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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 5, 2025 Electrical System

I was getting off the highway and made a left turn. As I was accelerating the motor gentle cut off.. (You wouldnt even notice if you wasnt driving) Full Traffic was behind me, so luckily I was able to get out of the way and pull to shoulder. It was the day before Christmas and car hasn't ran since. ...

Mar 5, 2025 Air Bags

I was getting off the highway and made a left turn. As I was accelerating the motor gentle cut off.. (You wouldnt even notice if you wasnt driving) Full Traffic was behind me, so luckily I was able to get out of the way and pull to shoulder. It was the day before Christmas and car hasn't ran since. ...

Mar 5, 2025 Exterior Lighting

I was getting off the highway and made a left turn. As I was accelerating the motor gentle cut off.. (You wouldnt even notice if you wasnt driving) Full Traffic was behind me, so luckily I was able to get out of the way and pull to shoulder. It was the day before Christmas and car hasn't ran since. ...

Mar 5, 2025 Electrical System

I was getting off the highway and made a left turn. As I was accelerating the motor gentle cut off.. (You wouldnt even notice if you wasnt driving) Full Traffic was behind me, so luckily I was able to get out of the way and pull to shoulder. It was the day before Christmas and car hasn't ran since. ...

Mar 5, 2025 Air Bags

I was getting off the highway and made a left turn. As I was accelerating the motor gentle cut off.. (You wouldnt even notice if you wasnt driving) Full Traffic was behind me, so luckily I was able to get out of the way and pull to shoulder. It was the day before Christmas and car hasn't ran since. ...

Mar 5, 2025 Exterior Lighting

I was getting off the highway and made a left turn. As I was accelerating the motor gentle cut off.. (You wouldnt even notice if you wasnt driving) Full Traffic was behind me, so luckily I was able to get out of the way and pull to shoulder. It was the day before Christmas and car hasn't ran since. ...

Jul 15, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

I’ve had to change my fuel injection pump and catalytic convert twice on one year.

Jul 15, 2023 Engine

I’ve had to change my fuel injection pump and catalytic convert twice on one year.

Jul 15, 2023 Unknown Or Other

I’ve had to change my fuel injection pump and catalytic convert twice on one year.

Jul 15, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

I’ve had to change my fuel injection pump and catalytic convert twice on one year.

Jul 15, 2023 Engine

I’ve had to change my fuel injection pump and catalytic convert twice on one year.

Jul 15, 2023 Unknown Or Other

I’ve had to change my fuel injection pump and catalytic convert twice on one year.

Jun 2, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

ADAS, AIR BAR Warning lights/urgent and High Gas fumes coming out from the rear seats when fully filled gas. We had called 800-458-1552 and guided us to plug in our VIN [XXX] on www.volvocars.com and nothing showed as far as recall and told us that these recalls expired and our 2005 Volvo are not e...

Jun 2, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

ADAS, AIR BAR Warning lights/urgent and High Gas fumes coming out from the rear seats when fully filled gas. We had called 800-458-1552 and guided us to plug in our VIN [XXX] on www.volvocars.com and nothing showed as far as recall and told us that these recalls expired and our 2005 Volvo are not e...

Jan 17, 2023 Visibility/wiper

Water is leaking from the windshield into the driver and passenger side inside on the window obstructing my view while driving. Cannot drive the vehicle while it’s raining. Serious safety problem! Please recall and fix all Volvos with this problem.

Jan 17, 2023 Visibility/wiper

Water is leaking from the windshield into the driver and passenger side inside on the window obstructing my view while driving. Cannot drive the vehicle while it’s raining. Serious safety problem! Please recall and fix all Volvos with this problem.

Jul 21, 2020 Electrical System 138 mi

I HAD FILLED AN EARLIER COMPLAINT AND THIS TO BE ADDED TO THE EARLIER FORM THAT I HAD FILLED NEEDS TO GO TO THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. SEE PHOTO THE ELECTRICAL COMPLAINT FROM THE MAGNETIC ELECTRICAL BEINGS IN ME AND IN THIS PICTURE I BELIEVE IS ABOUT DESIGN OF THE FUSES IN VEHICLE AND WHAT THEY ARE...

Jul 21, 2020 Electrical System 138 mi

I HAD FILLED AN EARLIER COMPLAINT AND THIS TO BE ADDED TO THE EARLIER FORM THAT I HAD FILLED NEEDS TO GO TO THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. SEE PHOTO THE ELECTRICAL COMPLAINT FROM THE MAGNETIC ELECTRICAL BEINGS IN ME AND IN THIS PICTURE I BELIEVE IS ABOUT DESIGN OF THE FUSES IN VEHICLE AND WHAT THEY ARE...

Jul 18, 2020 Engine Fire 2,187,660 mi

WHEN CRANKING IT STALLS AND CUTS OFF AND AFTER DOING IT AROUND 10 TIMES IT FINALLY CRANKS THEN I HAVE TO HURRY TO PUT IN DRIVE TO GET THE MOTOR GOING IN ORDER TO KEEP HER CRUNK AND COUPLE WEEKS AGO BECAUSE THIS PROBLEM SHE STALLED OUT AND I HIT A HOLE IN THE ROAD AND BUSTED THE OIL PAN SO SHE HAS ...

Jul 18, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 2,187,660 mi

WHEN CRANKING IT STALLS AND CUTS OFF AND AFTER DOING IT AROUND 10 TIMES IT FINALLY CRANKS THEN I HAVE TO HURRY TO PUT IN DRIVE TO GET THE MOTOR GOING IN ORDER TO KEEP HER CRUNK AND COUPLE WEEKS AGO BECAUSE THIS PROBLEM SHE STALLED OUT AND I HIT A HOLE IN THE ROAD AND BUSTED THE OIL PAN SO SHE HAS ...

Jul 18, 2020 Engine Fire 2,187,660 mi

WHEN CRANKING IT STALLS AND CUTS OFF AND AFTER DOING IT AROUND 10 TIMES IT FINALLY CRANKS THEN I HAVE TO HURRY TO PUT IN DRIVE TO GET THE MOTOR GOING IN ORDER TO KEEP HER CRUNK AND COUPLE WEEKS AGO BECAUSE THIS PROBLEM SHE STALLED OUT AND I HIT A HOLE IN THE ROAD AND BUSTED THE OIL PAN SO SHE HAS ...

Jul 18, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 2,187,660 mi

WHEN CRANKING IT STALLS AND CUTS OFF AND AFTER DOING IT AROUND 10 TIMES IT FINALLY CRANKS THEN I HAVE TO HURRY TO PUT IN DRIVE TO GET THE MOTOR GOING IN ORDER TO KEEP HER CRUNK AND COUPLE WEEKS AGO BECAUSE THIS PROBLEM SHE STALLED OUT AND I HIT A HOLE IN THE ROAD AND BUSTED THE OIL PAN SO SHE HAS ...

