIONING AND THE DOOR LOCKS TO FAIL. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL...

Aug 28, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

2004 VOLVO XC-90. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH CRANKCASE VENT *TGW THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A SECOND A OPINION AND WAS INFORMED THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE CLEANED.

Aug 28, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

2004 VOLVO XC-90. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH CRANKCASE VENT *TGW THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A SECOND A OPINION AND WAS INFORMED THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE CLEANED.

Aug 28, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

2004 VOLVO XC-90. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH CRANKCASE VENT *TGW THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A SECOND A OPINION AND WAS INFORMED THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE CLEANED.

Aug 28, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

2004 VOLVO XC-90. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH CRANKCASE VENT *TGW THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A SECOND A OPINION AND WAS INFORMED THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE CLEANED.

Aug 27, 2012 Electrical System 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE BRAKE AND SRS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, IN ADDITION TO ALL OF THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS AND GAUGES FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING RESULTS. THE ...

Aug 27, 2012 Electrical System 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE BRAKE AND SRS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, IN ADDITION TO ALL OF THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS AND GAUGES FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING RESULTS. THE ...

Aug 17, 2012 Power Train 86,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. ENGINE REVS AND THE TRANSMISSION WON'T UPSHIFT...EVENTUAL GEAR CHANGE CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD A BIT, WITH A LOUD THUD HEARD. THE VEHICLE ALSO FAILS TO MOVE OFF FROM A STOP ON OCCASION...WITH THE ENGINE REVVING FOR A WHILE BEFORE MOVING FORWARD. DISPLAY...

Aug 17, 2012 Electrical System 111,000 mi

ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS, GUAGES, WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY SHUT DOWN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND AT IDLE. ENGINE POWER IS ALSO AFFECTED AS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. DEALER REPLACED DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE HOWEVER PROBLEM CONTINUES. DEALER UNABLE TO SOURCE THE PROBLEM AS THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE IN THE ...

Aug 17, 2012 Engine 111,000 mi

ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS, GUAGES, WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY SHUT DOWN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND AT IDLE. ENGINE POWER IS ALSO AFFECTED AS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. DEALER REPLACED DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE HOWEVER PROBLEM CONTINUES. DEALER UNABLE TO SOURCE THE PROBLEM AS THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE IN THE ...

Aug 17, 2012 Air Bags 111,000 mi

ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS, GUAGES, WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY SHUT DOWN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND AT IDLE. ENGINE POWER IS ALSO AFFECTED AS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. DEALER REPLACED DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE HOWEVER PROBLEM CONTINUES. DEALER UNABLE TO SOURCE THE PROBLEM AS THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE IN THE ...

Aug 17, 2012 Power Train 86,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. ENGINE REVS AND THE TRANSMISSION WON'T UPSHIFT...EVENTUAL GEAR CHANGE CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD A BIT, WITH A LOUD THUD HEARD. THE VEHICLE ALSO FAILS TO MOVE OFF FROM A STOP ON OCCASION...WITH THE ENGINE REVVING FOR A WHILE BEFORE MOVING FORWARD. DISPLAY...

Aug 17, 2012 Electrical System 111,000 mi

ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS, GUAGES, WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY SHUT DOWN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND AT IDLE. ENGINE POWER IS ALSO AFFECTED AS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. DEALER REPLACED DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE HOWEVER PROBLEM CONTINUES. DEALER UNABLE TO SOURCE THE PROBLEM AS THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE IN THE ...

Aug 17, 2012 Engine 111,000 mi

ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS, GUAGES, WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY SHUT DOWN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND AT IDLE. ENGINE POWER IS ALSO AFFECTED AS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. DEALER REPLACED DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE HOWEVER PROBLEM CONTINUES. DEALER UNABLE TO SOURCE THE PROBLEM AS THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE IN THE ...

Aug 17, 2012 Air Bags 111,000 mi

ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS, GUAGES, WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY SHUT DOWN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND AT IDLE. ENGINE POWER IS ALSO AFFECTED AS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. DEALER REPLACED DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE HOWEVER PROBLEM CONTINUES. DEALER UNABLE TO SOURCE THE PROBLEM AS THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE IN THE ...

Aug 6, 2012 Electrical System 152,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE I-95 WHEN MY WINDSHIELD TURNED ON BY ITSELF, THEN I GOT ABS SYSTEM FAILURE ALERT ADVISING ME TO PULL OVER SAFELY. NEXT THE DASHBOARD DIED, WINDOWS DIDN'T WORK AND THE POWER STEERING SEEMED TO STOP WORKING. IT WAS VERY SCARY. I GOT THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP AS LUCKILY...

Aug 6, 2012 Electrical System 152,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE I-95 WHEN MY WINDSHIELD TURNED ON BY ITSELF, THEN I GOT ABS SYSTEM FAILURE ALERT ADVISING ME TO PULL OVER SAFELY. NEXT THE DASHBOARD DIED, WINDOWS DIDN'T WORK AND THE POWER STEERING SEEMED TO STOP WORKING. IT WAS VERY SCARY. I GOT THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP AS LUCKILY...

Jul 31, 2012 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED AND SUDDENLY FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. IN ADDITION, THE LOW BEAM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE FOG LIGHTS IN ORDER...

Jul 31, 2012 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED AND SUDDENLY FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. IN ADDITION, THE LOW BEAM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE FOG LIGHTS IN ORDER...

Jul 20, 2012 Electrical System 80,000 mi

STARTING IN 2011 AND 3 OTHER OCCASIONS VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. STARTER MOTOR WOULD NOT TURN AND SYSTEM APPEARED TO BE DEAD. BATTERY WAS TESTED TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIOR TO THESE EVENTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BEHAVED ERRATICALLY WITH RADIO SWITCHING ON AND OFF, DOOR LOCKS NOT OPERATING FROM REMOT...

Jul 20, 2012 Electrical System 80,000 mi

STARTING IN 2011 AND 3 OTHER OCCASIONS VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. STARTER MOTOR WOULD NOT TURN AND SYSTEM APPEARED TO BE DEAD. BATTERY WAS TESTED TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIOR TO THESE EVENTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BEHAVED ERRATICALLY WITH RADIO SWITCHING ON AND OFF, DOOR LOCKS NOT OPERATING FROM REMOT...

Jul 16, 2012 Electrical System 117,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY VEHICLE HICCUPED INTERMITTENTLY THREE TIMES AND THEN THE ELECTRONIC PANEL, WINDOWS, LOCKS, RADIO, A/C, SIGNALS, HAZARDS ALL SHUT DOWN AND A MESSAGE ABOUT THE BRAKES CAME ON. I WAS NEAR THE DEALERSHIP SO I STOPPED IN AND DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM. WITH A SMIRK ON HIS FACE...

Jul 16, 2012 Electrical System 117,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY VEHICLE HICCUPED INTERMITTENTLY THREE TIMES AND THEN THE ELECTRONIC PANEL, WINDOWS, LOCKS, RADIO, A/C, SIGNALS, HAZARDS ALL SHUT DOWN AND A MESSAGE ABOUT THE BRAKES CAME ON. I WAS NEAR THE DEALERSHIP SO I STOPPED IN AND DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM. WITH A SMIRK ON HIS FACE...

Jun 29, 2012 Electrical System 109 mi

DRIVING ON STREET AND ENGINE JUST DIED, NO REASON CAN THINK OF, NO ENGINE LIGHT OR MESSAGE IN TEXT. HAPPENED AGAIN 2-3 WEEKS (YESTERDAY) WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR STREET ACCIDENT, LOST ALL POWER, HAD TO STOP CAR WITHOUT POWER STEERING OR BRAKES, PUT IN PARK AND STARTED AGAIN. NO PROBLEM AFTERWARDS ...

Jun 29, 2012 Engine 109 mi

DRIVING ON STREET AND ENGINE JUST DIED, NO REASON CAN THINK OF, NO ENGINE LIGHT OR MESSAGE IN TEXT. HAPPENED AGAIN 2-3 WEEKS (YESTERDAY) WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR STREET ACCIDENT, LOST ALL POWER, HAD TO STOP CAR WITHOUT POWER STEERING OR BRAKES, PUT IN PARK AND STARTED AGAIN. NO PROBLEM AFTERWARDS ...

Jun 29, 2012 Electrical System 109 mi

DRIVING ON STREET AND ENGINE JUST DIED, NO REASON CAN THINK OF, NO ENGINE LIGHT OR MESSAGE IN TEXT. HAPPENED AGAIN 2-3 WEEKS (YESTERDAY) WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR STREET ACCIDENT, LOST ALL POWER, HAD TO STOP CAR WITHOUT POWER STEERING OR BRAKES, PUT IN PARK AND STARTED AGAIN. NO PROBLEM AFTERWARDS ...

Jun 29, 2012 Engine 109 mi

DRIVING ON STREET AND ENGINE JUST DIED, NO REASON CAN THINK OF, NO ENGINE LIGHT OR MESSAGE IN TEXT. HAPPENED AGAIN 2-3 WEEKS (YESTERDAY) WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR STREET ACCIDENT, LOST ALL POWER, HAD TO STOP CAR WITHOUT POWER STEERING OR BRAKES, PUT IN PARK AND STARTED AGAIN. NO PROBLEM AFTERWARDS ...

Jun 28, 2012 Electrical System 71,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A 40MPH BUSY ROAD, MY CD PLAYER DISPLAY BEGAN TO FLASH, THEN A FEW SECONDS LATER, MY SRS AIR BAG SERVICE URGENT MESSAGE CAME ON. EVERYTHING CONTINUED TO FLASH AND THEN ALL MY INSTRUMENTS (SPEEDOMETER, REV COUNTER, TURN SIGNALS) ALL DIED. LUCKY I WAS PASSING MY DEALER WHO I JUST BO...

Jun 28, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 71,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A 40MPH BUSY ROAD, MY CD PLAYER DISPLAY BEGAN TO FLASH, THEN A FEW SECONDS LATER, MY SRS AIR BAG SERVICE URGENT MESSAGE CAME ON. EVERYTHING CONTINUED TO FLASH AND THEN ALL MY INSTRUMENTS (SPEEDOMETER, REV COUNTER, TURN SIGNALS) ALL DIED. LUCKY I WAS PASSING MY DEALER WHO I JUST BO...

Jun 28, 2012 Air Bags 71,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A 40MPH BUSY ROAD, MY CD PLAYER DISPLAY BEGAN TO FLASH, THEN A FEW SECONDS LATER, MY SRS AIR BAG SERVICE URGENT MESSAGE CAME ON. EVERYTHING CONTINUED TO FLASH AND THEN ALL MY INSTRUMENTS (SPEEDOMETER, REV COUNTER, TURN SIGNALS) ALL DIED. LUCKY I WAS PASSING MY DEALER WHO I JUST BO...

Jun 28, 2012 Electrical System 71,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A 40MPH BUSY ROAD, MY CD PLAYER DISPLAY BEGAN TO FLASH, THEN A FEW SECONDS LATER, MY SRS AIR BAG SERVICE URGENT MESSAGE CAME ON. EVERYTHING CONTINUED TO FLASH AND THEN ALL MY INSTRUMENTS (SPEEDOMETER, REV COUNTER, TURN SIGNALS) ALL DIED. LUCKY I WAS PASSING MY DEALER WHO I JUST BO...

Jun 28, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 71,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A 40MPH BUSY ROAD, MY CD PLAYER DISPLAY BEGAN TO FLASH, THEN A FEW SECONDS LATER, MY SRS AIR BAG SERVICE URGENT MESSAGE CAME ON. EVERYTHING CONTINUED TO FLASH AND THEN ALL MY INSTRUMENTS (SPEEDOMETER, REV COUNTER, TURN SIGNALS) ALL DIED. LUCKY I WAS PASSING MY DEALER WHO I JUST BO...

Jun 28, 2012 Air Bags 71,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A 40MPH BUSY ROAD, MY CD PLAYER DISPLAY BEGAN TO FLASH, THEN A FEW SECONDS LATER, MY SRS AIR BAG SERVICE URGENT MESSAGE CAME ON. EVERYTHING CONTINUED TO FLASH AND THEN ALL MY INSTRUMENTS (SPEEDOMETER, REV COUNTER, TURN SIGNALS) ALL DIED. LUCKY I WAS PASSING MY DEALER WHO I JUST BO...

Jun 26, 2012 Engine 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, ALL OF THE WARNING LAMPS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WERE FAULTY ...

Jun 26, 2012 Engine 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, ALL OF THE WARNING LAMPS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WERE FAULTY ...

Jun 21, 2012 Engine 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER AND STALL. THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE ONT...

Jun 21, 2012 Engine 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER AND STALL. THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE ONT...

Jun 20, 2012 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING AND THE SPEED DROPPED TO ZERO. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BUT WOULD NOT EXCEED BEYOND SEC...

Jun 20, 2012 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING AND THE SPEED DROPPED TO ZERO. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BUT WOULD NOT EXCEED BEYOND SEC...

Jun 17, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 122,500 mi

DRIVING FROM PHX TO TUS AT 75 MI OUT OF PHX AT ABOUT 2200HRS. THE CAR COMPLETELY FAILED FOR FRACTION OF A SECOND THEN RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION UNTIL ARRIVING AT DESTINATION 10 MI. LATER. THE SECOND TIME A WEEK LATER WAS TRAVELING TO PHX AT 1800 HRS. 70MI OUT OF TUS. THE CAR FAILED LIKE THE FIRST TIM...

Jun 17, 2012 Electrical System 122,500 mi

DRIVING FROM PHX TO TUS AT 75 MI OUT OF PHX AT ABOUT 2200HRS. THE CAR COMPLETELY FAILED FOR FRACTION OF A SECOND THEN RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION UNTIL ARRIVING AT DESTINATION 10 MI. LATER. THE SECOND TIME A WEEK LATER WAS TRAVELING TO PHX AT 1800 HRS. 70MI OUT OF TUS. THE CAR FAILED LIKE THE FIRST TIM...

Jun 17, 2012 Air Bags 122,500 mi

DRIVING FROM PHX TO TUS AT 75 MI OUT OF PHX AT ABOUT 2200HRS. THE CAR COMPLETELY FAILED FOR FRACTION OF A SECOND THEN RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION UNTIL ARRIVING AT DESTINATION 10 MI. LATER. THE SECOND TIME A WEEK LATER WAS TRAVELING TO PHX AT 1800 HRS. 70MI OUT OF TUS. THE CAR FAILED LIKE THE FIRST TIM...

Jun 17, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 122,500 mi

DRIVING FROM PHX TO TUS AT 75 MI OUT OF PHX AT ABOUT 2200HRS. THE CAR COMPLETELY FAILED FOR FRACTION OF A SECOND THEN RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION UNTIL ARRIVING AT DESTINATION 10 MI. LATER. THE SECOND TIME A WEEK LATER WAS TRAVELING TO PHX AT 1800 HRS. 70MI OUT OF TUS. THE CAR FAILED LIKE THE FIRST TIM...

Jun 17, 2012 Exterior Lighting 122,500 mi

DRIVING FROM PHX TO TUS AT 75 MI OUT OF PHX AT ABOUT 2200HRS. THE CAR COMPLETELY FAILED FOR FRACTION OF A SECOND THEN RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION UNTIL ARRIVING AT DESTINATION 10 MI. LATER. THE SECOND TIME A WEEK LATER WAS TRAVELING TO PHX AT 1800 HRS. 70MI OUT OF TUS. THE CAR FAILED LIKE THE FIRST TIM...

Jun 17, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 122,500 mi

DRIVING FROM PHX TO TUS AT 75 MI OUT OF PHX AT ABOUT 2200HRS. THE CAR COMPLETELY FAILED FOR FRACTION OF A SECOND THEN RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION UNTIL ARRIVING AT DESTINATION 10 MI. LATER. THE SECOND TIME A WEEK LATER WAS TRAVELING TO PHX AT 1800 HRS. 70MI OUT OF TUS. THE CAR FAILED LIKE THE FIRST TIM...

Jun 17, 2012 Electrical System 122,500 mi

DRIVING FROM PHX TO TUS AT 75 MI OUT OF PHX AT ABOUT 2200HRS. THE CAR COMPLETELY FAILED FOR FRACTION OF A SECOND THEN RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION UNTIL ARRIVING AT DESTINATION 10 MI. LATER. THE SECOND TIME A WEEK LATER WAS TRAVELING TO PHX AT 1800 HRS. 70MI OUT OF TUS. THE CAR FAILED LIKE THE FIRST TIM...

Jun 17, 2012 Air Bags 122,500 mi

DRIVING FROM PHX TO TUS AT 75 MI OUT OF PHX AT ABOUT 2200HRS. THE CAR COMPLETELY FAILED FOR FRACTION OF A SECOND THEN RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION UNTIL ARRIVING AT DESTINATION 10 MI. LATER. THE SECOND TIME A WEEK LATER WAS TRAVELING TO PHX AT 1800 HRS. 70MI OUT OF TUS. THE CAR FAILED LIKE THE FIRST TIM...

Jun 17, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 122,500 mi

DRIVING FROM PHX TO TUS AT 75 MI OUT OF PHX AT ABOUT 2200HRS. THE CAR COMPLETELY FAILED FOR FRACTION OF A SECOND THEN RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION UNTIL ARRIVING AT DESTINATION 10 MI. LATER. THE SECOND TIME A WEEK LATER WAS TRAVELING TO PHX AT 1800 HRS. 70MI OUT OF TUS. THE CAR FAILED LIKE THE FIRST TIM...

Jun 17, 2012 Exterior Lighting 122,500 mi

DRIVING FROM PHX TO TUS AT 75 MI OUT OF PHX AT ABOUT 2200HRS. THE CAR COMPLETELY FAILED FOR FRACTION OF A SECOND THEN RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION UNTIL ARRIVING AT DESTINATION 10 MI. LATER. THE SECOND TIME A WEEK LATER WAS TRAVELING TO PHX AT 1800 HRS. 70MI OUT OF TUS. THE CAR FAILED LIKE THE FIRST TIM...

Jun 15, 2012 Electrical System 142,082 mi

THE VOLVO XC 90 2004 LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. THE CAR CONTINUED TO DRIVE BUT, THERE WERE NO DASH LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, RADIO, DEFROSTER ETC. *JB

Jun 15, 2012 Electrical System 142,082 mi

THE VOLVO XC 90 2004 LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. THE CAR CONTINUED TO DRIVE BUT, THERE WERE NO DASH LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, RADIO, DEFROSTER ETC. *JB

Jun 7, 2012 Electrical System 53,000 mi

DROVE TO THE GROCERY STORE ON SATURDAY MORNING, CAR WAS FINE. WHEN I CAME OUT, I COULDN'T UNLOCK THE VEHICLE WITH THE FOB, I HAD TO USE THE KEY TO OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR. THEN I TRIED TO OPEN THE LOCKS AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CAR DID START, BUT HAD NO DASH INFO (NOTHING WORKED), AC, RADIO DID NO...

Jun 7, 2012 Electrical System 53,000 mi

DROVE TO THE GROCERY STORE ON SATURDAY MORNING, CAR WAS FINE. WHEN I CAME OUT, I COULDN'T UNLOCK THE VEHICLE WITH THE FOB, I HAD TO USE THE KEY TO OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR. THEN I TRIED TO OPEN THE LOCKS AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CAR DID START, BUT HAD NO DASH INFO (NOTHING WORKED), AC, RADIO DID NO...

Mar 25, 2012 Structure 66,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE AND REAR PASSENGER DOORS DON'T OPEN FROM INSIDE. *TR

Mar 25, 2012 Structure 66,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE AND REAR PASSENGER DOORS DON'T OPEN FROM INSIDE. *TR

Mar 15, 2012 Power Train 100,000 mi

ADD TO THE VERY LONG LIST ONE MORE XC90 T6 OWNER WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING WHILE DRIVING. REPAIR ESTIMATE WAS $5800. THIS IS THE GM-SOURCED TRANSMISSION ISSUE THAT VOLVO APPEARS TO BE IGNORING. REST ASSURED I WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN ANY CLASS ACTION SUI...

Mar 15, 2012 Power Train 100,000 mi

ADD TO THE VERY LONG LIST ONE MORE XC90 T6 OWNER WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING WHILE DRIVING. REPAIR ESTIMATE WAS $5800. THIS IS THE GM-SOURCED TRANSMISSION ISSUE THAT VOLVO APPEARS TO BE IGNORING. REST ASSURED I WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN ANY CLASS ACTION SUI...

Feb 7, 2012 Power Train 116,000 mi

WE ARE OWNERS OF A 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD AND HAVE EXPERIENCED A TRANSMISSION FAILURE THAT WILL COST $6500 TO REPLACE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, WE HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE LITERALLY THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THESE TRANSMISSIONS FAILING YET VOLVO HAS FAILED TO STEP UP AND ADDRESS THE PRO...

Feb 7, 2012 Power Train 116,000 mi

WE ARE OWNERS OF A 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD AND HAVE EXPERIENCED A TRANSMISSION FAILURE THAT WILL COST $6500 TO REPLACE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, WE HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE LITERALLY THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THESE TRANSMISSIONS FAILING YET VOLVO HAS FAILED TO STEP UP AND ADDRESS THE PRO...

Feb 2, 2012 Power Train 48,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE PARKWAY AND NOTICE A WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH. IT STATED URGENT TRANSMISSION NEEDS SERVICE. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND NEEDED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR AMONG OTHER THINGS. *KB

Feb 2, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE PARKWAY AND NOTICE A WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH. IT STATED URGENT TRANSMISSION NEEDS SERVICE. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND NEEDED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR AMONG OTHER THINGS. *KB

Feb 2, 2012 Power Train 48,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE PARKWAY AND NOTICE A WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH. IT STATED URGENT TRANSMISSION NEEDS SERVICE. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND NEEDED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR AMONG OTHER THINGS. *KB

Feb 2, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE PARKWAY AND NOTICE A WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH. IT STATED URGENT TRANSMISSION NEEDS SERVICE. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND NEEDED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR AMONG OTHER THINGS. *KB

Jan 30, 2012 Electrical System 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ELECTRONIC PANEL ALL SHUT DOWN AND I GOT MSG REGARDING BRAKE FAILURE AND TO STOP SAFELY. I WAS ON LEFT-MOST LANE OF HIGHWAY AND MY SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN ON!!! EVEN MY POWER WINDOW WOULD NOT WORK SO I COULDN'T OPEN FOR ME TO MAKE HAND-SIGNALS. LUCKY MY FATHER-...

Jan 30, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ELECTRONIC PANEL ALL SHUT DOWN AND I GOT MSG REGARDING BRAKE FAILURE AND TO STOP SAFELY. I WAS ON LEFT-MOST LANE OF HIGHWAY AND MY SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN ON!!! EVEN MY POWER WINDOW WOULD NOT WORK SO I COULDN'T OPEN FOR ME TO MAKE HAND-SIGNALS. LUCKY MY FATHER-...

Jan 30, 2012 Air Bags 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ELECTRONIC PANEL ALL SHUT DOWN AND I GOT MSG REGARDING BRAKE FAILURE AND TO STOP SAFELY. I WAS ON LEFT-MOST LANE OF HIGHWAY AND MY SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN ON!!! EVEN MY POWER WINDOW WOULD NOT WORK SO I COULDN'T OPEN FOR ME TO MAKE HAND-SIGNALS. LUCKY MY FATHER-...

Jan 30, 2012 Electrical System 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ELECTRONIC PANEL ALL SHUT DOWN AND I GOT MSG REGARDING BRAKE FAILURE AND TO STOP SAFELY. I WAS ON LEFT-MOST LANE OF HIGHWAY AND MY SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN ON!!! EVEN MY POWER WINDOW WOULD NOT WORK SO I COULDN'T OPEN FOR ME TO MAKE HAND-SIGNALS. LUCKY MY FATHER-...

Jan 30, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ELECTRONIC PANEL ALL SHUT DOWN AND I GOT MSG REGARDING BRAKE FAILURE AND TO STOP SAFELY. I WAS ON LEFT-MOST LANE OF HIGHWAY AND MY SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN ON!!! EVEN MY POWER WINDOW WOULD NOT WORK SO I COULDN'T OPEN FOR ME TO MAKE HAND-SIGNALS. LUCKY MY FATHER-...

Jan 30, 2012 Air Bags 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ELECTRONIC PANEL ALL SHUT DOWN AND I GOT MSG REGARDING BRAKE FAILURE AND TO STOP SAFELY. I WAS ON LEFT-MOST LANE OF HIGHWAY AND MY SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN ON!!! EVEN MY POWER WINDOW WOULD NOT WORK SO I COULDN'T OPEN FOR ME TO MAKE HAND-SIGNALS. LUCKY MY FATHER-...

Jan 26, 2012 Electrical System 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A FAILURE WITH ALL COMPONENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND THE DEALER STATED THAT ELECTRONIC DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE AND THE CENT...

Jan 26, 2012 Electrical System 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A FAILURE WITH ALL COMPONENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND THE DEALER STATED THAT ELECTRONIC DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE AND THE CENT...

Jan 25, 2012 Power Train 86,000 mi

THERE APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE XC90 VOLVO TRANSMISSION IN ALL YEARS. THE MESSAGE ERROR CODE GIVEN IS "TRANSMISSION SERVICE REQUIRED". THE DEALERS CLAIMS IT JUST HAS TO UPDATE THE CAR SOFTWARE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, IF YOU CHECK THE INTERNET FOR PROBLEMS REPORTED ON THIS SAME ISSUE,...

Jan 25, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

THERE APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE XC90 VOLVO TRANSMISSION IN ALL YEARS. THE MESSAGE ERROR CODE GIVEN IS "TRANSMISSION SERVICE REQUIRED". THE DEALERS CLAIMS IT JUST HAS TO UPDATE THE CAR SOFTWARE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, IF YOU CHECK THE INTERNET FOR PROBLEMS REPORTED ON THIS SAME ISSUE,...

Jan 25, 2012 Power Train 86,000 mi

THERE APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE XC90 VOLVO TRANSMISSION IN ALL YEARS. THE MESSAGE ERROR CODE GIVEN IS "TRANSMISSION SERVICE REQUIRED". THE DEALERS CLAIMS IT JUST HAS TO UPDATE THE CAR SOFTWARE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, IF YOU CHECK THE INTERNET FOR PROBLEMS REPORTED ON THIS SAME ISSUE,...

Jan 25, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

THERE APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE XC90 VOLVO TRANSMISSION IN ALL YEARS. THE MESSAGE ERROR CODE GIVEN IS "TRANSMISSION SERVICE REQUIRED". THE DEALERS CLAIMS IT JUST HAS TO UPDATE THE CAR SOFTWARE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, IF YOU CHECK THE INTERNET FOR PROBLEMS REPORTED ON THIS SAME ISSUE,...

Dec 27, 2011 Electrical System 76,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (TYPICALLY ON LONG TRIPS OF 4HRS OR MORE) I HEAR A LOUD THUMPING NOISE THAT IS VERY UNNERVING. IT FEELS LIKE THE PISTON HAS LEFT ITS BEARINGS AND IS RAMMING INTO THE CAR. THIS IS FOLLOWED BY A SHARP JERK THEN A MOMENTARY LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. AT THIS POINT THE DASH...

Dec 27, 2011 Electrical System 76,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (TYPICALLY ON LONG TRIPS OF 4HRS OR MORE) I HEAR A LOUD THUMPING NOISE THAT IS VERY UNNERVING. IT FEELS LIKE THE PISTON HAS LEFT ITS BEARINGS AND IS RAMMING INTO THE CAR. THIS IS FOLLOWED BY A SHARP JERK THEN A MOMENTARY LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. AT THIS POINT THE DASH...

Dec 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 132,100 mi

LAST SUMMER WE PURCHASE A 2004 VOLVO XC 90 AND AFTER REVIEW OF CARFAX NOTICE WE SAW A RECALL ON THE FUEL PUMP. WE TOOK IT IN FOR THE RECALL AND VOLVO OF NEW BERN, NC CHANGE OUT THE PART. I HAVE NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GAS AND THE VOLVO IS LEAKING OUT FUEL FROM WHERE THE FUEL TANK IS LOCATED UNDE...

Dec 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 132,100 mi

LAST SUMMER WE PURCHASE A 2004 VOLVO XC 90 AND AFTER REVIEW OF CARFAX NOTICE WE SAW A RECALL ON THE FUEL PUMP. WE TOOK IT IN FOR THE RECALL AND VOLVO OF NEW BERN, NC CHANGE OUT THE PART. I HAVE NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GAS AND THE VOLVO IS LEAKING OUT FUEL FROM WHERE THE FUEL TANK IS LOCATED UNDE...

Dec 8, 2011 Electrical System 54,000 mi

RADIO FAILS TO RELIABLY POWER UP AND AFTER OCCASIONALLY OPERATING, CEASES TO WORK AFTER A FEW MINUTES. RADIO INTERFACES WITH REAR COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM, WHICH IS NOW NONOPERATIONAL. *TR

Dec 8, 2011 Equipment 54,000 mi

RADIO FAILS TO RELIABLY POWER UP AND AFTER OCCASIONALLY OPERATING, CEASES TO WORK AFTER A FEW MINUTES. RADIO INTERFACES WITH REAR COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM, WHICH IS NOW NONOPERATIONAL. *TR

Dec 8, 2011 Electrical System 54,000 mi

RADIO FAILS TO RELIABLY POWER UP AND AFTER OCCASIONALLY OPERATING, CEASES TO WORK AFTER A FEW MINUTES. RADIO INTERFACES WITH REAR COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM, WHICH IS NOW NONOPERATIONAL. *TR

Dec 8, 2011 Equipment 54,000 mi

RADIO FAILS TO RELIABLY POWER UP AND AFTER OCCASIONALLY OPERATING, CEASES TO WORK AFTER A FEW MINUTES. RADIO INTERFACES WITH REAR COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM, WHICH IS NOW NONOPERATIONAL. *TR

Dec 7, 2011 Electrical System 135 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, ALL ELECTRICAL INDICATORS ON DASHBOARD INCLUDING THE TURN SIGNALS STOP WORKING THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN. AFTER STOPPING I WAS UNABLE TO OPEN GAS TANK AND TAILGATE WHERE THE BATTERY IS LOCATED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE VOLVO DEALER AND THEY WERE UN...

Dec 7, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 135 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, ALL ELECTRICAL INDICATORS ON DASHBOARD INCLUDING THE TURN SIGNALS STOP WORKING THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN. AFTER STOPPING I WAS UNABLE TO OPEN GAS TANK AND TAILGATE WHERE THE BATTERY IS LOCATED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE VOLVO DEALER AND THEY WERE UN...

Dec 7, 2011 Unknown Or Other 135 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, ALL ELECTRICAL INDICATORS ON DASHBOARD INCLUDING THE TURN SIGNALS STOP WORKING THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN. AFTER STOPPING I WAS UNABLE TO OPEN GAS TANK AND TAILGATE WHERE THE BATTERY IS LOCATED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE VOLVO DEALER AND THEY WERE UN...

Dec 7, 2011 Electrical System 135 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, ALL ELECTRICAL INDICATORS ON DASHBOARD INCLUDING THE TURN SIGNALS STOP WORKING THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN. AFTER STOPPING I WAS UNABLE TO OPEN GAS TANK AND TAILGATE WHERE THE BATTERY IS LOCATED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE VOLVO DEALER AND THEY WERE UN...

Dec 7, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 135 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, ALL ELECTRICAL INDICATORS ON DASHBOARD INCLUDING THE TURN SIGNALS STOP WORKING THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN. AFTER STOPPING I WAS UNABLE TO OPEN GAS TANK AND TAILGATE WHERE THE BATTERY IS LOCATED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE VOLVO DEALER AND THEY WERE UN...

Dec 7, 2011 Unknown Or Other 135 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, ALL ELECTRICAL INDICATORS ON DASHBOARD INCLUDING THE TURN SIGNALS STOP WORKING THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN. AFTER STOPPING I WAS UNABLE TO OPEN GAS TANK AND TAILGATE WHERE THE BATTERY IS LOCATED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE VOLVO DEALER AND THEY WERE UN...

Dec 2, 2011 Power Train 118,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH NO WARNING. FLUID IS IN GREAT SHAPE, BAD TRANSMISSION. *TR

Dec 2, 2011 Power Train 118,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH NO WARNING. FLUID IS IN GREAT SHAPE, BAD TRANSMISSION. *TR

Nov 30, 2011 Electrical System 80,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 04' XC 90 SIX MONTHS AGO FROM A PRIVATE PARTY (ORIGINAL OWNER) WHO KEPT THE CAR IN IMMACULATE CONDITION. THE REASON I PURCHASED A VOLVO WAS THAT I WANTED A DEPENDABLE AND SAFE CAR FOR MYSELF AND MY YOUNG CHILDREN. RECENTLY, I WAS LEFT STRANDED WITH MY CHILDREN AND NO CELL SERVICE BE...

Nov 30, 2011 Electrical System 80,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 04' XC 90 SIX MONTHS AGO FROM A PRIVATE PARTY (ORIGINAL OWNER) WHO KEPT THE CAR IN IMMACULATE CONDITION. THE REASON I PURCHASED A VOLVO WAS THAT I WANTED A DEPENDABLE AND SAFE CAR FOR MYSELF AND MY YOUNG CHILDREN. RECENTLY, I WAS LEFT STRANDED WITH MY CHILDREN AND NO CELL SERVICE BE...

Nov 30, 2011 Electrical System 80,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 04' XC 90 SIX MONTHS AGO FROM A PRIVATE PARTY (ORIGINAL OWNER) WHO KEPT THE CAR IN IMMACULATE CONDITION. THE REASON I PURCHASED A VOLVO WAS THAT I WANTED A DEPENDABLE AND SAFE CAR FOR MYSELF AND MY YOUNG CHILDREN. RECENTLY, I WAS LEFT STRANDED WITH MY CHILDREN AND NO CELL SERVICE BE...

Nov 30, 2011 Electrical System 80,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 04' XC 90 SIX MONTHS AGO FROM A PRIVATE PARTY (ORIGINAL OWNER) WHO KEPT THE CAR IN IMMACULATE CONDITION. THE REASON I PURCHASED A VOLVO WAS THAT I WANTED A DEPENDABLE AND SAFE CAR FOR MYSELF AND MY YOUNG CHILDREN. RECENTLY, I WAS LEFT STRANDED WITH MY CHILDREN AND NO CELL SERVICE BE...

Nov 18, 2011 Child Seat

I JUST BOUGHT A SUNSHINE KIDS JUVENILE PRODUCTS RADIAN XTSL CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT. I HAD IT INSTALLED REAR-FACING BY A CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TECHNICIAN USING THE SUPERLATCH OPTION. THE TIGHTENING MECHANISM FOR THE SUPERLATCH STRAP WAS BUMPED BY MY HAND WHEN I WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT NEXT TO THE CA...

Nov 18, 2011 Child Seat

I JUST BOUGHT A SUNSHINE KIDS JUVENILE PRODUCTS RADIAN XTSL CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT. I HAD IT INSTALLED REAR-FACING BY A CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TECHNICIAN USING THE SUPERLATCH OPTION. THE TIGHTENING MECHANISM FOR THE SUPERLATCH STRAP WAS BUMPED BY MY HAND WHEN I WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT NEXT TO THE CA...

Nov 10, 2011 Electrical System 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND THE DEALER PERFORMED A SOFTWARE UPGRADE AS WELL AS AN UPGRADE TO THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE. NONE OF THE UPGRADES REMEDIED T...

Nov 10, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,460 mi

SIX OCCURRENCES STARTING WHEN VEHICLE (PURCHASED NEW) WAS APPROX "7 YEARS OLD AT MILEAGE 70K": WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE DIES WITHOUT WARNING. HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER 3 TIMES, HAD IGNITION ASSEMBLY AND COLUMN REPLACED AFTER 2ND OR 3RD EPISODE AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. DEALER STATES COMPUTER CHECK DI...

Nov 10, 2011 Electrical System 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND THE DEALER PERFORMED A SOFTWARE UPGRADE AS WELL AS AN UPGRADE TO THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE. NONE OF THE UPGRADES REMEDIED T...

Nov 10, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,460 mi

SIX OCCURRENCES STARTING WHEN VEHICLE (PURCHASED NEW) WAS APPROX "7 YEARS OLD AT MILEAGE 70K": WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE DIES WITHOUT WARNING. HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER 3 TIMES, HAD IGNITION ASSEMBLY AND COLUMN REPLACED AFTER 2ND OR 3RD EPISODE AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. DEALER STATES COMPUTER CHECK DI...