Mar 27, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 216,000 mi

BOUGHT CAR AND BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS EVERY SINCE I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS I KEEP FUEL INJECTION IN IT SO I CAN MOVE THE CAR TO POINT A AND B

Mar 27, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 216,000 mi

BOUGHT CAR AND BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS EVERY SINCE I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS I KEEP FUEL INJECTION IN IT SO I CAN MOVE THE CAR TO POINT A AND B

Jul 1, 2019 Engine

THE KNOWN VOLVO BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE IN THE 05 XC90 V8 B8444S ENGINES SN UP TO 6833.VOLVO HAS KNOWN THE V8 ENGINE ON THE 2005 XC90 IS FAULTY SINCE 2005.SPECIFICALLY, THE COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARING FAILING DUE TO WATER INTRUSION & HUMIDITY.MINE HAS NOT FAILED YET.I WILL BE LUCKY IF IT FAILS WHILE ...

Jul 1, 2019 Engine

THE KNOWN VOLVO BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE IN THE 05 XC90 V8 B8444S ENGINES SN UP TO 6833.VOLVO HAS KNOWN THE V8 ENGINE ON THE 2005 XC90 IS FAULTY SINCE 2005.SPECIFICALLY, THE COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARING FAILING DUE TO WATER INTRUSION & HUMIDITY.MINE HAS NOT FAILED YET.I WILL BE LUCKY IF IT FAILS WHILE ...

Feb 1, 2019 Electrical System 14,042 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER OF 2018, THERE HAD BEEN SEVERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURES. THE HEADLIGHTS, POWER DOOR LOCKS, AND POWER REARVIEW MIRROR FAILED TO OPERATE. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK AND STALL WHILE DRIVING. THE ...

Feb 1, 2019 Power Train 14,042 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER OF 2018, THERE HAD BEEN SEVERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURES. THE HEADLIGHTS, POWER DOOR LOCKS, AND POWER REARVIEW MIRROR FAILED TO OPERATE. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK AND STALL WHILE DRIVING. THE ...

Feb 1, 2019 Electrical System 14,042 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER OF 2018, THERE HAD BEEN SEVERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURES. THE HEADLIGHTS, POWER DOOR LOCKS, AND POWER REARVIEW MIRROR FAILED TO OPERATE. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK AND STALL WHILE DRIVING. THE ...

Feb 1, 2019 Power Train 14,042 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER OF 2018, THERE HAD BEEN SEVERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURES. THE HEADLIGHTS, POWER DOOR LOCKS, AND POWER REARVIEW MIRROR FAILED TO OPERATE. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK AND STALL WHILE DRIVING. THE ...

Oct 28, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

GASTANK WAS LEAKING WHEN I WAS FILLING UP IN FULL TANK NOT VERY MUCH BUT I SMELL WHENEVER I WAS PARKING

Oct 28, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

GASTANK WAS LEAKING WHEN I WAS FILLING UP IN FULL TANK NOT VERY MUCH BUT I SMELL WHENEVER I WAS PARKING

Oct 25, 2018 Structure 102,000 mi

PASSENGER DOOR INTERMITTENTLY SWINGS OPEN WHILE DRIVING, EVEN WHILE LOCKED. FAULTY LATCH.

Oct 25, 2018 Structure 102,000 mi

PASSENGER DOOR INTERMITTENTLY SWINGS OPEN WHILE DRIVING, EVEN WHILE LOCKED. FAULTY LATCH.

Oct 3, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FUEL LEAK WAS NOTICED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 57 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND ENDED UP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IN ADDITION, THE ANTI-SKID INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VOLVO C...

Oct 3, 2018 Traction Control System 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FUEL LEAK WAS NOTICED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 57 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND ENDED UP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IN ADDITION, THE ANTI-SKID INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VOLVO C...

Oct 3, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FUEL LEAK WAS NOTICED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 57 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND ENDED UP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IN ADDITION, THE ANTI-SKID INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VOLVO C...

Oct 3, 2018 Traction Control System 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FUEL LEAK WAS NOTICED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 57 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND ENDED UP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IN ADDITION, THE ANTI-SKID INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VOLVO C...

Aug 31, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 90,500 mi

BEGAN SMELLING GAS ODOR AND NOTICED A SMALL LEAK. FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FUEL PUMP FOR MY MODEL AND YEAR BUT WHEN I CALL VOLVO ABOUT THE RECALL, MY VEHICLE WASN'T INCLUDED EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE WAS REGISTERED IN THE STATES WHERE THE RECALL WAS ASSOCIATED.

Aug 31, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 90,500 mi

BEGAN SMELLING GAS ODOR AND NOTICED A SMALL LEAK. FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FUEL PUMP FOR MY MODEL AND YEAR BUT WHEN I CALL VOLVO ABOUT THE RECALL, MY VEHICLE WASN'T INCLUDED EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE WAS REGISTERED IN THE STATES WHERE THE RECALL WAS ASSOCIATED.

May 21, 2018 Air Bags 120,000 mi

ALL THE VEHICLE LIGHTS WILL COME ON OVER THE DASH AND THE WHEEL LOCKS THEN IT SHUTS OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS IS SO UNSAFE FOR MY FAMILY. I AM NOT SURE WHY THERE IS NOT A RECALL FOR MY VIN # WHEN GOOGLE CLEARLY STATES THAT THIS IS A HAZARD AND THAT THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM.

May 21, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,000 mi

ALL THE VEHICLE LIGHTS WILL COME ON OVER THE DASH AND THE WHEEL LOCKS THEN IT SHUTS OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS IS SO UNSAFE FOR MY FAMILY. I AM NOT SURE WHY THERE IS NOT A RECALL FOR MY VIN # WHEN GOOGLE CLEARLY STATES THAT THIS IS A HAZARD AND THAT THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM.

May 21, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

ALL THE VEHICLE LIGHTS WILL COME ON OVER THE DASH AND THE WHEEL LOCKS THEN IT SHUTS OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS IS SO UNSAFE FOR MY FAMILY. I AM NOT SURE WHY THERE IS NOT A RECALL FOR MY VIN # WHEN GOOGLE CLEARLY STATES THAT THIS IS A HAZARD AND THAT THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM.

May 21, 2018 Air Bags 120,000 mi

ALL THE VEHICLE LIGHTS WILL COME ON OVER THE DASH AND THE WHEEL LOCKS THEN IT SHUTS OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS IS SO UNSAFE FOR MY FAMILY. I AM NOT SURE WHY THERE IS NOT A RECALL FOR MY VIN # WHEN GOOGLE CLEARLY STATES THAT THIS IS A HAZARD AND THAT THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM.

May 21, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,000 mi

ALL THE VEHICLE LIGHTS WILL COME ON OVER THE DASH AND THE WHEEL LOCKS THEN IT SHUTS OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS IS SO UNSAFE FOR MY FAMILY. I AM NOT SURE WHY THERE IS NOT A RECALL FOR MY VIN # WHEN GOOGLE CLEARLY STATES THAT THIS IS A HAZARD AND THAT THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM.