Nov 2, 2011 Power Train 125,000 mi

IN THE WINTER OF 2011 WHILE DRIVING MY CAR IN HEAVY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC IN THE CHICAGO AREA THE TRANSMISSION FAILED SUDDENLY AND LOST ALL POWER WHICH WAS VERY DANGEROUS AND CONCERNING. I WAS BARLEY ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT POWER AND WITHOUT ENDANGERING THE OTHER VEHICLES AROUND ME....

Nov 2, 2011 Power Train 125,000 mi

IN THE WINTER OF 2011 WHILE DRIVING MY CAR IN HEAVY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC IN THE CHICAGO AREA THE TRANSMISSION FAILED SUDDENLY AND LOST ALL POWER WHICH WAS VERY DANGEROUS AND CONCERNING. I WAS BARLEY ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT POWER AND WITHOUT ENDANGERING THE OTHER VEHICLES AROUND ME....

Oct 30, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,000 mi

FUEL LINES FROM THE TANK TO THE ENGINE COMPONENT STARTED TO LEAK AND A FUEL SMELL GOT THE ATTENTION OF A PASSERBY WHICH MADE ME AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND MADE ME TURN OFF MY VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 30, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,000 mi

FUEL LINES FROM THE TANK TO THE ENGINE COMPONENT STARTED TO LEAK AND A FUEL SMELL GOT THE ATTENTION OF A PASSERBY WHICH MADE ME AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND MADE ME TURN OFF MY VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 28, 2011 Power Train 126,025 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE THINKING IT WOULD BE A LIFE LONG VEHICLE CONSIDERING I HAD ALREADY PURCHASED A RELIABLE VOLVO CAR IN THE PAST, THE URGENT SERVICE TRANSMISSION APPEARED AND I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP (BEING THAT THERE IS NO LOCAL DEALERSHIP) AS SOON AS THE MESSAGE APPEARED THE TR...

Oct 28, 2011 Power Train 126,025 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE THINKING IT WOULD BE A LIFE LONG VEHICLE CONSIDERING I HAD ALREADY PURCHASED A RELIABLE VOLVO CAR IN THE PAST, THE URGENT SERVICE TRANSMISSION APPEARED AND I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP (BEING THAT THERE IS NO LOCAL DEALERSHIP) AS SOON AS THE MESSAGE APPEARED THE TR...

Oct 24, 2011 Exterior Lighting 57,675 mi

HEADLIGHTS GO ON AND OFF, DON'T WORK CONSISTENTLY. SOMETIMES BOTH WORK, SOMETIMES 1 WORKS, SOMETIMES NEITHER WORK. DEALER WANTED ME TO REPLACE BULBS BUT AT ALMOST 200.00 PER BULB I THINK THE PROBLEM IS SOMEWHERE ELSE SINCE THE BULBS DO WORK SOMETIMES. *TR

Oct 24, 2011 Exterior Lighting 57,675 mi

HEADLIGHTS GO ON AND OFF, DON'T WORK CONSISTENTLY. SOMETIMES BOTH WORK, SOMETIMES 1 WORKS, SOMETIMES NEITHER WORK. DEALER WANTED ME TO REPLACE BULBS BUT AT ALMOST 200.00 PER BULB I THINK THE PROBLEM IS SOMEWHERE ELSE SINCE THE BULBS DO WORK SOMETIMES. *TR

Oct 14, 2011 Electrical System Crash 72,200 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUSY ROAD, THE DASHBOARD GAUGES STARTING FLICKERING ON AND OFF, AND THEN THE ENGINE COMPLETELY DIED OUT. AS I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 45 MPH, I ATTEMPTED TO STEER THE CAR TOWARDS THE RIGHT SHOULDER. THE STEERING WAS VERY TIGHT AND DIFFICULT. AS I MOVED RIGHT, THE CAR BEHIND ME...

Oct 14, 2011 Electrical System Crash 72,200 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUSY ROAD, THE DASHBOARD GAUGES STARTING FLICKERING ON AND OFF, AND THEN THE ENGINE COMPLETELY DIED OUT. AS I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 45 MPH, I ATTEMPTED TO STEER THE CAR TOWARDS THE RIGHT SHOULDER. THE STEERING WAS VERY TIGHT AND DIFFICULT. AS I MOVED RIGHT, THE CAR BEHIND ME...

Oct 13, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 113,026 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRONICS SHUT OFF AND THE ENGINE DIES AS IF ITS IN NEUTRAL. TOOK TO VOLVO SERVICE AND THEY SAID A CAN SOFTWARE UPGRADE WOULD SOLVE IT, THIS DID NOT SOLVE IT, IMMEDIATELY AFTER WE LEFT THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITHIN A FEW MILES, ENGINE SHUT DOWN, POWER WENT OUT, WHEN RESTARTED TH...

Oct 13, 2011 Electrical System 113,026 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRONICS SHUT OFF AND THE ENGINE DIES AS IF ITS IN NEUTRAL. TOOK TO VOLVO SERVICE AND THEY SAID A CAN SOFTWARE UPGRADE WOULD SOLVE IT, THIS DID NOT SOLVE IT, IMMEDIATELY AFTER WE LEFT THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITHIN A FEW MILES, ENGINE SHUT DOWN, POWER WENT OUT, WHEN RESTARTED TH...

Oct 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,026 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRONICS SHUT OFF AND THE ENGINE DIES AS IF ITS IN NEUTRAL. TOOK TO VOLVO SERVICE AND THEY SAID A CAN SOFTWARE UPGRADE WOULD SOLVE IT, THIS DID NOT SOLVE IT, IMMEDIATELY AFTER WE LEFT THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITHIN A FEW MILES, ENGINE SHUT DOWN, POWER WENT OUT, WHEN RESTARTED TH...

Oct 13, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 113,026 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRONICS SHUT OFF AND THE ENGINE DIES AS IF ITS IN NEUTRAL. TOOK TO VOLVO SERVICE AND THEY SAID A CAN SOFTWARE UPGRADE WOULD SOLVE IT, THIS DID NOT SOLVE IT, IMMEDIATELY AFTER WE LEFT THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITHIN A FEW MILES, ENGINE SHUT DOWN, POWER WENT OUT, WHEN RESTARTED TH...

Oct 13, 2011 Electrical System 113,026 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRONICS SHUT OFF AND THE ENGINE DIES AS IF ITS IN NEUTRAL. TOOK TO VOLVO SERVICE AND THEY SAID A CAN SOFTWARE UPGRADE WOULD SOLVE IT, THIS DID NOT SOLVE IT, IMMEDIATELY AFTER WE LEFT THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITHIN A FEW MILES, ENGINE SHUT DOWN, POWER WENT OUT, WHEN RESTARTED TH...

Oct 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,026 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRONICS SHUT OFF AND THE ENGINE DIES AS IF ITS IN NEUTRAL. TOOK TO VOLVO SERVICE AND THEY SAID A CAN SOFTWARE UPGRADE WOULD SOLVE IT, THIS DID NOT SOLVE IT, IMMEDIATELY AFTER WE LEFT THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITHIN A FEW MILES, ENGINE SHUT DOWN, POWER WENT OUT, WHEN RESTARTED TH...

Oct 6, 2011 Power Train 101,861 mi

MY RECENTLY BOUGHT 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR. IT TOOK THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE LIGHT TO CROSS THE INTERSECTION AND SEVERAL NEAR-MISSES BY OTHER CARS. VOLVO REFUSES ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAULTY TRANSMISSION AND AFTER FURTHER ...

Oct 6, 2011 Power Train 101,861 mi

MY RECENTLY BOUGHT 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR. IT TOOK THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE LIGHT TO CROSS THE INTERSECTION AND SEVERAL NEAR-MISSES BY OTHER CARS. VOLVO REFUSES ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAULTY TRANSMISSION AND AFTER FURTHER ...

Oct 2, 2011 Electrical System 123,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THERE WAS A SLIGHT THUMPING NOISE AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FAILED AND SHUTDOWN IN A SECOND. THE POWER WAS LOST AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SUDDEN HALT. LUCKILY I WAS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND I HAD PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS VERY SCARY, AS I ...

Oct 2, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 123,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THERE WAS A SLIGHT THUMPING NOISE AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FAILED AND SHUTDOWN IN A SECOND. THE POWER WAS LOST AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SUDDEN HALT. LUCKILY I WAS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND I HAD PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS VERY SCARY, AS I ...

Oct 2, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 123,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THERE WAS A SLIGHT THUMPING NOISE AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FAILED AND SHUTDOWN IN A SECOND. THE POWER WAS LOST AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SUDDEN HALT. LUCKILY I WAS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND I HAD PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS VERY SCARY, AS I ...

Oct 2, 2011 Electrical System 123,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THERE WAS A SLIGHT THUMPING NOISE AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FAILED AND SHUTDOWN IN A SECOND. THE POWER WAS LOST AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SUDDEN HALT. LUCKILY I WAS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND I HAD PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS VERY SCARY, AS I ...

Oct 2, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 123,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THERE WAS A SLIGHT THUMPING NOISE AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FAILED AND SHUTDOWN IN A SECOND. THE POWER WAS LOST AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SUDDEN HALT. LUCKILY I WAS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND I HAD PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS VERY SCARY, AS I ...

Oct 2, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 123,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THERE WAS A SLIGHT THUMPING NOISE AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FAILED AND SHUTDOWN IN A SECOND. THE POWER WAS LOST AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SUDDEN HALT. LUCKILY I WAS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND I HAD PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS VERY SCARY, AS I ...

Sep 28, 2011 Electrical System 102,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND ALL THE GAGES WENT OFF-- HAD SOME MINOR ELECTRICAL ISSUES FOR YEARS, TAIL LIGHTS NOT WORKING ONE TIME AND THEN OKAY. FINALLY DEALERSHIP SAID IT NEEDED A NEW CENTRAL COMPUTER. JUST PICKED UP THE CAR $1,100.00+ *TT

Sep 28, 2011 Electrical System 102,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND ALL THE GAGES WENT OFF-- HAD SOME MINOR ELECTRICAL ISSUES FOR YEARS, TAIL LIGHTS NOT WORKING ONE TIME AND THEN OKAY. FINALLY DEALERSHIP SAID IT NEEDED A NEW CENTRAL COMPUTER. JUST PICKED UP THE CAR $1,100.00+ *TT

Sep 15, 2011 Seats Fire 103,000 mi

SEAT HEATER MALFUNCTION CAUSING SEAT TO MELT AND BURN UPPER LEG BUTTOCKS AREA. *KB

Sep 15, 2011 Seats Fire 103,000 mi

SEAT HEATER MALFUNCTION CAUSING SEAT TO MELT AND BURN UPPER LEG BUTTOCKS AREA. *KB

Sep 15, 2011 Seats Fire 103,000 mi

SEAT HEATER MALFUNCTION CAUSING SEAT TO MELT AND BURN UPPER LEG BUTTOCKS AREA. *KB

Sep 15, 2011 Seats Fire 103,000 mi

SEAT HEATER MALFUNCTION CAUSING SEAT TO MELT AND BURN UPPER LEG BUTTOCKS AREA. *KB

Sep 3, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, ESPECIALLY AT LOW SPEEDS (LIKE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. WHEN THE PEDAL IS PUSHED IT FEELS LIKE A ROCK, WITH LITTLE DEPRESSION, AND VEHICLE DOES NOT SLOW. IF PRESSURE IS RELEASED AND PEDAL IS PUSHED A SECOND TIME, USUALLY THE BRAKING WILL FINALLY WORK....

Sep 3, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, ESPECIALLY AT LOW SPEEDS (LIKE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. WHEN THE PEDAL IS PUSHED IT FEELS LIKE A ROCK, WITH LITTLE DEPRESSION, AND VEHICLE DOES NOT SLOW. IF PRESSURE IS RELEASED AND PEDAL IS PUSHED A SECOND TIME, USUALLY THE BRAKING WILL FINALLY WORK....

Sep 1, 2011 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND WINDOWS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CENTRAL CONTROL MODULE AND...

Sep 1, 2011 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN DEFECT IN THIS CAR YET VOLVO HAS REFUSED TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND REPAIR THEM. THEY HAVE QUOTED US $7700 TO REPAIR AND REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND OTHER PARTS DAMAGED BY THE FAILED ...

Sep 1, 2011 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND WINDOWS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CENTRAL CONTROL MODULE AND...

Sep 1, 2011 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN DEFECT IN THIS CAR YET VOLVO HAS REFUSED TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND REPAIR THEM. THEY HAVE QUOTED US $7700 TO REPAIR AND REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND OTHER PARTS DAMAGED BY THE FAILED ...

Aug 11, 2011 Power Train 78,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 VOLVO XC90 WITH 78,000 MILES ON IT AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS RIDICULOUS FOR SUCH A NICE CAR. I DON'T HAVE $5,000 TO REPLACE A TRANSMISSION. VOLVO NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE. *TR

Aug 11, 2011 Power Train 78,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 VOLVO XC90 WITH 78,000 MILES ON IT AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS RIDICULOUS FOR SUCH A NICE CAR. I DON'T HAVE $5,000 TO REPLACE A TRANSMISSION. VOLVO NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE. *TR

Aug 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT RESUMED OPERATION CAUTIOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN AN AUTHOR...

Aug 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT RESUMED OPERATION CAUTIOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN AN AUTHOR...

Jul 26, 2011 Power Train 132,694 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, LOSS OF POWER AND POWER STEERING. UPDATED 07/28/11*BF

Jul 26, 2011 Power Train 54,286 mi

I OWN A 2004 VOLVO XC90 TC. THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE IS 54,000 APPROXIMATELY. AS OF 7/26 THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED, THE COST TO REPAIR IS 5,200 USD. THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL OF TRANSMISSIONS. VOLVO WILL NOT COVER THE COST OF REPAIRS NOR HAVE THEY ISSUED A RECA...

Jul 26, 2011 Power Train 132,694 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, LOSS OF POWER AND POWER STEERING. UPDATED 07/28/11*BF

Jul 26, 2011 Power Train 54,286 mi

I OWN A 2004 VOLVO XC90 TC. THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE IS 54,000 APPROXIMATELY. AS OF 7/26 THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED, THE COST TO REPAIR IS 5,200 USD. THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL OF TRANSMISSIONS. VOLVO WILL NOT COVER THE COST OF REPAIRS NOR HAVE THEY ISSUED A RECA...

Jul 18, 2011 Electrical System 99,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 AND IT HAS BEEN A DISASTER THE LAST 4 YEARS. ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING ON I90 (NYST) WHEN MY CAR WHOLE DASHBOARD WENT OUT . IT WAS A MOMENT I CANT FORGET . I COULDN'T DO ANYTHING, I WAS DRIVING 65 MPH AND CAN ONLY FORCE MY CAR OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE I HAVE LOST CONTROL OF IT . ...

Jul 18, 2011 Electrical System 99,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 AND IT HAS BEEN A DISASTER THE LAST 4 YEARS. ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING ON I90 (NYST) WHEN MY CAR WHOLE DASHBOARD WENT OUT . IT WAS A MOMENT I CANT FORGET . I COULDN'T DO ANYTHING, I WAS DRIVING 65 MPH AND CAN ONLY FORCE MY CAR OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE I HAVE LOST CONTROL OF IT . ...

Jul 7, 2011 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ON 1/27/2007, BECAUSE THE SEALS FAILED IN THE DRIVE TRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE RECURRED AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, THEY STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN. THE CONTACT STATE...

Jul 7, 2011 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ON 1/27/2007, BECAUSE THE SEALS FAILED IN THE DRIVE TRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE RECURRED AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, THEY STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN. THE CONTACT STATE...

Jul 3, 2011 Electrical System 134,000 mi

AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE IN OUR 2004 XC90 OCCURRED LATE AT NIGHT WHILE WE WERE NEARING THE END OF A 60 MILE TRIP...AND IT ALMOST KILLED ME AND MY FAMILY. I WAS DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT AFTER ATTENDING A FIREWORKS SHOW IN SAN JOSE, CA AND FOR SOME REASON THE ENGINE STALLED DURING DE-CELLERATION AS I WAS C...

Jul 3, 2011 Electrical System 134,000 mi

AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE IN OUR 2004 XC90 OCCURRED LATE AT NIGHT WHILE WE WERE NEARING THE END OF A 60 MILE TRIP...AND IT ALMOST KILLED ME AND MY FAMILY. I WAS DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT AFTER ATTENDING A FIREWORKS SHOW IN SAN JOSE, CA AND FOR SOME REASON THE ENGINE STALLED DURING DE-CELLERATION AS I WAS C...

Jul 1, 2011 Parking Brake 45,000 mi

THE CAR, INCLUDING ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS, WAS INSPECTED 3 WKS AGO. NINE DAYS AGO, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SHOE BROKE AND THE PIECES FELL INTO THE WHEEL WORKS SO I COULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR. NOTE: IT HAD BEEN RAINING FOR A LONG TIME, SO THE MECHANIC SUSPECTS THE E-BRAKE CABLE RUSTED, FROZE LIGHTLY INTO TH...

Jul 1, 2011 Parking Brake 45,000 mi

THE CAR, INCLUDING ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS, WAS INSPECTED 3 WKS AGO. NINE DAYS AGO, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SHOE BROKE AND THE PIECES FELL INTO THE WHEEL WORKS SO I COULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR. NOTE: IT HAD BEEN RAINING FOR A LONG TIME, SO THE MECHANIC SUSPECTS THE E-BRAKE CABLE RUSTED, FROZE LIGHTLY INTO TH...

Jun 28, 2011 Power Train 130,342 mi

MOVING ABOUT 70MPH IN CRUISE WE FELT A SEVERE JERK FOLLOWED BY NEAR INSTANTANEOUS HARD ACCELERATION. THE JERK/THUD ACTION SO EXTREME IT WAS ALMOST LIKE THE VOLVO TRIED TO REVERSE GEAR BY ITSELF. IT'S STRANGE HOW AN 'EVENT' CAN CONJURE UP COMMON THOUGHTS. AFTER THE UNCONTROLLED HARD ACCELERATION,...

Jun 28, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 130,342 mi

MOVING ABOUT 70MPH IN CRUISE WE FELT A SEVERE JERK FOLLOWED BY NEAR INSTANTANEOUS HARD ACCELERATION. THE JERK/THUD ACTION SO EXTREME IT WAS ALMOST LIKE THE VOLVO TRIED TO REVERSE GEAR BY ITSELF. IT'S STRANGE HOW AN 'EVENT' CAN CONJURE UP COMMON THOUGHTS. AFTER THE UNCONTROLLED HARD ACCELERATION,...

Jun 28, 2011 Power Train 130,342 mi

MOVING ABOUT 70MPH IN CRUISE WE FELT A SEVERE JERK FOLLOWED BY NEAR INSTANTANEOUS HARD ACCELERATION. THE JERK/THUD ACTION SO EXTREME IT WAS ALMOST LIKE THE VOLVO TRIED TO REVERSE GEAR BY ITSELF. IT'S STRANGE HOW AN 'EVENT' CAN CONJURE UP COMMON THOUGHTS. AFTER THE UNCONTROLLED HARD ACCELERATION,...

Jun 28, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 130,342 mi

MOVING ABOUT 70MPH IN CRUISE WE FELT A SEVERE JERK FOLLOWED BY NEAR INSTANTANEOUS HARD ACCELERATION. THE JERK/THUD ACTION SO EXTREME IT WAS ALMOST LIKE THE VOLVO TRIED TO REVERSE GEAR BY ITSELF. IT'S STRANGE HOW AN 'EVENT' CAN CONJURE UP COMMON THOUGHTS. AFTER THE UNCONTROLLED HARD ACCELERATION,...

Jun 22, 2011 Electrical System 87,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 JERKED, THEN ALL ELECTRIC COMPONENTS WENT OUT SUDDENLY INCLUDING HEADLIGHTS AS WE DROVE ALONG TN HWY 840 CAUSING US TO ALMOST WRECK AS IT WAS NIGHTTIME AND PITCH BLACK ON THIS HIGHWAY. PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED SUV. NORMAL ACTIVITY FOR 30 MINUTES, THEN PROBLEM RECURRED. TOOK SUV T...

Jun 22, 2011 Electrical System 87,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 JERKED, THEN ALL ELECTRIC COMPONENTS WENT OUT SUDDENLY INCLUDING HEADLIGHTS AS WE DROVE ALONG TN HWY 840 CAUSING US TO ALMOST WRECK AS IT WAS NIGHTTIME AND PITCH BLACK ON THIS HIGHWAY. PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED SUV. NORMAL ACTIVITY FOR 30 MINUTES, THEN PROBLEM RECURRED. TOOK SUV T...

Jun 20, 2011 Power Train 60,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD. DRIVING ON RURAL ROAD WHEN TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN 3RD GEAR. VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN UTLIZING DOWN SHIFTING ON HILLY ROADS. THE VEHICLE ON HAS APPROX 60K MILES. LOSING THE TRANSMISSION REALLY HINDERS THE PERFORMANCE AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ...

Jun 20, 2011 Power Train 60,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD. DRIVING ON RURAL ROAD WHEN TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN 3RD GEAR. VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN UTLIZING DOWN SHIFTING ON HILLY ROADS. THE VEHICLE ON HAS APPROX 60K MILES. LOSING THE TRANSMISSION REALLY HINDERS THE PERFORMANCE AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ...

Jun 19, 2011 Electrical System 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 XC90 ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN SUDDENLY ALL THE LIGHTS IN THE DASHBOARD WENT OUT. THE CAR SLOWED DOWN. EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL IN THE CAR STOPPED WORKING. I COULD STILL START THE CAR HOWEVER. BUT ACCELERATION WASN'T THE SAME, THE CAR CRAWLED. TOOK THE CAR TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP WHO SA...

Jun 19, 2011 Electrical System 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 XC90 ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN SUDDENLY ALL THE LIGHTS IN THE DASHBOARD WENT OUT. THE CAR SLOWED DOWN. EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL IN THE CAR STOPPED WORKING. I COULD STILL START THE CAR HOWEVER. BUT ACCELERATION WASN'T THE SAME, THE CAR CRAWLED. TOOK THE CAR TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP WHO SA...

Jun 7, 2011 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR MORE THAN ONE HOUR, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT ELECTRICAL FAILURES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD FAIL AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED, THERE WERE SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED SPORAD...

Jun 7, 2011 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR MORE THAN ONE HOUR, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT ELECTRICAL FAILURES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD FAIL AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED, THERE WERE SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED SPORAD...

Jun 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,000 mi

EARLY CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW IN 2004. LAST YEAR, AT APPROX 35,000 MILES, WE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKET ($5000). TODAY I WAS TOLD BY OUR VOLVO SERVICE CENTER THAT THE ENGINE WAS BLOWN AND WE NEEDED A NEW ONE. ($12,500) THIS CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN GENTLY DRIVEN, HAS EXT...

Jun 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,000 mi

EARLY CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW IN 2004. LAST YEAR, AT APPROX 35,000 MILES, WE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKET ($5000). TODAY I WAS TOLD BY OUR VOLVO SERVICE CENTER THAT THE ENGINE WAS BLOWN AND WE NEEDED A NEW ONE. ($12,500) THIS CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN GENTLY DRIVEN, HAS EXT...

Jun 1, 2011 Unknown Or Other 147,500 mi

I HAVE HAD TWO INCIDENTS IN WHICH THE CAR CYCLES OFF AND ON AFTER APPROXIMATE THREE HOURS OF HIGHWAY DRIVING A FEW TIMES, AND THEN LOSES ALL AUXILIARY POWER, SRS LIGHT COMES ON, BRAKE FAILURE, BUT CAR CONTINUES TO RUN AND BRAKES OPERATE FINE. ON THE SECOND OCCASION, I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY, TURNED...

Jun 1, 2011 Unknown Or Other 147,500 mi

I HAVE HAD TWO INCIDENTS IN WHICH THE CAR CYCLES OFF AND ON AFTER APPROXIMATE THREE HOURS OF HIGHWAY DRIVING A FEW TIMES, AND THEN LOSES ALL AUXILIARY POWER, SRS LIGHT COMES ON, BRAKE FAILURE, BUT CAR CONTINUES TO RUN AND BRAKES OPERATE FINE. ON THE SECOND OCCASION, I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY, TURNED...

May 31, 2011 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE COULD HEAR A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND VARIOUS LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD ILLUMINATE RAPIDLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT AFTER THE...

May 31, 2011 Electrical System 124,500 mi

2004 XC-90 AWD: FOR OVER TWO YEARS THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE WHICH APPEARS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY SEEM TO STALL OR "HICCUP" WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURS AT ANY SPEED BUT IT IS MOST PREVALENT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT NORMALLY HAPPENS AT SPEEDS OF ...

May 31, 2011 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE COULD HEAR A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND VARIOUS LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD ILLUMINATE RAPIDLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT AFTER THE...

May 31, 2011 Electrical System 124,500 mi

2004 XC-90 AWD: FOR OVER TWO YEARS THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE WHICH APPEARS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY SEEM TO STALL OR "HICCUP" WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURS AT ANY SPEED BUT IT IS MOST PREVALENT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT NORMALLY HAPPENS AT SPEEDS OF ...

May 29, 2011 Exterior Lighting 123,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN. DASH PANEL INDICATED BRAKE FAILURE, STOP CAREFULLY. NO LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, AIRBAGS, HAZARD LIGHTS, PWR WINDOWS, PWR BRAKES, RADIO - NO POWER TO ANYTHING. CLEAR, DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS HAD BEEN HAPPEN...

May 29, 2011 Air Bags 123,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN. DASH PANEL INDICATED BRAKE FAILURE, STOP CAREFULLY. NO LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, AIRBAGS, HAZARD LIGHTS, PWR WINDOWS, PWR BRAKES, RADIO - NO POWER TO ANYTHING. CLEAR, DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS HAD BEEN HAPPEN...

May 29, 2011 Electrical System 123,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN. DASH PANEL INDICATED BRAKE FAILURE, STOP CAREFULLY. NO LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, AIRBAGS, HAZARD LIGHTS, PWR WINDOWS, PWR BRAKES, RADIO - NO POWER TO ANYTHING. CLEAR, DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS HAD BEEN HAPPEN...

May 29, 2011 Exterior Lighting 123,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN. DASH PANEL INDICATED BRAKE FAILURE, STOP CAREFULLY. NO LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, AIRBAGS, HAZARD LIGHTS, PWR WINDOWS, PWR BRAKES, RADIO - NO POWER TO ANYTHING. CLEAR, DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS HAD BEEN HAPPEN...

May 29, 2011 Air Bags 123,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN. DASH PANEL INDICATED BRAKE FAILURE, STOP CAREFULLY. NO LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, AIRBAGS, HAZARD LIGHTS, PWR WINDOWS, PWR BRAKES, RADIO - NO POWER TO ANYTHING. CLEAR, DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS HAD BEEN HAPPEN...

May 29, 2011 Electrical System 123,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN. DASH PANEL INDICATED BRAKE FAILURE, STOP CAREFULLY. NO LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, AIRBAGS, HAZARD LIGHTS, PWR WINDOWS, PWR BRAKES, RADIO - NO POWER TO ANYTHING. CLEAR, DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS HAD BEEN HAPPEN...

May 23, 2011 Electrical System 74,000 mi

THIS IS IN REGARDS TO MY VOLVO 2004 XC90. WHILE DRIVING MY VOLVO STARTS JERKING AND THEN ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS GO OUT - ALL THE INTERIOR DASH LIGHT GO OFF, SIGNAL LIGHTS, AND HAZARDS WILL NOT WORK. I GET A MESSAGE ABOUT BRAKE FAILURE AND THEN SRS AIRBAG SERVICE. ONCE YOU STOP THE CAR AND RES...

May 23, 2011 Electrical System 74,000 mi

THIS IS IN REGARDS TO MY VOLVO 2004 XC90. WHILE DRIVING MY VOLVO STARTS JERKING AND THEN ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS GO OUT - ALL THE INTERIOR DASH LIGHT GO OFF, SIGNAL LIGHTS, AND HAZARDS WILL NOT WORK. I GET A MESSAGE ABOUT BRAKE FAILURE AND THEN SRS AIRBAG SERVICE. ONCE YOU STOP THE CAR AND RES...

May 9, 2011 Electrical System 110,000 mi

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ALERTED A "BULB FAILURE". REPLACEMENT OF THE HEADLAMP CARTRIDGE DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. SINCE THE INCIDENT HAPPENED, I NOTICED SEVERAL OTHER XC90 SUV'S WITH SAME DAYLIGHT LAMP OUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE.

May 9, 2011 Exterior Lighting 110,000 mi

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ALERTED A "BULB FAILURE". REPLACEMENT OF THE HEADLAMP CARTRIDGE DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. SINCE THE INCIDENT HAPPENED, I NOTICED SEVERAL OTHER XC90 SUV'S WITH SAME DAYLIGHT LAMP OUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE.

May 9, 2011 Electrical System 110,000 mi

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ALERTED A "BULB FAILURE". REPLACEMENT OF THE HEADLAMP CARTRIDGE DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. SINCE THE INCIDENT HAPPENED, I NOTICED SEVERAL OTHER XC90 SUV'S WITH SAME DAYLIGHT LAMP OUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE.

May 9, 2011 Exterior Lighting 110,000 mi

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ALERTED A "BULB FAILURE". REPLACEMENT OF THE HEADLAMP CARTRIDGE DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. SINCE THE INCIDENT HAPPENED, I NOTICED SEVERAL OTHER XC90 SUV'S WITH SAME DAYLIGHT LAMP OUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE.

Apr 28, 2011 Power Train 72,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT" ERROR MESSAGE APPEARS. CAR JUMPS WHEN CHANGING GEAR AND SOMETIMES HAS NO POWER WHEN PUSHING THE GAS. CAR HAS 72K+ MILES. *TR

Apr 28, 2011 Power Train 72,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT" ERROR MESSAGE APPEARS. CAR JUMPS WHEN CHANGING GEAR AND SOMETIMES HAS NO POWER WHEN PUSHING THE GAS. CAR HAS 72K+ MILES. *TR

Apr 21, 2011 Electrical System 113,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 VOLVO XC-90. I HAVE OWNED IT SINCE 12/2007. APPROXIMATELY 7 MONTHS AGO I STARTED HAVING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS (NAVIGATION FAILURE, ENGINE SERVICE ALERTS, SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM FAILURE). MESSAGES WOULD APPEAR AND THEN STOP. RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS A MESS...

Apr 21, 2011 Electrical System 113,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 VOLVO XC-90. I HAVE OWNED IT SINCE 12/2007. APPROXIMATELY 7 MONTHS AGO I STARTED HAVING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS (NAVIGATION FAILURE, ENGINE SERVICE ALERTS, SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM FAILURE). MESSAGES WOULD APPEAR AND THEN STOP. RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS A MESS...

Apr 3, 2011 Exterior Lighting 189,990 mi

I WAS DRIVING, AND JUST AS IT STARTED TO GET DARK, I NOTICED THAT MY LIGHTS DID NOT SEEM TO BE WORKING. I STOPPED AT A PARKING LOT TO CHECK, AND THE LIGHTS WERE IN FACT NOT WORKING. IF I HAD NOT BEEN CLOSE TO HOME, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A PERILOUS DRIVE HOME; AND, IF IT HAPPENED HALF AN HOUR LATER, I W...

Apr 3, 2011 Exterior Lighting 189,990 mi

I WAS DRIVING, AND JUST AS IT STARTED TO GET DARK, I NOTICED THAT MY LIGHTS DID NOT SEEM TO BE WORKING. I STOPPED AT A PARKING LOT TO CHECK, AND THE LIGHTS WERE IN FACT NOT WORKING. IF I HAD NOT BEEN CLOSE TO HOME, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A PERILOUS DRIVE HOME; AND, IF IT HAPPENED HALF AN HOUR LATER, I W...

Mar 25, 2011 Air Bags 130,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY WIPERS CAME ON FOR ONE CYCLE. A FEW MINUTES LATER THE SAME THING. THEN A FEW MINUTES AFTER THAT THE WIPERS CAME ON, STAYED ON, AND MY ENTIRE ELECTRIC PANEL SHUT DOWN. NO DASH BOARD INSTRUMENTS, NO POWER IN THE WINDOWS, NO TURN SIGNALS, NO STEREO. CAR STILL RAN, AND H...

Mar 25, 2011 Visibility 130,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY WIPERS CAME ON FOR ONE CYCLE. A FEW MINUTES LATER THE SAME THING. THEN A FEW MINUTES AFTER THAT THE WIPERS CAME ON, STAYED ON, AND MY ENTIRE ELECTRIC PANEL SHUT DOWN. NO DASH BOARD INSTRUMENTS, NO POWER IN THE WINDOWS, NO TURN SIGNALS, NO STEREO. CAR STILL RAN, AND H...

Mar 25, 2011 Air Bags 130,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY WIPERS CAME ON FOR ONE CYCLE. A FEW MINUTES LATER THE SAME THING. THEN A FEW MINUTES AFTER THAT THE WIPERS CAME ON, STAYED ON, AND MY ENTIRE ELECTRIC PANEL SHUT DOWN. NO DASH BOARD INSTRUMENTS, NO POWER IN THE WINDOWS, NO TURN SIGNALS, NO STEREO. CAR STILL RAN, AND H...

Mar 25, 2011 Visibility 130,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY WIPERS CAME ON FOR ONE CYCLE. A FEW MINUTES LATER THE SAME THING. THEN A FEW MINUTES AFTER THAT THE WIPERS CAME ON, STAYED ON, AND MY ENTIRE ELECTRIC PANEL SHUT DOWN. NO DASH BOARD INSTRUMENTS, NO POWER IN THE WINDOWS, NO TURN SIGNALS, NO STEREO. CAR STILL RAN, AND H...

Mar 21, 2011 Electrical System 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOUD THUMPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE FOLWED BY THE ILLUMINATION OF ALL WARNING LIGHTS INCLUDING THE CHECK ENGINE, ABS AND SRS WARNING LIGHTS. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN; HOWEVER, ALL ...

Mar 21, 2011 Electrical System 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOUD THUMPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE FOLWED BY THE ILLUMINATION OF ALL WARNING LIGHTS INCLUDING THE CHECK ENGINE, ABS AND SRS WARNING LIGHTS. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN; HOWEVER, ALL ...

Mar 11, 2011 Electrical System 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER PULLING ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE TECHNICIANS PERFORMED UP...

Mar 11, 2011 Electrical System 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER PULLING ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE TECHNICIANS PERFORMED UP...

Mar 9, 2011 Power Train 118,000 mi

2ND TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 AAMCO IS QUOTING ME AT $4000 TO REBUILD OR $5500 TO REPLACE, WOULD BE SECOND REPLACEMENT FOR THIS VEHICLE.

Mar 9, 2011 Power Train 118,000 mi

2ND TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 AAMCO IS QUOTING ME AT $4000 TO REBUILD OR $5500 TO REPLACE, WOULD BE SECOND REPLACEMENT FOR THIS VEHICLE.

Mar 4, 2011 Exterior Lighting 103,000 mi

THIS HAS TO DO WITH FAULTY HEADLIGHT SYSTEM ON THIS CAR. I HAVE HAD REPEATED FAILURES OF THE LOW BEAM ON BOTH SIDES. THE CONNECTOR THAT THE HEADLIGHT PLUGS INTO OVERHEATS TO THE POINT WHERE THE PLASTIC CONNECTOR MELTS AND NO LONGER WORKS. TO FIX IT REQUIRES THAT A NEW CONNECTOR BE PURCHASED AND S...

Mar 4, 2011 Exterior Lighting 103,000 mi

THIS HAS TO DO WITH FAULTY HEADLIGHT SYSTEM ON THIS CAR. I HAVE HAD REPEATED FAILURES OF THE LOW BEAM ON BOTH SIDES. THE CONNECTOR THAT THE HEADLIGHT PLUGS INTO OVERHEATS TO THE POINT WHERE THE PLASTIC CONNECTOR MELTS AND NO LONGER WORKS. TO FIX IT REQUIRES THAT A NEW CONNECTOR BE PURCHASED AND S...

Feb 16, 2011 Electrical System 98,003 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FAILED. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF AND THEN RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY FOR A SHORT PERIOD BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ...

Feb 16, 2011 Electrical System 98,003 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FAILED. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF AND THEN RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY FOR A SHORT PERIOD BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ...

Feb 15, 2011 Electrical System 123,000 mi

CAR LOST ALL POWER. ALL DASHBOARD WENT OFF AND POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT OVER 40 MILES AN HOUR ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAPPENED ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. MILEAGE 123,000 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6. *TR

Feb 15, 2011 Electrical System 123,000 mi

CAR LOST ALL POWER. ALL DASHBOARD WENT OFF AND POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT OVER 40 MILES AN HOUR ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAPPENED ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. MILEAGE 123,000 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6. *TR

Feb 7, 2011 Unknown Or Other 107,000 mi

ALL DASHLIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY BLACK, AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WITH IT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY (AT NIGHT). THIS HAPPENED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. VOLVO DEALER CLAIMED THEY "RESET" IT THE FIRST TWO FIXES AND THEN THE THIRD TIME REPLACED THE CEM, WHICH WAS A COUPLE THOUSAND DOLLAR...