May 21, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

ALL THE VEHICLE LIGHTS WILL COME ON OVER THE DASH AND THE WHEEL LOCKS THEN IT SHUTS OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS IS SO UNSAFE FOR MY FAMILY. I AM NOT SURE WHY THERE IS NOT A RECALL FOR MY VIN # WHEN GOOGLE CLEARLY STATES THAT THIS IS A HAZARD AND THAT THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM.

Feb 17, 2018 Power Train 95,000 mi

IN DECEMBER OF 2016, AT APPROXIMATELY 95000 MILEAGE, THE "SERVICE TRANSMISSION URGENT" MESSAGE AND LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND MAKING LOUD CLANGING AND RATTLING NOISES. THE CAR WAS TAKEN BACK TO "INFINITY OF MEMPHIS" DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. ...

Feb 17, 2018 Power Train 95,000 mi

IN DECEMBER OF 2016, AT APPROXIMATELY 95000 MILEAGE, THE "SERVICE TRANSMISSION URGENT" MESSAGE AND LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND MAKING LOUD CLANGING AND RATTLING NOISES. THE CAR WAS TAKEN BACK TO "INFINITY OF MEMPHIS" DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. ...

Nov 8, 2017 Electrical System

2005 VOLVO XC90 HAS MANY PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION JUMPS AND JERKS WHEN SWITCHING TO HIGHER GEARS. ALMOST THROWS THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AT TIMES. ALSO, VEHICLE HAS MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS DUE TO CAR NOT BEING SEALED PROPERLY. THIS LEADS TO ELECTRICAL ISSUES INCLUDING FAULTY AIR BAG CODES, BRAKE LIGH...

Nov 8, 2017 Unknown Or Other

2005 VOLVO XC90 HAS MANY PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION JUMPS AND JERKS WHEN SWITCHING TO HIGHER GEARS. ALMOST THROWS THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AT TIMES. ALSO, VEHICLE HAS MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS DUE TO CAR NOT BEING SEALED PROPERLY. THIS LEADS TO ELECTRICAL ISSUES INCLUDING FAULTY AIR BAG CODES, BRAKE LIGH...

Nov 8, 2017 Electrical System

2005 VOLVO XC90 HAS MANY PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION JUMPS AND JERKS WHEN SWITCHING TO HIGHER GEARS. ALMOST THROWS THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AT TIMES. ALSO, VEHICLE HAS MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS DUE TO CAR NOT BEING SEALED PROPERLY. THIS LEADS TO ELECTRICAL ISSUES INCLUDING FAULTY AIR BAG CODES, BRAKE LIGH...

Nov 8, 2017 Unknown Or Other

2005 VOLVO XC90 HAS MANY PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION JUMPS AND JERKS WHEN SWITCHING TO HIGHER GEARS. ALMOST THROWS THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AT TIMES. ALSO, VEHICLE HAS MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS DUE TO CAR NOT BEING SEALED PROPERLY. THIS LEADS TO ELECTRICAL ISSUES INCLUDING FAULTY AIR BAG CODES, BRAKE LIGH...

Sep 18, 2017 Electrical System 180,200 mi

THIS MODEL IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME AS RECALLS IN SIMILAR MODELS BUT FOR SOME REASON ISN'T RECALLED. FUEL SYSTEM IS FAULTY. LEAKING FUEL AND CRACKS IN FUEL PUMP. REPLACED WITH 4 PUMPS FROM VOLVO AND NOW IT IS KICKING OUT ECM CODE AND BLOWING EVERY FUEL SYSTEM INSTALLED.

Sep 18, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 180,200 mi

THIS MODEL IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME AS RECALLS IN SIMILAR MODELS BUT FOR SOME REASON ISN'T RECALLED. FUEL SYSTEM IS FAULTY. LEAKING FUEL AND CRACKS IN FUEL PUMP. REPLACED WITH 4 PUMPS FROM VOLVO AND NOW IT IS KICKING OUT ECM CODE AND BLOWING EVERY FUEL SYSTEM INSTALLED.

Sep 18, 2017 Electrical System 180,200 mi

THIS MODEL IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME AS RECALLS IN SIMILAR MODELS BUT FOR SOME REASON ISN'T RECALLED. FUEL SYSTEM IS FAULTY. LEAKING FUEL AND CRACKS IN FUEL PUMP. REPLACED WITH 4 PUMPS FROM VOLVO AND NOW IT IS KICKING OUT ECM CODE AND BLOWING EVERY FUEL SYSTEM INSTALLED.

Sep 18, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 180,200 mi

THIS MODEL IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME AS RECALLS IN SIMILAR MODELS BUT FOR SOME REASON ISN'T RECALLED. FUEL SYSTEM IS FAULTY. LEAKING FUEL AND CRACKS IN FUEL PUMP. REPLACED WITH 4 PUMPS FROM VOLVO AND NOW IT IS KICKING OUT ECM CODE AND BLOWING EVERY FUEL SYSTEM INSTALLED.

Aug 30, 2017 Electrical System 178,417 mi

MY 2005 XC90 (ODOMETER APPROX. 178,000 MILES) THROWS CHECK ENGINE, REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND ENGINE SERVICE REQUIRED DASHBOARD WARNINGS INTERMITTENTLY, DESPITE THE FACT THAT IT HAS A NEW CEM AND A SECOND NEW THROTTLE BODY IN LESS THAN TWO MONTHS. IT ALSO ISSUES A LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT BULB FAILURE...

Aug 30, 2017 Engine 178,417 mi

MY 2005 XC90 (ODOMETER APPROX. 178,000 MILES) THROWS CHECK ENGINE, REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND ENGINE SERVICE REQUIRED DASHBOARD WARNINGS INTERMITTENTLY, DESPITE THE FACT THAT IT HAS A NEW CEM AND A SECOND NEW THROTTLE BODY IN LESS THAN TWO MONTHS. IT ALSO ISSUES A LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT BULB FAILURE...

Aug 30, 2017 Exterior Lighting 178,417 mi

MY 2005 XC90 (ODOMETER APPROX. 178,000 MILES) THROWS CHECK ENGINE, REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND ENGINE SERVICE REQUIRED DASHBOARD WARNINGS INTERMITTENTLY, DESPITE THE FACT THAT IT HAS A NEW CEM AND A SECOND NEW THROTTLE BODY IN LESS THAN TWO MONTHS. IT ALSO ISSUES A LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT BULB FAILURE...