Feb 7, 2011 Unknown Or Other 107,000 mi

ALL DASHLIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY BLACK, AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WITH IT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY (AT NIGHT). THIS HAPPENED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. VOLVO DEALER CLAIMED THEY "RESET" IT THE FIRST TWO FIXES AND THEN THE THIRD TIME REPLACED THE CEM, WHICH WAS A COUPLE THOUSAND DOLLAR...

Jan 30, 2011 Electrical System 108,540 mi

LIQUID (PROBABLY WATER) INSIDE THE FRAME OF VOLVO XC90 CAUSING ELECTRICAL ISSUES. *TR

Jan 30, 2011 Power Train 108,540 mi

LIQUID (PROBABLY WATER) INSIDE THE FRAME OF VOLVO XC90 CAUSING ELECTRICAL ISSUES. *TR

Jan 30, 2011 Structure 108,540 mi

LIQUID (PROBABLY WATER) INSIDE THE FRAME OF VOLVO XC90 CAUSING ELECTRICAL ISSUES. *TR

Jan 30, 2011 Electrical System 108,540 mi

LIQUID (PROBABLY WATER) INSIDE THE FRAME OF VOLVO XC90 CAUSING ELECTRICAL ISSUES. *TR

Jan 30, 2011 Power Train 108,540 mi

LIQUID (PROBABLY WATER) INSIDE THE FRAME OF VOLVO XC90 CAUSING ELECTRICAL ISSUES. *TR

Jan 30, 2011 Structure 108,540 mi

LIQUID (PROBABLY WATER) INSIDE THE FRAME OF VOLVO XC90 CAUSING ELECTRICAL ISSUES. *TR

Jan 23, 2011 Power Train 107,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 VOLVO XC90. AT APPROXIMATELY 52K MILES, THE XC90 1ST GENERATION TRANSMISSION WENT BAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. CARLSEN VOLVO (PALO ALTO, CA) AGREED TO COVER THE COST OF THE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. I WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE SERVICE AND WENT ON MY WAY. IN DECEMBER 2010 AT ~107,000K M...

Jan 23, 2011 Power Train 107,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 VOLVO XC90. AT APPROXIMATELY 52K MILES, THE XC90 1ST GENERATION TRANSMISSION WENT BAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. CARLSEN VOLVO (PALO ALTO, CA) AGREED TO COVER THE COST OF THE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. I WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE SERVICE AND WENT ON MY WAY. IN DECEMBER 2010 AT ~107,000K M...

Jan 20, 2011 Wheels 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE THE TIRES REPLACED. THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WAS REPLACED AND AIR CAME OUT OF THE TIRE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE RIM WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO LOSE AIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RIM WAS NO LONGER UNDE...

Jan 20, 2011 Wheels 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE THE TIRES REPLACED. THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WAS REPLACED AND AIR CAME OUT OF THE TIRE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE RIM WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO LOSE AIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RIM WAS NO LONGER UNDE...

Jan 13, 2011 Electrical System 119,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND BACK ON CAUSING A PAINFUL JERKING MOTION TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HURT HIS NECK AND SHOULDERS FROM THE DRASTIC JOLT THAT THE VEHICLE MADE. THE LIGHTS AND ALL POWER SHUT OFF AND THEN THEY IMME...

Jan 13, 2011 Electrical System 119,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND BACK ON CAUSING A PAINFUL JERKING MOTION TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HURT HIS NECK AND SHOULDERS FROM THE DRASTIC JOLT THAT THE VEHICLE MADE. THE LIGHTS AND ALL POWER SHUT OFF AND THEN THEY IMME...

Jan 2, 2011 Air Bags Crash 93,000 mi

MY HUSBAND HAD A 55MPH CRASH IN MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 ON THE FREEWAY. HE REAR ENDED ANOTHER DRIVER AT TOP SPEED, WAS SPUN AROUND SEVERAL TIMES ON THE FREEWAY AND ENDED UP FACING TRAFFIC. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT. THE INSPECTOR FROM MY INSURANCE COMPANY SAID T...

Jan 2, 2011 Air Bags Crash 93,000 mi

MY HUSBAND HAD A 55MPH CRASH IN MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 ON THE FREEWAY. HE REAR ENDED ANOTHER DRIVER AT TOP SPEED, WAS SPUN AROUND SEVERAL TIMES ON THE FREEWAY AND ENDED UP FACING TRAFFIC. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT. THE INSPECTOR FROM MY INSURANCE COMPANY SAID T...

Dec 24, 2010 Electrical System 115,089 mi

DURING LONG DURATIONS(>4HRS) OF DRIVING MY 2004 VOLVO XC90, IT SEEMS TO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT HAVE CAUSED ME AND THE PASSENGERS TO BE PUT INTO DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. FOR EXAMPLE, DRIVING ON A LONG TRIP WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENABLED AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE UP A HILL AND SUDDENLY THE CAR WI...

Dec 24, 2010 Electrical System 115,089 mi

DURING LONG DURATIONS(>4HRS) OF DRIVING MY 2004 VOLVO XC90, IT SEEMS TO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT HAVE CAUSED ME AND THE PASSENGERS TO BE PUT INTO DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. FOR EXAMPLE, DRIVING ON A LONG TRIP WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENABLED AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE UP A HILL AND SUDDENLY THE CAR WI...

Dec 19, 2010 Power Train 35,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC 90 T6 TRANSMISSION. PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW FROM DEALER. @ 35,000 THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP AND THE VEHICLE WAS NON RESPONSIVE. DUE TO THE DELAY OF THE TRANSMISSION CATCHING AND PROPELLING THE VEHICLE FORWARD WE WERE IN A NEAR COLLISION...

Dec 19, 2010 Power Train 35,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC 90 T6 TRANSMISSION. PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW FROM DEALER. @ 35,000 THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP AND THE VEHICLE WAS NON RESPONSIVE. DUE TO THE DELAY OF THE TRANSMISSION CATCHING AND PROPELLING THE VEHICLE FORWARD WE WERE IN A NEAR COLLISION...

Dec 14, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

A RUBBING NOISE BEGAN IN LATE SEPTEMBER. I HAD AN INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC AT THE DEALERSHIP ON SEPTEMBER 23RD. THEY TOLD ME THE FRONT BEARINGS AND THE LOWER ENGINE MOUNT PAD SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE NEXT DAY, WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION SEIZED. THE CAR WAS TOWED AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID TH...

Dec 14, 2010 Power Train 104,000 mi

A RUBBING NOISE BEGAN IN LATE SEPTEMBER. I HAD AN INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC AT THE DEALERSHIP ON SEPTEMBER 23RD. THEY TOLD ME THE FRONT BEARINGS AND THE LOWER ENGINE MOUNT PAD SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE NEXT DAY, WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION SEIZED. THE CAR WAS TOWED AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID TH...

Dec 14, 2010 Power Train 125,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE REQUIRING COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION (NO REBUILD), RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION COOLER. *TR

Dec 14, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

A RUBBING NOISE BEGAN IN LATE SEPTEMBER. I HAD AN INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC AT THE DEALERSHIP ON SEPTEMBER 23RD. THEY TOLD ME THE FRONT BEARINGS AND THE LOWER ENGINE MOUNT PAD SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE NEXT DAY, WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION SEIZED. THE CAR WAS TOWED AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID TH...

Dec 14, 2010 Power Train 104,000 mi

A RUBBING NOISE BEGAN IN LATE SEPTEMBER. I HAD AN INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC AT THE DEALERSHIP ON SEPTEMBER 23RD. THEY TOLD ME THE FRONT BEARINGS AND THE LOWER ENGINE MOUNT PAD SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE NEXT DAY, WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION SEIZED. THE CAR WAS TOWED AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID TH...

Dec 14, 2010 Power Train 125,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE REQUIRING COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION (NO REBUILD), RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION COOLER. *TR

Dec 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,500 mi

AT 65MPH ON A HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE REGISTERED A "ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED" FAULT MESSAGE, THEN AN "ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIRED" MESSAGE. THE ENGINE THEN QUIT RUNNING, THE STEERING BECAME UNRESPONSIVE AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STARTED DECELERATING. THE BRAKING WAS VERY MUSHY AND THE CAR WAS DIFFI...

Dec 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,500 mi

AT 65MPH ON A HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE REGISTERED A "ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED" FAULT MESSAGE, THEN AN "ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIRED" MESSAGE. THE ENGINE THEN QUIT RUNNING, THE STEERING BECAME UNRESPONSIVE AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STARTED DECELERATING. THE BRAKING WAS VERY MUSHY AND THE CAR WAS DIFFI...

Nov 17, 2010 Electrical System 132,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, EVERY ELECTRICAL COMPONENT MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE STEREO SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. TWO DAYS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE ELECTRICAL SY...

Nov 17, 2010 Electrical System 132,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, EVERY ELECTRICAL COMPONENT MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE STEREO SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. TWO DAYS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE ELECTRICAL SY...

Nov 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,500 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR A FUEL PUMP ISSUE BY THE NHTSA. IN A LETTER DATED 9/13/2010, VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA OUTLINED THE REASON FOR THE RECALL AND SPECIFICALLY ADVISED: PLEASE SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED VOLVO RETAILER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO HAVE THIS IMPORTANT SAF...

Nov 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,500 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR A FUEL PUMP ISSUE BY THE NHTSA. IN A LETTER DATED 9/13/2010, VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA OUTLINED THE REASON FOR THE RECALL AND SPECIFICALLY ADVISED: PLEASE SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED VOLVO RETAILER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO HAVE THIS IMPORTANT SAF...

Nov 10, 2010 Equipment 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OWNER'S MANUAL PROVIDED INACCURATE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE TOWING CAPACITY; HOWEVER, THE 2005 AND 2006 OWNER'S MANUAL SPECIFIED THE ACCURATE WEIGHT REDUCTION WITH THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. IN ADDITION, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...

Nov 10, 2010 Electrical System 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OWNER'S MANUAL PROVIDED INACCURATE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE TOWING CAPACITY; HOWEVER, THE 2005 AND 2006 OWNER'S MANUAL SPECIFIED THE ACCURATE WEIGHT REDUCTION WITH THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. IN ADDITION, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...

Nov 10, 2010 Equipment 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OWNER'S MANUAL PROVIDED INACCURATE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE TOWING CAPACITY; HOWEVER, THE 2005 AND 2006 OWNER'S MANUAL SPECIFIED THE ACCURATE WEIGHT REDUCTION WITH THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. IN ADDITION, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...

Nov 10, 2010 Electrical System 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OWNER'S MANUAL PROVIDED INACCURATE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE TOWING CAPACITY; HOWEVER, THE 2005 AND 2006 OWNER'S MANUAL SPECIFIED THE ACCURATE WEIGHT REDUCTION WITH THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. IN ADDITION, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...

Nov 7, 2010 Electrical System 83,000 mi

MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS WITH MOST RECENT BEING A SHUTDOWN EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL ON THE DASHBOARD. CAR WOULD STILL DRIVE BUT NO INSTRUMENTATION, DOOR LOCKS, WINDOWS OR ABILITY TO OPEN GAS TANK COVER FROM BUTTON INSIDE CAR. *TR

Nov 7, 2010 Equipment 80,000 mi

SWIVEL AND SPRING ON REMOTE CONTROL STOP WORKING. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR US, BEGINNING LESS THAN 1 YEAR AFTER WE PURCHASED CAR NEW. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED SWIVELS ON REMOTE AND UPGRADED SWIVELS ON REMOTES. AFTER SEVERAL TIMES THEY TOLD US THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE THEY COULD DO. HAVE...

Nov 7, 2010 Electrical System 83,000 mi

MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS WITH MOST RECENT BEING A SHUTDOWN EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL ON THE DASHBOARD. CAR WOULD STILL DRIVE BUT NO INSTRUMENTATION, DOOR LOCKS, WINDOWS OR ABILITY TO OPEN GAS TANK COVER FROM BUTTON INSIDE CAR. *TR

Nov 7, 2010 Equipment 80,000 mi

SWIVEL AND SPRING ON REMOTE CONTROL STOP WORKING. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR US, BEGINNING LESS THAN 1 YEAR AFTER WE PURCHASED CAR NEW. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED SWIVELS ON REMOTE AND UPGRADED SWIVELS ON REMOTES. AFTER SEVERAL TIMES THEY TOLD US THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE THEY COULD DO. HAVE...

Oct 22, 2010 Electrical System 69,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC 90 , 2.5 AWD. WHILE DRIVING ON I40 AT NIGHT ,(65 MPH, IN DRIVE) A LOUD THUMP FOLLOWED BY MOMENTARY ELECTRICAL FAILURE( HEADLIGHTS, LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.) IT THEN PICKED BACK UP AND CONTINUED ON FOR APPROX 1/4 MILE AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. MADE INTO FAR RIGHT LANE FROM THE 3RD LANE OVER....

Oct 22, 2010 Electrical System 69,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC 90 , 2.5 AWD. WHILE DRIVING ON I40 AT NIGHT ,(65 MPH, IN DRIVE) A LOUD THUMP FOLLOWED BY MOMENTARY ELECTRICAL FAILURE( HEADLIGHTS, LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.) IT THEN PICKED BACK UP AND CONTINUED ON FOR APPROX 1/4 MILE AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. MADE INTO FAR RIGHT LANE FROM THE 3RD LANE OVER....

Oct 21, 2010 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 VOLVO XC90 THAT NEEDS THE CEM REPLACED A COST OF $1400.00. AS I WAS DOING RESEARCH ON MY CARS PROBLEM I NOTICED THAT ALMOST EVERY MODEL OF VOLVO HAS THE SAME ISSUE. THE CEM IS THE COMPUTER THAT CONTROLS EVERYTHING. WHEN MINE WENT BAD I WAS DRIVING 70MPH DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND THE CAR...

Oct 21, 2010 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 VOLVO XC90 THAT NEEDS THE CEM REPLACED A COST OF $1400.00. AS I WAS DOING RESEARCH ON MY CARS PROBLEM I NOTICED THAT ALMOST EVERY MODEL OF VOLVO HAS THE SAME ISSUE. THE CEM IS THE COMPUTER THAT CONTROLS EVERYTHING. WHEN MINE WENT BAD I WAS DRIVING 70MPH DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND THE CAR...

Oct 11, 2010 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 2004 VOLVO XC90. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BY VOLVO BUT THEY HAVEN'T ISSUED A FORMAL RECALL. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT I DEAL WITH STATED THEY REPLACE ON AVERAGE 10 A MONTH. THE AVERAGE COST THAT OWNERS ARE FACING IS $7000. *TR

Oct 11, 2010 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 2004 VOLVO XC90. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BY VOLVO BUT THEY HAVEN'T ISSUED A FORMAL RECALL. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT I DEAL WITH STATED THEY REPLACE ON AVERAGE 10 A MONTH. THE AVERAGE COST THAT OWNERS ARE FACING IS $7000. *TR

Oct 4, 2010 Power Train 87,000 mi

"TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT"LIGHT IS ON. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE "NEW" IN JULY 2003. CURRENTLY HAS 87,000 MILES. NOTICED SLIPPAGE OVER ONE YEAR AGO. ACCELERATION AT TIMES AFTER BEING STOPPED VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE FROM SLIPPAGE, DANGEROUS AT INTERSECTIONS MAKING TURNS IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC....

Oct 4, 2010 Power Train 87,000 mi

"TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT"LIGHT IS ON. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE "NEW" IN JULY 2003. CURRENTLY HAS 87,000 MILES. NOTICED SLIPPAGE OVER ONE YEAR AGO. ACCELERATION AT TIMES AFTER BEING STOPPED VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE FROM SLIPPAGE, DANGEROUS AT INTERSECTIONS MAKING TURNS IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC....

Oct 2, 2010 Power Train 106,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC 90 AND TRANSMISSION IS FAILED AS WELL AS MOTOR MOUNTS, WHEEL BEARING BOOTS, ETC. DEALER KNOWS ABOUT THESE RECURRING ISSUES WITH OTHERS OF SAME YEAR, BUT CLAIMS IT IS ONLY MY ISSUE. PURCHASE PRICE WAS ~$55K AND WITH ONLY 106K MILES I SHOULD NOT NOW HAVE TO SPEND ~$5K FOR A NEW TRANNY. ...

Oct 2, 2010 Power Train 106,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC 90 AND TRANSMISSION IS FAILED AS WELL AS MOTOR MOUNTS, WHEEL BEARING BOOTS, ETC. DEALER KNOWS ABOUT THESE RECURRING ISSUES WITH OTHERS OF SAME YEAR, BUT CLAIMS IT IS ONLY MY ISSUE. PURCHASE PRICE WAS ~$55K AND WITH ONLY 106K MILES I SHOULD NOT NOW HAVE TO SPEND ~$5K FOR A NEW TRANNY. ...

Oct 1, 2010 Steering 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE TRAVELING 35-45 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD SUDDENLY TURNED OUTWARD RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COME TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE...

Oct 1, 2010 Steering 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE TRAVELING 35-45 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD SUDDENLY TURNED OUTWARD RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COME TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE...

Sep 24, 2010 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

THERE IS A LOW BEAM FAILURE INTERMITTENTLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REGARDLESS OF WHETHER I'M USING THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS OR THE BI-XENON HEADLIGHTS. THE BULB HAS BEEN REPLACED, FUSES CHECKED, WIRING CONNECTIONS CHECKED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUES. THE ONLY INCIDENT THIS HAS CAUSED HAS BEEN A WARNI...

Sep 24, 2010 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

THERE IS A LOW BEAM FAILURE INTERMITTENTLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REGARDLESS OF WHETHER I'M USING THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS OR THE BI-XENON HEADLIGHTS. THE BULB HAS BEEN REPLACED, FUSES CHECKED, WIRING CONNECTIONS CHECKED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUES. THE ONLY INCIDENT THIS HAS CAUSED HAS BEEN A WARNI...

Sep 22, 2010 Electrical System 49,250 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN ABOUT TWO OURS LEFT HEADLIGHT WENT OUT TWICE BUT CAME BACK ON, ALMOST FLICKERING MOTION. NOTICED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSIDE CAR FLICKERED AS WELL. HEAD LIGHT WENT OUT AGAIN FOR THIRD TIME AND SO I PULLED OVER AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND WAS FINE. CONTINUED DR...

Sep 22, 2010 Electrical System 49,250 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN ABOUT TWO OURS LEFT HEADLIGHT WENT OUT TWICE BUT CAME BACK ON, ALMOST FLICKERING MOTION. NOTICED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSIDE CAR FLICKERED AS WELL. HEAD LIGHT WENT OUT AGAIN FOR THIRD TIME AND SO I PULLED OVER AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND WAS FINE. CONTINUED DR...

Sep 21, 2010 Electrical System 45,000 mi

COMING HOME TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FROM A TRIP IN ARIZONA AND DRIVING AT NIGHT THOUGH THE NEVADA DESERT. WEATHER WAS NICE, DRY CONDITIONS, LIGHT TRAFFIC ( THE SUN HAD SET ABOUT 7:00 IN THE EVENING) - JANUARY 2008 AND WE WERE CRUISING AT ABOUT 65 MPH. AT ABOUT 50 MILES OUTSIDE BANNING THE CAR HAD A...

Sep 21, 2010 Electrical System 45,000 mi

COMING HOME TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FROM A TRIP IN ARIZONA AND DRIVING AT NIGHT THOUGH THE NEVADA DESERT. WEATHER WAS NICE, DRY CONDITIONS, LIGHT TRAFFIC ( THE SUN HAD SET ABOUT 7:00 IN THE EVENING) - JANUARY 2008 AND WE WERE CRUISING AT ABOUT 65 MPH. AT ABOUT 50 MILES OUTSIDE BANNING THE CAR HAD A...

Sep 15, 2010 Air Bags 53,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS JUMPING INTO GEAR OR LUNGING WHEN HE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 53,000 MILES IN 2008. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND DET...

Sep 15, 2010 Power Train 53,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS JUMPING INTO GEAR OR LUNGING WHEN HE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 53,000 MILES IN 2008. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND DET...

Sep 15, 2010 Air Bags 53,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS JUMPING INTO GEAR OR LUNGING WHEN HE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 53,000 MILES IN 2008. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND DET...

Sep 15, 2010 Power Train 53,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS JUMPING INTO GEAR OR LUNGING WHEN HE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 53,000 MILES IN 2008. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND DET...

Sep 14, 2010 Electrical System 105,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AFTER PICKING UP SOCCER CARPOOL, LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF, CAUSING A MESSAGE TO APPEAR OF LOW BEAM BULB FAILURE THEN AFTER A 5 SECONDS WOULD COME BACK ON AND THE MESSAGE WOULD DISAPPEAR. THIS OCCURRED 4 OR 5 TIMES WITHIN A COUPLE OF MINUTES THEN NEVER O...

Sep 14, 2010 Electrical System 105,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AFTER PICKING UP SOCCER CARPOOL, LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF, CAUSING A MESSAGE TO APPEAR OF LOW BEAM BULB FAILURE THEN AFTER A 5 SECONDS WOULD COME BACK ON AND THE MESSAGE WOULD DISAPPEAR. THIS OCCURRED 4 OR 5 TIMES WITHIN A COUPLE OF MINUTES THEN NEVER O...

Sep 11, 2010 Electrical System 94,500 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 SEF HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT ENGINE FAILURES/POWER SHORTAGES FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS. AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR, OFTEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CAR WILL MAKE A LARGE SOUND AND INTERMITTENTLY JERK, AND SIMULTANEOUSLY THE GAUGES GO DOWN, EXTERIOR LIGHTS GO ...

Sep 11, 2010 Electrical System 94,500 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 SEF HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT ENGINE FAILURES/POWER SHORTAGES FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS. AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR, OFTEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CAR WILL MAKE A LARGE SOUND AND INTERMITTENTLY JERK, AND SIMULTANEOUSLY THE GAUGES GO DOWN, EXTERIOR LIGHTS GO ...

Sep 10, 2010 Exterior Lighting 169,200 mi

MY HEADLIGHTS, DRIVING LIGHTS, PARK LIGHTS, AND TURN SIGNALS ARE NOT WORKING. THIS BEGAN WHEN I STARTED TO GO SOMEWHERE LAST NIGHT. ALL OF THESE THINGS WERE WORKING THE DAY BEFORE. THE TAIL LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE WORKING IN THE REAR. MY VEHICLE IS GARAGED WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE. ...

Sep 10, 2010 Electrical System 169,200 mi

MY HEADLIGHTS, DRIVING LIGHTS, PARK LIGHTS, AND TURN SIGNALS ARE NOT WORKING. THIS BEGAN WHEN I STARTED TO GO SOMEWHERE LAST NIGHT. ALL OF THESE THINGS WERE WORKING THE DAY BEFORE. THE TAIL LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE WORKING IN THE REAR. MY VEHICLE IS GARAGED WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE. ...

Sep 10, 2010 Exterior Lighting 169,200 mi

MY HEADLIGHTS, DRIVING LIGHTS, PARK LIGHTS, AND TURN SIGNALS ARE NOT WORKING. THIS BEGAN WHEN I STARTED TO GO SOMEWHERE LAST NIGHT. ALL OF THESE THINGS WERE WORKING THE DAY BEFORE. THE TAIL LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE WORKING IN THE REAR. MY VEHICLE IS GARAGED WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE. ...

Sep 10, 2010 Electrical System 169,200 mi

MY HEADLIGHTS, DRIVING LIGHTS, PARK LIGHTS, AND TURN SIGNALS ARE NOT WORKING. THIS BEGAN WHEN I STARTED TO GO SOMEWHERE LAST NIGHT. ALL OF THESE THINGS WERE WORKING THE DAY BEFORE. THE TAIL LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE WORKING IN THE REAR. MY VEHICLE IS GARAGED WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE. ...

Sep 7, 2010 Exterior Lighting 94,000 mi

MAIN HEADLIGHT SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DEFECT. IN 2006 BOTH VEHICLE HEAD LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. ON 07/03/06 MAIN BEAM FUSE REPLACED BY DEALER TO CORRECT PROBLEM. IN 2010 RIGHT-SIDE HEADLIGHT STOPPED WORKING. CUSTOMER REPLACED BULB PER DASH WARNING LIGHT BUT DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. ...

Sep 7, 2010 Exterior Lighting 94,000 mi

MAIN HEADLIGHT SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DEFECT. IN 2006 BOTH VEHICLE HEAD LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. ON 07/03/06 MAIN BEAM FUSE REPLACED BY DEALER TO CORRECT PROBLEM. IN 2010 RIGHT-SIDE HEADLIGHT STOPPED WORKING. CUSTOMER REPLACED BULB PER DASH WARNING LIGHT BUT DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. ...

Sep 6, 2010 Electrical System 99,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IS INTERMITTENTLY SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE PRIVATE ROADS OR FREEWAY, ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (DASHBOARD, GAUGES, STEREO, SOME WINDOWS, DRIVING TRANNY CHANGER - CAN'T SHIFT), AND ALL OTHER ITEMS ARE GOING OUT. THE POWER OF THE VEHICLE WILL STALL FOR 1/2 SECOND IN AS MANY AS 3-5 ...

Sep 6, 2010 Air Bags 99,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IS INTERMITTENTLY SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE PRIVATE ROADS OR FREEWAY, ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (DASHBOARD, GAUGES, STEREO, SOME WINDOWS, DRIVING TRANNY CHANGER - CAN'T SHIFT), AND ALL OTHER ITEMS ARE GOING OUT. THE POWER OF THE VEHICLE WILL STALL FOR 1/2 SECOND IN AS MANY AS 3-5 ...

Sep 6, 2010 Electrical System 99,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IS INTERMITTENTLY SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE PRIVATE ROADS OR FREEWAY, ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (DASHBOARD, GAUGES, STEREO, SOME WINDOWS, DRIVING TRANNY CHANGER - CAN'T SHIFT), AND ALL OTHER ITEMS ARE GOING OUT. THE POWER OF THE VEHICLE WILL STALL FOR 1/2 SECOND IN AS MANY AS 3-5 ...

Sep 6, 2010 Air Bags 99,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IS INTERMITTENTLY SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE PRIVATE ROADS OR FREEWAY, ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (DASHBOARD, GAUGES, STEREO, SOME WINDOWS, DRIVING TRANNY CHANGER - CAN'T SHIFT), AND ALL OTHER ITEMS ARE GOING OUT. THE POWER OF THE VEHICLE WILL STALL FOR 1/2 SECOND IN AS MANY AS 3-5 ...

Sep 4, 2010 Power Train

FAILED TRANSMISSION. *TR

Sep 4, 2010 Power Train

FAILED TRANSMISSION. *TR

Sep 2, 2010 Exterior Lighting 99,900 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 HEADLIGHT FAILURE. HEADLIGHTS FAILED MONDAY, AUGUST 30TH IN THE EVENING. I HAVE YET TO TAKE IT TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP, BUT SEARCHED ONLINE AND NOTICED THAT THIS IS A CONCERN FOR OTHER OWNERS AND THE NHTSA. *TR

Sep 2, 2010 Power Train 134,000 mi

VOLVO CX90 2004 FAULTY TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION ON MY CAR FAILED...NO WARNING, NO TRANSMISSION LIGHT. VOLVO HAS PLACED A FAULTY GM TRANSMISSION IN THE CAR AND THEY NEED TO RECALL IT. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND A COST ISSUE. VOLVO, I BELIEVE IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND THEY NEED TO STEP UP AND FIX...

Sep 2, 2010 Exterior Lighting 99,900 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 HEADLIGHT FAILURE. HEADLIGHTS FAILED MONDAY, AUGUST 30TH IN THE EVENING. I HAVE YET TO TAKE IT TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP, BUT SEARCHED ONLINE AND NOTICED THAT THIS IS A CONCERN FOR OTHER OWNERS AND THE NHTSA. *TR

Sep 2, 2010 Power Train 134,000 mi

VOLVO CX90 2004 FAULTY TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION ON MY CAR FAILED...NO WARNING, NO TRANSMISSION LIGHT. VOLVO HAS PLACED A FAULTY GM TRANSMISSION IN THE CAR AND THEY NEED TO RECALL IT. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND A COST ISSUE. VOLVO, I BELIEVE IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND THEY NEED TO STEP UP AND FIX...

Aug 30, 2010 Power Train 106,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 TRANSMISSION FAILURE - THE TRANSMISSION FAILED IN MY VOLVO AT 106,000 MILES. THIS IS THE 3RD TRANSMISSION THAT HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE COST TO ME WAS $3000.00. *TR

Aug 30, 2010 Power Train 106,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 TRANSMISSION FAILURE - THE TRANSMISSION FAILED IN MY VOLVO AT 106,000 MILES. THIS IS THE 3RD TRANSMISSION THAT HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE COST TO ME WAS $3000.00. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Electrical System 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME UNRESPONSIVE TO THE CONTACTS ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE. ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS. UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE AS ...

Aug 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME UNRESPONSIVE TO THE CONTACTS ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE. ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS. UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE AS ...

Aug 27, 2010 Electrical System 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME UNRESPONSIVE TO THE CONTACTS ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE. ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS. UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE AS ...

Aug 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME UNRESPONSIVE TO THE CONTACTS ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE. ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS. UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE AS ...

Aug 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE AND AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WITHIN FIVE MINUTES AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ...

Aug 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE AND AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WITHIN FIVE MINUTES AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ...

Aug 22, 2010 Electrical System 95,000 mi

OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90 HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT POWER SHORTAGES FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS. AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR, OFTEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CAR WILL INTERMITTENTLY JERK, AND SIMULTANEOUSLY THE GAUGES GO DOWN, EXTERIOR LIGHTS GO OUT, INTERIOR LIGHTS MAY GO ON, RADIO SHUT...

Aug 22, 2010 Electrical System 95,000 mi

OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90 HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT POWER SHORTAGES FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS. AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR, OFTEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CAR WILL INTERMITTENTLY JERK, AND SIMULTANEOUSLY THE GAUGES GO DOWN, EXTERIOR LIGHTS GO OUT, INTERIOR LIGHTS MAY GO ON, RADIO SHUT...

Aug 17, 2010 Electrical System 102,500 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90 BACK FROM VACATION WITH OUR TWO CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE AND ALL THE DASH INSTRUMENTATION LOST POWER AND THE STEERING BECAME HEAVY. THIS WAS DURING THE DAY SO I DO NOT KNOW IF THE HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT AS WELL. THE CAR DID NOT STOP AND THE POWER CAME BACK ON. TH...

Aug 17, 2010 Electrical System 102,500 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90 BACK FROM VACATION WITH OUR TWO CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE AND ALL THE DASH INSTRUMENTATION LOST POWER AND THE STEERING BECAME HEAVY. THIS WAS DURING THE DAY SO I DO NOT KNOW IF THE HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT AS WELL. THE CAR DID NOT STOP AND THE POWER CAME BACK ON. TH...

Aug 5, 2010 Power Train 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN DRAGGING AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WAS A SMALL LEAK FROM THE POWER ST...

Aug 5, 2010 Power Train 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN DRAGGING AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WAS A SMALL LEAK FROM THE POWER ST...

Aug 2, 2010 Electrical System 92,565 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING AN ISSUE WITH MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 WHICH THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT FOR MY FOURTH VISIT NOW. THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING AND EACH TIME I TAKE IT IN, THEY ARE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE AND OF COU...

Aug 2, 2010 Electrical System 92,565 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING AN ISSUE WITH MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 WHICH THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT FOR MY FOURTH VISIT NOW. THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING AND EACH TIME I TAKE IT IN, THEY ARE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE AND OF COU...

Jul 30, 2010 Electrical System 67,100 mi

RADIO TURNS ON AND OFF SPONTANEOUSLY ESPECIALLY WHEN HEATED SEATS ARE TUNED ON. *TR

Jul 30, 2010 Electrical System 55,000 mi

OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90 ALWAYS HAD AN ERRATIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. LAST YEAR IT SUDDENLY GOT WORSE WHEN THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INCLUDING BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND GAUGES STARTED TO FAIL AND WITHIN A FEW DAYS WERE COMPLETELY NON-FUNCTIONING. THE LOCAL VOLVO DEALER CHARGED US ABOUT $1200 FOR A N...

Jul 30, 2010 Electrical System 67,100 mi

RADIO TURNS ON AND OFF SPONTANEOUSLY ESPECIALLY WHEN HEATED SEATS ARE TUNED ON. *TR

Jul 30, 2010 Electrical System 55,000 mi

OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90 ALWAYS HAD AN ERRATIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. LAST YEAR IT SUDDENLY GOT WORSE WHEN THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INCLUDING BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND GAUGES STARTED TO FAIL AND WITHIN A FEW DAYS WERE COMPLETELY NON-FUNCTIONING. THE LOCAL VOLVO DEALER CHARGED US ABOUT $1200 FOR A N...

Jul 28, 2010 Structure 79,230 mi

REAR TAILGATE RELEASE FAILURE. *TR

Jul 28, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 79,230 mi

FUEL FILLER DOOR LATCH FAILURE. ALLOWS FUEL FILLER DOOR TO REMAIN OPEN AFTER CLOSED BY OPERATOR LEAVING DIRECT ACCESS TO GAS CAP. SPRING LATCH BROKEN. *TR

Jul 28, 2010 Fuel System, Other 79,230 mi

FUEL FILLER DOOR LATCH FAILURE. ALLOWS FUEL FILLER DOOR TO REMAIN OPEN AFTER CLOSED BY OPERATOR LEAVING DIRECT ACCESS TO GAS CAP. SPRING LATCH BROKEN. *TR

Jul 28, 2010 Electrical System 104,365 mi

ON OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90 THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT DARK, NO LOW OR HIGH BEAMS AT ALL. I AM NOW BEING TOLD IT IS A MODULE AND THE REPAIR COST IS IN EXCESS OF $1200. THE CAR HAS HID HEADLIGHTS. THIS OUTAGE CREATED A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IN THAT WE WERE DRIVING UP HIGHWAY 395 AT NIGHT WHEN THE ...

Jul 28, 2010 Exterior Lighting 104,365 mi

ON OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90 THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT DARK, NO LOW OR HIGH BEAMS AT ALL. I AM NOW BEING TOLD IT IS A MODULE AND THE REPAIR COST IS IN EXCESS OF $1200. THE CAR HAS HID HEADLIGHTS. THIS OUTAGE CREATED A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IN THAT WE WERE DRIVING UP HIGHWAY 395 AT NIGHT WHEN THE ...

Jul 28, 2010 Exterior Lighting 99,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT BULB (PHILIPS D2R 85126 XENON HID) ON MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 HAD TO BE REPLACED. AFTER INSERTING A NEW REPLACEMENT BULB IDENTICAL TO THE ORIGINAL BULB, I AM PAYING MORE ATTENTION TO THAT HEADLIGHT. IT SHINES BRIGHTER THAN THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT, AND IT BLINKS ONCE FOR ABO...

Jul 28, 2010 Structure 79,230 mi

REAR TAILGATE RELEASE FAILURE. *TR

Jul 28, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 79,230 mi

FUEL FILLER DOOR LATCH FAILURE. ALLOWS FUEL FILLER DOOR TO REMAIN OPEN AFTER CLOSED BY OPERATOR LEAVING DIRECT ACCESS TO GAS CAP. SPRING LATCH BROKEN. *TR

Jul 28, 2010 Fuel System, Other 79,230 mi

FUEL FILLER DOOR LATCH FAILURE. ALLOWS FUEL FILLER DOOR TO REMAIN OPEN AFTER CLOSED BY OPERATOR LEAVING DIRECT ACCESS TO GAS CAP. SPRING LATCH BROKEN. *TR

Jul 28, 2010 Electrical System 104,365 mi

ON OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90 THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT DARK, NO LOW OR HIGH BEAMS AT ALL. I AM NOW BEING TOLD IT IS A MODULE AND THE REPAIR COST IS IN EXCESS OF $1200. THE CAR HAS HID HEADLIGHTS. THIS OUTAGE CREATED A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IN THAT WE WERE DRIVING UP HIGHWAY 395 AT NIGHT WHEN THE ...

Jul 28, 2010 Exterior Lighting 104,365 mi

ON OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90 THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT DARK, NO LOW OR HIGH BEAMS AT ALL. I AM NOW BEING TOLD IT IS A MODULE AND THE REPAIR COST IS IN EXCESS OF $1200. THE CAR HAS HID HEADLIGHTS. THIS OUTAGE CREATED A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IN THAT WE WERE DRIVING UP HIGHWAY 395 AT NIGHT WHEN THE ...

Jul 28, 2010 Exterior Lighting 99,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT BULB (PHILIPS D2R 85126 XENON HID) ON MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 HAD TO BE REPLACED. AFTER INSERTING A NEW REPLACEMENT BULB IDENTICAL TO THE ORIGINAL BULB, I AM PAYING MORE ATTENTION TO THAT HEADLIGHT. IT SHINES BRIGHTER THAN THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT, AND IT BLINKS ONCE FOR ABO...

Jul 26, 2010 Electrical System 75,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING 125 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT, WE LEFT OUR 2004 VOLVO XC 90 T6 AWD PARKED FOR 4 HOURS BEFORE DRIVING AGAIN. AFTER LESS THAN A HALF MILE AT LOW SPEED, THERE WAS A "THUMP" FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, THE WIPERS CYCLED, THE GAUGES ALL WENT BLANK, SOME OF THE WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING, THE A/C ...

Jul 26, 2010 Air Bags 75,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING 125 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT, WE LEFT OUR 2004 VOLVO XC 90 T6 AWD PARKED FOR 4 HOURS BEFORE DRIVING AGAIN. AFTER LESS THAN A HALF MILE AT LOW SPEED, THERE WAS A "THUMP" FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, THE WIPERS CYCLED, THE GAUGES ALL WENT BLANK, SOME OF THE WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING, THE A/C ...

Jul 26, 2010 Interior Lighting 75,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING 125 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT, WE LEFT OUR 2004 VOLVO XC 90 T6 AWD PARKED FOR 4 HOURS BEFORE DRIVING AGAIN. AFTER LESS THAN A HALF MILE AT LOW SPEED, THERE WAS A "THUMP" FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, THE WIPERS CYCLED, THE GAUGES ALL WENT BLANK, SOME OF THE WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING, THE A/C ...

Jul 26, 2010 Power Train 75,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING 125 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT, WE LEFT OUR 2004 VOLVO XC 90 T6 AWD PARKED FOR 4 HOURS BEFORE DRIVING AGAIN. AFTER LESS THAN A HALF MILE AT LOW SPEED, THERE WAS A "THUMP" FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, THE WIPERS CYCLED, THE GAUGES ALL WENT BLANK, SOME OF THE WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING, THE A/C ...

Jul 26, 2010 Steering 75,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING 125 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT, WE LEFT OUR 2004 VOLVO XC 90 T6 AWD PARKED FOR 4 HOURS BEFORE DRIVING AGAIN. AFTER LESS THAN A HALF MILE AT LOW SPEED, THERE WAS A "THUMP" FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, THE WIPERS CYCLED, THE GAUGES ALL WENT BLANK, SOME OF THE WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING, THE A/C ...

Jul 26, 2010 Unknown Or Other 75,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING 125 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT, WE LEFT OUR 2004 VOLVO XC 90 T6 AWD PARKED FOR 4 HOURS BEFORE DRIVING AGAIN. AFTER LESS THAN A HALF MILE AT LOW SPEED, THERE WAS A "THUMP" FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, THE WIPERS CYCLED, THE GAUGES ALL WENT BLANK, SOME OF THE WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING, THE A/C ...

Jul 26, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,779 mi

APPOINTMENT SET WITH VOLVO DEALER ON 07/26/2010 FOR FUEL PUMP RECALL. AFTER THE SERVICE I EXPERIENCED EVEN MORE STRONGER GASOLINE ODOR WHILE DRIVING. FELT NAUSEA I HAD TO HAVE ALL WINDOWS DOWN. CALLED THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN THE SAME DAY AFTERNOON, I WAS TOLD THAT THE ODOR SHOULD DISSI...

Jul 26, 2010 Electrical System 75,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING 125 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT, WE LEFT OUR 2004 VOLVO XC 90 T6 AWD PARKED FOR 4 HOURS BEFORE DRIVING AGAIN. AFTER LESS THAN A HALF MILE AT LOW SPEED, THERE WAS A "THUMP" FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, THE WIPERS CYCLED, THE GAUGES ALL WENT BLANK, SOME OF THE WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING, THE A/C ...

Jul 26, 2010 Air Bags 75,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING 125 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT, WE LEFT OUR 2004 VOLVO XC 90 T6 AWD PARKED FOR 4 HOURS BEFORE DRIVING AGAIN. AFTER LESS THAN A HALF MILE AT LOW SPEED, THERE WAS A "THUMP" FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, THE WIPERS CYCLED, THE GAUGES ALL WENT BLANK, SOME OF THE WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING, THE A/C ...

Jul 26, 2010 Interior Lighting 75,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING 125 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT, WE LEFT OUR 2004 VOLVO XC 90 T6 AWD PARKED FOR 4 HOURS BEFORE DRIVING AGAIN. AFTER LESS THAN A HALF MILE AT LOW SPEED, THERE WAS A "THUMP" FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, THE WIPERS CYCLED, THE GAUGES ALL WENT BLANK, SOME OF THE WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING, THE A/C ...

Jul 26, 2010 Power Train 75,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING 125 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT, WE LEFT OUR 2004 VOLVO XC 90 T6 AWD PARKED FOR 4 HOURS BEFORE DRIVING AGAIN. AFTER LESS THAN A HALF MILE AT LOW SPEED, THERE WAS A "THUMP" FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, THE WIPERS CYCLED, THE GAUGES ALL WENT BLANK, SOME OF THE WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING, THE A/C ...

Jul 26, 2010 Steering 75,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING 125 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT, WE LEFT OUR 2004 VOLVO XC 90 T6 AWD PARKED FOR 4 HOURS BEFORE DRIVING AGAIN. AFTER LESS THAN A HALF MILE AT LOW SPEED, THERE WAS A "THUMP" FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, THE WIPERS CYCLED, THE GAUGES ALL WENT BLANK, SOME OF THE WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING, THE A/C ...

Jul 26, 2010 Unknown Or Other 75,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING 125 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT, WE LEFT OUR 2004 VOLVO XC 90 T6 AWD PARKED FOR 4 HOURS BEFORE DRIVING AGAIN. AFTER LESS THAN A HALF MILE AT LOW SPEED, THERE WAS A "THUMP" FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, THE WIPERS CYCLED, THE GAUGES ALL WENT BLANK, SOME OF THE WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING, THE A/C ...

Jul 26, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,779 mi

APPOINTMENT SET WITH VOLVO DEALER ON 07/26/2010 FOR FUEL PUMP RECALL. AFTER THE SERVICE I EXPERIENCED EVEN MORE STRONGER GASOLINE ODOR WHILE DRIVING. FELT NAUSEA I HAD TO HAVE ALL WINDOWS DOWN. CALLED THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN THE SAME DAY AFTERNOON, I WAS TOLD THAT THE ODOR SHOULD DISSI...

Jul 22, 2010 Electrical System 83,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 2.5T AWD. INTERMITTENT "THUMPING" AT HIGH SPEEDS CAUSING THE CAR TO JOLT/LURCH SLIGHTLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON AND OFF FOR 2 MONTHS NORMALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. YESTERDAY I WAS ON A 4 HOUR HIGHWAY DRIVE HOME FROM VACATION AND THE THUMPING/JOLTING HAPPENED ABOUT 5 TIMES. ULTIMATELY ...

Jul 22, 2010 Electrical System 83,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 2.5T AWD. INTERMITTENT "THUMPING" AT HIGH SPEEDS CAUSING THE CAR TO JOLT/LURCH SLIGHTLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON AND OFF FOR 2 MONTHS NORMALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. YESTERDAY I WAS ON A 4 HOUR HIGHWAY DRIVE HOME FROM VACATION AND THE THUMPING/JOLTING HAPPENED ABOUT 5 TIMES. ULTIMATELY ...

Jul 14, 2010 Air Bags 60,731 mi

AT ABOUT 60,000 MILES WHILE THE VEHICLE, A 2004 VOLVO XC 90 T6 WAS IN OPERATION AT 55 MPH THE POWER TO THE DASH AND ALL ACCESSORIES WENT DEAD. THE HORN, THE BLINKERS, THE SPEEDOMETER (RADIO, POWER WINDOWS ETC.) ALL FAILED TO WORK EVEN AS THE CAR WAS IN OPERATION AND WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. ...

Jul 14, 2010 Air Bags 60,731 mi

AT ABOUT 60,000 MILES WHILE THE VEHICLE, A 2004 VOLVO XC 90 T6 WAS IN OPERATION AT 55 MPH THE POWER TO THE DASH AND ALL ACCESSORIES WENT DEAD. THE HORN, THE BLINKERS, THE SPEEDOMETER (RADIO, POWER WINDOWS ETC.) ALL FAILED TO WORK EVEN AS THE CAR WAS IN OPERATION AND WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. ...

Jul 10, 2010 Power Train 96,133 mi

TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 231 NORTH JUST SOUTH OF MONTGOMERY. CAME TO A STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, PROCEEDED THROUGH LIGHT BUT CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT. IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, CAR WAS SLUGGISH AND STUCK IN THIRD GEAR. ALMOST RAN INTO BY TRACTOR-TRAILER BECAUSE WE COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE WAY. *TR

Jul 10, 2010 Power Train 96,133 mi

TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 231 NORTH JUST SOUTH OF MONTGOMERY. CAME TO A STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, PROCEEDED THROUGH LIGHT BUT CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT. IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, CAR WAS SLUGGISH AND STUCK IN THIRD GEAR. ALMOST RAN INTO BY TRACTOR-TRAILER BECAUSE WE COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE WAY. *TR

Jul 9, 2010 Power Train 70,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS ALREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE BY PREVIOUS OWNER. IT WENT OUT AGAIN ON US AT ABOUT 70,000 MILES. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH "NEW HIGH CLASS VOLVO PARTS" TRANSMISSION. NOW THE ENGINE IS 3 TIMES LOUDER THAN BEFORE AND WE'RE IN SOME SERIOUS MONEY FOR OUR CAR. WE'RE...

Jul 9, 2010 Power Train 70,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS ALREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE BY PREVIOUS OWNER. IT WENT OUT AGAIN ON US AT ABOUT 70,000 MILES. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH "NEW HIGH CLASS VOLVO PARTS" TRANSMISSION. NOW THE ENGINE IS 3 TIMES LOUDER THAN BEFORE AND WE'RE IN SOME SERIOUS MONEY FOR OUR CAR. WE'RE...

Jul 9, 2010 Power Train 70,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS ALREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE BY PREVIOUS OWNER. IT WENT OUT AGAIN ON US AT ABOUT 70,000 MILES. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH "NEW HIGH CLASS VOLVO PARTS" TRANSMISSION. NOW THE ENGINE IS 3 TIMES LOUDER THAN BEFORE AND WE'RE IN SOME SERIOUS MONEY FOR OUR CAR. WE'RE...

Jul 9, 2010 Power Train 70,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS ALREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE BY PREVIOUS OWNER. IT WENT OUT AGAIN ON US AT ABOUT 70,000 MILES. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH "NEW HIGH CLASS VOLVO PARTS" TRANSMISSION. NOW THE ENGINE IS 3 TIMES LOUDER THAN BEFORE AND WE'RE IN SOME SERIOUS MONEY FOR OUR CAR. WE'RE...

Jul 5, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,751 mi

WE JUST PURCHASED A 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 ON JUNE 2, 2010 FROM A PRIVATE SELLER WHO ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND HAVE IT MAINTAINED FULLY AT RICKENBAUGH VOLVO IN DENVER. WE ARE FIRST TIME OWNERS OF A VOLVO VEHICLE. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS 76,783 MILES ON IT. AFTER JUST OWNING THE VEHICLE FOR ...

Jul 5, 2010 Power Train 76,751 mi

WE JUST PURCHASED A 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 ON JUNE 2, 2010 FROM A PRIVATE SELLER WHO ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND HAVE IT MAINTAINED FULLY AT RICKENBAUGH VOLVO IN DENVER. WE ARE FIRST TIME OWNERS OF A VOLVO VEHICLE. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS 76,783 MILES ON IT. AFTER JUST OWNING THE VEHICLE FOR ...

Jul 5, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,751 mi

WE JUST PURCHASED A 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 ON JUNE 2, 2010 FROM A PRIVATE SELLER WHO ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND HAVE IT MAINTAINED FULLY AT RICKENBAUGH VOLVO IN DENVER. WE ARE FIRST TIME OWNERS OF A VOLVO VEHICLE. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS 76,783 MILES ON IT. AFTER JUST OWNING THE VEHICLE FOR ...

Jul 5, 2010 Power Train 76,751 mi

WE JUST PURCHASED A 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 ON JUNE 2, 2010 FROM A PRIVATE SELLER WHO ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND HAVE IT MAINTAINED FULLY AT RICKENBAUGH VOLVO IN DENVER. WE ARE FIRST TIME OWNERS OF A VOLVO VEHICLE. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS 76,783 MILES ON IT. AFTER JUST OWNING THE VEHICLE FOR ...

Jul 2, 2010 Electrical System 45,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 VOLVO XC-90. I HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE APRIL 2004. APPROXIMATELY SEVEN MONTHS AGO, I STARTED EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS (RADIO AND NAVIGATION DISPLAY DISAPPEARING, ENGINE SERVICE ALERTS, ETC). SINCE THE INITIAL PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO, THE PROBLEMS HAVE PROGRESSED TO...

Jul 2, 2010 Electrical System 45,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 VOLVO XC-90. I HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE APRIL 2004. APPROXIMATELY SEVEN MONTHS AGO, I STARTED EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS (RADIO AND NAVIGATION DISPLAY DISAPPEARING, ENGINE SERVICE ALERTS, ETC). SINCE THE INITIAL PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO, THE PROBLEMS HAVE PROGRESSED TO...

Jun 24, 2010 Power Train 85,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. LOST POWER DIFFICULT TO DRIVE CAR TO SAFE PARKING SPACE. *TR

Jun 24, 2010 Power Train 85,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. LOST POWER DIFFICULT TO DRIVE CAR TO SAFE PARKING SPACE. *TR

Jun 20, 2010 Power Train 90,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC 90 AND TRANSMISSION IS FAILING, AS WELL AS MOTOR MOUNTS, WHEEL BEARING BOOTS, ETC. DEALER KNOWS ABOUT THESE RECURRING ISSUES WITH OTHERS OF SAME YEAR, BUT CLAIMS IT IS ONLY MY ISSUE. PURCHASE PRICE WAS ~$55K AND WITH ONLY 90K MILES I SHOULD NOT NOW HAVE TO SPEND ~$5K FOR A NEW TRANNY...

Jun 20, 2010 Air Bags 90,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC 90 AND TRANSMISSION IS FAILING, AS WELL AS MOTOR MOUNTS, WHEEL BEARING BOOTS, ETC. DEALER KNOWS ABOUT THESE RECURRING ISSUES WITH OTHERS OF SAME YEAR, BUT CLAIMS IT IS ONLY MY ISSUE. PURCHASE PRICE WAS ~$55K AND WITH ONLY 90K MILES I SHOULD NOT NOW HAVE TO SPEND ~$5K FOR A NEW TRANNY...

Jun 20, 2010 Suspension 90,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC 90 AND TRANSMISSION IS FAILING, AS WELL AS MOTOR MOUNTS, WHEEL BEARING BOOTS, ETC. DEALER KNOWS ABOUT THESE RECURRING ISSUES WITH OTHERS OF SAME YEAR, BUT CLAIMS IT IS ONLY MY ISSUE. PURCHASE PRICE WAS ~$55K AND WITH ONLY 90K MILES I SHOULD NOT NOW HAVE TO SPEND ~$5K FOR A NEW TRANNY...

Jun 20, 2010 Power Train 90,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC 90 AND TRANSMISSION IS FAILING, AS WELL AS MOTOR MOUNTS, WHEEL BEARING BOOTS, ETC. DEALER KNOWS ABOUT THESE RECURRING ISSUES WITH OTHERS OF SAME YEAR, BUT CLAIMS IT IS ONLY MY ISSUE. PURCHASE PRICE WAS ~$55K AND WITH ONLY 90K MILES I SHOULD NOT NOW HAVE TO SPEND ~$5K FOR A NEW TRANNY...

Jun 20, 2010 Air Bags 90,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC 90 AND TRANSMISSION IS FAILING, AS WELL AS MOTOR MOUNTS, WHEEL BEARING BOOTS, ETC. DEALER KNOWS ABOUT THESE RECURRING ISSUES WITH OTHERS OF SAME YEAR, BUT CLAIMS IT IS ONLY MY ISSUE. PURCHASE PRICE WAS ~$55K AND WITH ONLY 90K MILES I SHOULD NOT NOW HAVE TO SPEND ~$5K FOR A NEW TRANNY...

Jun 20, 2010 Suspension 90,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC 90 AND TRANSMISSION IS FAILING, AS WELL AS MOTOR MOUNTS, WHEEL BEARING BOOTS, ETC. DEALER KNOWS ABOUT THESE RECURRING ISSUES WITH OTHERS OF SAME YEAR, BUT CLAIMS IT IS ONLY MY ISSUE. PURCHASE PRICE WAS ~$55K AND WITH ONLY 90K MILES I SHOULD NOT NOW HAVE TO SPEND ~$5K FOR A NEW TRANNY...

Jun 17, 2010 Power Train 112,000 mi

PURCHASED A 2005 VOLVO SC90. ONE OWNER BEEN TO VOLVO DEALER EVERY TIME IT HAS BEEN SERVICED. SEEMED LIKE A GOOD DEAL. THIS IS A WEEKEND VEHICLE. AND WELL THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 112000 MILES. ONLY 4500 TO FIX. I REALLY THOUGHT VOLVO WAS A RELIABLE VEHICLE. WHAT A JOKE SOMETHING IS REALLY W...

Jun 17, 2010 Power Train 112,000 mi

PURCHASED A 2005 VOLVO SC90. ONE OWNER BEEN TO VOLVO DEALER EVERY TIME IT HAS BEEN SERVICED. SEEMED LIKE A GOOD DEAL. THIS IS A WEEKEND VEHICLE. AND WELL THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 112000 MILES. ONLY 4500 TO FIX. I REALLY THOUGHT VOLVO WAS A RELIABLE VEHICLE. WHAT A JOKE SOMETHING IS REALLY W...

Jun 11, 2010 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 XC90. I HAVE BEEN HAVING ELECTRICAL FAILURE PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR WHERE THE CAR JUST STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 50MPH RANDOMLY FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS AND HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE CALABASAS DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND ALSO TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO MECHANIC AND NO ONE IS ABLE T...

Jun 11, 2010 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 XC90. I HAVE BEEN HAVING ELECTRICAL FAILURE PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR WHERE THE CAR JUST STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 50MPH RANDOMLY FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS AND HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE CALABASAS DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND ALSO TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO MECHANIC AND NO ONE IS ABLE T...

Jun 10, 2010 Electrical System 45,000 mi

IN MARCH 2010, 04 XC90 LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65MPH. DASHBOARD LIGHTS, RADIO ALL CUT OFF, CAR LUNGED FORWARD, AND IN 1-2 SECONDS DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND RADIO POWER ON AGAIN. TOOK TO VOLVO DEALERSHIP, THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE ISSUE BUT DIAGNOSTICS SAID THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE T...

Jun 10, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE ENGINE WAS STILL ON, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED WHEN THE...

Jun 10, 2010 Power Train 57,100 mi

PURCHASED AN '04 VOLVO XC90 T6 ON MAY 1ST FROM A PRIVATE SELLER. DID RESEARCH ON THE VEHICLE THROUGH MSN RELIABILITY, VOLVO, ETC. ONLY ISSUE HIGHLIGHTED WAS ENGINE CONCERNS, NOT TRANSMISSION. IT WASN'T UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON JUNE 6TH THAT I FOUND NUMEROUS CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE...

Jun 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,100 mi

PURCHASED AN '04 VOLVO XC90 T6 ON MAY 1ST FROM A PRIVATE SELLER. DID RESEARCH ON THE VEHICLE THROUGH MSN RELIABILITY, VOLVO, ETC. ONLY ISSUE HIGHLIGHTED WAS ENGINE CONCERNS, NOT TRANSMISSION. IT WASN'T UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON JUNE 6TH THAT I FOUND NUMEROUS CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE...

Jun 10, 2010 Electrical System 45,000 mi

IN MARCH 2010, 04 XC90 LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65MPH. DASHBOARD LIGHTS, RADIO ALL CUT OFF, CAR LUNGED FORWARD, AND IN 1-2 SECONDS DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND RADIO POWER ON AGAIN. TOOK TO VOLVO DEALERSHIP, THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE ISSUE BUT DIAGNOSTICS SAID THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE T...

Jun 10, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE ENGINE WAS STILL ON, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED WHEN THE...

Jun 10, 2010 Power Train 57,100 mi

PURCHASED AN '04 VOLVO XC90 T6 ON MAY 1ST FROM A PRIVATE SELLER. DID RESEARCH ON THE VEHICLE THROUGH MSN RELIABILITY, VOLVO, ETC. ONLY ISSUE HIGHLIGHTED WAS ENGINE CONCERNS, NOT TRANSMISSION. IT WASN'T UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON JUNE 6TH THAT I FOUND NUMEROUS CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE...

Jun 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,100 mi

PURCHASED AN '04 VOLVO XC90 T6 ON MAY 1ST FROM A PRIVATE SELLER. DID RESEARCH ON THE VEHICLE THROUGH MSN RELIABILITY, VOLVO, ETC. ONLY ISSUE HIGHLIGHTED WAS ENGINE CONCERNS, NOT TRANSMISSION. IT WASN'T UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON JUNE 6TH THAT I FOUND NUMEROUS CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE...

May 29, 2010 Power Train 60,000 mi

TRANSMISSION NOT WORKING PROPERLY ONLY HAVE 60,000 MILES ON CAR. *TR

May 29, 2010 Power Train 60,000 mi

TRANSMISSION NOT WORKING PROPERLY ONLY HAVE 60,000 MILES ON CAR. *TR

May 25, 2010 Power Train 47,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SLIPS, 47,000 EASY MILES ON VOLVO XC 90 T6. *TR

May 25, 2010 Power Train 47,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SLIPS, 47,000 EASY MILES ON VOLVO XC 90 T6. *TR

Apr 29, 2010 Electrical System 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNUSUALLY LOUD NOISE FOLLOWED BY AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF ALL PANEL LIGHTS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. UPON RESTARTING, THE SRS AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING...

Apr 29, 2010 Power Train 92,000 mi

1. I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT FROM 2ND GEAR UP ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, COOLANT LOW AND URGENT SERVICE OF TRANSMISSION. 2. THE TRANSMISSION ISSUE WAS CONSTANT. 3. WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP GARAGE. IT WAS DETERMINED...

Apr 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

1. I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT FROM 2ND GEAR UP ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, COOLANT LOW AND URGENT SERVICE OF TRANSMISSION. 2. THE TRANSMISSION ISSUE WAS CONSTANT. 3. WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP GARAGE. IT WAS DETERMINED...

Apr 29, 2010 Electrical System 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNUSUALLY LOUD NOISE FOLLOWED BY AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF ALL PANEL LIGHTS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. UPON RESTARTING, THE SRS AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING...

Apr 29, 2010 Power Train 92,000 mi

1. I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT FROM 2ND GEAR UP ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, COOLANT LOW AND URGENT SERVICE OF TRANSMISSION. 2. THE TRANSMISSION ISSUE WAS CONSTANT. 3. WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP GARAGE. IT WAS DETERMINED...

Apr 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

1. I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT FROM 2ND GEAR UP ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, COOLANT LOW AND URGENT SERVICE OF TRANSMISSION. 2. THE TRANSMISSION ISSUE WAS CONSTANT. 3. WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP GARAGE. IT WAS DETERMINED...

Apr 14, 2010 Power Train 65,000 mi

AT 65,000 THE TRANSMISSION ON MY VOLVO XC90 BEGAN SLIPPING AND CAUSING STUTTERING AFTER DOING RESEARCH ONLINE FOUND THAT THERE IS AN ABUNDANCE OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS DEFECT IS KNOWN TO VOLVO AND THEY STILL OVER CHARGE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Apr 14, 2010 Power Train 65,000 mi

AT 65,000 THE TRANSMISSION ON MY VOLVO XC90 BEGAN SLIPPING AND CAUSING STUTTERING AFTER DOING RESEARCH ONLINE FOUND THAT THERE IS AN ABUNDANCE OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS DEFECT IS KNOWN TO VOLVO AND THEY STILL OVER CHARGE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Mar 28, 2010 Power Train 57,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90, LOST POWER DURING NORMAL CITY DRIVING. THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD. THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES IN OTHER GEARS. AFTER ABOUT 1 HR, THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 57,000 MILES ON IT . THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED IN FOR SERVICE....

Mar 28, 2010 Power Train 57,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90, LOST POWER DURING NORMAL CITY DRIVING. THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD. THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES IN OTHER GEARS. AFTER ABOUT 1 HR, THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 57,000 MILES ON IT . THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED IN FOR SERVICE....

Mar 24, 2010 Electrical System 97,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD MALFUNCTION. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE POWER WINDOWS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT STAT...

Mar 24, 2010 Electrical System 97,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD MALFUNCTION. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE POWER WINDOWS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT STAT...

Mar 23, 2010 Power Train 104,000 mi

PURCHASED A 2004 VOLVO T6 XC90 USED WITH 98,000 MILES. AT 104000 THE TRASNMISSION FAILED. THEY NEED $6500 TO REPAIR IT. IF IT HAD GONE AT 99,999 THEY WOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR AS IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND ARE PAYING FOR 100% IF UNDER 100,000. HTTP://TOWNHALL-TALK.EDMUNDS.COM/DIRECT/VIEW/.F18A651/470 FO...

Mar 23, 2010 Power Train 104,000 mi

PURCHASED A 2004 VOLVO T6 XC90 USED WITH 98,000 MILES. AT 104000 THE TRASNMISSION FAILED. THEY NEED $6500 TO REPAIR IT. IF IT HAD GONE AT 99,999 THEY WOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR AS IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND ARE PAYING FOR 100% IF UNDER 100,000. HTTP://TOWNHALL-TALK.EDMUNDS.COM/DIRECT/VIEW/.F18A651/470 FO...

Mar 19, 2010 Power Train 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. HE NOTICED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION FOR THIS YEAR MAKE AND MODEL, SO THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT...

Mar 19, 2010 Power Train 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. HE NOTICED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION FOR THIS YEAR MAKE AND MODEL, SO THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT...

Mar 18, 2010 Power Train 42,000 mi

IN AUGUST OF 2009 I BEGAN NOTICING THAT MY VOLVO XC90 T6 WAS SLOW TO SWITCH GEARS OR WOULD CHUG BEFORE SWITCHING. IT WOULD NOT HAPPEN ALL OF THE TIME AND WHEN I MENTIONED IT TO MY HUSBAND HE SAID HE HAD NOT NOTICED IT. I FIGURED IT WAS NO BIG DEAL OR THAT IT WAS RELATED TO A COLD ENGINE. DURING...

Mar 18, 2010 Power Train 42,000 mi

IN AUGUST OF 2009 I BEGAN NOTICING THAT MY VOLVO XC90 T6 WAS SLOW TO SWITCH GEARS OR WOULD CHUG BEFORE SWITCHING. IT WOULD NOT HAPPEN ALL OF THE TIME AND WHEN I MENTIONED IT TO MY HUSBAND HE SAID HE HAD NOT NOTICED IT. I FIGURED IT WAS NO BIG DEAL OR THAT IT WAS RELATED TO A COLD ENGINE. DURING...

Mar 8, 2010 Power Train 89,000 mi

2004 XC90 HAS A HUGE PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. FOR A BRAND NEW 2004 XC 90, EVERY TWO YEARS EXPECT TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION. OTHERWISE YOU WILL STUCK IN THE FREEWAY ESPECIALLY YOU ARE PLANNING TO TRAVEL, DO NOT USE THAT CAR IF IT'S CLOSE TO TWO YEARS. *TR

Mar 8, 2010 Power Train 89,000 mi

2004 XC90 HAS A HUGE PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. FOR A BRAND NEW 2004 XC 90, EVERY TWO YEARS EXPECT TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION. OTHERWISE YOU WILL STUCK IN THE FREEWAY ESPECIALLY YOU ARE PLANNING TO TRAVEL, DO NOT USE THAT CAR IF IT'S CLOSE TO TWO YEARS. *TR

Mar 1, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 2004 VOLVO XC90 FUEL PUMP *BF THE CONSUMER STATED SHE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM BACK IN OCTOBER 2008. THERE WAS A HORRIBLE GAS SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM THE FIRST TIME. THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *JB

Mar 1, 2010 Air Bags 46,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 HAS EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING IN CITY CONDITIONS ALL INTERNAL ELECTRONICS INCLUDING SPEED & FUEL GAUGES, TURN LIGHT INDICATORS, AUDIO SYSTEM, AIR CIRCULATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAVE TURNED OFF WHILE THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO OPERATE. THIS...

Mar 1, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 46,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 HAS EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING IN CITY CONDITIONS ALL INTERNAL ELECTRONICS INCLUDING SPEED & FUEL GAUGES, TURN LIGHT INDICATORS, AUDIO SYSTEM, AIR CIRCULATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAVE TURNED OFF WHILE THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO OPERATE. THIS...

Mar 1, 2010 Traction Control System 46,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 HAS EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING IN CITY CONDITIONS ALL INTERNAL ELECTRONICS INCLUDING SPEED & FUEL GAUGES, TURN LIGHT INDICATORS, AUDIO SYSTEM, AIR CIRCULATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAVE TURNED OFF WHILE THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO OPERATE. THIS...

Mar 1, 2010 Electrical System 46,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 HAS EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING IN CITY CONDITIONS ALL INTERNAL ELECTRONICS INCLUDING SPEED & FUEL GAUGES, TURN LIGHT INDICATORS, AUDIO SYSTEM, AIR CIRCULATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAVE TURNED OFF WHILE THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO OPERATE. THIS...

Mar 1, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 2004 VOLVO XC90 FUEL PUMP *BF THE CONSUMER STATED SHE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM BACK IN OCTOBER 2008. THERE WAS A HORRIBLE GAS SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM THE FIRST TIME. THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *JB

Mar 1, 2010 Air Bags 46,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 HAS EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING IN CITY CONDITIONS ALL INTERNAL ELECTRONICS INCLUDING SPEED & FUEL GAUGES, TURN LIGHT INDICATORS, AUDIO SYSTEM, AIR CIRCULATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAVE TURNED OFF WHILE THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO OPERATE. THIS...

Mar 1, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 46,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 HAS EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING IN CITY CONDITIONS ALL INTERNAL ELECTRONICS INCLUDING SPEED & FUEL GAUGES, TURN LIGHT INDICATORS, AUDIO SYSTEM, AIR CIRCULATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAVE TURNED OFF WHILE THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO OPERATE. THIS...

Mar 1, 2010 Traction Control System 46,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 HAS EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING IN CITY CONDITIONS ALL INTERNAL ELECTRONICS INCLUDING SPEED & FUEL GAUGES, TURN LIGHT INDICATORS, AUDIO SYSTEM, AIR CIRCULATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAVE TURNED OFF WHILE THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO OPERATE. THIS...

Mar 1, 2010 Electrical System 46,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 HAS EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING IN CITY CONDITIONS ALL INTERNAL ELECTRONICS INCLUDING SPEED & FUEL GAUGES, TURN LIGHT INDICATORS, AUDIO SYSTEM, AIR CIRCULATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAVE TURNED OFF WHILE THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO OPERATE. THIS...

Feb 17, 2010 Power Train 122,450 mi

FAILURE OF THE VOLVO-MODIFIED GM 4T65EV/GT TRANSMISSION IN 2003-2005 VOLVO XC90 T6 SUV. KNOWN TO VOLVO WORLDWIDE (AND WELL DOCUMENTED IN MANY INTERNET CHAT FORUMS) IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE VOLVO MODIFICATION OF THE VALVE BODY IN THE GM 4T65EV/GT TRANSMISSION CAUSING SUDDEN AND OFTEN CATASTROPHIC FAI...

Feb 17, 2010 Power Train 122,450 mi

FAILURE OF THE VOLVO-MODIFIED GM 4T65EV/GT TRANSMISSION IN 2003-2005 VOLVO XC90 T6 SUV. KNOWN TO VOLVO WORLDWIDE (AND WELL DOCUMENTED IN MANY INTERNET CHAT FORUMS) IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE VOLVO MODIFICATION OF THE VALVE BODY IN THE GM 4T65EV/GT TRANSMISSION CAUSING SUDDEN AND OFTEN CATASTROPHIC FAI...

Feb 1, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 54,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE TWICE AND FUEL PUMP REPLACED AND STILL LEAKING IN OUR VOLVO XC90 2004 T6 TRUCK. VOLVO REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION TWICE, BUT WE STILL HAD REPAIR COSTS BOTH TIMES. FUEL PUMP REPLACED AND STILL LEAKING CAUSING LARGE AMOUNTS OF GAS FUMES IN VEHICLE. TAKING INTO VOLVO TO FIX FUEL PUMP...

Feb 1, 2010 Power Train 54,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE TWICE AND FUEL PUMP REPLACED AND STILL LEAKING IN OUR VOLVO XC90 2004 T6 TRUCK. VOLVO REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION TWICE, BUT WE STILL HAD REPAIR COSTS BOTH TIMES. FUEL PUMP REPLACED AND STILL LEAKING CAUSING LARGE AMOUNTS OF GAS FUMES IN VEHICLE. TAKING INTO VOLVO TO FIX FUEL PUMP...

Feb 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE TWICE AND FUEL PUMP REPLACED AND STILL LEAKING IN OUR VOLVO XC90 2004 T6 TRUCK. VOLVO REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION TWICE, BUT WE STILL HAD REPAIR COSTS BOTH TIMES. FUEL PUMP REPLACED AND STILL LEAKING CAUSING LARGE AMOUNTS OF GAS FUMES IN VEHICLE. TAKING INTO VOLVO TO FIX FUEL PUMP...

Feb 1, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 54,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE TWICE AND FUEL PUMP REPLACED AND STILL LEAKING IN OUR VOLVO XC90 2004 T6 TRUCK. VOLVO REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION TWICE, BUT WE STILL HAD REPAIR COSTS BOTH TIMES. FUEL PUMP REPLACED AND STILL LEAKING CAUSING LARGE AMOUNTS OF GAS FUMES IN VEHICLE. TAKING INTO VOLVO TO FIX FUEL PUMP...

Feb 1, 2010 Power Train 54,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE TWICE AND FUEL PUMP REPLACED AND STILL LEAKING IN OUR VOLVO XC90 2004 T6 TRUCK. VOLVO REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION TWICE, BUT WE STILL HAD REPAIR COSTS BOTH TIMES. FUEL PUMP REPLACED AND STILL LEAKING CAUSING LARGE AMOUNTS OF GAS FUMES IN VEHICLE. TAKING INTO VOLVO TO FIX FUEL PUMP...

Feb 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE TWICE AND FUEL PUMP REPLACED AND STILL LEAKING IN OUR VOLVO XC90 2004 T6 TRUCK. VOLVO REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION TWICE, BUT WE STILL HAD REPAIR COSTS BOTH TIMES. FUEL PUMP REPLACED AND STILL LEAKING CAUSING LARGE AMOUNTS OF GAS FUMES IN VEHICLE. TAKING INTO VOLVO TO FIX FUEL PUMP...

Jan 31, 2010 Power Train 126,000 mi

ON THE WAY BRINGING OUR DAUGHTER HOME FROM HOSPITAL, THIRD GEAR WENT OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER SAVING ENOUGH MONEY TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION, NOT FIVE THOUSAND MILES LATER THE REVERSE GOES OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION THAT WE REPLACED, LEAVING MY SIX MONTH OLD DAUGHTER AND I STRANDED. THE VEHICLE ...

Jan 31, 2010 Power Train 126,000 mi

ON THE WAY BRINGING OUR DAUGHTER HOME FROM HOSPITAL, THIRD GEAR WENT OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER SAVING ENOUGH MONEY TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION, NOT FIVE THOUSAND MILES LATER THE REVERSE GOES OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION THAT WE REPLACED, LEAVING MY SIX MONTH OLD DAUGHTER AND I STRANDED. THE VEHICLE ...