Aug 30, 2017 Electrical System 178,417 mi

MY 2005 XC90 (ODOMETER APPROX. 178,000 MILES) THROWS CHECK ENGINE, REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND ENGINE SERVICE REQUIRED DASHBOARD WARNINGS INTERMITTENTLY, DESPITE THE FACT THAT IT HAS A NEW CEM AND A SECOND NEW THROTTLE BODY IN LESS THAN TWO MONTHS. IT ALSO ISSUES A LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT BULB FAILURE...

Aug 30, 2017 Engine 178,417 mi

MY 2005 XC90 (ODOMETER APPROX. 178,000 MILES) THROWS CHECK ENGINE, REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND ENGINE SERVICE REQUIRED DASHBOARD WARNINGS INTERMITTENTLY, DESPITE THE FACT THAT IT HAS A NEW CEM AND A SECOND NEW THROTTLE BODY IN LESS THAN TWO MONTHS. IT ALSO ISSUES A LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT BULB FAILURE...

Aug 30, 2017 Exterior Lighting 178,417 mi

MY 2005 XC90 (ODOMETER APPROX. 178,000 MILES) THROWS CHECK ENGINE, REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND ENGINE SERVICE REQUIRED DASHBOARD WARNINGS INTERMITTENTLY, DESPITE THE FACT THAT IT HAS A NEW CEM AND A SECOND NEW THROTTLE BODY IN LESS THAN TWO MONTHS. IT ALSO ISSUES A LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT BULB FAILURE...

Aug 2, 2017 Unknown Or Other 131,000 mi

MY CAR IS A 2005, TRANSMISSION NEVER HAD A INDICATOR LIGHT SHOWING IT NEEDED SERVICE, NOW MY TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACING AT 131,000 MILES. I KNOW OF SEVERAL OTHERS WITH THE SAME SITUATION. VOLVO CLAIMS THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES THAT CAN SERVICE THE TRANSMISSION. I DON'T TRUST THEM AND NOW IT'S BEIN...

Aug 2, 2017 Unknown Or Other 131,000 mi

MY CAR IS A 2005, TRANSMISSION NEVER HAD A INDICATOR LIGHT SHOWING IT NEEDED SERVICE, NOW MY TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACING AT 131,000 MILES. I KNOW OF SEVERAL OTHERS WITH THE SAME SITUATION. VOLVO CLAIMS THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES THAT CAN SERVICE THE TRANSMISSION. I DON'T TRUST THEM AND NOW IT'S BEIN...

Jun 22, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE SLOWING DOWN OR BRAKING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUMES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WH...

Jun 22, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE SLOWING DOWN OR BRAKING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUMES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WH...

Jun 8, 2017 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND PARKED ON THE CONTACT'S STREET DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Jun 8, 2017 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND PARKED ON THE CONTACT'S STREET DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Jun 8, 2017 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND PARKED ON THE CONTACT'S STREET DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Jun 8, 2017 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND PARKED ON THE CONTACT'S STREET DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mar 4, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 133,000 mi

STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AND PARKED

Mar 4, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 133,000 mi

STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AND PARKED

Dec 18, 2016 Engine 99,800 mi

PLEASE REVIEW MY WRITE UP ABOUT THE COMPLAINT IN THE ATTACHED PDF DOCUMENT.

Dec 18, 2016 Engine 99,800 mi

PLEASE REVIEW MY WRITE UP ABOUT THE COMPLAINT IN THE ATTACHED PDF DOCUMENT.

Nov 29, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR EMANATING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE ODOR CAUSED THE CONTACT TO SUSTAIN OCCASIONAL HEADACHES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

Nov 29, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR EMANATING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE ODOR CAUSED THE CONTACT TO SUSTAIN OCCASIONAL HEADACHES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

Nov 14, 2016 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE F...

Nov 14, 2016 Power Train 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE F...

Nov 14, 2016 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE F...

Nov 14, 2016 Power Train 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE F...

Sep 28, 2016 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 72 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO FLASH OFF AND ON. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE WAS DAMAGED DUE TO WATER EXPOSURE AND W...

Sep 28, 2016 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 72 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO FLASH OFF AND ON. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE WAS DAMAGED DUE TO WATER EXPOSURE AND W...

Jul 11, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 121,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER AND AN INDEPEN...

Jul 11, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 121,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER AND AN INDEPEN...

Jun 18, 2016 Power Train 105,000 mi

WE WAS COMMING FROM TEXAS VISITNG OUR FAMILY BACK TO MISSISSIPPI OUR TRANMISSION STARTING SLIPPING WE WAS TOLD THAT WE HAD TO HAVE ANOTHER TRANMISSION THIS WILL MAKE TWO TRANSMISSON WE HAD TO REPLACE. IN MOTION

Jun 18, 2016 Power Train 105,000 mi

WE WAS COMMING FROM TEXAS VISITNG OUR FAMILY BACK TO MISSISSIPPI OUR TRANMISSION STARTING SLIPPING WE WAS TOLD THAT WE HAD TO HAVE ANOTHER TRANMISSION THIS WILL MAKE TWO TRANSMISSON WE HAD TO REPLACE. IN MOTION

Jun 15, 2016 Steering

MY STEERING DOESN'T WORK ALL THE TIME AND IT IS BECOMING MORE DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL WHEN DRIVING.

Jun 15, 2016 Steering

MY STEERING DOESN'T WORK ALL THE TIME AND IT IS BECOMING MORE DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL WHEN DRIVING.

Mar 16, 2016 Power Train

4X4 AWD SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING, CAR SPINNING WITH THE FRONT WHEELS,VERY DANGEROUS IN WINTER TIME.ANGLE GEAR SLEEVE WHICH IS STRIPPED OUT. VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH XC90 2.5T. PARTS AND LABOR CLOSE TO 1000.00.

Mar 16, 2016 Power Train

4X4 AWD SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING, CAR SPINNING WITH THE FRONT WHEELS,VERY DANGEROUS IN WINTER TIME.ANGLE GEAR SLEEVE WHICH IS STRIPPED OUT. VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH XC90 2.5T. PARTS AND LABOR CLOSE TO 1000.00.

Feb 6, 2016 Exterior Lighting

FRONT HEAD LAMPS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENED AT NIGHT. THE NEXT DAY I DROVE THE CAR AND THE LIGHTS WERE ON BUT ONE IS VERY DIM. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THIS LIGHT. IT IS STILL DIM AND I GOT A WARNING FROM A POLICE OFFICER ON 01/30/16.HE STATED THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND NEXT TIME I WOULD GE...

Feb 6, 2016 Exterior Lighting

FRONT HEAD LAMPS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENED AT NIGHT. THE NEXT DAY I DROVE THE CAR AND THE LIGHTS WERE ON BUT ONE IS VERY DIM. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THIS LIGHT. IT IS STILL DIM AND I GOT A WARNING FROM A POLICE OFFICER ON 01/30/16.HE STATED THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND NEXT TIME I WOULD GE...