Jan 29, 2010 Power Train 32,400 mi

DRIVING ON 210-WEST, MY CAR LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED ON JAN. 26, 2010, TO CORRECT THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. OTHER PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS TWICE, REPLACING THE ABS, FAULTY GPS AND CD PLAYER, FRONT PASSENGER DOO...

Jan 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 32,400 mi

DRIVING ON 210-WEST, MY CAR LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED ON JAN. 26, 2010, TO CORRECT THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. OTHER PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS TWICE, REPLACING THE ABS, FAULTY GPS AND CD PLAYER, FRONT PASSENGER DOO...

Jan 29, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 32,400 mi

DRIVING ON 210-WEST, MY CAR LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED ON JAN. 26, 2010, TO CORRECT THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. OTHER PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS TWICE, REPLACING THE ABS, FAULTY GPS AND CD PLAYER, FRONT PASSENGER DOO...

Jan 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,400 mi

DRIVING ON 210-WEST, MY CAR LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED ON JAN. 26, 2010, TO CORRECT THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. OTHER PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS TWICE, REPLACING THE ABS, FAULTY GPS AND CD PLAYER, FRONT PASSENGER DOO...

Jan 29, 2010 Equipment 32,400 mi

DRIVING ON 210-WEST, MY CAR LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED ON JAN. 26, 2010, TO CORRECT THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. OTHER PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS TWICE, REPLACING THE ABS, FAULTY GPS AND CD PLAYER, FRONT PASSENGER DOO...

Jan 29, 2010 Power Train 32,400 mi

DRIVING ON 210-WEST, MY CAR LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED ON JAN. 26, 2010, TO CORRECT THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. OTHER PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS TWICE, REPLACING THE ABS, FAULTY GPS AND CD PLAYER, FRONT PASSENGER DOO...

Jan 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 32,400 mi

DRIVING ON 210-WEST, MY CAR LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED ON JAN. 26, 2010, TO CORRECT THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. OTHER PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS TWICE, REPLACING THE ABS, FAULTY GPS AND CD PLAYER, FRONT PASSENGER DOO...

Jan 29, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 32,400 mi

DRIVING ON 210-WEST, MY CAR LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED ON JAN. 26, 2010, TO CORRECT THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. OTHER PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS TWICE, REPLACING THE ABS, FAULTY GPS AND CD PLAYER, FRONT PASSENGER DOO...

Jan 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,400 mi

DRIVING ON 210-WEST, MY CAR LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED ON JAN. 26, 2010, TO CORRECT THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. OTHER PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS TWICE, REPLACING THE ABS, FAULTY GPS AND CD PLAYER, FRONT PASSENGER DOO...

Jan 29, 2010 Equipment 32,400 mi

DRIVING ON 210-WEST, MY CAR LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED ON JAN. 26, 2010, TO CORRECT THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. OTHER PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS TWICE, REPLACING THE ABS, FAULTY GPS AND CD PLAYER, FRONT PASSENGER DOO...

Jan 27, 2010 Power Train 50,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 VOLVO XC90 SUV. IN SEPTEMBER 2009 , DURING AN OUT OF TOWN TRIP, THE TRANSMISSION EMERGENCY INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON READING "URGENT TRANSMISSION SERVICE REQUIRED". THE VOLVO WAS TAKEN TO A VOLVO DEALER IN MA. AND THE SOFTWARE WAS REPROGRAMMED AND THE VEHICLE CHECKED. THE LIGHT WENT OU...

Jan 27, 2010 Power Train 50,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 VOLVO XC90 SUV. IN SEPTEMBER 2009 , DURING AN OUT OF TOWN TRIP, THE TRANSMISSION EMERGENCY INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON READING "URGENT TRANSMISSION SERVICE REQUIRED". THE VOLVO WAS TAKEN TO A VOLVO DEALER IN MA. AND THE SOFTWARE WAS REPROGRAMMED AND THE VEHICLE CHECKED. THE LIGHT WENT OU...

Jan 26, 2010 Power Train 75,580 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 WITH 75000 MILES ON IT THAT I BOUGHT BRAND NEW, OUT OF THE BLUE WITH NO WARNING HAD TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON THE TRI-STATE TOLLWAY. HAD REGULAR SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE PERFORMED NEVER HAD LOSS OF FLUIDS OR ANY SIGNS OR WARNING LIGHTS. ESTIMATED OVER $6000 TO REPAIR. I CA...

Jan 26, 2010 Power Train 75,580 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 WITH 75000 MILES ON IT THAT I BOUGHT BRAND NEW, OUT OF THE BLUE WITH NO WARNING HAD TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON THE TRI-STATE TOLLWAY. HAD REGULAR SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE PERFORMED NEVER HAD LOSS OF FLUIDS OR ANY SIGNS OR WARNING LIGHTS. ESTIMATED OVER $6000 TO REPAIR. I CA...

Jan 23, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 VOLVO XC 90 SUV. I BEGAN SMELLING STRONG GASOLINE FUMES/ODORS INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THIS SMELL IS GETTING STRONGER AND IS STARTING TO CAUSE HEADACHES AND EYE AND NOSE IRRITATION TO ME AND PASSENGERS. IT APPEARS TO BE A HUGE PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL BECAUSE MANY PEO...

Jan 23, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 VOLVO XC 90 SUV. I BEGAN SMELLING STRONG GASOLINE FUMES/ODORS INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THIS SMELL IS GETTING STRONGER AND IS STARTING TO CAUSE HEADACHES AND EYE AND NOSE IRRITATION TO ME AND PASSENGERS. IT APPEARS TO BE A HUGE PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL BECAUSE MANY PEO...

Jan 20, 2010 Power Train 70,000 mi

FAILED TRANSMISSION; SUDDEN/UNANTICIPATED LOSS OF ACCELERATION; AT DEALERSHIP FOR COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT INCLUDING REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF RADIATOR AND FUEL LINES. *TR

Jan 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

FAILED TRANSMISSION; SUDDEN/UNANTICIPATED LOSS OF ACCELERATION; AT DEALERSHIP FOR COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT INCLUDING REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF RADIATOR AND FUEL LINES. *TR

Jan 20, 2010 Power Train 70,000 mi

FAILED TRANSMISSION; SUDDEN/UNANTICIPATED LOSS OF ACCELERATION; AT DEALERSHIP FOR COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT INCLUDING REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF RADIATOR AND FUEL LINES. *TR

Jan 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

FAILED TRANSMISSION; SUDDEN/UNANTICIPATED LOSS OF ACCELERATION; AT DEALERSHIP FOR COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT INCLUDING REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF RADIATOR AND FUEL LINES. *TR

Jan 12, 2010 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR. A LOCAL MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP WHEN SHE...

Jan 12, 2010 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR. A LOCAL MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP WHEN SHE...

Jan 11, 2010 Power Train 105,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

Jan 11, 2010 Power Train 105,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

Jan 8, 2010 Power Train 90,000 mi

CAR HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS THAT HAPPENED AT RANDOM AROUND 72000 MILES. NOW AGAIN AT 90500 MILES. BOTH TIMES TRANSMISSION FAILED, OUR TWO CHILDREN (ISABELLA 2 MONTHS OLD AND SOPHIA 21 MONTHS) WERE IN THE CAR. THIS IS HIGHLY UNSAFE FOR A CAR THAT IS MARKETED TO FAMILIES AND ALSO FOR AN INDIVIDUA...

Jan 8, 2010 Power Train 90,000 mi

CAR HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS THAT HAPPENED AT RANDOM AROUND 72000 MILES. NOW AGAIN AT 90500 MILES. BOTH TIMES TRANSMISSION FAILED, OUR TWO CHILDREN (ISABELLA 2 MONTHS OLD AND SOPHIA 21 MONTHS) WERE IN THE CAR. THIS IS HIGHLY UNSAFE FOR A CAR THAT IS MARKETED TO FAMILIES AND ALSO FOR AN INDIVIDUA...

Jan 6, 2010 Electrical System 72,600 mi

ELECTRICAL ISSUE RESULTING IN SUPPOSED BRAKE FAILURE AND SRS FAILURE. THIS IS WITHOUT A DOUBT A SAFETY ISSUE THAT VOLVO CARS OF AMERICA NEEDS TO ADDRESS. THE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY POSSIBLY DUE TO A WEAK BATTERY AND/OR FAULTY COMPUTER. OTHER OPERATING COMPONENTS GO ON AND OFF (E.G....

Jan 6, 2010 Wheels 123,000 mi

I HAVE 2004 VOLVO XC90 2.5T. AT APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES, TWO OF THE WHEEL BEARINGS (1 FRONT, 1 REAR) MALFUNCTIONED. THE FRONT WAS SO LOOSE, THE WHEEL ALMOST FELL OFF AT HIGH SPEED. I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A MECHANIC. AT APPROXIMATELY 100,000 MILES, THE OTHER FRONT WHEEL BEARING MALFUNC...

Jan 6, 2010 Electrical System 72,600 mi

ELECTRICAL ISSUE RESULTING IN SUPPOSED BRAKE FAILURE AND SRS FAILURE. THIS IS WITHOUT A DOUBT A SAFETY ISSUE THAT VOLVO CARS OF AMERICA NEEDS TO ADDRESS. THE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY POSSIBLY DUE TO A WEAK BATTERY AND/OR FAULTY COMPUTER. OTHER OPERATING COMPONENTS GO ON AND OFF (E.G....

Jan 6, 2010 Wheels 123,000 mi

I HAVE 2004 VOLVO XC90 2.5T. AT APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES, TWO OF THE WHEEL BEARINGS (1 FRONT, 1 REAR) MALFUNCTIONED. THE FRONT WAS SO LOOSE, THE WHEEL ALMOST FELL OFF AT HIGH SPEED. I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A MECHANIC. AT APPROXIMATELY 100,000 MILES, THE OTHER FRONT WHEEL BEARING MALFUNC...

Jan 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. SHE STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE IT IDLES EXCESSIVELY AND THEN THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. AFTER SHE TURNS THE VEHICLE BACK ON AND OPERATES NORMALLY AND THEN BEGINS IDLING ONCE AGAIN. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE COMPUTER INDICATED THAT THE AIR FLOW METER...

Jan 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. SHE STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE IT IDLES EXCESSIVELY AND THEN THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. AFTER SHE TURNS THE VEHICLE BACK ON AND OPERATES NORMALLY AND THEN BEGINS IDLING ONCE AGAIN. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE COMPUTER INDICATED THAT THE AIR FLOW METER...

Jan 4, 2010 Electrical System 81,000 mi

ON A ROAD TRIP ONE NIGHT, MY CAR LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER ON THE DASH. I CANNOT READ ANY GAUGES, TURN ON BLINKERS OR EMERGENCY FLASHER. WINDOWS AND RADIO, A/C IS DISABLED. AFTER ARRIVING, I RESTARTED THE CAR AND HAS AN "SRS FAILURE MESSAGE". I READ THAT THIS HAPPENS TO MANY XC90 OWNERS AND THE D...

Jan 4, 2010 Electrical System 81,000 mi

ON A ROAD TRIP ONE NIGHT, MY CAR LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER ON THE DASH. I CANNOT READ ANY GAUGES, TURN ON BLINKERS OR EMERGENCY FLASHER. WINDOWS AND RADIO, A/C IS DISABLED. AFTER ARRIVING, I RESTARTED THE CAR AND HAS AN "SRS FAILURE MESSAGE". I READ THAT THIS HAPPENS TO MANY XC90 OWNERS AND THE D...

Dec 22, 2009 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY CONDITIONS, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN FOR A FEW SECONDS. THE LIGHTS, RADIO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND STEERING ALSO SHUT OFF. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY WITHIN MINUTES UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY ...

Dec 22, 2009 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY CONDITIONS, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN FOR A FEW SECONDS. THE LIGHTS, RADIO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND STEERING ALSO SHUT OFF. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY WITHIN MINUTES UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY ...

Dec 14, 2009 Power Train 68,000 mi

2004 XC 90 T6 TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 68K MILES, TRANSMISSION SHUTS TO "LIMP" MODE IN MIDDLE OF MANHATTAN (NYC) AND REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE. VOLVO NA REFUSED ANY FINANCIAL HELP AND DENIED ANY OTHER REPORTS OF SIMILAR OCCURRENCES. *TR

Dec 14, 2009 Power Train 68,000 mi

2004 XC 90 T6 TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 68K MILES, TRANSMISSION SHUTS TO "LIMP" MODE IN MIDDLE OF MANHATTAN (NYC) AND REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE. VOLVO NA REFUSED ANY FINANCIAL HELP AND DENIED ANY OTHER REPORTS OF SIMILAR OCCURRENCES. *TR

Dec 10, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 VOLVO XC90 AWD T6. THERE ALWAYS IS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL OUTSIDE THE CAR AND SOMETIMES INSIDE THE CAR. THIS SMELL BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER 2009. I LIVE IN THE TAMPA AREA OF FLORIDA. *TR

Dec 10, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 VOLVO XC90 AWD T6. THERE ALWAYS IS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL OUTSIDE THE CAR AND SOMETIMES INSIDE THE CAR. THIS SMELL BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER 2009. I LIVE IN THE TAMPA AREA OF FLORIDA. *TR

Dec 1, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90-STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN GARAGE AND INSIDE OF VEHICLE. THE SMELL BECOMES STRONGER AFTER DRIVING AND FILLING UP. *TR

Dec 1, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90-STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN GARAGE AND INSIDE OF VEHICLE. THE SMELL BECOMES STRONGER AFTER DRIVING AND FILLING UP. *TR

Nov 30, 2009 Power Train 103,000 mi

OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90 TRANSMISSION RECENTLY "GAVE OUT". AFTER LOOKING UP THE PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET I DISCOVERED MANY INSTANCES OF THE SAME ISSUE. IT APPEARS TO OCCUR IN 2003-2005 VEHICLES. VOLVO REALIZES THERE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM BUT HAS REFUSED OUR REQUEST FOR COMPENSATION. *TR

Nov 30, 2009 Power Train 103,000 mi

OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90 TRANSMISSION RECENTLY "GAVE OUT". AFTER LOOKING UP THE PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET I DISCOVERED MANY INSTANCES OF THE SAME ISSUE. IT APPEARS TO OCCUR IN 2003-2005 VEHICLES. VOLVO REALIZES THERE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM BUT HAS REFUSED OUR REQUEST FOR COMPENSATION. *TR

Nov 25, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 84,239 mi

I HAVE HAD MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 FOR 2 YEARS, NO ISSUE UNTIL 3 WEEKS AGO STARTED SMELLING FUEL ODOR. 1 WEEK AGO, STARTED HAVING SLOW SLUGGISH ENGINE STARTS. I CHECKED UNDER VEHICLE NEAR GAS TANK AND NOTICED TANK WAS SATURATED WITH FUEL. NO REPAIRS TO VEHICLE AT THIS TIME, WAITING FOR RECALL. THIS ...

Nov 25, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 84,239 mi

I HAVE HAD MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 FOR 2 YEARS, NO ISSUE UNTIL 3 WEEKS AGO STARTED SMELLING FUEL ODOR. 1 WEEK AGO, STARTED HAVING SLOW SLUGGISH ENGINE STARTS. I CHECKED UNDER VEHICLE NEAR GAS TANK AND NOTICED TANK WAS SATURATED WITH FUEL. NO REPAIRS TO VEHICLE AT THIS TIME, WAITING FOR RECALL. THIS ...

Nov 24, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,603 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90 BEGAN TO EMIT A STRONG FUEL ODOR WHEN PARKED IN MY GARAGE. I DID NOT NOTICE ANY FUEL LEAKAGE (I.E. STAINS ON THE GROUND UNDER THE CAR). I BEGAN PARKING MY CAR OUTSIDE AS THE GAS WATER HEATER IS LOCATED IN THE GARAGE. THE FUEL ODOR IS NOTICEABLE BOTH IN THE CAR WHEN DRIVING AND...

Nov 24, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,603 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90 BEGAN TO EMIT A STRONG FUEL ODOR WHEN PARKED IN MY GARAGE. I DID NOT NOTICE ANY FUEL LEAKAGE (I.E. STAINS ON THE GROUND UNDER THE CAR). I BEGAN PARKING MY CAR OUTSIDE AS THE GAS WATER HEATER IS LOCATED IN THE GARAGE. THE FUEL ODOR IS NOTICEABLE BOTH IN THE CAR WHEN DRIVING AND...

Nov 16, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. SHE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM HER VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $1200.00. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 50,000. THE VEHICLE ...

Nov 16, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. SHE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM HER VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $1200.00. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 50,000. THE VEHICLE ...

Nov 15, 2009 Power Train 70,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

Nov 15, 2009 Power Train 70,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

Nov 14, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2004 XC90 THAT HAS A FUEL PUMP DAMAGE. THERE IS SOME SORT OF A LEAK WHERE THE GAS ODOR COMES IN THE CABIN. I BROUGHT IT OUT TO THE DEALER AND IT WOULD COST ME CLOSE TO A $1000 TO FIX IT. I'VE HEARD OF PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR PROBLEM AND I BELIEVE IT TO BE BIGGER PROBLEM THAN WHAT VOLVO SAID TO...

Nov 14, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2004 XC90 THAT HAS A FUEL PUMP DAMAGE. THERE IS SOME SORT OF A LEAK WHERE THE GAS ODOR COMES IN THE CABIN. I BROUGHT IT OUT TO THE DEALER AND IT WOULD COST ME CLOSE TO A $1000 TO FIX IT. I'VE HEARD OF PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR PROBLEM AND I BELIEVE IT TO BE BIGGER PROBLEM THAN WHAT VOLVO SAID TO...

Nov 11, 2009 Power Train 71,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 TRANSMISSION FAILURES. ALARMINGLY HIGH RATE OF PREMATURE FAILURES AT SUB-HUNDRED THOUSAND MILES. MY PERSONAL VEHICLE FAILED AT 72,XXX MILES WITH MY WIFE AND 4 DAUGHTERS IN THE CAR LEAVING THEM STRANDED AT AN INTERSECTION. DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AT A COST OF NEARLY $50...

Nov 11, 2009 Power Train 71,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 TRANSMISSION FAILURES. ALARMINGLY HIGH RATE OF PREMATURE FAILURES AT SUB-HUNDRED THOUSAND MILES. MY PERSONAL VEHICLE FAILED AT 72,XXX MILES WITH MY WIFE AND 4 DAUGHTERS IN THE CAR LEAVING THEM STRANDED AT AN INTERSECTION. DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AT A COST OF NEARLY $50...

Nov 8, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,000 mi

PERSISTENT STRONG GAS SMELL IN/OUT OF CAR. UPON INVESTIGATION, GAS LEAK ON/AROUND FUEL PUMP WITH RESIDUE VISIBLE ON BOTTOM OF GAS TANK. *TR

Nov 8, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,000 mi

PERSISTENT STRONG GAS SMELL IN/OUT OF CAR. UPON INVESTIGATION, GAS LEAK ON/AROUND FUEL PUMP WITH RESIDUE VISIBLE ON BOTTOM OF GAS TANK. *TR

Nov 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

ENGINE FAILURE. SYMPTOMS STARTED WITH STARTING DIFFICULTY. REPLACEMENT OF RPM AND CAM SENSORS FOLLOWED. SYMPTOMS CONTINUED WITH TROUBLE SHOOTING LEADING TO DISCOVERY OF DAMAGE TO FLYWHEEL AND BELL HOUSING. CRANKSHAFT OUT OF SPEC FOR FRONT TO BACK MOVEMENT. DEALER RECOMMENDATION TO REPLACE ENGINE. DE...

Nov 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

ENGINE FAILURE. SYMPTOMS STARTED WITH STARTING DIFFICULTY. REPLACEMENT OF RPM AND CAM SENSORS FOLLOWED. SYMPTOMS CONTINUED WITH TROUBLE SHOOTING LEADING TO DISCOVERY OF DAMAGE TO FLYWHEEL AND BELL HOUSING. CRANKSHAFT OUT OF SPEC FOR FRONT TO BACK MOVEMENT. DEALER RECOMMENDATION TO REPLACE ENGINE. DE...

Nov 4, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL IN THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP GASKET CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO CONTACT THE DEALER AND OFFERED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR MINUS THE SERV...

Nov 4, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL IN THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP GASKET CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO CONTACT THE DEALER AND OFFERED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR MINUS THE SERV...

Nov 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,500 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING FUEL AND THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN THE CAR AND WHEN IT WAS STOPPED. *TR

Nov 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,500 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING FUEL AND THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN THE CAR AND WHEN IT WAS STOPPED. *TR

Oct 29, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC 90 FUEL PUMP LEAK. STRONG ODOR EMITS FROM VEHICLE. SPOKE WITH VOLVO NA HQ, HAS NO DOCUMENTS ON THIS. HOWEVER, OTHER GOV AND VEHICLE REPORTING AGENCIES HAVE DOCUMENTS SUPPORTING EVIDENCE OF COMPLAINTS ON SAME VEHICLE. AT THIS TIME NO RECALL ISSUED. IF RECALL IS ISSUED, CONSUMER IS "...

Oct 29, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC 90 FUEL PUMP LEAK. STRONG ODOR EMITS FROM VEHICLE. SPOKE WITH VOLVO NA HQ, HAS NO DOCUMENTS ON THIS. HOWEVER, OTHER GOV AND VEHICLE REPORTING AGENCIES HAVE DOCUMENTS SUPPORTING EVIDENCE OF COMPLAINTS ON SAME VEHICLE. AT THIS TIME NO RECALL ISSUED. IF RECALL IS ISSUED, CONSUMER IS "...

Oct 20, 2009 Power Train 116,000 mi

VOLVO - 2004 XC90 T6 AWD. CAR EXPERIENCING HESITATION, GETS LOCKED IN EITHER 1ST OR 4TH GEAR. REPEAT TRIPS TO SERVICE, NONE OF WHICH CORRECTED THE ISSUE. COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR AND FRONT AXLE. APPEARS TO BE COMMON IN THIS VEHICLE, WITH NO RECOURSE ...

Oct 20, 2009 Power Train 116,000 mi

VOLVO - 2004 XC90 T6 AWD. CAR EXPERIENCING HESITATION, GETS LOCKED IN EITHER 1ST OR 4TH GEAR. REPEAT TRIPS TO SERVICE, NONE OF WHICH CORRECTED THE ISSUE. COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR AND FRONT AXLE. APPEARS TO BE COMMON IN THIS VEHICLE, WITH NO RECOURSE ...

Oct 15, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

2004 VOLVO XC90-STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. THE SMELL BECOMES MORE PUNGENT AFTER DRIVING AND FILLING UP. *TR

Oct 15, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

2004 VOLVO XC90-STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. THE SMELL BECOMES MORE PUNGENT AFTER DRIVING AND FILLING UP. *TR

Oct 13, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

MY '04 VOLVO XC90 @75K MILES SUDDENLY DEVELOPED A FUEL LEAK IN THE REGION OF THE FUEL PUMP. FUEL IS LEAKING AT A STEADY RATE (THE ENTIRE TANK IN A FEW DAYS). *TR

Oct 13, 2009 Power Train 105,000 mi

VOLVO 2004XC90 T6AWD TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

Oct 13, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

MY '04 VOLVO XC90 @75K MILES SUDDENLY DEVELOPED A FUEL LEAK IN THE REGION OF THE FUEL PUMP. FUEL IS LEAKING AT A STEADY RATE (THE ENTIRE TANK IN A FEW DAYS). *TR

Oct 13, 2009 Power Train 105,000 mi

VOLVO 2004XC90 T6AWD TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

Oct 8, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 116,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 HAS A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM SOMEWHERE IN THE REGION OF THE FUEL PUMP, HOSE OR GAS TANK. I AM TOLD BY THE VOLVO MECHANIC THAT THEY ARE SEEING ALOT OF FUEL PUMP AND FITTING FAILURES. I AM ALSO SEEING ONLINE REPORTS OF OTHER OWNERS WITH SAME PROBLEM. AND I SEE THAT THE FUEL PUMP A...

Oct 8, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 116,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 HAS A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM SOMEWHERE IN THE REGION OF THE FUEL PUMP, HOSE OR GAS TANK. I AM TOLD BY THE VOLVO MECHANIC THAT THEY ARE SEEING ALOT OF FUEL PUMP AND FITTING FAILURES. I AM ALSO SEEING ONLINE REPORTS OF OTHER OWNERS WITH SAME PROBLEM. AND I SEE THAT THE FUEL PUMP A...

Oct 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL OUTSIDE OF THE PARKED VEHICLE AND INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRENCE WAS INTERMITTENT AND HAS PROGRESSED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A CRACKED FUEL PUMP HOUS...

Oct 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL OUTSIDE OF THE PARKED VEHICLE AND INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRENCE WAS INTERMITTENT AND HAS PROGRESSED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A CRACKED FUEL PUMP HOUS...

Sep 28, 2009 Electrical System 71,000 mi

I WAS WONDERING IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR 2004 XC-90'S BECAUSE OF THERE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THIS PAST WEEKEND AFTER ABOUT 3 HOURS OF HIGHWAY DRIVING THE WHOLE DASHBOARD AND NAVIGATION FLICKERED AND RESTARTED. IT DID THEY 3 OR 4 TIMES UNTIL IT DID A SIMILAR THING WHERE ...

Sep 28, 2009 Electrical System 71,000 mi

I WAS WONDERING IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR 2004 XC-90'S BECAUSE OF THERE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THIS PAST WEEKEND AFTER ABOUT 3 HOURS OF HIGHWAY DRIVING THE WHOLE DASHBOARD AND NAVIGATION FLICKERED AND RESTARTED. IT DID THEY 3 OR 4 TIMES UNTIL IT DID A SIMILAR THING WHERE ...

Sep 11, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

FUEL ODOR AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE. *TR

Sep 11, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

FUEL ODOR AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE. *TR

Sep 5, 2009 Electrical System 106,000 mi

OCCASIONAL POWER FAILURE, LIKELY DUE TO HEAT. A PROBLEM WITH THE CEM DUE TO HEAT SOAK ON A LONG DRIVE - 2004 VOLVO XC 90 HAS A SPLIT-SECOND SEVERE "THUMP" IN THE FRONT END DUE TO THE POWER LOSS, WHICH IS THEN FOLLOWED BY A VERY BRIEF (SPLIT SECOND) INTERNAL (MEANING DASHBOARD LIGHTS, HI-FI, DOME LI...

Sep 5, 2009 Electrical System 106,000 mi

OCCASIONAL POWER FAILURE, LIKELY DUE TO HEAT. A PROBLEM WITH THE CEM DUE TO HEAT SOAK ON A LONG DRIVE - 2004 VOLVO XC 90 HAS A SPLIT-SECOND SEVERE "THUMP" IN THE FRONT END DUE TO THE POWER LOSS, WHICH IS THEN FOLLOWED BY A VERY BRIEF (SPLIT SECOND) INTERNAL (MEANING DASHBOARD LIGHTS, HI-FI, DOME LI...

Sep 2, 2009 Power Train 65,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 2.5L TRANSMISSION. COMPLETE FAILURE AT 65,000 MILES REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. FOUR DAYS AFTER REPAIR, VEHICLE HAS LOUD ENGINE THUMP AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES BACK ON. REPEATS THUMP WITH ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOING OUT REQUIRING A 3.5 HOUR TOW HOME FROM 1/2...

Sep 2, 2009 Electrical System 65,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 2.5L TRANSMISSION. COMPLETE FAILURE AT 65,000 MILES REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. FOUR DAYS AFTER REPAIR, VEHICLE HAS LOUD ENGINE THUMP AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES BACK ON. REPEATS THUMP WITH ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOING OUT REQUIRING A 3.5 HOUR TOW HOME FROM 1/2...

Sep 2, 2009 Power Train 65,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 2.5L TRANSMISSION. COMPLETE FAILURE AT 65,000 MILES REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. FOUR DAYS AFTER REPAIR, VEHICLE HAS LOUD ENGINE THUMP AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES BACK ON. REPEATS THUMP WITH ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOING OUT REQUIRING A 3.5 HOUR TOW HOME FROM 1/2...

Sep 2, 2009 Electrical System 65,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 2.5L TRANSMISSION. COMPLETE FAILURE AT 65,000 MILES REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. FOUR DAYS AFTER REPAIR, VEHICLE HAS LOUD ENGINE THUMP AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES BACK ON. REPEATS THUMP WITH ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOING OUT REQUIRING A 3.5 HOUR TOW HOME FROM 1/2...

Aug 28, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,000 mi

LAST COUPLE OF DAYS I NOTICED STRONG GAS SMELLS IN THE GARAGE. DROVE THE CAR A SHORT DISTANCE AND PARKED IT BACK IN THE GARAGE. CHECKED A COUPLE MINUTES LATER AND THE GARAGE REEKED OF GASOLINE. WHEN I CHECKED UNDERNEATH I FOUND GAS STAINING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE GAS TANK AND DRIPS ON THE FLOOR. *TR

Aug 28, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,000 mi

LAST COUPLE OF DAYS I NOTICED STRONG GAS SMELLS IN THE GARAGE. DROVE THE CAR A SHORT DISTANCE AND PARKED IT BACK IN THE GARAGE. CHECKED A COUPLE MINUTES LATER AND THE GARAGE REEKED OF GASOLINE. WHEN I CHECKED UNDERNEATH I FOUND GAS STAINING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE GAS TANK AND DRIPS ON THE FLOOR. *TR

Aug 18, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 159,000 mi

VOLVO XC90 2004 FUEL PUMP LEAK AT FUEL TANK. *TR

Aug 18, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 159,000 mi

VOLVO XC90 2004 FUEL PUMP LEAK AT FUEL TANK. *TR

Aug 8, 2009 Power Train 75,500 mi

SLIPPAGE OF THE TRANSMISSION LEADING TO FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION AT 70,000 MILES. CAR FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY. VOLVO STATES THAT DO TO SO MANY FAILURES THERE ARE NO REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSIONS AVAILABLE. *TR

Aug 8, 2009 Power Train 75,500 mi

SLIPPAGE OF THE TRANSMISSION LEADING TO FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION AT 70,000 MILES. CAR FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY. VOLVO STATES THAT DO TO SO MANY FAILURES THERE ARE NO REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSIONS AVAILABLE. *TR

Aug 4, 2009 Power Train 68,306 mi

NOV. 23, 2004 - PURCHASED A VOLVO XC90 T6 FROM LEHMAN VOLVO IN YORK, PA - THE VEHICLE HAD 10.042 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE JUNE 26, 2007 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED - VOLVO OF CARY IN NC PAID FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND WE PAID FOR THE LABOR - $1425 - MILEAGE 68,306 F...

Aug 4, 2009 Equipment 68,306 mi

NOV. 23, 2004 - PURCHASED A VOLVO XC90 T6 FROM LEHMAN VOLVO IN YORK, PA - THE VEHICLE HAD 10.042 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE JUNE 26, 2007 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED - VOLVO OF CARY IN NC PAID FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND WE PAID FOR THE LABOR - $1425 - MILEAGE 68,306 F...

Aug 4, 2009 Power Train 68,306 mi

NOV. 23, 2004 - PURCHASED A VOLVO XC90 T6 FROM LEHMAN VOLVO IN YORK, PA - THE VEHICLE HAD 10.042 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE JUNE 26, 2007 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED - VOLVO OF CARY IN NC PAID FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND WE PAID FOR THE LABOR - $1425 - MILEAGE 68,306 F...

Aug 4, 2009 Equipment 68,306 mi

NOV. 23, 2004 - PURCHASED A VOLVO XC90 T6 FROM LEHMAN VOLVO IN YORK, PA - THE VEHICLE HAD 10.042 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE JUNE 26, 2007 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED - VOLVO OF CARY IN NC PAID FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND WE PAID FOR THE LABOR - $1425 - MILEAGE 68,306 F...

Aug 3, 2009 Structure

DISCOLORING OF HOOD NOTICE THE HOOD PAINT IS CRACKING AND PEELING. TAKEN IT TO AND BODY SHOP AND IT WAS A VOLVO SPECIAL STATED THE CAR WAS HOOD WAS REPAINTED BEFORE PURCHASE NOW ITS PEELING AND DISCOLORING WHICH IT WILL SPREAD. *TR

Aug 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER ALMOST 6 MONTHS OF NOT USING MY VEHICLE AND AFTER TAKING IT TO GET ITS MANDATORY MAINTENANCE, ALL OF A SUDDEN I WAS SMELLING GAS FUMES IN MY GARAGE. NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP AND PAY MORE THAN $1100. IT IS HEALTH HAZARDOUS AND DANGER SITUATION AND I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT VOLVO HASN'T R...

Aug 3, 2009 Structure

DISCOLORING OF HOOD NOTICE THE HOOD PAINT IS CRACKING AND PEELING. TAKEN IT TO AND BODY SHOP AND IT WAS A VOLVO SPECIAL STATED THE CAR WAS HOOD WAS REPAINTED BEFORE PURCHASE NOW ITS PEELING AND DISCOLORING WHICH IT WILL SPREAD. *TR

Aug 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER ALMOST 6 MONTHS OF NOT USING MY VEHICLE AND AFTER TAKING IT TO GET ITS MANDATORY MAINTENANCE, ALL OF A SUDDEN I WAS SMELLING GAS FUMES IN MY GARAGE. NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP AND PAY MORE THAN $1100. IT IS HEALTH HAZARDOUS AND DANGER SITUATION AND I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT VOLVO HASN'T R...

Jul 23, 2009 Seat Belts 88,380 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2004 VOLVO XV 90 IN AUGUST 2006. LAST MONTH, JULY OF 2009, MY SEVEN YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER REACHED FOR HER SEAT BELT IN THIRD ROW OF THE VEHICLE AND ANNOUNCED IT WAS BROKEN. NOTHING UNUSUAL HAPPENED TO THE VEHICLE TO CAUSE THIS. OUR MECHANIC, HABEGGAR AUTO IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, INFORMED...

Jul 23, 2009 Seat Belts 88,380 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2004 VOLVO XV 90 IN AUGUST 2006. LAST MONTH, JULY OF 2009, MY SEVEN YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER REACHED FOR HER SEAT BELT IN THIRD ROW OF THE VEHICLE AND ANNOUNCED IT WAS BROKEN. NOTHING UNUSUAL HAPPENED TO THE VEHICLE TO CAUSE THIS. OUR MECHANIC, HABEGGAR AUTO IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, INFORMED...

Jun 22, 2009 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT NOTICED TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR FLUID NEAR HER VEHICLE. SHE EXPERIENCED HARD SHIFTING WHEN CHANGING GEARS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF T...

Jun 22, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT NOTICED TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR FLUID NEAR HER VEHICLE. SHE EXPERIENCED HARD SHIFTING WHEN CHANGING GEARS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF T...

Jun 22, 2009 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT NOTICED TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR FLUID NEAR HER VEHICLE. SHE EXPERIENCED HARD SHIFTING WHEN CHANGING GEARS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF T...

Jun 22, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT NOTICED TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR FLUID NEAR HER VEHICLE. SHE EXPERIENCED HARD SHIFTING WHEN CHANGING GEARS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF T...

May 27, 2009 Air Bags 105,000 mi

WHEN WORKING ON THE AUDIO/CD/RADIO OF THE CAR, THIS GENERATES AN SRS SERVICE URGENT MESSAGE TO BE DISPLAYED ON THE DASH. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH VOLVOS IF YOU CHECK THE MESSAGE BOARDS. PEOPLE SHOULD BE ABLE TO WORK/CHANGE OUT THEIR STEREOS WITHOUT THE FEAR OF THE AIRBAGS WORKING A...

May 27, 2009 Electrical System 105,000 mi

WHEN WORKING ON THE AUDIO/CD/RADIO OF THE CAR, THIS GENERATES AN SRS SERVICE URGENT MESSAGE TO BE DISPLAYED ON THE DASH. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH VOLVOS IF YOU CHECK THE MESSAGE BOARDS. PEOPLE SHOULD BE ABLE TO WORK/CHANGE OUT THEIR STEREOS WITHOUT THE FEAR OF THE AIRBAGS WORKING A...

May 27, 2009 Air Bags 105,000 mi

WHEN WORKING ON THE AUDIO/CD/RADIO OF THE CAR, THIS GENERATES AN SRS SERVICE URGENT MESSAGE TO BE DISPLAYED ON THE DASH. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH VOLVOS IF YOU CHECK THE MESSAGE BOARDS. PEOPLE SHOULD BE ABLE TO WORK/CHANGE OUT THEIR STEREOS WITHOUT THE FEAR OF THE AIRBAGS WORKING A...