Dec 29, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 131,792 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. DURING AN INSPECTION, THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL NEAR THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE VEHICLE MAY BE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V483000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLI...

Dec 29, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 131,792 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. DURING AN INSPECTION, THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL NEAR THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE VEHICLE MAY BE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V483000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLI...

Dec 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A FUEL ODOR EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITI...

Dec 8, 2015 Engine 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A FUEL ODOR EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITI...

Dec 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A FUEL ODOR EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITI...

Dec 8, 2015 Engine 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A FUEL ODOR EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITI...

Nov 5, 2015 Electrical System 210,000 mi

MY VOLVO XC90 ALSO HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CEM PROBLEMS AFTER VARIOUS SYMPTOMS BEGAN TO ARISE. AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH, THE DISPLAY BEGAN SHOWING VARIOUS MESSAGES. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS THE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE ORDERED A NEW CEM AND INTEND TO REPLACE IT . I AM A...

Nov 5, 2015 Visibility/wiper 210,000 mi

MY VOLVO XC90 ALSO HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CEM PROBLEMS AFTER VARIOUS SYMPTOMS BEGAN TO ARISE. AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH, THE DISPLAY BEGAN SHOWING VARIOUS MESSAGES. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS THE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE ORDERED A NEW CEM AND INTEND TO REPLACE IT . I AM A...

Nov 5, 2015 Unknown Or Other 210,000 mi

MY VOLVO XC90 ALSO HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CEM PROBLEMS AFTER VARIOUS SYMPTOMS BEGAN TO ARISE. AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH, THE DISPLAY BEGAN SHOWING VARIOUS MESSAGES. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS THE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE ORDERED A NEW CEM AND INTEND TO REPLACE IT . I AM A...

Nov 5, 2015 Electrical System 210,000 mi

MY VOLVO XC90 ALSO HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CEM PROBLEMS AFTER VARIOUS SYMPTOMS BEGAN TO ARISE. AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH, THE DISPLAY BEGAN SHOWING VARIOUS MESSAGES. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS THE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE ORDERED A NEW CEM AND INTEND TO REPLACE IT . I AM A...

Nov 5, 2015 Visibility/wiper 210,000 mi

MY VOLVO XC90 ALSO HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CEM PROBLEMS AFTER VARIOUS SYMPTOMS BEGAN TO ARISE. AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH, THE DISPLAY BEGAN SHOWING VARIOUS MESSAGES. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS THE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE ORDERED A NEW CEM AND INTEND TO REPLACE IT . I AM A...

Nov 5, 2015 Unknown Or Other 210,000 mi

MY VOLVO XC90 ALSO HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CEM PROBLEMS AFTER VARIOUS SYMPTOMS BEGAN TO ARISE. AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH, THE DISPLAY BEGAN SHOWING VARIOUS MESSAGES. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS THE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE ORDERED A NEW CEM AND INTEND TO REPLACE IT . I AM A...

Nov 3, 2015 Electrical System 162,189 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN IT RAINED, WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE AND ONTO THE DASHBOARD, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS TO DIM. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE RADIO NO LONGER WORKED. ADDITIONA...

Nov 3, 2015 Structure 162,189 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN IT RAINED, WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE AND ONTO THE DASHBOARD, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS TO DIM. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE RADIO NO LONGER WORKED. ADDITIONA...

Nov 3, 2015 Exterior Lighting 162,189 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN IT RAINED, WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE AND ONTO THE DASHBOARD, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS TO DIM. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE RADIO NO LONGER WORKED. ADDITIONA...

Nov 3, 2015 Electrical System 162,189 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN IT RAINED, WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE AND ONTO THE DASHBOARD, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS TO DIM. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE RADIO NO LONGER WORKED. ADDITIONA...

Nov 3, 2015 Structure 162,189 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN IT RAINED, WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE AND ONTO THE DASHBOARD, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS TO DIM. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE RADIO NO LONGER WORKED. ADDITIONA...

Nov 3, 2015 Exterior Lighting 162,189 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN IT RAINED, WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE AND ONTO THE DASHBOARD, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS TO DIM. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE RADIO NO LONGER WORKED. ADDITIONA...

Oct 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 187,400 mi

THERE IS A RECALL DATED MARCH 2010 FOR 2003-2005 XC90 FOR FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEMS, I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR HAVING PROBLEMS RUNNING. ENGINE ANALYSIS SHOWS CODE PO087AND P0089, FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. CAR WILL NOT CONTINUE TO RUN WHILE DRIVING WITH LESS THAN 3/4 FULL TANK.

Oct 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 187,400 mi

THERE IS A RECALL DATED MARCH 2010 FOR 2003-2005 XC90 FOR FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEMS, I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR HAVING PROBLEMS RUNNING. ENGINE ANALYSIS SHOWS CODE PO087AND P0089, FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. CAR WILL NOT CONTINUE TO RUN WHILE DRIVING WITH LESS THAN 3/4 FULL TANK.

Oct 5, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 130,000 mi

ASIDE FROM NORMAL CARE, I HAVE ONLY REPLACED MY TIRES AND A GAS CAP. I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE SOME WATER SEEPAGE ONTO THE DRIVER-SIDE. I COVERED THE VEHICLE WHEN IT RAINED AND FIGURED I WOULD HAVE A LOOK AT IT WHEN I HAD TIME. JULY 2015, I TOOK MY VOLVO TO SAVANNAH VOLVO, FIXED MY BREAKS ALONG WITH O...

Oct 5, 2015 Electrical System 130,000 mi

ASIDE FROM NORMAL CARE, I HAVE ONLY REPLACED MY TIRES AND A GAS CAP. I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE SOME WATER SEEPAGE ONTO THE DRIVER-SIDE. I COVERED THE VEHICLE WHEN IT RAINED AND FIGURED I WOULD HAVE A LOOK AT IT WHEN I HAD TIME. JULY 2015, I TOOK MY VOLVO TO SAVANNAH VOLVO, FIXED MY BREAKS ALONG WITH O...

Oct 5, 2015 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

ASIDE FROM NORMAL CARE, I HAVE ONLY REPLACED MY TIRES AND A GAS CAP. I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE SOME WATER SEEPAGE ONTO THE DRIVER-SIDE. I COVERED THE VEHICLE WHEN IT RAINED AND FIGURED I WOULD HAVE A LOOK AT IT WHEN I HAD TIME. JULY 2015, I TOOK MY VOLVO TO SAVANNAH VOLVO, FIXED MY BREAKS ALONG WITH O...

Oct 5, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 130,000 mi

ASIDE FROM NORMAL CARE, I HAVE ONLY REPLACED MY TIRES AND A GAS CAP. I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE SOME WATER SEEPAGE ONTO THE DRIVER-SIDE. I COVERED THE VEHICLE WHEN IT RAINED AND FIGURED I WOULD HAVE A LOOK AT IT WHEN I HAD TIME. JULY 2015, I TOOK MY VOLVO TO SAVANNAH VOLVO, FIXED MY BREAKS ALONG WITH O...