May 27, 2009 Electrical System 105,000 mi

WHEN WORKING ON THE AUDIO/CD/RADIO OF THE CAR, THIS GENERATES AN SRS SERVICE URGENT MESSAGE TO BE DISPLAYED ON THE DASH. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH VOLVOS IF YOU CHECK THE MESSAGE BOARDS. PEOPLE SHOULD BE ABLE TO WORK/CHANGE OUT THEIR STEREOS WITHOUT THE FEAR OF THE AIRBAGS WORKING A...

May 26, 2009 Power Train 112,709 mi

1. SINCE DAY 1, THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2004 VOLVO-XC90 HAS ALWAYS GIVEN ME TROUBLE, IT DOESN'T ENGAGE TROUGH GEAR AS QUICKLY AS IT SHOULD. ON MAY 25TH 2009, THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY WENT OUT LEAVING ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION WITH CARS BEHIND ME TRAVELING 35 MILES AND ALMOST CAUSED AN A...

May 26, 2009 Unknown Or Other 112,709 mi

1. SINCE DAY 1, THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2004 VOLVO-XC90 HAS ALWAYS GIVEN ME TROUBLE, IT DOESN'T ENGAGE TROUGH GEAR AS QUICKLY AS IT SHOULD. ON MAY 25TH 2009, THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY WENT OUT LEAVING ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION WITH CARS BEHIND ME TRAVELING 35 MILES AND ALMOST CAUSED AN A...

May 26, 2009 Power Train 112,709 mi

1. SINCE DAY 1, THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2004 VOLVO-XC90 HAS ALWAYS GIVEN ME TROUBLE, IT DOESN'T ENGAGE TROUGH GEAR AS QUICKLY AS IT SHOULD. ON MAY 25TH 2009, THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY WENT OUT LEAVING ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION WITH CARS BEHIND ME TRAVELING 35 MILES AND ALMOST CAUSED AN A...

May 26, 2009 Unknown Or Other 112,709 mi

1. SINCE DAY 1, THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2004 VOLVO-XC90 HAS ALWAYS GIVEN ME TROUBLE, IT DOESN'T ENGAGE TROUGH GEAR AS QUICKLY AS IT SHOULD. ON MAY 25TH 2009, THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY WENT OUT LEAVING ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION WITH CARS BEHIND ME TRAVELING 35 MILES AND ALMOST CAUSED AN A...

May 20, 2009 Power Train 75,000 mi

I'VE BEEN GETTING A ROARING SOUND FROM UNDER MY '04 VOLVO XC90 T6. AFTER SPENDING $3000 REPLACING AN "ANGLE ARM" AT THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP, THERE'S BEEN NO IMPROVEMENT. I'M NOW TOLD I NEED TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION. COST ESTIMATE IS $7000. *TR

May 20, 2009 Power Train 75,000 mi

I'VE BEEN GETTING A ROARING SOUND FROM UNDER MY '04 VOLVO XC90 T6. AFTER SPENDING $3000 REPLACING AN "ANGLE ARM" AT THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP, THERE'S BEEN NO IMPROVEMENT. I'M NOW TOLD I NEED TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION. COST ESTIMATE IS $7000. *TR

May 19, 2009 Power Train 64,500 mi

FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION IN A 2004 VOLVO XC 90 WITH 64,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. ENTIRE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR

May 19, 2009 Power Train 64,500 mi

FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION IN A 2004 VOLVO XC 90 WITH 64,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. ENTIRE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Apr 27, 2009 Electrical System 113,825 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON APRIL 25, 2009, MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 BEGAN JERKING AND THEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SWOOPED TO THE FAR RIGHT AND THEN BACK TO LEFT WITH NO OTHER MOVEMENT, THE RADIO SHUT OFF, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BEGAN WIPING, AND THE DOOR LOCKS AND WI...

Apr 27, 2009 Air Bags 113,825 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON APRIL 25, 2009, MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 BEGAN JERKING AND THEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SWOOPED TO THE FAR RIGHT AND THEN BACK TO LEFT WITH NO OTHER MOVEMENT, THE RADIO SHUT OFF, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BEGAN WIPING, AND THE DOOR LOCKS AND WI...

Apr 27, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 113,825 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON APRIL 25, 2009, MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 BEGAN JERKING AND THEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SWOOPED TO THE FAR RIGHT AND THEN BACK TO LEFT WITH NO OTHER MOVEMENT, THE RADIO SHUT OFF, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BEGAN WIPING, AND THE DOOR LOCKS AND WI...

Apr 27, 2009 Electrical System 113,825 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON APRIL 25, 2009, MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 BEGAN JERKING AND THEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SWOOPED TO THE FAR RIGHT AND THEN BACK TO LEFT WITH NO OTHER MOVEMENT, THE RADIO SHUT OFF, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BEGAN WIPING, AND THE DOOR LOCKS AND WI...

Apr 27, 2009 Air Bags 113,825 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON APRIL 25, 2009, MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 BEGAN JERKING AND THEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SWOOPED TO THE FAR RIGHT AND THEN BACK TO LEFT WITH NO OTHER MOVEMENT, THE RADIO SHUT OFF, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BEGAN WIPING, AND THE DOOR LOCKS AND WI...

Apr 27, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 113,825 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON APRIL 25, 2009, MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 BEGAN JERKING AND THEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SWOOPED TO THE FAR RIGHT AND THEN BACK TO LEFT WITH NO OTHER MOVEMENT, THE RADIO SHUT OFF, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BEGAN WIPING, AND THE DOOR LOCKS AND WI...

Apr 21, 2009 Power Train 54,400 mi

1. THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2004 VOLVO-XC90 HAS ALWAYS GIVEN ME TROUBLE, IT DOESN'T ENGAGE INTO THIRD GEAR AS QUICKLY AS IT SHOULD. ON APRIL 17TH 2009, THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY WENT OUT LEAVING ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION WITH CARS BEHIND ME TRAVELING 35 MILES AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDEN...

Apr 21, 2009 Power Train 54,400 mi

1. THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2004 VOLVO-XC90 HAS ALWAYS GIVEN ME TROUBLE, IT DOESN'T ENGAGE INTO THIRD GEAR AS QUICKLY AS IT SHOULD. ON APRIL 17TH 2009, THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY WENT OUT LEAVING ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION WITH CARS BEHIND ME TRAVELING 35 MILES AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDEN...

Apr 4, 2009 Structure

MY VOLVO XC90 2004, DRIVER'S SIDE GETS FLOODED DURING HEAVY RAIN. DURING LIGHT RAIN, THE INTERIOR WILL GET DAMP. WHEN I START THE CAR, I HEAR A WATER SLUSHING SOUND, COMING SOMEWHERE FROM THE CAR. MY MECHANIC SAID THIS IS DUE TO A VOLVO DESIGN FLAW. THE SUNROOF DRAINS ARE NARROW, AND IT GETS CLOGGED...

Apr 4, 2009 Structure

MY VOLVO XC90 2004, DRIVER'S SIDE GETS FLOODED DURING HEAVY RAIN. DURING LIGHT RAIN, THE INTERIOR WILL GET DAMP. WHEN I START THE CAR, I HEAR A WATER SLUSHING SOUND, COMING SOMEWHERE FROM THE CAR. MY MECHANIC SAID THIS IS DUE TO A VOLVO DESIGN FLAW. THE SUNROOF DRAINS ARE NARROW, AND IT GETS CLOGGED...

Apr 2, 2009 Power Train 91,891 mi

AFTER MONTHS OF GEAR SLIPPAGE IN THE TRANSMISSION, THE "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT" LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THERE SEEMS TO BE A LARGE NUMBER OF THESE SAME COMPLAINTS FOR THIS SAME CAR FROM VOLVO. *TR

Apr 2, 2009 Power Train 91,891 mi

AFTER MONTHS OF GEAR SLIPPAGE IN THE TRANSMISSION, THE "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT" LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THERE SEEMS TO BE A LARGE NUMBER OF THESE SAME COMPLAINTS FOR THIS SAME CAR FROM VOLVO. *TR

Mar 23, 2009 Electrical System 42,100 mi

ON MARCH 22, 2009 I WAS TRAVELING WITH MY TWO DAUGHTERS EAST ON I-75 FROM NAPLES TO MIAMI WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY JERKED AND THE DASHBOARD AND INSTRUMENTS FLICKERED AND LIT UP, AND THEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED THE MESSAGE "SRS - AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT". WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING TO LOOK FOR A...

Mar 23, 2009 Electrical System 42,100 mi

ON MARCH 22, 2009 I WAS TRAVELING WITH MY TWO DAUGHTERS EAST ON I-75 FROM NAPLES TO MIAMI WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY JERKED AND THE DASHBOARD AND INSTRUMENTS FLICKERED AND LIT UP, AND THEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED THE MESSAGE "SRS - AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT". WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING TO LOOK FOR A...

Mar 18, 2009 Power Train 69,791 mi

CAR STARTED MAKING A LOUD, METAL GRINDING SOUND WHILE PULLING OUT OF A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS OR FAILURES. NO SERVICE CODE. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER AND CONFIRMED MY FEAR IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. ONLY 69,000 MILES ON CAR. I'VE BEEN AWARE OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ON XC90'...

Mar 18, 2009 Power Train 69,791 mi

CAR STARTED MAKING A LOUD, METAL GRINDING SOUND WHILE PULLING OUT OF A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS OR FAILURES. NO SERVICE CODE. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER AND CONFIRMED MY FEAR IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. ONLY 69,000 MILES ON CAR. I'VE BEEN AWARE OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ON XC90'...

Feb 26, 2009 Power Train

WITH EACH SERVICE AT POINT WEST VOLVO NOW PARK PLACE VOLVO SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR, DALLAS TX, I REPORTED A PROBLEM WITH MY 2004 XC90 T6 THAT MY ENGINE SURGES ON TAKEOFF. WITH EACH SERVICE, THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND DID NOT LIST THIS ON THE INVOICE. WELL, SINCE THEY DID NOT FIND A ...

Feb 26, 2009 Power Train

WITH EACH SERVICE AT POINT WEST VOLVO NOW PARK PLACE VOLVO SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR, DALLAS TX, I REPORTED A PROBLEM WITH MY 2004 XC90 T6 THAT MY ENGINE SURGES ON TAKEOFF. WITH EACH SERVICE, THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND DID NOT LIST THIS ON THE INVOICE. WELL, SINCE THEY DID NOT FIND A ...

Feb 10, 2009 Power Train 90,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

Feb 10, 2009 Power Train 90,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

Feb 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 24,000 mi

FAULTY FUEL PUMP, BROKER FITTING ON INLET, LEAKS GAS. *TR

Feb 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 24,000 mi

FAULTY FUEL PUMP, BROKER FITTING ON INLET, LEAKS GAS. *TR

Feb 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 24,000 mi

FAULTY FUEL PUMP, BROKER FITTING ON INLET, LEAKS GAS. *TR

Feb 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 24,000 mi

FAULTY FUEL PUMP, BROKER FITTING ON INLET, LEAKS GAS. *TR

Feb 2, 2009 Power Train 62,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SIMPLY STOPPED PROPELLING THE CAR. IT WAS AS IF IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL WHILE GOING 50 MPH. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER BEFORE BECOMING A ROAD HAZARD. *TR

Feb 2, 2009 Power Train 62,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE TRANSMISSION SIMPLY STOPPED PROPELLING THE CAR. IT WAS AS IF IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL WHILE GOING 50 MPH. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER BEFORE BECOMING A ROAD HAZARD. *TR

Jan 31, 2009 Power Train 72,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SIMPLY DIED WITH NO WARNING. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND SUDDENLY IT JUST STOPPED. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED, BUT CERTAINLY COULD HAVE. I BELIEVE THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR IS DEFECTIVE AND THIS HAS HAPPENED TO NUMEROUS OTHERS. *TR

Jan 31, 2009 Power Train 72,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SIMPLY DIED WITH NO WARNING. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND SUDDENLY IT JUST STOPPED. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED, BUT CERTAINLY COULD HAVE. I BELIEVE THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR IS DEFECTIVE AND THIS HAS HAPPENED TO NUMEROUS OTHERS. *TR

Jan 21, 2009 Power Train 65,000 mi

AFTER 60000 MILE SERVICE TRANSMISSION APPEARED TO BE SLIPPING WHEN COLD. "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT" MESSAGE APPEARED. TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM THIRD GEAR. SHOP INDICATED THERE IS NO ADJUSTABLE PART. TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT WOULD LIKELY BE NEEDED, WHEN CONTACTED VOLVO INDICATED THE WARRA...

Jan 21, 2009 Power Train 65,000 mi

AFTER 60000 MILE SERVICE TRANSMISSION APPEARED TO BE SLIPPING WHEN COLD. "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT" MESSAGE APPEARED. TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM THIRD GEAR. SHOP INDICATED THERE IS NO ADJUSTABLE PART. TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT WOULD LIKELY BE NEEDED, WHEN CONTACTED VOLVO INDICATED THE WARRA...

Jan 16, 2009 Power Train 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD SUV THAT I PURCHASED FROM A VOLVO DEALER. WHILE ON A CROSS COUNTRY TRIP THE TRANSMISSION SEIZED AND HAD TO BE REPLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY (LUCKY), BUT THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS MODEL AND YEAR HAD A ENGINEERING FLAW AND HE HAD SEEN A NUMBER OF ...

Jan 16, 2009 Power Train 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD SUV THAT I PURCHASED FROM A VOLVO DEALER. WHILE ON A CROSS COUNTRY TRIP THE TRANSMISSION SEIZED AND HAD TO BE REPLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY (LUCKY), BUT THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS MODEL AND YEAR HAD A ENGINEERING FLAW AND HE HAD SEEN A NUMBER OF ...

Jan 15, 2009 Power Train 55,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 55,000 MILES. *TR

Jan 15, 2009 Power Train 55,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 55,000 MILES. *TR

Jan 14, 2009 Power Train 15,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWO TIMES, AT APPROX. 38,000 AND AT ABOUT 48,000 MILES. UNITS START SLIPPING WHEN SHIFTING TO SECOND GEAR AND LEAVE YOU RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE UNTIL THEY DECIDE TO RENGAGE. BALL JOINTS AND ALL FOUR HUBS REPLACED BY 50,000 MILES. AXLES (FRONT) NEED REPLACING NOW AT 70,000 MILES. ...

Jan 14, 2009 Power Train 15,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWO TIMES, AT APPROX. 38,000 AND AT ABOUT 48,000 MILES. UNITS START SLIPPING WHEN SHIFTING TO SECOND GEAR AND LEAVE YOU RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE UNTIL THEY DECIDE TO RENGAGE. BALL JOINTS AND ALL FOUR HUBS REPLACED BY 50,000 MILES. AXLES (FRONT) NEED REPLACING NOW AT 70,000 MILES. ...

Jan 14, 2009 Suspension 15,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWO TIMES, AT APPROX. 38,000 AND AT ABOUT 48,000 MILES. UNITS START SLIPPING WHEN SHIFTING TO SECOND GEAR AND LEAVE YOU RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE UNTIL THEY DECIDE TO RENGAGE. BALL JOINTS AND ALL FOUR HUBS REPLACED BY 50,000 MILES. AXLES (FRONT) NEED REPLACING NOW AT 70,000 MILES. ...

Jan 14, 2009 Power Train 15,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWO TIMES, AT APPROX. 38,000 AND AT ABOUT 48,000 MILES. UNITS START SLIPPING WHEN SHIFTING TO SECOND GEAR AND LEAVE YOU RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE UNTIL THEY DECIDE TO RENGAGE. BALL JOINTS AND ALL FOUR HUBS REPLACED BY 50,000 MILES. AXLES (FRONT) NEED REPLACING NOW AT 70,000 MILES. ...

Jan 14, 2009 Power Train 15,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWO TIMES, AT APPROX. 38,000 AND AT ABOUT 48,000 MILES. UNITS START SLIPPING WHEN SHIFTING TO SECOND GEAR AND LEAVE YOU RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE UNTIL THEY DECIDE TO RENGAGE. BALL JOINTS AND ALL FOUR HUBS REPLACED BY 50,000 MILES. AXLES (FRONT) NEED REPLACING NOW AT 70,000 MILES. ...

Jan 14, 2009 Suspension 15,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWO TIMES, AT APPROX. 38,000 AND AT ABOUT 48,000 MILES. UNITS START SLIPPING WHEN SHIFTING TO SECOND GEAR AND LEAVE YOU RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE UNTIL THEY DECIDE TO RENGAGE. BALL JOINTS AND ALL FOUR HUBS REPLACED BY 50,000 MILES. AXLES (FRONT) NEED REPLACING NOW AT 70,000 MILES. ...

Jan 8, 2009 Electrical System 109,780 mi

ON JANUARY 6, 2009, MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE DRIVING ON I-20 WHEN THEY HEARD A "THUMP" AND THEN EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THE ENGINE NEVER STOPPED, BUT THE RADIO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, DOOR LOCKS, DASHBOARD AND EVERYTHING SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. THEY CONTINUED...

Jan 8, 2009 Electrical System 109,780 mi

ON JANUARY 6, 2009, MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE DRIVING ON I-20 WHEN THEY HEARD A "THUMP" AND THEN EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THE ENGINE NEVER STOPPED, BUT THE RADIO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, DOOR LOCKS, DASHBOARD AND EVERYTHING SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. THEY CONTINUED...

Jan 7, 2009 Suspension 50,000 mi

ADD ME TO THE GROWING LIST OF XC90 OWNERS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT AXLES AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. MY 2004 XC90 HAS LESS THAN 50K MILES AND BOTH OF THE AFOREMENTIONED ITEMS WERE REPLACE AT A COST OF $2K......THIS SEEMS A BIT OF EXCESSIVE FOR VEHICLE THAT IS MARKETED UNDER THE B...

Jan 7, 2009 Suspension 50,000 mi

ADD ME TO THE GROWING LIST OF XC90 OWNERS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT AXLES AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. MY 2004 XC90 HAS LESS THAN 50K MILES AND BOTH OF THE AFOREMENTIONED ITEMS WERE REPLACE AT A COST OF $2K......THIS SEEMS A BIT OF EXCESSIVE FOR VEHICLE THAT IS MARKETED UNDER THE B...

Jan 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,529 mi

FUEL PUMP LEAKING CAUSING INTERNAL GAS FUMES WITH PASSENGER HAZARD AND VISIBLE LEAKING OF GASOLINE ONTO ROAD FROM THE PUMP-GAS TANK ASSEMBLY. THE FUEL PUMP WAS ON A WARRANTY FROM STATE OF CALIFORNIA. HOWEVER WHEN DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP KIT THE PUMP-ASSEMBLY CONTINUES TO LEAK. CAR IS A 2004 XC-90 ...

Jan 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,529 mi

FUEL PUMP LEAKING CAUSING INTERNAL GAS FUMES WITH PASSENGER HAZARD AND VISIBLE LEAKING OF GASOLINE ONTO ROAD FROM THE PUMP-GAS TANK ASSEMBLY. THE FUEL PUMP WAS ON A WARRANTY FROM STATE OF CALIFORNIA. HOWEVER WHEN DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP KIT THE PUMP-ASSEMBLY CONTINUES TO LEAK. CAR IS A 2004 XC-90 ...

Jan 1, 2009 Power Train 62,500 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 62,500 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION OF MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 FAILED. AFTER RESEARCHING, I FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS PARTICULAR MODEL CAR, AS WELL AS THE 2003 AND PART OF THE 2005 YEAR. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT BY AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP, THEY WERE ...

Jan 1, 2009 Power Train 62,500 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 62,500 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION OF MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 FAILED. AFTER RESEARCHING, I FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS PARTICULAR MODEL CAR, AS WELL AS THE 2003 AND PART OF THE 2005 YEAR. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT BY AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP, THEY WERE ...

Dec 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT ON 2004 VOLVO XC90 WITH 41,000 MILES. *TR

Dec 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT ON 2004 VOLVO XC90 WITH 41,000 MILES. *TR

Dec 18, 2008 Power Train 70,000 mi

I HAVE A FIVE YEAR OLD 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 THAT HAS HAD TWO TRANSMISSION FAILURES. IT IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AWAITING A THIRD TRANSMISSION. THE FIRST TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS IN AUGUST 2007, THE SECOND WAS IN DECEMBER 2008. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE FIRST TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO "EX...

Dec 18, 2008 Power Train 70,000 mi

I HAVE A FIVE YEAR OLD 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 THAT HAS HAD TWO TRANSMISSION FAILURES. IT IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AWAITING A THIRD TRANSMISSION. THE FIRST TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS IN AUGUST 2007, THE SECOND WAS IN DECEMBER 2008. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE FIRST TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO "EX...

Dec 11, 2008 Power Train 80,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 3 COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURES IN A VOLVO XC90 T6 WITHOUT WARNING REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE FIRST TWO FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AS THE TRANSMISSION CUT OUT COMPLETELY. THE LAST ONCE OCCURRED ON A BUSY 2 LANE HIGHWAY WHILE MAKING A TURN ACROS...

Dec 11, 2008 Power Train 80,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 3 COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURES IN A VOLVO XC90 T6 WITHOUT WARNING REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE FIRST TWO FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AS THE TRANSMISSION CUT OUT COMPLETELY. THE LAST ONCE OCCURRED ON A BUSY 2 LANE HIGHWAY WHILE MAKING A TURN ACROS...

Nov 25, 2008 Suspension 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE AXLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE AXLE AND BALL JOINT FAILED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 67,000.

Nov 25, 2008 Suspension 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE AXLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE AXLE AND BALL JOINT FAILED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 67,000.

Nov 21, 2008 Electrical System 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON INTERSTATE 405, MY WIFE HEARD A LOUD "THUMP" FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THIS NOISE, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, AND ALL THE DASH LIGHTS AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRONICS SHUT DOWN. *T

Nov 21, 2008 Electrical System 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON INTERSTATE 405, MY WIFE HEARD A LOUD "THUMP" FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THIS NOISE, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, AND ALL THE DASH LIGHTS AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRONICS SHUT DOWN. *T

Nov 17, 2008 Equipment 32,014 mi

ON 10/21/2008 I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 ON THE HIGHWAY RT.93. IT WAS RAINING AND THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR WAS FOGGY. I COULD NOT SEE OUTSIDE SO I TURNED ON THE A/C BUT IT WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. ALSO, THE CD PLAYER WAS NOT WORKED. I BOUGHT MY CAR NEW IN 2004 WITH HAS ONLY 32,014 MILES ON THE CAR ...

Nov 17, 2008 Power Train 55,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 55,000 MILES - WHEN PURCHASED FROM CARMAX BOTH VOLVO DEALERSHIP (WHO FIXED AN ALTERNATOR PROBLEM CARMAX COULDN'T) AND PRIVATE MECHANIC STATED "THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED" AND "IT IS STILL A BABY" - ALL SERVICE DONE AS RECOMMENDED. NO...

Nov 17, 2008 Equipment 32,014 mi

ON 10/21/2008 I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 ON THE HIGHWAY RT.93. IT WAS RAINING AND THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR WAS FOGGY. I COULD NOT SEE OUTSIDE SO I TURNED ON THE A/C BUT IT WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. ALSO, THE CD PLAYER WAS NOT WORKED. I BOUGHT MY CAR NEW IN 2004 WITH HAS ONLY 32,014 MILES ON THE CAR ...

Nov 17, 2008 Power Train 55,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 55,000 MILES - WHEN PURCHASED FROM CARMAX BOTH VOLVO DEALERSHIP (WHO FIXED AN ALTERNATOR PROBLEM CARMAX COULDN'T) AND PRIVATE MECHANIC STATED "THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED" AND "IT IS STILL A BABY" - ALL SERVICE DONE AS RECOMMENDED. NO...

Nov 6, 2008 Power Train 49,500 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 TRANSMISSION HAD TO REPLACED AND THEY HAD TO TOW THE CAR TWICE BECAUSE THE FIRST TIME THEY TOLD ME THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED . MY LITTLE CHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR THAT JUST ABOUT MADE IT HOME. *TR

Nov 6, 2008 Power Train 49,500 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 TRANSMISSION HAD TO REPLACED AND THEY HAD TO TOW THE CAR TWICE BECAUSE THE FIRST TIME THEY TOLD ME THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED . MY LITTLE CHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR THAT JUST ABOUT MADE IT HOME. *TR

Oct 28, 2008 Power Train 67,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2007, WITH NO EXTENDED WARRANTY. I HAVE ABOUT 67K MILES ON IT AND BOUGHT IT WITH 38K. THE DEALERSHIP IS CHARGING ME $4,200 TO REPLACE IT. I HAVE BEEN READING MANY COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME COMPLAINT. I F...

Oct 28, 2008 Power Train 67,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2007, WITH NO EXTENDED WARRANTY. I HAVE ABOUT 67K MILES ON IT AND BOUGHT IT WITH 38K. THE DEALERSHIP IS CHARGING ME $4,200 TO REPLACE IT. I HAVE BEEN READING MANY COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME COMPLAINT. I F...

Oct 27, 2008 Power Train 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THERE WAS NOT WARNING, AND WE ALMOST GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT WITH A TRUCK. MY WIFE IS 8 MONTHS PREGNANT, AND WE WERE VERY SCARED. *TR

Oct 27, 2008 Power Train 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THERE WAS NOT WARNING, AND WE ALMOST GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT WITH A TRUCK. MY WIFE IS 8 MONTHS PREGNANT, AND WE WERE VERY SCARED. *TR

Oct 24, 2008 Electrical System 33,193 mi

ON OCTOBER 18 AT APPROXIMATELY 8PM WE WERE TRAVELING WEST BOUND ON I-4 WHEN WE EXPERIENCED A SEVERE "JERK" OF THE VEHICLE AND THE INTERIOR SEATBELTS LIGHTS LIT UP. WE CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND EXPERIENCED THE SAME THING A FEW MILES LATER. WE DECIDED TO EXIT AND THEN THERE WAS ANOTHER "JERK" OF THE VE...

Oct 24, 2008 Electrical System 33,193 mi

ON OCTOBER 18 AT APPROXIMATELY 8PM WE WERE TRAVELING WEST BOUND ON I-4 WHEN WE EXPERIENCED A SEVERE "JERK" OF THE VEHICLE AND THE INTERIOR SEATBELTS LIGHTS LIT UP. WE CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND EXPERIENCED THE SAME THING A FEW MILES LATER. WE DECIDED TO EXIT AND THEN THERE WAS ANOTHER "JERK" OF THE VE...

Oct 15, 2008 Power Train 51,000 mi

IT APPEARS MY STORY HAS BEEN WRITTEN HERE BY MANY OTHERS. I OWN A 2004 XC90 T6. LAST SATURDAY MY HUSBAND RETURNED HOME IN OUR XC90 AND TOLD ME HE HAD CAR TROUBLE. THE CAR WAS SLUGGISH AND THE TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT LIGHT HAD COME ON. I TOOK IT TO OUR VOLVO CERTIFIED MECHANIC TWO DAYS LATER WHO...

Oct 15, 2008 Power Train 51,000 mi

IT APPEARS MY STORY HAS BEEN WRITTEN HERE BY MANY OTHERS. I OWN A 2004 XC90 T6. LAST SATURDAY MY HUSBAND RETURNED HOME IN OUR XC90 AND TOLD ME HE HAD CAR TROUBLE. THE CAR WAS SLUGGISH AND THE TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT LIGHT HAD COME ON. I TOOK IT TO OUR VOLVO CERTIFIED MECHANIC TWO DAYS LATER WHO...

Oct 8, 2008 Structure

A RAIN STORM CAUSED FLOODING INTO MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 DESTROYING THE INTERIOR. THE WATER DAMAGE CAME INTO THE CAR FROM THE SUN ROOF I WAS TOLD BY A VOLVO SERVICE ADVISOR THAT THE DRAIN IN THE SUN ROOF WAS CLOGGED WHICH CAUSED THE INTERIOR FLOOD. THE PROBLEM IS THAT DURING ROUTINE VOLVO MAINTENANCE T...

Oct 8, 2008 Suspension 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING EXAMINED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT BOTH FRONT TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PRIOR TO THIS INFORMATION, HE NOTICED THAT THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING FASTER THAN EXPECTED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000...

Oct 8, 2008 Structure

A RAIN STORM CAUSED FLOODING INTO MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 DESTROYING THE INTERIOR. THE WATER DAMAGE CAME INTO THE CAR FROM THE SUN ROOF I WAS TOLD BY A VOLVO SERVICE ADVISOR THAT THE DRAIN IN THE SUN ROOF WAS CLOGGED WHICH CAUSED THE INTERIOR FLOOD. THE PROBLEM IS THAT DURING ROUTINE VOLVO MAINTENANCE T...

Oct 8, 2008 Suspension 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING EXAMINED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT BOTH FRONT TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PRIOR TO THIS INFORMATION, HE NOTICED THAT THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING FASTER THAN EXPECTED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000...

Oct 3, 2008 Power Train 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD DRILLING NOISE WHENEVER SHE RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $3,400. THE RADIATOR ALSO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ...

Oct 3, 2008 Power Train 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD DRILLING NOISE WHENEVER SHE RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $3,400. THE RADIATOR ALSO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ...

Sep 24, 2008 Power Train 77,000 mi

OUR COMPANY OWNS 3 - 2004 VOLVO XC90 VEHICLES. ALL THREE HAVE REQUIRED TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENTS AT LOW MILEAGES (77,000, 90,000 AND 106,000 MILES). WE BELIEVE THIS IS AN EXTRAORDINARILY LOW MILEAGE FOR A VEHICLE TO HAVE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHEN IT IS A $50,000 VEHICLE NEW. AFTER DOING MUCH RESE...

Sep 24, 2008 Power Train 77,000 mi

OUR COMPANY OWNS 3 - 2004 VOLVO XC90 VEHICLES. ALL THREE HAVE REQUIRED TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENTS AT LOW MILEAGES (77,000, 90,000 AND 106,000 MILES). WE BELIEVE THIS IS AN EXTRAORDINARILY LOW MILEAGE FOR A VEHICLE TO HAVE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHEN IT IS A $50,000 VEHICLE NEW. AFTER DOING MUCH RESE...

Sep 18, 2008 Power Train 105,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO T6 AWD TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN SLIPPING SLIGHTLY SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, BUT THERE WAS NO WARNING OR SERVICE LIGHT. I WAS DRIVING UP A HILL IN VICTOR N.Y. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION TOTALLY DISENGAGED, THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO 4,000 RPM'S AND I NEEDED TO SWERVE OFF ONTO THE SHOULDER IN ...

Sep 18, 2008 Power Train 105,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO T6 AWD TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN SLIPPING SLIGHTLY SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, BUT THERE WAS NO WARNING OR SERVICE LIGHT. I WAS DRIVING UP A HILL IN VICTOR N.Y. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION TOTALLY DISENGAGED, THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO 4,000 RPM'S AND I NEEDED TO SWERVE OFF ONTO THE SHOULDER IN ...

Sep 16, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 49,985 mi

IN MARCH OF 2008 I NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN THE GARAGE WERE THE VEHICLE WAS STORED. THIS ODOR HAD ALSO PERMEATED THROUGH OUT THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. CHECKED VEHICLE FOR FUEL LEAKS AND COULD NOT DETERMINE SOURCE DUE TO QUICK EVAPORATION OF FUEL. ON MARCH 17, 08 LOCAL DEALER FOUND...

Sep 16, 2008 Electrical System 64,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I-10 AT NIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 75MPH WITH MY FAMILY, WE EXPERIENCE COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONICS SUCH AS LOSS OF BRAKING, STEERING, ODOMETER, SPEEDOMETER, ALL INSTRUMENTS, AND TRANSMISSION. WE HAD A TOTAL LOSS OF EVERY ELECTRICAL FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE AT THE MOST ...

Sep 16, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 49,985 mi

IN MARCH OF 2008 I NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN THE GARAGE WERE THE VEHICLE WAS STORED. THIS ODOR HAD ALSO PERMEATED THROUGH OUT THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. CHECKED VEHICLE FOR FUEL LEAKS AND COULD NOT DETERMINE SOURCE DUE TO QUICK EVAPORATION OF FUEL. ON MARCH 17, 08 LOCAL DEALER FOUND...

Sep 16, 2008 Electrical System 64,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I-10 AT NIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 75MPH WITH MY FAMILY, WE EXPERIENCE COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONICS SUCH AS LOSS OF BRAKING, STEERING, ODOMETER, SPEEDOMETER, ALL INSTRUMENTS, AND TRANSMISSION. WE HAD A TOTAL LOSS OF EVERY ELECTRICAL FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE AT THE MOST ...

Sep 15, 2008 Power Train 76,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACED JUNE 08 FRONT CONTROL ARMS AND BUSHINGS AND COOLANT RESERVOIR REPLACED SEPT. 08 THERMOSTAT & HOUSING & TEMP SENSOR REPLACED JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED SEPT. 07 GASKET, O-RING, HOSE CLAMP RECALL SEPT. 07 POWER STEERIN...

Sep 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACED JUNE 08 FRONT CONTROL ARMS AND BUSHINGS AND COOLANT RESERVOIR REPLACED SEPT. 08 THERMOSTAT & HOUSING & TEMP SENSOR REPLACED JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED SEPT. 07 GASKET, O-RING, HOSE CLAMP RECALL SEPT. 07 POWER STEERIN...

Sep 15, 2008 Steering 76,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACED JUNE 08 FRONT CONTROL ARMS AND BUSHINGS AND COOLANT RESERVOIR REPLACED SEPT. 08 THERMOSTAT & HOUSING & TEMP SENSOR REPLACED JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED SEPT. 07 GASKET, O-RING, HOSE CLAMP RECALL SEPT. 07 POWER STEERIN...

Sep 15, 2008 Suspension 76,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACED JUNE 08 FRONT CONTROL ARMS AND BUSHINGS AND COOLANT RESERVOIR REPLACED SEPT. 08 THERMOSTAT & HOUSING & TEMP SENSOR REPLACED JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED SEPT. 07 GASKET, O-RING, HOSE CLAMP RECALL SEPT. 07 POWER STEERIN...

Sep 15, 2008 Tires 76,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACED JUNE 08 FRONT CONTROL ARMS AND BUSHINGS AND COOLANT RESERVOIR REPLACED SEPT. 08 THERMOSTAT & HOUSING & TEMP SENSOR REPLACED JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED SEPT. 07 GASKET, O-RING, HOSE CLAMP RECALL SEPT. 07 POWER STEERIN...

Sep 15, 2008 Power Train 76,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACED JUNE 08 FRONT CONTROL ARMS AND BUSHINGS AND COOLANT RESERVOIR REPLACED SEPT. 08 THERMOSTAT & HOUSING & TEMP SENSOR REPLACED JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED SEPT. 07 GASKET, O-RING, HOSE CLAMP RECALL SEPT. 07 POWER STEERIN...

Sep 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACED JUNE 08 FRONT CONTROL ARMS AND BUSHINGS AND COOLANT RESERVOIR REPLACED SEPT. 08 THERMOSTAT & HOUSING & TEMP SENSOR REPLACED JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED SEPT. 07 GASKET, O-RING, HOSE CLAMP RECALL SEPT. 07 POWER STEERIN...

Sep 15, 2008 Steering 76,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACED JUNE 08 FRONT CONTROL ARMS AND BUSHINGS AND COOLANT RESERVOIR REPLACED SEPT. 08 THERMOSTAT & HOUSING & TEMP SENSOR REPLACED JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED SEPT. 07 GASKET, O-RING, HOSE CLAMP RECALL SEPT. 07 POWER STEERIN...

Sep 15, 2008 Suspension 76,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACED JUNE 08 FRONT CONTROL ARMS AND BUSHINGS AND COOLANT RESERVOIR REPLACED SEPT. 08 THERMOSTAT & HOUSING & TEMP SENSOR REPLACED JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED SEPT. 07 GASKET, O-RING, HOSE CLAMP RECALL SEPT. 07 POWER STEERIN...

Sep 15, 2008 Tires 76,000 mi

TRANSMISSION REPLACED JUNE 08 FRONT CONTROL ARMS AND BUSHINGS AND COOLANT RESERVOIR REPLACED SEPT. 08 THERMOSTAT & HOUSING & TEMP SENSOR REPLACED JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME JAN. 08 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP REPLACED SEPT. 07 GASKET, O-RING, HOSE CLAMP RECALL SEPT. 07 POWER STEERIN...

Sep 11, 2008 Air Bags 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90 AT NIGHT I EXPERIENCED A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL, FOLLOWED BY THE HEADLIGHTS PAUSING AND THEN GOING FROM HIGH BEAMS TO LOW. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOST SOME OF IT'S DISPLAYS AND THE DOOR LOCKS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE DATA DISPLAY WARNED ME OF AN "URGENT SRS FAILUR...