Oct 5, 2015 Electrical System 130,000 mi

ASIDE FROM NORMAL CARE, I HAVE ONLY REPLACED MY TIRES AND A GAS CAP. I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE SOME WATER SEEPAGE ONTO THE DRIVER-SIDE. I COVERED THE VEHICLE WHEN IT RAINED AND FIGURED I WOULD HAVE A LOOK AT IT WHEN I HAD TIME. JULY 2015, I TOOK MY VOLVO TO SAVANNAH VOLVO, FIXED MY BREAKS ALONG WITH O...

Oct 5, 2015 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

ASIDE FROM NORMAL CARE, I HAVE ONLY REPLACED MY TIRES AND A GAS CAP. I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE SOME WATER SEEPAGE ONTO THE DRIVER-SIDE. I COVERED THE VEHICLE WHEN IT RAINED AND FIGURED I WOULD HAVE A LOOK AT IT WHEN I HAD TIME. JULY 2015, I TOOK MY VOLVO TO SAVANNAH VOLVO, FIXED MY BREAKS ALONG WITH O...

Sep 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other 170,000 mi

MY SPARE TIRE FELL OFF THE UNDER BODY CARRIAGE WHILE I WAS DRIVING, BOUNCED, AND ROLLED DOWN THE BUSY ROAD! THE CABLE HOLDING IT ON APPEARS TO HAVE BROKEN.

Sep 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other 170,000 mi

MY SPARE TIRE FELL OFF THE UNDER BODY CARRIAGE WHILE I WAS DRIVING, BOUNCED, AND ROLLED DOWN THE BUSY ROAD! THE CABLE HOLDING IT ON APPEARS TO HAVE BROKEN.

Apr 12, 2015 Electrical System 54,300 mi

AFTER RAINFALL WE BEGAN EXPERIENCE POWER FAILURES IN OUR VOLVO. NO WINDOWS WERE LEFT OPEN AND THE INTERIOR WAS NOT EXPOSED TO ANY WATER. BUT WHILE DRIVING THE DASHBOARD WENT OUT THE NEEDLES FOR THE FUEL, MILES PER HOUR AND EVERYTHING WENT OUT. IT CAME ON SHORTLY AFTER THEN OFF AGAIN THIS TIME WITH T...

Apr 12, 2015 Exterior Lighting 54,300 mi

AFTER RAINFALL WE BEGAN EXPERIENCE POWER FAILURES IN OUR VOLVO. NO WINDOWS WERE LEFT OPEN AND THE INTERIOR WAS NOT EXPOSED TO ANY WATER. BUT WHILE DRIVING THE DASHBOARD WENT OUT THE NEEDLES FOR THE FUEL, MILES PER HOUR AND EVERYTHING WENT OUT. IT CAME ON SHORTLY AFTER THEN OFF AGAIN THIS TIME WITH T...

Apr 12, 2015 Electrical System 54,300 mi

AFTER RAINFALL WE BEGAN EXPERIENCE POWER FAILURES IN OUR VOLVO. NO WINDOWS WERE LEFT OPEN AND THE INTERIOR WAS NOT EXPOSED TO ANY WATER. BUT WHILE DRIVING THE DASHBOARD WENT OUT THE NEEDLES FOR THE FUEL, MILES PER HOUR AND EVERYTHING WENT OUT. IT CAME ON SHORTLY AFTER THEN OFF AGAIN THIS TIME WITH T...

Apr 12, 2015 Exterior Lighting 54,300 mi

AFTER RAINFALL WE BEGAN EXPERIENCE POWER FAILURES IN OUR VOLVO. NO WINDOWS WERE LEFT OPEN AND THE INTERIOR WAS NOT EXPOSED TO ANY WATER. BUT WHILE DRIVING THE DASHBOARD WENT OUT THE NEEDLES FOR THE FUEL, MILES PER HOUR AND EVERYTHING WENT OUT. IT CAME ON SHORTLY AFTER THEN OFF AGAIN THIS TIME WITH T...

Mar 9, 2015 Engine 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE...

Mar 9, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE...

Mar 9, 2015 Engine 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE...

Mar 9, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE...

Jan 16, 2015 Engine 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRE CEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE...

Jan 16, 2015 Engine 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRE CEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE...

Jan 12, 2015 Engine 129,300 mi

THE BEARING FOR THE COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT HAS FAILED ON MY VEHICLE, CAUSING OVER $3,000 IN REPAIRS NEEDED. VOLVO HAS ADMITTED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH OLDER 2005 XC90'S WITH THE V8, BUT ARE NOT WILLING TO COVER MY REPAIRS COSTS. I FEEL THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. IF THIS BEARING FAILS WHILE DR...

Jan 12, 2015 Engine 129,300 mi

THE BEARING FOR THE COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT HAS FAILED ON MY VEHICLE, CAUSING OVER $3,000 IN REPAIRS NEEDED. VOLVO HAS ADMITTED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH OLDER 2005 XC90'S WITH THE V8, BUT ARE NOT WILLING TO COVER MY REPAIRS COSTS. I FEEL THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. IF THIS BEARING FAILS WHILE DR...

Dec 26, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

2005 XC90 V8 STALLED IN TRAFFIC. WOULD NOT RESTART, BUT STARTER WOULD CRANK. FUEL PUMP CONTROLLER WAS FOUND TO BE INTERNALLY CORRODED AND FILLED WITH DRIED SALT. THIS CONTROLLER IS MOUNTED FORWARD OF THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WELL. MANY INSTANCES OF THIS CONTROLLER FAILING DUE TO SALT / MOISTURE INGR...

Dec 26, 2014 Electrical System 90,000 mi

2005 XC90 V8 STALLED IN TRAFFIC. WOULD NOT RESTART, BUT STARTER WOULD CRANK. FUEL PUMP CONTROLLER WAS FOUND TO BE INTERNALLY CORRODED AND FILLED WITH DRIED SALT. THIS CONTROLLER IS MOUNTED FORWARD OF THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WELL. MANY INSTANCES OF THIS CONTROLLER FAILING DUE TO SALT / MOISTURE INGR...

Dec 26, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

2005 XC90 V8 STALLED IN TRAFFIC. WOULD NOT RESTART, BUT STARTER WOULD CRANK. FUEL PUMP CONTROLLER WAS FOUND TO BE INTERNALLY CORRODED AND FILLED WITH DRIED SALT. THIS CONTROLLER IS MOUNTED FORWARD OF THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WELL. MANY INSTANCES OF THIS CONTROLLER FAILING DUE TO SALT / MOISTURE INGR...

Dec 26, 2014 Electrical System 90,000 mi

2005 XC90 V8 STALLED IN TRAFFIC. WOULD NOT RESTART, BUT STARTER WOULD CRANK. FUEL PUMP CONTROLLER WAS FOUND TO BE INTERNALLY CORRODED AND FILLED WITH DRIED SALT. THIS CONTROLLER IS MOUNTED FORWARD OF THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WELL. MANY INSTANCES OF THIS CONTROLLER FAILING DUE TO SALT / MOISTURE INGR...

Nov 22, 2014 Electrical System 115,000 mi

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND OIL WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED. THE CAR COMPLETELY DIED WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD. THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES FROZE UP AND THE SPEED DECREASED TO BARELY NOTHING. I COULD GET THE CAR TO JUST MAKE IT OFF THE ROAD SAFELY BECAUSE I COULD NOT TURN TH...

Nov 22, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 115,000 mi

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND OIL WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED. THE CAR COMPLETELY DIED WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD. THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES FROZE UP AND THE SPEED DECREASED TO BARELY NOTHING. I COULD GET THE CAR TO JUST MAKE IT OFF THE ROAD SAFELY BECAUSE I COULD NOT TURN TH...

Nov 22, 2014 Electrical System 115,000 mi

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND OIL WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED. THE CAR COMPLETELY DIED WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD. THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES FROZE UP AND THE SPEED DECREASED TO BARELY NOTHING. I COULD GET THE CAR TO JUST MAKE IT OFF THE ROAD SAFELY BECAUSE I COULD NOT TURN TH...

Nov 22, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 115,000 mi

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND OIL WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED. THE CAR COMPLETELY DIED WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD. THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES FROZE UP AND THE SPEED DECREASED TO BARELY NOTHING. I COULD GET THE CAR TO JUST MAKE IT OFF THE ROAD SAFELY BECAUSE I COULD NOT TURN TH...

Nov 18, 2014 Electrical System 156,000 mi

AFTER PARKING AT RESTAURANT, WE WALKED TO OUR PARKED VOLVO AND WHEN I TURNED THE KEY, IT WOULD ONLY GO FROM 0 TO THE 1 POSITION ( I.E.LIGHTS, RADIO WOULD COME ON) BUT IT WOULD NOT TURN ANY FURTHER TO THE START POSITION HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE TO THIS ...

Nov 18, 2014 Electrical System 156,000 mi

AFTER PARKING AT RESTAURANT, WE WALKED TO OUR PARKED VOLVO AND WHEN I TURNED THE KEY, IT WOULD ONLY GO FROM 0 TO THE 1 POSITION ( I.E.LIGHTS, RADIO WOULD COME ON) BUT IT WOULD NOT TURN ANY FURTHER TO THE START POSITION HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE TO THIS ...

Nov 3, 2014 Engine 85,000 mi

I WAS JUST DRIVING ALONG AT 30 MPH OR LESS WHEN I HEARD A PRETTY LOAD NOISE AND THEN FELT A VIBRATION ON THE FLOOR BOARD. I WAS JUST A BLOCK AWAY FROM MY DESTINATION AND WHEN I GOT THERE THE NOISE CONTINUED. I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR BUT AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATI...

Nov 3, 2014 Engine 85,000 mi

I WAS JUST DRIVING ALONG AT 30 MPH OR LESS WHEN I HEARD A PRETTY LOAD NOISE AND THEN FELT A VIBRATION ON THE FLOOR BOARD. I WAS JUST A BLOCK AWAY FROM MY DESTINATION AND WHEN I GOT THERE THE NOISE CONTINUED. I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR BUT AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATI...

Oct 24, 2014 Engine 45 mi

THIS IS A 2005 VOLVO THAT HAS A HISTORY OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN ALL CARS OF THIS MODEL AND YEAR. IF ONE GOOGLES THE MODEL AND MAKE OF THIS CAR ONE WILL FIND FORUM AFTER FORUM OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THESE FAILED TRANSMISSIONS BEFORE OR SHORTLY AFTER WARRANTY IS UP. THE DEALERS AND ...

Oct 24, 2014 Power Train 45 mi

THIS IS A 2005 VOLVO THAT HAS A HISTORY OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN ALL CARS OF THIS MODEL AND YEAR. IF ONE GOOGLES THE MODEL AND MAKE OF THIS CAR ONE WILL FIND FORUM AFTER FORUM OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THESE FAILED TRANSMISSIONS BEFORE OR SHORTLY AFTER WARRANTY IS UP. THE DEALERS AND ...

Oct 24, 2014 Electrical System 170,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 55-60 MPH ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON AND CAR LOST POWER. THIS CAUSED A FRIGHTENING AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS OR TAIL LIGHTS I COULD NOT BE SEEN BY OTHER DRIVERS. I TRIED TO CROSS 2 LANES AND GET ONTO THE SHOULDER WITH NO POWER STEERING OR ENGINE...

Oct 24, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 170,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 55-60 MPH ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON AND CAR LOST POWER. THIS CAUSED A FRIGHTENING AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS OR TAIL LIGHTS I COULD NOT BE SEEN BY OTHER DRIVERS. I TRIED TO CROSS 2 LANES AND GET ONTO THE SHOULDER WITH NO POWER STEERING OR ENGINE...

Oct 24, 2014 Exterior Lighting 170,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 55-60 MPH ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON AND CAR LOST POWER. THIS CAUSED A FRIGHTENING AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS OR TAIL LIGHTS I COULD NOT BE SEEN BY OTHER DRIVERS. I TRIED TO CROSS 2 LANES AND GET ONTO THE SHOULDER WITH NO POWER STEERING OR ENGINE...

Oct 24, 2014 Engine 45 mi

THIS IS A 2005 VOLVO THAT HAS A HISTORY OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN ALL CARS OF THIS MODEL AND YEAR. IF ONE GOOGLES THE MODEL AND MAKE OF THIS CAR ONE WILL FIND FORUM AFTER FORUM OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THESE FAILED TRANSMISSIONS BEFORE OR SHORTLY AFTER WARRANTY IS UP. THE DEALERS AND ...

Oct 24, 2014 Power Train 45 mi

THIS IS A 2005 VOLVO THAT HAS A HISTORY OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN ALL CARS OF THIS MODEL AND YEAR. IF ONE GOOGLES THE MODEL AND MAKE OF THIS CAR ONE WILL FIND FORUM AFTER FORUM OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THESE FAILED TRANSMISSIONS BEFORE OR SHORTLY AFTER WARRANTY IS UP. THE DEALERS AND ...

Oct 24, 2014 Electrical System 170,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 55-60 MPH ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON AND CAR LOST POWER. THIS CAUSED A FRIGHTENING AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS OR TAIL LIGHTS I COULD NOT BE SEEN BY OTHER DRIVERS. I TRIED TO CROSS 2 LANES AND GET ONTO THE SHOULDER WITH NO POWER STEERING OR ENGINE...