Sep 11, 2008 Electrical System 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90 AT NIGHT I EXPERIENCED A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL, FOLLOWED BY THE HEADLIGHTS PAUSING AND THEN GOING FROM HIGH BEAMS TO LOW. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOST SOME OF IT'S DISPLAYS AND THE DOOR LOCKS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE DATA DISPLAY WARNED ME OF AN "URGENT SRS FAILUR...

Sep 11, 2008 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90 AT NIGHT I EXPERIENCED A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL, FOLLOWED BY THE HEADLIGHTS PAUSING AND THEN GOING FROM HIGH BEAMS TO LOW. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOST SOME OF IT'S DISPLAYS AND THE DOOR LOCKS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE DATA DISPLAY WARNED ME OF AN "URGENT SRS FAILUR...

Sep 11, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90 AT NIGHT I EXPERIENCED A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL, FOLLOWED BY THE HEADLIGHTS PAUSING AND THEN GOING FROM HIGH BEAMS TO LOW. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOST SOME OF IT'S DISPLAYS AND THE DOOR LOCKS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE DATA DISPLAY WARNED ME OF AN "URGENT SRS FAILUR...

Sep 11, 2008 Steering 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90 AT NIGHT I EXPERIENCED A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL, FOLLOWED BY THE HEADLIGHTS PAUSING AND THEN GOING FROM HIGH BEAMS TO LOW. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOST SOME OF IT'S DISPLAYS AND THE DOOR LOCKS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE DATA DISPLAY WARNED ME OF AN "URGENT SRS FAILUR...

Sep 11, 2008 Air Bags 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90 AT NIGHT I EXPERIENCED A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL, FOLLOWED BY THE HEADLIGHTS PAUSING AND THEN GOING FROM HIGH BEAMS TO LOW. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOST SOME OF IT'S DISPLAYS AND THE DOOR LOCKS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE DATA DISPLAY WARNED ME OF AN "URGENT SRS FAILUR...

Sep 11, 2008 Electrical System 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90 AT NIGHT I EXPERIENCED A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL, FOLLOWED BY THE HEADLIGHTS PAUSING AND THEN GOING FROM HIGH BEAMS TO LOW. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOST SOME OF IT'S DISPLAYS AND THE DOOR LOCKS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE DATA DISPLAY WARNED ME OF AN "URGENT SRS FAILUR...

Sep 11, 2008 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90 AT NIGHT I EXPERIENCED A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL, FOLLOWED BY THE HEADLIGHTS PAUSING AND THEN GOING FROM HIGH BEAMS TO LOW. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOST SOME OF IT'S DISPLAYS AND THE DOOR LOCKS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE DATA DISPLAY WARNED ME OF AN "URGENT SRS FAILUR...

Sep 11, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90 AT NIGHT I EXPERIENCED A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL, FOLLOWED BY THE HEADLIGHTS PAUSING AND THEN GOING FROM HIGH BEAMS TO LOW. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOST SOME OF IT'S DISPLAYS AND THE DOOR LOCKS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE DATA DISPLAY WARNED ME OF AN "URGENT SRS FAILUR...

Sep 11, 2008 Steering 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90 AT NIGHT I EXPERIENCED A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL, FOLLOWED BY THE HEADLIGHTS PAUSING AND THEN GOING FROM HIGH BEAMS TO LOW. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOST SOME OF IT'S DISPLAYS AND THE DOOR LOCKS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE DATA DISPLAY WARNED ME OF AN "URGENT SRS FAILUR...

Sep 3, 2008 Power Train 78,000 mi

AT 78,000 MILES MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 TRANSMISSION JERKS AND THE "URGENT TRANSMISSION LIGHT" SHINES 25 MILES FROM OUR HOUSE. THE SERVICE CENTER SAYS WE NEED NEW TRANSMISSION $5,200 BUT FOR NOW THEY DROP PAN AND FLUSH. NOT SURE HOW LONG IT WILL LAST. PLUS THEY BILL ME FOR UPGRADING "SOFTWARE" $300+...

Sep 3, 2008 Power Train 78,000 mi

AT 78,000 MILES MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 TRANSMISSION JERKS AND THE "URGENT TRANSMISSION LIGHT" SHINES 25 MILES FROM OUR HOUSE. THE SERVICE CENTER SAYS WE NEED NEW TRANSMISSION $5,200 BUT FOR NOW THEY DROP PAN AND FLUSH. NOT SURE HOW LONG IT WILL LAST. PLUS THEY BILL ME FOR UPGRADING "SOFTWARE" $300+...

Sep 2, 2008 Power Train 74,000 mi

CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE AND SKIPS AS IT SHIFTS GEARS DEALER SAYS TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Sep 2, 2008 Power Train 74,000 mi

CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE AND SKIPS AS IT SHIFTS GEARS DEALER SAYS TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Aug 26, 2008 Wheels 65,098 mi

I HAVE A 2004 VOLVO XC90 WITH 65,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. WE RECENTLY NOTICED NOISE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE GOING BAD FOR ONE TO GO BAD IS ONE THING, FOR BOTH HIGHLY UNLIKELY. FORTUNATELY, WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR ...

Aug 26, 2008 Wheels 65,098 mi

I HAVE A 2004 VOLVO XC90 WITH 65,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. WE RECENTLY NOTICED NOISE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE GOING BAD FOR ONE TO GO BAD IS ONE THING, FOR BOTH HIGHLY UNLIKELY. FORTUNATELY, WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR ...

Aug 24, 2008 Power Train 61,000 mi

MY VOLVO 2004 XC90 T6 HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE FIRST INDICATION OF FAILURE WAS A LACK OF MOTION WHEN INITIALLY ACCELERATING DESPITE THE TACHOMETER READING 3500 RPM. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND DID A FIRMWARE UPDATE TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROLLER. THE SECOND FAILURE WA...

Aug 24, 2008 Power Train 61,000 mi

MY VOLVO 2004 XC90 T6 HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE FIRST INDICATION OF FAILURE WAS A LACK OF MOTION WHEN INITIALLY ACCELERATING DESPITE THE TACHOMETER READING 3500 RPM. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND DID A FIRMWARE UPDATE TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROLLER. THE SECOND FAILURE WA...

Aug 3, 2008 Power Train 80,512 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 HAS HAD SEVERAL RIDICULOUS ISSUES THAT I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED IN ANY OF THE GERMAN VEHICLES I HAVE OWNED OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS. I HAVE BEEN FEARFUL OF THIS CAR OF LATE MAINLY BECAUSE I READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE RELIABILITY OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS VEHICLE. WELL M...

Aug 3, 2008 Power Train 80,512 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 HAS HAD SEVERAL RIDICULOUS ISSUES THAT I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED IN ANY OF THE GERMAN VEHICLES I HAVE OWNED OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS. I HAVE BEEN FEARFUL OF THIS CAR OF LATE MAINLY BECAUSE I READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE RELIABILITY OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS VEHICLE. WELL M...

Aug 2, 2008 Power Train 56,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON OUR 2004 VOLVO XC-90 T6 AWD AT APPROXIMATELY 56,000K MILES. FORTUNATELY IT WAS A WARRANTY REPAIR; HOWEVER MY RESEARCH ON AUTOMOTIVE DISCUSSION BOARDS LIKE EDUMDS INDICATES A VERY LARGE PATTERN OF FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS MODEL. *TR

Aug 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON OUR 2004 VOLVO XC-90 T6 AWD AT APPROXIMATELY 56,000K MILES. FORTUNATELY IT WAS A WARRANTY REPAIR; HOWEVER MY RESEARCH ON AUTOMOTIVE DISCUSSION BOARDS LIKE EDUMDS INDICATES A VERY LARGE PATTERN OF FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS MODEL. *TR

Aug 2, 2008 Wheels 56,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON OUR 2004 VOLVO XC-90 T6 AWD AT APPROXIMATELY 56,000K MILES. FORTUNATELY IT WAS A WARRANTY REPAIR; HOWEVER MY RESEARCH ON AUTOMOTIVE DISCUSSION BOARDS LIKE EDUMDS INDICATES A VERY LARGE PATTERN OF FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS MODEL. *TR

Aug 2, 2008 Power Train 56,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON OUR 2004 VOLVO XC-90 T6 AWD AT APPROXIMATELY 56,000K MILES. FORTUNATELY IT WAS A WARRANTY REPAIR; HOWEVER MY RESEARCH ON AUTOMOTIVE DISCUSSION BOARDS LIKE EDUMDS INDICATES A VERY LARGE PATTERN OF FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS MODEL. *TR

Aug 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON OUR 2004 VOLVO XC-90 T6 AWD AT APPROXIMATELY 56,000K MILES. FORTUNATELY IT WAS A WARRANTY REPAIR; HOWEVER MY RESEARCH ON AUTOMOTIVE DISCUSSION BOARDS LIKE EDUMDS INDICATES A VERY LARGE PATTERN OF FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS MODEL. *TR

Aug 2, 2008 Wheels 56,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON OUR 2004 VOLVO XC-90 T6 AWD AT APPROXIMATELY 56,000K MILES. FORTUNATELY IT WAS A WARRANTY REPAIR; HOWEVER MY RESEARCH ON AUTOMOTIVE DISCUSSION BOARDS LIKE EDUMDS INDICATES A VERY LARGE PATTERN OF FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS MODEL. *TR

Aug 1, 2008 Power Train 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED TONS OF FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED AT 52,000 MILES. THE STRUTS FAILED ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER HAD TO REPAIR THE U JOINT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SH...

Aug 1, 2008 Power Train 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED TONS OF FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED AT 52,000 MILES. THE STRUTS FAILED ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER HAD TO REPAIR THE U JOINT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SH...

Jul 21, 2008 Power Train 70,000 mi

VEHICLE UNABLE TO SHIFT PROPERLY, COMPUTER READING "TRANSMISSION URGENT SERVICE" LOCKS IN THIRD GEAR IN "LIMP MODE". VEHICLE CAUSED VERY NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT WHEN STOPPED ON A HILL AND AFTER INITIALLY MOVING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, SEIZED TO OPERATE. TOWED TO DEALER, DEALER FIRST FLUSHED OUT TRANSMISSIO...

Jul 21, 2008 Power Train 62,000 mi

THE GEARS STARTED SLIPPING . I BROUGHT INTO VOLVO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. AFTER READING UP ON INTERNET THIS IS A PROBLEM ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING. TRANSMISSIONS SHOULD NOT FAIL AT 60, 000 MILES. *TR

Jul 21, 2008 Power Train 71,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 HAS PRODUCED A "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT" MESSAGE BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM IN THE VEHICLE MEMORY. IT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD REV OVER 3K RPM WITH NO ACCELERATION AND WOULD VIOLENTLY JERK INTO GEAR FROM A STOP AFTER REVVING FOR A FEW SECONDS WITHOUT ACCELERATION....

Jul 21, 2008 Power Train 70,000 mi

VEHICLE UNABLE TO SHIFT PROPERLY, COMPUTER READING "TRANSMISSION URGENT SERVICE" LOCKS IN THIRD GEAR IN "LIMP MODE". VEHICLE CAUSED VERY NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT WHEN STOPPED ON A HILL AND AFTER INITIALLY MOVING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, SEIZED TO OPERATE. TOWED TO DEALER, DEALER FIRST FLUSHED OUT TRANSMISSIO...

Jul 21, 2008 Power Train 62,000 mi

THE GEARS STARTED SLIPPING . I BROUGHT INTO VOLVO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. AFTER READING UP ON INTERNET THIS IS A PROBLEM ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING. TRANSMISSIONS SHOULD NOT FAIL AT 60, 000 MILES. *TR

Jul 21, 2008 Power Train 71,000 mi

MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 HAS PRODUCED A "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT" MESSAGE BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM IN THE VEHICLE MEMORY. IT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD REV OVER 3K RPM WITH NO ACCELERATION AND WOULD VIOLENTLY JERK INTO GEAR FROM A STOP AFTER REVVING FOR A FEW SECONDS WITHOUT ACCELERATION....

Jul 14, 2008 Power Train 64,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 T6: TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 64,000 MILES. OTHER ISSUES: BRAKES EVERY 1.5YRS (15,000 MILES); TIRES EVERY TWO YEARS (20,000 MILES). *TR

Jul 14, 2008 Power Train 64,000 mi

2004 VOLVO XC90 T6: TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 64,000 MILES. OTHER ISSUES: BRAKES EVERY 1.5YRS (15,000 MILES); TIRES EVERY TWO YEARS (20,000 MILES). *TR

Jul 11, 2008 Power Train 92,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, THE 'TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT' MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DISPLAY OF MY 2004 VOLVO XC90. I WAS FORTUNATELY ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME (<1 MILE) AND GET IT TO A VOLVO SERVICE CENTER (20 MILES) THE FOLLOWING MORNING. THE SERVICE CENTER INDICATED THAT 3RD GEAR...

Jul 11, 2008 Power Train 92,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, THE 'TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT' MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DISPLAY OF MY 2004 VOLVO XC90. I WAS FORTUNATELY ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME (<1 MILE) AND GET IT TO A VOLVO SERVICE CENTER (20 MILES) THE FOLLOWING MORNING. THE SERVICE CENTER INDICATED THAT 3RD GEAR...

Jul 9, 2008 Power Train 94,462 mi

MY CAR IS NOT DRIVING WELL WHEN I DRIVE IT HESITATES WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN I DRIVING ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY I JUST RECENTLY NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON, AND WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO BE SERVICE THE SAID IT IS GOING TO BE $2,500 I JUST HAD IT SERVICED IT HAS 94,000 MILES ON IT BU...

Jul 9, 2008 Power Train 94,462 mi

MY CAR IS NOT DRIVING WELL WHEN I DRIVE IT HESITATES WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN I DRIVING ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY I JUST RECENTLY NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON, AND WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO BE SERVICE THE SAID IT IS GOING TO BE $2,500 I JUST HAD IT SERVICED IT HAS 94,000 MILES ON IT BU...

Jul 3, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 52,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 VOLVO XC90 THAT HAS 52,000 MILES ON IT. I STARTED RECEIVING A "BRAKE FAILURE" WARNING AND TOOK IT IN TO MY MECHANIC. HE SAID IT WAS ABS/DSTC CONTROL MODULE WHICH REGULATES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL. THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE, AND ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC, HAS...

Jul 3, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 52,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 VOLVO XC90 THAT HAS 52,000 MILES ON IT. I STARTED RECEIVING A "BRAKE FAILURE" WARNING AND TOOK IT IN TO MY MECHANIC. HE SAID IT WAS ABS/DSTC CONTROL MODULE WHICH REGULATES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL. THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE, AND ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC, HAS...

Jun 25, 2008 Power Train 60,000 mi

TRANSMISSION COMPLAINT FOR VOLVO XC90 T6 2004. DEALERSHIP SAYING TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE IS ONLY AT 60,000 MILES. MANY OTHER CONSUMERS DEALING WITH THE SAME ISSUE. *TR

Jun 25, 2008 Power Train 60,000 mi

TRANSMISSION COMPLAINT FOR VOLVO XC90 T6 2004. DEALERSHIP SAYING TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE IS ONLY AT 60,000 MILES. MANY OTHER CONSUMERS DEALING WITH THE SAME ISSUE. *TR

Jun 12, 2008 Power Train 45,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM THE STORE AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP. I TURNED AROUND TO MOVE THE CAR FROM MY PARKING GARAGE TO THE STREET AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AS MY CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING AS I PARKED. THE CAR HAD BEEN SERVICED BY THE DEALER 2 DAYS PRIOR INCLUDING A SERVICE...

Jun 12, 2008 Power Train 45,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM THE STORE AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP. I TURNED AROUND TO MOVE THE CAR FROM MY PARKING GARAGE TO THE STREET AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AS MY CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING AS I PARKED. THE CAR HAD BEEN SERVICED BY THE DEALER 2 DAYS PRIOR INCLUDING A SERVICE...

Jun 11, 2008 Power Train 75,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

Jun 11, 2008 Power Train 75,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

Jun 6, 2008 Power Train 78,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD. SUV. AFTER 78,000 MILES MY TRANSMISSION HAS COMPLETELY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. I WAS ON THE ROAD AND EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL . AFTER ACCELERATING AT A BUSY TRAFFIC LIGHT FIRST AND SECOND GEAR IN MY TRANSMISSION FAILED. THIS OCCURRED IN BUSY TRAFFIC. THE TRANSMISSI...

Jun 6, 2008 Power Train 78,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD. SUV. AFTER 78,000 MILES MY TRANSMISSION HAS COMPLETELY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. I WAS ON THE ROAD AND EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL . AFTER ACCELERATING AT A BUSY TRAFFIC LIGHT FIRST AND SECOND GEAR IN MY TRANSMISSION FAILED. THIS OCCURRED IN BUSY TRAFFIC. THE TRANSMISSI...

May 20, 2008 Steering 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN IT IS TURNED. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE STILL PERSIS...

May 20, 2008 Steering 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN IT IS TURNED. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE STILL PERSIS...

May 20, 2008 Steering 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN IT IS TURNED. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE STILL PERSIS...

May 20, 2008 Steering 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN IT IS TURNED. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE STILL PERSIS...

May 10, 2008 Power Train 53,897 mi

THREE AND A HALF WEEKS AGO MY 2004 T6 XC90 JERKED FOR THE FIRST TIME. I WAS ON LEAVING THE PARKING LOT AT WORK AND THE REAR END MADE A LOUD BUMPING SOUND AND THE CAR JERKED FORWARD. IT FELT LIKE ANOTHER CAR HAD BUMPED INTO ME, BUT I WAS THE ONLY CAR ON THE ROAD. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AGAIN FOR ANOTHER ...

May 10, 2008 Power Train 53,897 mi

THREE AND A HALF WEEKS AGO MY 2004 T6 XC90 JERKED FOR THE FIRST TIME. I WAS ON LEAVING THE PARKING LOT AT WORK AND THE REAR END MADE A LOUD BUMPING SOUND AND THE CAR JERKED FORWARD. IT FELT LIKE ANOTHER CAR HAD BUMPED INTO ME, BUT I WAS THE ONLY CAR ON THE ROAD. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AGAIN FOR ANOTHER ...

May 9, 2008 Visibility 70,000 mi

2004 XC90T6 HAS FAILED TRANSMISSION AT 82,500 MILES. I FIRST NOTICED PROBLEM WHEN FIRST STARTING FROM STOP. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND THEN IT FELT LIKE I HAD BEEN REAR ENDED. PROBLEM PERSISTED AND NOW PROBLEM OCCURS AT FIRST ACCELERATION AND AT FURTHER ATTEMPTS TO INCREASE SPEED THE TRANS...

May 9, 2008 Power Train 70,000 mi

2004 XC90T6 HAS FAILED TRANSMISSION AT 82,500 MILES. I FIRST NOTICED PROBLEM WHEN FIRST STARTING FROM STOP. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND THEN IT FELT LIKE I HAD BEEN REAR ENDED. PROBLEM PERSISTED AND NOW PROBLEM OCCURS AT FIRST ACCELERATION AND AT FURTHER ATTEMPTS TO INCREASE SPEED THE TRANS...

May 9, 2008 Visibility 70,000 mi

2004 XC90T6 HAS FAILED TRANSMISSION AT 82,500 MILES. I FIRST NOTICED PROBLEM WHEN FIRST STARTING FROM STOP. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND THEN IT FELT LIKE I HAD BEEN REAR ENDED. PROBLEM PERSISTED AND NOW PROBLEM OCCURS AT FIRST ACCELERATION AND AT FURTHER ATTEMPTS TO INCREASE SPEED THE TRANS...

May 9, 2008 Power Train 70,000 mi

2004 XC90T6 HAS FAILED TRANSMISSION AT 82,500 MILES. I FIRST NOTICED PROBLEM WHEN FIRST STARTING FROM STOP. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND THEN IT FELT LIKE I HAD BEEN REAR ENDED. PROBLEM PERSISTED AND NOW PROBLEM OCCURS AT FIRST ACCELERATION AND AT FURTHER ATTEMPTS TO INCREASE SPEED THE TRANS...

May 8, 2008 Power Train 51,369 mi

2004 VOLVO VC90 TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT. MANY SIMILAR CASES POSTED ALL OVER WEB. VOLVO OFFERS NO WARRANTY ASSISTANCE. MANY POSTS REFER TO MULTIPLE TRANNY REPLACEMENTS UNDER WARRANTY. VOLVO HAS PROBLEM AND DOING NOTHING. PERHAPS YOU CAN PERSUADE THEM. *TR

May 8, 2008 Power Train 51,369 mi

2004 VOLVO VC90 TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT. MANY SIMILAR CASES POSTED ALL OVER WEB. VOLVO OFFERS NO WARRANTY ASSISTANCE. MANY POSTS REFER TO MULTIPLE TRANNY REPLACEMENTS UNDER WARRANTY. VOLVO HAS PROBLEM AND DOING NOTHING. PERHAPS YOU CAN PERSUADE THEM. *TR

Apr 14, 2008 Power Train 59,000 mi

GRINDING NOISE IN DRIVE TRAIN RF WHEEL BEARING SEIZED , REPLACED FOR 257.50 LABOR CHARGE. VEHICLE IS MAKING NOISE AGAIN NOW. *TR

Apr 14, 2008 Power Train 59,000 mi

GRINDING NOISE IN DRIVE TRAIN RF WHEEL BEARING SEIZED , REPLACED FOR 257.50 LABOR CHARGE. VEHICLE IS MAKING NOISE AGAIN NOW. *TR

Apr 4, 2008 Suspension 68,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 10 MONTHS AGO MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90 AWD HAD A COMPLETE FAILURE OF MY RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING AT 68,000 MILES. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED REPAIRING BOTH WHEEL BEARINGS SINCE "IT IS A COMMON FAILURE ON VOLVO VEHICLES" WITH THAT IN MIND, I HAD THEM BOTH REPLACED AT A SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL CO...

Apr 4, 2008 Suspension 68,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 10 MONTHS AGO MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90 AWD HAD A COMPLETE FAILURE OF MY RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING AT 68,000 MILES. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED REPAIRING BOTH WHEEL BEARINGS SINCE "IT IS A COMMON FAILURE ON VOLVO VEHICLES" WITH THAT IN MIND, I HAD THEM BOTH REPLACED AT A SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL CO...

Feb 18, 2008 Exterior Lighting

THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES OF MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 HAVE BECOME CLOUDY AND APPEAR TO PREMATURELY AGING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND BOTH THE DEALER -- DON BEYER VOLVO IN FALLS CHURCH, VA -- AND VOLVO REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM OR REPAIR IT UNDER THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY. OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED...

Feb 18, 2008 Exterior Lighting

THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES OF MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 HAVE BECOME CLOUDY AND APPEAR TO PREMATURELY AGING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND BOTH THE DEALER -- DON BEYER VOLVO IN FALLS CHURCH, VA -- AND VOLVO REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM OR REPAIR IT UNDER THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY. OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED...

Feb 3, 2008 Suspension 84,000 mi

REAR HUB (BEARINGS) ON PASSENGER SIDE FAILED. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME A REAR HUB FAILED. THE FIRST TIME IN 2005 THE VEHICLE HAD 28,000 MILES. THIS TIME THE REAR WHEEL WAS HELD ON BY THE BRAKE CALIPER ACCORDING TO THE VOLVO DEALER THAT REBUILT IT. THE SECOND WAS THE DRIVER SIDE REAR HUB FAILED IN ...

Feb 3, 2008 Suspension 84,000 mi

REAR HUB (BEARINGS) ON PASSENGER SIDE FAILED. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME A REAR HUB FAILED. THE FIRST TIME IN 2005 THE VEHICLE HAD 28,000 MILES. THIS TIME THE REAR WHEEL WAS HELD ON BY THE BRAKE CALIPER ACCORDING TO THE VOLVO DEALER THAT REBUILT IT. THE SECOND WAS THE DRIVER SIDE REAR HUB FAILED IN ...

Oct 24, 2007 Steering 10 mi

STEERING FEELS SLOPPY AND CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT. DEALER SENT IT FOR ALIGNMENT FOR MORE THAT 10 TIMES. PROBLEM NOT RECTIFIED. DEALER ALSO REPLACED THE FLANGE NUT IN THE STEERING WHEEL BUT FEELS STILL SLOPPY. *TR

Oct 24, 2007 Steering 10 mi

STEERING FEELS SLOPPY AND CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT. DEALER SENT IT FOR ALIGNMENT FOR MORE THAT 10 TIMES. PROBLEM NOT RECTIFIED. DEALER ALSO REPLACED THE FLANGE NUT IN THE STEERING WHEEL BUT FEELS STILL SLOPPY. *TR

Oct 17, 2007 Suspension 56,015 mi

I HAVE NOW EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE OF THE SECOND REAR WHEEL BEARING ON MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90 AWD, WITH THE SECOND FAILURE RESULTING IN THE PARTIAL SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE WHEEL BEARING, AND THESE BEARINGS SHOULD BE REPLACED IN...

Oct 17, 2007 Suspension 56,015 mi

I HAVE NOW EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE OF THE SECOND REAR WHEEL BEARING ON MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90 AWD, WITH THE SECOND FAILURE RESULTING IN THE PARTIAL SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE WHEEL BEARING, AND THESE BEARINGS SHOULD BE REPLACED IN...

Oct 17, 2007 Suspension 56,015 mi

I HAVE NOW EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE OF THE SECOND REAR WHEEL BEARING ON MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90 AWD, WITH THE SECOND FAILURE RESULTING IN THE PARTIAL SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE WHEEL BEARING, AND THESE BEARINGS SHOULD BE REPLACED IN...

Oct 17, 2007 Suspension 56,015 mi

I HAVE NOW EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE OF THE SECOND REAR WHEEL BEARING ON MY 2004 VOLVO XC-90 AWD, WITH THE SECOND FAILURE RESULTING IN THE PARTIAL SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE WHEEL BEARING, AND THESE BEARINGS SHOULD BE REPLACED IN...

Oct 11, 2007 Visibility

WE PURCHASED OUR XC90 2005 FROM GENGRAS VOLVO IN MERIDEN, CT ON DEC 24, 2006. IT IS NOW OCT 11, 2007. SINCE WE'VE HAD THE CAR WE'VE PUT AROUND 8,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS NOT OUR PRIMARY VEHICLE AND SITS PARKED IN OUR GARAGE MOST OF THE TIME. ON 10/10/07, UPON LEAVING WORK AND GETTING INTO MY S...

Oct 11, 2007 Exterior Lighting

WE PURCHASED OUR XC90 2005 FROM GENGRAS VOLVO IN MERIDEN, CT ON DEC 24, 2006. IT IS NOW OCT 11, 2007. SINCE WE'VE HAD THE CAR WE'VE PUT AROUND 8,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS NOT OUR PRIMARY VEHICLE AND SITS PARKED IN OUR GARAGE MOST OF THE TIME. ON 10/10/07, UPON LEAVING WORK AND GETTING INTO MY S...

Oct 11, 2007 Visibility

WE PURCHASED OUR XC90 2005 FROM GENGRAS VOLVO IN MERIDEN, CT ON DEC 24, 2006. IT IS NOW OCT 11, 2007. SINCE WE'VE HAD THE CAR WE'VE PUT AROUND 8,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS NOT OUR PRIMARY VEHICLE AND SITS PARKED IN OUR GARAGE MOST OF THE TIME. ON 10/10/07, UPON LEAVING WORK AND GETTING INTO MY S...

Oct 11, 2007 Exterior Lighting

WE PURCHASED OUR XC90 2005 FROM GENGRAS VOLVO IN MERIDEN, CT ON DEC 24, 2006. IT IS NOW OCT 11, 2007. SINCE WE'VE HAD THE CAR WE'VE PUT AROUND 8,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS NOT OUR PRIMARY VEHICLE AND SITS PARKED IN OUR GARAGE MOST OF THE TIME. ON 10/10/07, UPON LEAVING WORK AND GETTING INTO MY S...

Oct 9, 2007 Seat Belts 9,750 mi

UNSAFE FRONT SUSPENSION REPAIRED 4 TIMES BY VOLVO INVOLVING DISTRICT FACTORY TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR AND TECHNICIANS ON 3 OF FOUR OCCASIONS AND THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SERIOUS SAFETY AND HANDLING CONCERNS - NO ONE IN THE FAMILY WILL DRIVE THE CAR. IT HAS ALSO HAD SERIOUS PERFORMANCE RELATED SAFETY ISSUES...

Oct 9, 2007 Steering 9,750 mi

UNSAFE FRONT SUSPENSION REPAIRED 4 TIMES BY VOLVO INVOLVING DISTRICT FACTORY TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR AND TECHNICIANS ON 3 OF FOUR OCCASIONS AND THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SERIOUS SAFETY AND HANDLING CONCERNS - NO ONE IN THE FAMILY WILL DRIVE THE CAR. IT HAS ALSO HAD SERIOUS PERFORMANCE RELATED SAFETY ISSUES...

Oct 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting 9,750 mi

UNSAFE FRONT SUSPENSION REPAIRED 4 TIMES BY VOLVO INVOLVING DISTRICT FACTORY TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR AND TECHNICIANS ON 3 OF FOUR OCCASIONS AND THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SERIOUS SAFETY AND HANDLING CONCERNS - NO ONE IN THE FAMILY WILL DRIVE THE CAR. IT HAS ALSO HAD SERIOUS PERFORMANCE RELATED SAFETY ISSUES...

Oct 9, 2007 Electrical System 9,750 mi

UNSAFE FRONT SUSPENSION REPAIRED 4 TIMES BY VOLVO INVOLVING DISTRICT FACTORY TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR AND TECHNICIANS ON 3 OF FOUR OCCASIONS AND THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SERIOUS SAFETY AND HANDLING CONCERNS - NO ONE IN THE FAMILY WILL DRIVE THE CAR. IT HAS ALSO HAD SERIOUS PERFORMANCE RELATED SAFETY ISSUES...

Oct 9, 2007 Suspension 9,750 mi

UNSAFE FRONT SUSPENSION REPAIRED 4 TIMES BY VOLVO INVOLVING DISTRICT FACTORY TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR AND TECHNICIANS ON 3 OF FOUR OCCASIONS AND THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SERIOUS SAFETY AND HANDLING CONCERNS - NO ONE IN THE FAMILY WILL DRIVE THE CAR. IT HAS ALSO HAD SERIOUS PERFORMANCE RELATED SAFETY ISSUES...

Oct 9, 2007 Seat Belts 9,750 mi

UNSAFE FRONT SUSPENSION REPAIRED 4 TIMES BY VOLVO INVOLVING DISTRICT FACTORY TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR AND TECHNICIANS ON 3 OF FOUR OCCASIONS AND THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SERIOUS SAFETY AND HANDLING CONCERNS - NO ONE IN THE FAMILY WILL DRIVE THE CAR. IT HAS ALSO HAD SERIOUS PERFORMANCE RELATED SAFETY ISSUES...

Oct 9, 2007 Steering 9,750 mi

UNSAFE FRONT SUSPENSION REPAIRED 4 TIMES BY VOLVO INVOLVING DISTRICT FACTORY TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR AND TECHNICIANS ON 3 OF FOUR OCCASIONS AND THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SERIOUS SAFETY AND HANDLING CONCERNS - NO ONE IN THE FAMILY WILL DRIVE THE CAR. IT HAS ALSO HAD SERIOUS PERFORMANCE RELATED SAFETY ISSUES...

Oct 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting 9,750 mi

UNSAFE FRONT SUSPENSION REPAIRED 4 TIMES BY VOLVO INVOLVING DISTRICT FACTORY TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR AND TECHNICIANS ON 3 OF FOUR OCCASIONS AND THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SERIOUS SAFETY AND HANDLING CONCERNS - NO ONE IN THE FAMILY WILL DRIVE THE CAR. IT HAS ALSO HAD SERIOUS PERFORMANCE RELATED SAFETY ISSUES...

Oct 9, 2007 Electrical System 9,750 mi

UNSAFE FRONT SUSPENSION REPAIRED 4 TIMES BY VOLVO INVOLVING DISTRICT FACTORY TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR AND TECHNICIANS ON 3 OF FOUR OCCASIONS AND THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SERIOUS SAFETY AND HANDLING CONCERNS - NO ONE IN THE FAMILY WILL DRIVE THE CAR. IT HAS ALSO HAD SERIOUS PERFORMANCE RELATED SAFETY ISSUES...

Oct 9, 2007 Suspension 9,750 mi

UNSAFE FRONT SUSPENSION REPAIRED 4 TIMES BY VOLVO INVOLVING DISTRICT FACTORY TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR AND TECHNICIANS ON 3 OF FOUR OCCASIONS AND THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SERIOUS SAFETY AND HANDLING CONCERNS - NO ONE IN THE FAMILY WILL DRIVE THE CAR. IT HAS ALSO HAD SERIOUS PERFORMANCE RELATED SAFETY ISSUES...

Sep 24, 2007 Electrical System 42,000 mi

ON JUNE 15, 2007, WHILE ON A HIGHWAY TRAVELING 65 MPH, MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 MADE A JERK, AS IF IT HAD SUDDENLY FALLEN OUT OF GEAR. ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER, THE SAME THING HAPPENED. IT FELT AS IF SOMETHING LOCKED THE TIRES FOR AN INSTANT, THEN LET GO. ABOUT ANOTHER 5 MINUTES LATER, WE RECEIVED AN ERRO...

Sep 24, 2007 Electrical System 42,000 mi

ON JUNE 15, 2007, WHILE ON A HIGHWAY TRAVELING 65 MPH, MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 MADE A JERK, AS IF IT HAD SUDDENLY FALLEN OUT OF GEAR. ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER, THE SAME THING HAPPENED. IT FELT AS IF SOMETHING LOCKED THE TIRES FOR AN INSTANT, THEN LET GO. ABOUT ANOTHER 5 MINUTES LATER, WE RECEIVED AN ERRO...

Sep 22, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 56,252 mi

WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE THERE WAS AN OVERWHELMING SMELL OF GASOLINE. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC. THEY OBSERVED A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM FUEL PUMP HOUSING. A NEW FUEL PUMP WAS INSTALLED. *TR

Sep 22, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 56,252 mi

WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE THERE WAS AN OVERWHELMING SMELL OF GASOLINE. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC. THEY OBSERVED A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM FUEL PUMP HOUSING. A NEW FUEL PUMP WAS INSTALLED. *TR

Jul 14, 2007 Suspension 34,500 mi

I HAVE MY 2004 XC90 T6. AT ABOUT 34K MILES A NOTICEABLE 'THRUM' BEGAN SOMEWHERE IN THE DRIVETRAIN. ORIGINAL DIAGNOSIS WAS WORN TIRES. AFTER REPLACING TIRES, THE NOISE HAS BECOME WORSE. NOW AT 35K MILES IS VERY LOUD. NEW DIAGNOSIS IS FAILING WHEEL BEARING. A BIT OF RESEARCH INDICATES I AM NOT T...

Jul 14, 2007 Suspension 34,500 mi

I HAVE MY 2004 XC90 T6. AT ABOUT 34K MILES A NOTICEABLE 'THRUM' BEGAN SOMEWHERE IN THE DRIVETRAIN. ORIGINAL DIAGNOSIS WAS WORN TIRES. AFTER REPLACING TIRES, THE NOISE HAS BECOME WORSE. NOW AT 35K MILES IS VERY LOUD. NEW DIAGNOSIS IS FAILING WHEEL BEARING. A BIT OF RESEARCH INDICATES I AM NOT T...

Jul 14, 2007 Power Train 34,500 mi

I HAVE MY 2004 XC90 T6. AT ABOUT 34K MILES A NOTICEABLE 'THRUM' BEGAN SOMEWHERE IN THE DRIVETRAIN. ORIGINAL DIAGNOSIS WAS WORN TIRES. AFTER REPLACING TIRES, THE NOISE HAS BECOME WORSE. NOW AT 35K MILES IS VERY LOUD. NEW DIAGNOSIS IS FAILING WHEEL BEARING. A BIT OF RESEARCH INDICATES I AM NOT T...

Jul 14, 2007 Suspension 34,500 mi

I HAVE MY 2004 XC90 T6. AT ABOUT 34K MILES A NOTICEABLE 'THRUM' BEGAN SOMEWHERE IN THE DRIVETRAIN. ORIGINAL DIAGNOSIS WAS WORN TIRES. AFTER REPLACING TIRES, THE NOISE HAS BECOME WORSE. NOW AT 35K MILES IS VERY LOUD. NEW DIAGNOSIS IS FAILING WHEEL BEARING. A BIT OF RESEARCH INDICATES I AM NOT T...

Jul 14, 2007 Suspension 34,500 mi

I HAVE MY 2004 XC90 T6. AT ABOUT 34K MILES A NOTICEABLE 'THRUM' BEGAN SOMEWHERE IN THE DRIVETRAIN. ORIGINAL DIAGNOSIS WAS WORN TIRES. AFTER REPLACING TIRES, THE NOISE HAS BECOME WORSE. NOW AT 35K MILES IS VERY LOUD. NEW DIAGNOSIS IS FAILING WHEEL BEARING. A BIT OF RESEARCH INDICATES I AM NOT T...

Jul 14, 2007 Power Train 34,500 mi

I HAVE MY 2004 XC90 T6. AT ABOUT 34K MILES A NOTICEABLE 'THRUM' BEGAN SOMEWHERE IN THE DRIVETRAIN. ORIGINAL DIAGNOSIS WAS WORN TIRES. AFTER REPLACING TIRES, THE NOISE HAS BECOME WORSE. NOW AT 35K MILES IS VERY LOUD. NEW DIAGNOSIS IS FAILING WHEEL BEARING. A BIT OF RESEARCH INDICATES I AM NOT T...

Jun 22, 2007 Suspension 40,000 mi

WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. VOLVO XC90 PUT AN SUV ONTOP OF A CAR CHASSIS CAUSING TOO MUCH LOAD ON WHEELS AND WHEEL BEARING. TIRES WEAR OUT OFTEN AND BEARINGS NEED TO BE REPLACED REPEATEDLY. IF YOU SEARCH FORUMS LIKE:HTTP://TOWNHALLTALK.EDMUNDS.COM/DIRECT/VIEW/.F0ED3F5/0 HTTP://FORUMS.SWEDESPEED.COM/Z...

Jun 22, 2007 Suspension 40,000 mi

WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. VOLVO XC90 PUT AN SUV ONTOP OF A CAR CHASSIS CAUSING TOO MUCH LOAD ON WHEELS AND WHEEL BEARING. TIRES WEAR OUT OFTEN AND BEARINGS NEED TO BE REPLACED REPEATEDLY. IF YOU SEARCH FORUMS LIKE:HTTP://TOWNHALLTALK.EDMUNDS.COM/DIRECT/VIEW/.F0ED3F5/0 HTTP://FORUMS.SWEDESPEED.COM/Z...

Jun 15, 2007 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE REAR BEARING AXLE WAS REPLACED. THE TUMBLER IGNITION LOCK FAILED AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE IGNITION LOCK WAS REPLACED. THE VIN, ...

Jun 15, 2007 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE REAR BEARING AXLE WAS REPLACED. THE TUMBLER IGNITION LOCK FAILED AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE IGNITION LOCK WAS REPLACED. THE VIN, ...

Jun 15, 2007 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE REAR BEARING AXLE WAS REPLACED. THE TUMBLER IGNITION LOCK FAILED AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE IGNITION LOCK WAS REPLACED. THE VIN, ...

Jun 15, 2007 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE REAR BEARING AXLE WAS REPLACED. THE TUMBLER IGNITION LOCK FAILED AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE IGNITION LOCK WAS REPLACED. THE VIN, ...

Apr 24, 2007 Suspension 55,400 mi

WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE UNDER WARRANTY. THE PROBLEM HAS RECURRED. THIS PART NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. *JB

Apr 24, 2007 Wheels 55,400 mi

WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE UNDER WARRANTY. THE PROBLEM HAS RECURRED. THIS PART NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. *JB

Apr 24, 2007 Suspension 55,400 mi

WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE UNDER WARRANTY. THE PROBLEM HAS RECURRED. THIS PART NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. *JB

Apr 24, 2007 Wheels 55,400 mi

WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE UNDER WARRANTY. THE PROBLEM HAS RECURRED. THIS PART NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. *JB

Nov 13, 2006 Seats 82,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE PULLED THE REAR SEAT CUSHION TO FLIP THE SEAT BACK UP, THE SEAT PULLED RIGHT OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THREE METAL CLIPS (SLIDES) ON THE SEAT WERE FRACTURED IN HALF AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THERE ...

Nov 13, 2006 Wheels 82,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE PULLED THE REAR SEAT CUSHION TO FLIP THE SEAT BACK UP, THE SEAT PULLED RIGHT OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THREE METAL CLIPS (SLIDES) ON THE SEAT WERE FRACTURED IN HALF AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THERE ...

Nov 13, 2006 Seats 82,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE PULLED THE REAR SEAT CUSHION TO FLIP THE SEAT BACK UP, THE SEAT PULLED RIGHT OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THREE METAL CLIPS (SLIDES) ON THE SEAT WERE FRACTURED IN HALF AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THERE ...

Nov 13, 2006 Wheels 82,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE PULLED THE REAR SEAT CUSHION TO FLIP THE SEAT BACK UP, THE SEAT PULLED RIGHT OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THREE METAL CLIPS (SLIDES) ON THE SEAT WERE FRACTURED IN HALF AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THERE ...

Oct 20, 2006 Tires

OUTSIDE EDGE OF TIRES WEAR OUT AFTER 15,000 MILES. AN INTERNET SEARCH INDICATES THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. *NM

Oct 20, 2006 Tires

OUTSIDE EDGE OF TIRES WEAR OUT AFTER 15,000 MILES. AN INTERNET SEARCH INDICATES THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. *NM

Oct 10, 2006 Air Bags 33,000 mi

2004 XC90 HAS HAD THREE COMPUTER/ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, PERHAPS RELATED. URGENT MESSAGE APPEARS ON PANEL, "SRS NEEDS ATTENTION - URGENT". CAR TAKEN TO DEALER WITH MESSAGE ACTIVE, DEALER UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM, RESETS SYSTEM. 3 MONTHS LATER, SRS MESSAGE REAPPEARS, CAR WON'T START, NO LIGHTS OR O...

Oct 10, 2006 Electrical System 33,000 mi

2004 XC90 HAS HAD THREE COMPUTER/ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, PERHAPS RELATED. URGENT MESSAGE APPEARS ON PANEL, "SRS NEEDS ATTENTION - URGENT". CAR TAKEN TO DEALER WITH MESSAGE ACTIVE, DEALER UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM, RESETS SYSTEM. 3 MONTHS LATER, SRS MESSAGE REAPPEARS, CAR WON'T START, NO LIGHTS OR O...

Oct 10, 2006 Air Bags 33,000 mi

2004 XC90 HAS HAD THREE COMPUTER/ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, PERHAPS RELATED. URGENT MESSAGE APPEARS ON PANEL, "SRS NEEDS ATTENTION - URGENT". CAR TAKEN TO DEALER WITH MESSAGE ACTIVE, DEALER UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM, RESETS SYSTEM. 3 MONTHS LATER, SRS MESSAGE REAPPEARS, CAR WON'T START, NO LIGHTS OR O...

Oct 10, 2006 Electrical System 33,000 mi

2004 XC90 HAS HAD THREE COMPUTER/ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, PERHAPS RELATED. URGENT MESSAGE APPEARS ON PANEL, "SRS NEEDS ATTENTION - URGENT". CAR TAKEN TO DEALER WITH MESSAGE ACTIVE, DEALER UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM, RESETS SYSTEM. 3 MONTHS LATER, SRS MESSAGE REAPPEARS, CAR WON'T START, NO LIGHTS OR O...

Sep 19, 2006 Suspension 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 VOLVO XC90 WITH ROUGHLY 40,000 MILES. I JUST HAD THE REAR WHEEL BEARING REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT ROUGHLY 10,000 MILES. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THEY HAVE FAILED TWICE. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF THE CONDITION OF THE BEARINGS IS BAD ENOUGH, THE WHEEL CAN FALL OF...

Sep 19, 2006 Suspension 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 VOLVO XC90 WITH ROUGHLY 40,000 MILES. I JUST HAD THE REAR WHEEL BEARING REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT ROUGHLY 10,000 MILES. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THEY HAVE FAILED TWICE. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF THE CONDITION OF THE BEARINGS IS BAD ENOUGH, THE WHEEL CAN FALL OF...

Aug 24, 2006 Electrical System Crash 41,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK WITH THE IGNITION TURNED ON, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THERE WAS MODERATE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT...

Aug 24, 2006 Electrical System Crash 41,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK WITH THE IGNITION TURNED ON, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THERE WAS MODERATE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT...

Aug 17, 2006 Suspension 58,439 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A CONTINUOUS HUMMING NOISE THAT BECAME LOUDER AS THE VEHICLE SPEED INCREASED; THE HUMMING WAS PRESENT AT ALL SPEEDS. THE DEALERS SERVICE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS THE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY IN THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. THE PART WAS REPLACED AND THE MANUFACTUR...

Aug 17, 2006 Suspension 58,439 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A CONTINUOUS HUMMING NOISE THAT BECAME LOUDER AS THE VEHICLE SPEED INCREASED; THE HUMMING WAS PRESENT AT ALL SPEEDS. THE DEALERS SERVICE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS THE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY IN THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. THE PART WAS REPLACED AND THE MANUFACTUR...

Aug 16, 2006 Steering

2004 VOLVO XC90 FRONT RIGHT TIRE BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE AXLE AND COLLAPSED UNDER THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TIE ROD SNAPPED IN HALF. *KB THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN FOUND OUT THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON THE TIE ROD (RECALL 06V15500...

Aug 16, 2006 Steering

2004 VOLVO XC90 FRONT RIGHT TIRE BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE AXLE AND COLLAPSED UNDER THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TIE ROD SNAPPED IN HALF. *KB THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN FOUND OUT THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON THE TIE ROD (RECALL 06V15500...

Jun 29, 2006 Electrical System 45,000 mi

MY 2004 XC90 AWD BEGAN EXPERIENCING ODD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THIS SPRING AT ABOUT 45000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING AT CRUISING SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING EXPERIENCE A HARD JERK FOLLOWED BY ACTIVATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND LOSS OF POWER TO THE RADIO. FIRST TIME, THE DEALE...

Jun 29, 2006 Electrical System 45,000 mi

MY 2004 XC90 AWD BEGAN EXPERIENCING ODD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THIS SPRING AT ABOUT 45000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING AT CRUISING SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING EXPERIENCE A HARD JERK FOLLOWED BY ACTIVATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND LOSS OF POWER TO THE RADIO. FIRST TIME, THE DEALE...

Jun 19, 2006 Electrical System Fire 28,000 mi

VEHICLE FIRE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - LOOKING FOR ANY PROBLEMS NOTED WITH THIS MAKE / MODEL - ONLY THE COMPUTER SYSTEM AND HEADLIGHT FOR THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN THIS AREA. *NM

Jun 19, 2006 Electrical System Fire 28,000 mi

VEHICLE FIRE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - LOOKING FOR ANY PROBLEMS NOTED WITH THIS MAKE / MODEL - ONLY THE COMPUTER SYSTEM AND HEADLIGHT FOR THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN THIS AREA. *NM

Jun 13, 2006 Steering 28,398 mi

THE FRONT END TIE ROD BROKE SUDDENLY ON OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90 BRINGING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE HALT JUST AFTER MY SON HAD PULLED ON TO THE EXIT RAMP AFTER DRIVING 35 MILES ON A MAJOR 6 LANE HIGHWAY IN NEW JERSEY. WE WERE SOOOO LUCKY. VOLVO REPLACED BOTH FRONT END TIE RODS WITH WHAT THEY CLAIM TO BE A...

Jun 13, 2006 Suspension 28,398 mi

THE FRONT END TIE ROD BROKE SUDDENLY ON OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90 BRINGING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE HALT JUST AFTER MY SON HAD PULLED ON TO THE EXIT RAMP AFTER DRIVING 35 MILES ON A MAJOR 6 LANE HIGHWAY IN NEW JERSEY. WE WERE SOOOO LUCKY. VOLVO REPLACED BOTH FRONT END TIE RODS WITH WHAT THEY CLAIM TO BE A...

Jun 13, 2006 Steering 28,398 mi

THE FRONT END TIE ROD BROKE SUDDENLY ON OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90 BRINGING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE HALT JUST AFTER MY SON HAD PULLED ON TO THE EXIT RAMP AFTER DRIVING 35 MILES ON A MAJOR 6 LANE HIGHWAY IN NEW JERSEY. WE WERE SOOOO LUCKY. VOLVO REPLACED BOTH FRONT END TIE RODS WITH WHAT THEY CLAIM TO BE A...

Jun 13, 2006 Suspension 28,398 mi

THE FRONT END TIE ROD BROKE SUDDENLY ON OUR 2004 VOLVO XC90 BRINGING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE HALT JUST AFTER MY SON HAD PULLED ON TO THE EXIT RAMP AFTER DRIVING 35 MILES ON A MAJOR 6 LANE HIGHWAY IN NEW JERSEY. WE WERE SOOOO LUCKY. VOLVO REPLACED BOTH FRONT END TIE RODS WITH WHAT THEY CLAIM TO BE A...

Apr 14, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 13,000 mi

PULLING INTO A STORE PARKING LOT WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND OPERATING AT VERY SLOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE DRAMATICALLY ACCELERATED BY ITSELF CAUSING A WRECK AGAINST A TREE. *NM

Apr 14, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 13,000 mi

PULLING INTO A STORE PARKING LOT WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND OPERATING AT VERY SLOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE DRAMATICALLY ACCELERATED BY ITSELF CAUSING A WRECK AGAINST A TREE. *NM

Mar 6, 2006 Suspension 69,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 20MPH, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING HAD FRACTURED AND WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR INSPECTION; HOWEVER NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.

Mar 6, 2006 Suspension 69,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 20MPH, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING HAD FRACTURED AND WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR INSPECTION; HOWEVER NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.

Feb 25, 2006 Power Train Crash 59,000 mi

I AM EXPERIENCING CONTINUING SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH MY VOLVO XC90. THIS VEHICLES ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING AND AT RANDOM TIMES. THIS RESULTS IN UNPREDICTABLE AND ERRATIC VEHICLE HANDLING WHICH CREATES SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES TO THE VEHICLES DRIVER AND OCCUPANTS. ...

Feb 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 59,000 mi

I AM EXPERIENCING CONTINUING SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH MY VOLVO XC90. THIS VEHICLES ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING AND AT RANDOM TIMES. THIS RESULTS IN UNPREDICTABLE AND ERRATIC VEHICLE HANDLING WHICH CREATES SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES TO THE VEHICLES DRIVER AND OCCUPANTS. ...

Feb 25, 2006 Power Train Crash 59,000 mi

I AM EXPERIENCING CONTINUING SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH MY VOLVO XC90. THIS VEHICLES ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING AND AT RANDOM TIMES. THIS RESULTS IN UNPREDICTABLE AND ERRATIC VEHICLE HANDLING WHICH CREATES SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES TO THE VEHICLES DRIVER AND OCCUPANTS. ...

Feb 25, 2006 Power Train Crash 59,000 mi

I AM EXPERIENCING CONTINUING SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH MY VOLVO XC90. THIS VEHICLES ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING AND AT RANDOM TIMES. THIS RESULTS IN UNPREDICTABLE AND ERRATIC VEHICLE HANDLING WHICH CREATES SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES TO THE VEHICLES DRIVER AND OCCUPANTS. ...

Feb 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 59,000 mi

I AM EXPERIENCING CONTINUING SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH MY VOLVO XC90. THIS VEHICLES ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING AND AT RANDOM TIMES. THIS RESULTS IN UNPREDICTABLE AND ERRATIC VEHICLE HANDLING WHICH CREATES SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES TO THE VEHICLES DRIVER AND OCCUPANTS. ...

Feb 25, 2006 Power Train Crash 59,000 mi

I AM EXPERIENCING CONTINUING SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH MY VOLVO XC90. THIS VEHICLES ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING AND AT RANDOM TIMES. THIS RESULTS IN UNPREDICTABLE AND ERRATIC VEHICLE HANDLING WHICH CREATES SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES TO THE VEHICLES DRIVER AND OCCUPANTS. ...

Nov 2, 2005 Electrical System 24,600 mi

I PARKED MY VEHICLE IN MY DRIVEWAY ON THE EVENING OF FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2005. I LEFT ON VACATION THE FOLLOWING MORNING LEAVING MY VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY. I RETURNED FROM VACATION LATE ON THE EVENING OF AUGUST 21, 2005. THE FOLLOWING MORNING WHEN I WENT OUT TO LEAVE FOR WORK, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT...

Nov 2, 2005 Electrical System 24,600 mi

I PARKED MY VEHICLE IN MY DRIVEWAY ON THE EVENING OF FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2005. I LEFT ON VACATION THE FOLLOWING MORNING LEAVING MY VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY. I RETURNED FROM VACATION LATE ON THE EVENING OF AUGUST 21, 2005. THE FOLLOWING MORNING WHEN I WENT OUT TO LEAVE FOR WORK, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT...

Jul 20, 2005 Electrical System 10,400 mi

WE LEASED OUR VOLVO XC90-T ALMOST EXACTLY 1 YEAR AGO TO DATE FROM SOUTH COUNTY VOLVO. LESS THAN 3 MONTHS LATER, THE CAR WOULDN'T START. THEY SAID THAT MY WIFE MUST HAVE LEFT A LIGHT ON; THE BATTERY WAS RECHARGED AND WE TOOK THE CAR BACK. 2 MONTHS LATER, THE CAR AGAIN WOULD NOT START; AGAIN IT WAS TO...

Jul 20, 2005 Electrical System 10,400 mi

WE LEASED OUR VOLVO XC90-T ALMOST EXACTLY 1 YEAR AGO TO DATE FROM SOUTH COUNTY VOLVO. LESS THAN 3 MONTHS LATER, THE CAR WOULDN'T START. THEY SAID THAT MY WIFE MUST HAVE LEFT A LIGHT ON; THE BATTERY WAS RECHARGED AND WE TOOK THE CAR BACK. 2 MONTHS LATER, THE CAR AGAIN WOULD NOT START; AGAIN IT WAS TO...

Jul 13, 2005 Power Train 6,800 mi

1) 7,500 MILE CHECKUP (UNDER 7,000 MILES ON CAR) 2) CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS ACTIVATING. THIS STARTED ON TUESDAY. I ONLY USE PREMIUM GASOLINE IN CAR. 3) RECEIVED ''ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED'' MESSAGE WITH YELLOW INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINING ON. THIS HAPPENED ON TUESDAY AND LATER DISAPPEARED AFTER DR...

Jul 13, 2005 Power Train 6,800 mi

1) 7,500 MILE CHECKUP (UNDER 7,000 MILES ON CAR) 2) CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS ACTIVATING. THIS STARTED ON TUESDAY. I ONLY USE PREMIUM GASOLINE IN CAR. 3) RECEIVED ''ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED'' MESSAGE WITH YELLOW INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINING ON. THIS HAPPENED ON TUESDAY AND LATER DISAPPEARED AFTER DR...

Jun 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THANK YOU LETTER REGARDING VOLVO'S RESPONSE TO CONSUMER PROBLEM.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE FAILED AT ONLY 10500 MILES DUE TO SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER CLAIMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED ALTHOUGH THE CONSUMER PROVIDED THEM WITH SERVICE RECEIPTS. ...

Jun 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THANK YOU LETTER REGARDING VOLVO'S RESPONSE TO CONSUMER PROBLEM.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE FAILED AT ONLY 10500 MILES DUE TO SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER CLAIMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED ALTHOUGH THE CONSUMER PROVIDED THEM WITH SERVICE RECEIPTS. ...

May 3, 2005 Air Bags Crash 22,000 mi

MARCH 25, 2005 HAD WRECK, HIT REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR; AIR BAGS ON DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AND DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR DID NOT DEPLOY. VOLVO WILL NOT COOPERATE WITH CAR OWNER TO FIX PROBLEM WITH AIR BAGS. THEY SAID AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY. OWNER WOULD LIKE FURTHER RESEARCH ON SIDE CURTIN AIR BAGS. *AK

May 3, 2005 Air Bags Crash 22,000 mi

MARCH 25, 2005 HAD WRECK, HIT REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR; AIR BAGS ON DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AND DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR DID NOT DEPLOY. VOLVO WILL NOT COOPERATE WITH CAR OWNER TO FIX PROBLEM WITH AIR BAGS. THEY SAID AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY. OWNER WOULD LIKE FURTHER RESEARCH ON SIDE CURTIN AIR BAGS. *AK

Apr 27, 2005 Power Train

DESIGN DEFECTS IN THE SHIFTING DEVICE ON 2004 VOLVO XC90 SUV. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE SHIFTING DEVICE TENDS TO STOP IN REVERSE WHEN YOU TRY TO PUT THE SUV INTO PARK, BECAUSE THE SHIFT HAD STOPPED HARD. IF THE BRAKE IS RELEASED AND THE MOTOR IS STILL ON, THE CAR GOES BACKWARDS. THIS CAN E...

Apr 27, 2005 Power Train

DESIGN DEFECTS IN THE SHIFTING DEVICE ON 2004 VOLVO XC90 SUV. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE SHIFTING DEVICE TENDS TO STOP IN REVERSE WHEN YOU TRY TO PUT THE SUV INTO PARK, BECAUSE THE SHIFT HAD STOPPED HARD. IF THE BRAKE IS RELEASED AND THE MOTOR IS STILL ON, THE CAR GOES BACKWARDS. THIS CAN E...

Mar 23, 2005 Power Train 9,000 mi

2004 ,VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD - VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. UPON RETURNING TO VEHICLE, REMOTE UNLOCK WAS HIT TWICE TO OPEN ALL DOORS, AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL DOWN DRIVEWAY. THIS OCCURRED TWO TIMES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT VOLVO GARAGE FOR TWO WEEKS. AT THIS POINT NOT AWARE OF WHAT REPAIRS MAY HAVE B...

Mar 23, 2005 Power Train 9,000 mi

2004 ,VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD - VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. UPON RETURNING TO VEHICLE, REMOTE UNLOCK WAS HIT TWICE TO OPEN ALL DOORS, AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL DOWN DRIVEWAY. THIS OCCURRED TWO TIMES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT VOLVO GARAGE FOR TWO WEEKS. AT THIS POINT NOT AWARE OF WHAT REPAIRS MAY HAVE B...

Jan 26, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 15,000 mi

3-4 OCCURENCES OF VOLVO XC 90 DOORS UNLOCKING AND SPONTANEOUSLY OPENNING WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING IN TRAFFIC. THIS INVOLVED THE DRIVER, PASSENGER AND REAR PASSENGER DOOR. THE MANUFACTER WQAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR THREE TO FOUR ATTEMPTS. *AK

Jan 26, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 15,000 mi

3-4 OCCURENCES OF VOLVO XC 90 DOORS UNLOCKING AND SPONTANEOUSLY OPENNING WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING IN TRAFFIC. THIS INVOLVED THE DRIVER, PASSENGER AND REAR PASSENGER DOOR. THE MANUFACTER WQAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR THREE TO FOUR ATTEMPTS. *AK

Dec 3, 2004 Tires 23,000 mi

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING REAR PASSENGER'S TIRE BLEW OUT, RESULTING IN DAMAGING THE FUEL LINE. CONSUMER WAS AT A GAS STATION AND REFUELED THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 3, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,000 mi

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING REAR PASSENGER'S TIRE BLEW OUT, RESULTING IN DAMAGING THE FUEL LINE. CONSUMER WAS AT A GAS STATION AND REFUELED THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 3, 2004 Tires 23,000 mi

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING REAR PASSENGER'S TIRE BLEW OUT, RESULTING IN DAMAGING THE FUEL LINE. CONSUMER WAS AT A GAS STATION AND REFUELED THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 3, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,000 mi

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING REAR PASSENGER'S TIRE BLEW OUT, RESULTING IN DAMAGING THE FUEL LINE. CONSUMER WAS AT A GAS STATION AND REFUELED THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 17, 2004 Tires 1,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FAILURES WITH MY 1990 VOLVO: I AM ON MY THIRD SET OF TIRES, AND I HAVE 30,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL SHOCK ABSORBERS REPLACED ,A TIE ROD BREAK, AND MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK

Nov 17, 2004 Suspension 1,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FAILURES WITH MY 1990 VOLVO: I AM ON MY THIRD SET OF TIRES, AND I HAVE 30,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL SHOCK ABSORBERS REPLACED ,A TIE ROD BREAK, AND MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK

Nov 17, 2004 Steering 1,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FAILURES WITH MY 1990 VOLVO: I AM ON MY THIRD SET OF TIRES, AND I HAVE 30,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL SHOCK ABSORBERS REPLACED ,A TIE ROD BREAK, AND MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK

Nov 17, 2004 Electrical System 1,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FAILURES WITH MY 1990 VOLVO: I AM ON MY THIRD SET OF TIRES, AND I HAVE 30,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL SHOCK ABSORBERS REPLACED ,A TIE ROD BREAK, AND MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK

Nov 17, 2004 Tires 1,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FAILURES WITH MY 1990 VOLVO: I AM ON MY THIRD SET OF TIRES, AND I HAVE 30,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL SHOCK ABSORBERS REPLACED ,A TIE ROD BREAK, AND MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK

Nov 17, 2004 Suspension 1,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FAILURES WITH MY 1990 VOLVO: I AM ON MY THIRD SET OF TIRES, AND I HAVE 30,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL SHOCK ABSORBERS REPLACED ,A TIE ROD BREAK, AND MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK

Nov 17, 2004 Steering 1,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FAILURES WITH MY 1990 VOLVO: I AM ON MY THIRD SET OF TIRES, AND I HAVE 30,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL SHOCK ABSORBERS REPLACED ,A TIE ROD BREAK, AND MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK

Nov 17, 2004 Electrical System 1,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FAILURES WITH MY 1990 VOLVO: I AM ON MY THIRD SET OF TIRES, AND I HAVE 30,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL SHOCK ABSORBERS REPLACED ,A TIE ROD BREAK, AND MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK

Oct 7, 2004 Visibility

SINCE THE DAY I HAD MY 2004 VOLVO XC90, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS DO NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY UNTIL I HIT THE WINDOW BUTTON THREE TIMES. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS NOT CORRECTABLE AND IS NORMAL FOR THIS CAR. HOWEVER, THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT EXIST ON THE 2005 MODELS. *NM

Oct 7, 2004 Visibility

SINCE THE DAY I HAD MY 2004 VOLVO XC90, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS DO NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY UNTIL I HIT THE WINDOW BUTTON THREE TIMES. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS NOT CORRECTABLE AND IS NORMAL FOR THIS CAR. HOWEVER, THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT EXIST ON THE 2005 MODELS. *NM

Sep 19, 2004 Electrical System 10,000 mi

SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD SMALL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS - MOONROOF WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE, G DOOR OPENER NOT WORKING AFTER 3 DAYS, MUST PRESS UNLOCK BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES TO UNLOCK DOORS. ALSO, THE CAR BOUNCES AT ALL SPEEDS, AND SHIFTS LATE. LABOR DAY, 2004, I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN ALL GAG...

Sep 19, 2004 Electrical System 10,000 mi

SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD SMALL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS - MOONROOF WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE, G DOOR OPENER NOT WORKING AFTER 3 DAYS, MUST PRESS UNLOCK BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES TO UNLOCK DOORS. ALSO, THE CAR BOUNCES AT ALL SPEEDS, AND SHIFTS LATE. LABOR DAY, 2004, I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN ALL GAG...

Sep 13, 2004 Electrical System

ON AUGUST, 26, 2004 THERE WAS A MAJOR MALFUNCTION IN OUR VOLVO XC90 (2004). WHILE DRIVING WITH 2 SMALL CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS AND 2 ADULTS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY; SUDDENDLY, THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION IN THE GAS PEDAL AND THE STEARING WHEEL DID NOT FUNCTION. WE MANAGED TO SLOWLY MOVE TO THE SIDE OF T...

Sep 13, 2004 Air Bags

ON AUGUST, 26, 2004 THERE WAS A MAJOR MALFUNCTION IN OUR VOLVO XC90 (2004). WHILE DRIVING WITH 2 SMALL CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS AND 2 ADULTS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY; SUDDENDLY, THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION IN THE GAS PEDAL AND THE STEARING WHEEL DID NOT FUNCTION. WE MANAGED TO SLOWLY MOVE TO THE SIDE OF T...

Sep 13, 2004 Steering

ON AUGUST, 26, 2004 THERE WAS A MAJOR MALFUNCTION IN OUR VOLVO XC90 (2004). WHILE DRIVING WITH 2 SMALL CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS AND 2 ADULTS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY; SUDDENDLY, THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION IN THE GAS PEDAL AND THE STEARING WHEEL DID NOT FUNCTION. WE MANAGED TO SLOWLY MOVE TO THE SIDE OF T...

Sep 13, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

ON AUGUST, 26, 2004 THERE WAS A MAJOR MALFUNCTION IN OUR VOLVO XC90 (2004). WHILE DRIVING WITH 2 SMALL CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS AND 2 ADULTS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY; SUDDENDLY, THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION IN THE GAS PEDAL AND THE STEARING WHEEL DID NOT FUNCTION. WE MANAGED TO SLOWLY MOVE TO THE SIDE OF T...

Sep 13, 2004 Electrical System

ON AUGUST, 26, 2004 THERE WAS A MAJOR MALFUNCTION IN OUR VOLVO XC90 (2004). WHILE DRIVING WITH 2 SMALL CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS AND 2 ADULTS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY; SUDDENDLY, THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION IN THE GAS PEDAL AND THE STEARING WHEEL DID NOT FUNCTION. WE MANAGED TO SLOWLY MOVE TO THE SIDE OF T...

Sep 13, 2004 Air Bags

ON AUGUST, 26, 2004 THERE WAS A MAJOR MALFUNCTION IN OUR VOLVO XC90 (2004). WHILE DRIVING WITH 2 SMALL CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS AND 2 ADULTS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY; SUDDENDLY, THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION IN THE GAS PEDAL AND THE STEARING WHEEL DID NOT FUNCTION. WE MANAGED TO SLOWLY MOVE TO THE SIDE OF T...

Sep 13, 2004 Steering

ON AUGUST, 26, 2004 THERE WAS A MAJOR MALFUNCTION IN OUR VOLVO XC90 (2004). WHILE DRIVING WITH 2 SMALL CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS AND 2 ADULTS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY; SUDDENDLY, THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION IN THE GAS PEDAL AND THE STEARING WHEEL DID NOT FUNCTION. WE MANAGED TO SLOWLY MOVE TO THE SIDE OF T...

Sep 13, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

ON AUGUST, 26, 2004 THERE WAS A MAJOR MALFUNCTION IN OUR VOLVO XC90 (2004). WHILE DRIVING WITH 2 SMALL CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS AND 2 ADULTS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY; SUDDENDLY, THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION IN THE GAS PEDAL AND THE STEARING WHEEL DID NOT FUNCTION. WE MANAGED TO SLOWLY MOVE TO THE SIDE OF T...

Sep 9, 2004 Power Train 50 mi

MY CAR MAKES A THROBBING HUMMING NOISE CAUSING THE GAS PEDDLE TO VIBRATE WHILE ACCELERATING AT A SLOW SPEED. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REVIEW AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL. I BROUGHT IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP FOR A SECOND OPINION. THE SHOP FOREMAN REVIEWED IT AND CONCLUDED THAT IT ...

Sep 9, 2004 Power Train 50 mi

MY CAR MAKES A THROBBING HUMMING NOISE CAUSING THE GAS PEDDLE TO VIBRATE WHILE ACCELERATING AT A SLOW SPEED. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REVIEW AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL. I BROUGHT IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP FOR A SECOND OPINION. THE SHOP FOREMAN REVIEWED IT AND CONCLUDED THAT IT ...

Jul 19, 2004 Power Train 60 mi

THE VEHICLE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH SEVERE ROLLBACK ON A SLIGHT INCLINE OR A STEEP HILL. THE VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, BUT RESPONDS LIKE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLE WHEN ON ANY TYPE OF INCLINE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER CLAIMS THAT THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TO DO THAT. *LA

Jul 19, 2004 Power Train 60 mi

THE VEHICLE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH SEVERE ROLLBACK ON A SLIGHT INCLINE OR A STEEP HILL. THE VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, BUT RESPONDS LIKE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLE WHEN ON ANY TYPE OF INCLINE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER CLAIMS THAT THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TO DO THAT. *LA

May 12, 2004 Fuel System, Other

VEHICLE AVERAGE GAS MILEAGE IS WELL BELOW EXPECTED MILEAGE.*AK

May 12, 2004 Fuel System, Other

VEHICLE AVERAGE GAS MILEAGE IS WELL BELOW EXPECTED MILEAGE.*AK

May 11, 2004 Structure 9,000 mi

UPON CLOSING THE HATCHBACK IT CAME DOWN WITH SUCH FORCE THAT IT STRUCK THE CONSUMER ON THE HEAD. CONSUMER SUSTAINED A HAIR LINE NECK FRACTURE WHICH WAS DIAGNOSED BY A DOCTOR. *AK *NM

May 11, 2004 Structure 9,000 mi

UPON CLOSING THE HATCHBACK IT CAME DOWN WITH SUCH FORCE THAT IT STRUCK THE CONSUMER ON THE HEAD. CONSUMER SUSTAINED A HAIR LINE NECK FRACTURE WHICH WAS DIAGNOSED BY A DOCTOR. *AK *NM

Mar 16, 2004 Power Train

MY VOLVO XC90 CONTINUES TO HAVE A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. AFTER 4 TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE PROBLEMS WERE VERIFIED WITH THE AXLE, THE SPLINES, THE BRAKE PADS AND BRAKE CALIPERS, THE CAR STILL KNOCKS!! I FEEL VERY UNSAFE DRIVING IT! VOLVO CORPORATE HAS BEEN NO HELP. *JB

Mar 16, 2004 Power Train

MY VOLVO XC90 CONTINUES TO HAVE A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. AFTER 4 TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE PROBLEMS WERE VERIFIED WITH THE AXLE, THE SPLINES, THE BRAKE PADS AND BRAKE CALIPERS, THE CAR STILL KNOCKS!! I FEEL VERY UNSAFE DRIVING IT! VOLVO CORPORATE HAS BEEN NO HELP. *JB

Feb 18, 2004 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES ON MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 (MICHELIN HXMXM4'S) ARE FRIGHTENING. THEY OFFER VERY LITTLE TRACTION IN THE BEST CONDITIONS; IN THE RAIN, UNINTENDED LANE CHANGES ARE COMMON DUE TO SLIDING.*AK

Feb 18, 2004 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES ON MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 (MICHELIN HXMXM4'S) ARE FRIGHTENING. THEY OFFER VERY LITTLE TRACTION IN THE BEST CONDITIONS; IN THE RAIN, UNINTENDED LANE CHANGES ARE COMMON DUE TO SLIDING.*AK

Feb 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,000 mi

BRAKE LOCKUP. *JB

Feb 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,000 mi

BRAKE LOCKUP. *JB

Feb 11, 2004 Seat Belts

IN GENERAL IT SEEMS VERY EASY TO ACCIDENTALLY RELEASE THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINING A CRS WHEN AN ADULD SITTING NEXT TO THE CRS TRIES TO RELEASE THEIR OWN BUCKLE. I HAVE NOTED THIS IN SEVERAL VEHICLES AND OTHER ADULTS HAVE REMARKED ON IT AS WELL.*AK

Feb 11, 2004 Seat Belts

IN GENERAL IT SEEMS VERY EASY TO ACCIDENTALLY RELEASE THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINING A CRS WHEN AN ADULD SITTING NEXT TO THE CRS TRIES TO RELEASE THEIR OWN BUCKLE. I HAVE NOTED THIS IN SEVERAL VEHICLES AND OTHER ADULTS HAVE REMARKED ON IT AS WELL.*AK

Jan 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT NORMAL CONDITIONS BRAKES LOCKED UP. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED LEFT WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEMS.*AK

Jan 5, 2004 Suspension

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT NORMAL CONDITIONS BRAKES LOCKED UP. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED LEFT WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEMS.*AK

Jan 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT NORMAL CONDITIONS BRAKES LOCKED UP. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED LEFT WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEMS.*AK

Jan 5, 2004 Suspension

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT NORMAL CONDITIONS BRAKES LOCKED UP. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED LEFT WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEMS.*AK

Dec 4, 2003 Electrical System

XC90 DOES NOT START - THE PROBLEM PERSISTED FOR OVER 4 WEEKS AND DEALER COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *NLM

Dec 4, 2003 Electrical System

XC90 DOES NOT START - THE PROBLEM PERSISTED FOR OVER 4 WEEKS AND DEALER COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *NLM