Oct 24, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 170,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 55-60 MPH ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON AND CAR LOST POWER. THIS CAUSED A FRIGHTENING AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS OR TAIL LIGHTS I COULD NOT BE SEEN BY OTHER DRIVERS. I TRIED TO CROSS 2 LANES AND GET ONTO THE SHOULDER WITH NO POWER STEERING OR ENGINE...

Oct 24, 2014 Exterior Lighting 170,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 55-60 MPH ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON AND CAR LOST POWER. THIS CAUSED A FRIGHTENING AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS OR TAIL LIGHTS I COULD NOT BE SEEN BY OTHER DRIVERS. I TRIED TO CROSS 2 LANES AND GET ONTO THE SHOULDER WITH NO POWER STEERING OR ENGINE...

Oct 7, 2014 Power Train 155,000 mi

TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED. THIS WAS THE 2ND TRANSMISSION, AS THE FIRST ONE FAILED AT 45000 MILES. I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT A COST OF $6000. REBUILDING FAILED TRANS WAS SLIGHTLY CHEAPER BUT NOT WORTH IT. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, BUT WAS SETTLED BEFORE MY TRANSMIS...

Oct 7, 2014 Power Train 155,000 mi

TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED. THIS WAS THE 2ND TRANSMISSION, AS THE FIRST ONE FAILED AT 45000 MILES. I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT A COST OF $6000. REBUILDING FAILED TRANS WAS SLIGHTLY CHEAPER BUT NOT WORTH IT. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, BUT WAS SETTLED BEFORE MY TRANSMIS...

Aug 28, 2014 Engine

I PURCHASE A USED 2005 VOLVO ON APRIL 19, 2013 FROM C& M AUTO SALES CORPORATION. IN DECEMBER OF 2013 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM VOLVO. THEY NOTIFIED ME THAT ALL 2004-2005 VOLVO XC90- WERE RECALLED. I WAS INFORMED TO TAKE IT TO A VOLVO DEALER. I DROVE THE VEHICLE TO WHITE PLAINS, N Y. DEAL...

Aug 28, 2014 Engine

I PURCHASE A USED 2005 VOLVO ON APRIL 19, 2013 FROM C& M AUTO SALES CORPORATION. IN DECEMBER OF 2013 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM VOLVO. THEY NOTIFIED ME THAT ALL 2004-2005 VOLVO XC90- WERE RECALLED. I WAS INFORMED TO TAKE IT TO A VOLVO DEALER. I DROVE THE VEHICLE TO WHITE PLAINS, N Y. DEAL...

Aug 5, 2014 Power Train 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMED TEMPORARILY. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY CABLE TO RESET THE VEHICLE AND MANAGED TO RESTART THE VEH...

Aug 5, 2014 Electrical System 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMED TEMPORARILY. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY CABLE TO RESET THE VEHICLE AND MANAGED TO RESTART THE VEH...

Aug 5, 2014 Power Train 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMED TEMPORARILY. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY CABLE TO RESET THE VEHICLE AND MANAGED TO RESTART THE VEH...

Aug 5, 2014 Electrical System 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMED TEMPORARILY. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY CABLE TO RESET THE VEHICLE AND MANAGED TO RESTART THE VEH...

Jun 2, 2014 Engine 103,000 mi

GOOD MORNING, I PURCHASE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 FROM DRIVE TIME ON MARCH 29, 2013, PRIOR TO PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE IT WAS MY DREAM AUTOMOBILE, ON APRIL 17, 2013 MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I WAS LATE FOR WORK BECAUSE I WENT TO DRIVE TIME TO FIND OUT WHERE TO TAKE IT SINCE I DID PURCHASE THE DRIVE C...

Jun 2, 2014 Engine 103,000 mi

GOOD MORNING, I PURCHASE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 FROM DRIVE TIME ON MARCH 29, 2013, PRIOR TO PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE IT WAS MY DREAM AUTOMOBILE, ON APRIL 17, 2013 MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I WAS LATE FOR WORK BECAUSE I WENT TO DRIVE TIME TO FIND OUT WHERE TO TAKE IT SINCE I DID PURCHASE THE DRIVE C...

May 6, 2014 Engine

2005 VOLVO XC90. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE BREAKDOWN. *SMD AN INITIAL INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A DECLARED DESIGN FLAW BY VOLVO IN THEIR 2005 MODELS. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONSUMER, TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 3 ...

May 6, 2014 Engine

2005 VOLVO XC90. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE BREAKDOWN. *SMD AN INITIAL INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A DECLARED DESIGN FLAW BY VOLVO IN THEIR 2005 MODELS. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONSUMER, TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 3 ...

Apr 13, 2014 Electrical System 112,655 mi

COMPLETE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILURE WHILE DRIVING - NO ABILITY TO LET THE WINDOWS UP OR DOWN, NO SPEEDOMETER VISIBILITY, NO GAS READING . THERE WAS NO ABILITY FOR DEFOGGING WINDOW, NO ABILITY TO TURN ON HEAT OR AIR. THIS IS REALLY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING. THE PANEL GOES COMPLETELY BLANK. *JS

Apr 13, 2014 Electrical System 112,655 mi

COMPLETE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILURE WHILE DRIVING - NO ABILITY TO LET THE WINDOWS UP OR DOWN, NO SPEEDOMETER VISIBILITY, NO GAS READING . THERE WAS NO ABILITY FOR DEFOGGING WINDOW, NO ABILITY TO TURN ON HEAT OR AIR. THIS IS REALLY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING. THE PANEL GOES COMPLETELY BLANK. *JS

Apr 8, 2014 Exterior Lighting 119,150 mi

WE PURCHASED THIS 2005 VOLVO XC90 USED IN OCTOBER 2011 AND SINCE THAT TIME HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLAMP MODULE 3 TIMES. THE LEFT HEADLIGHTS WOULD SOMETIMES WORK AND OTHER TIMES NOT. EACH TIME WE TOOK IT IN FOR DIAGNOSIS, WE WERE TOLD THAT THE HEADLAMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACE. THIS IS A $4...

Apr 8, 2014 Exterior Lighting 119,150 mi

WE PURCHASED THIS 2005 VOLVO XC90 USED IN OCTOBER 2011 AND SINCE THAT TIME HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLAMP MODULE 3 TIMES. THE LEFT HEADLIGHTS WOULD SOMETIMES WORK AND OTHER TIMES NOT. EACH TIME WE TOOK IT IN FOR DIAGNOSIS, WE WERE TOLD THAT THE HEADLAMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACE. THIS IS A $4...

Mar 24, 2014 Steering 139,419 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND THE TURNING SIGNALS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM, SRS AIR BAG SERVICE, ANTI-SKID, AND THE IMMOBILIZER WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHIC...

Mar 24, 2014 Electrical System 139,419 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND THE TURNING SIGNALS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM, SRS AIR BAG SERVICE, ANTI-SKID, AND THE IMMOBILIZER WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHIC...

Mar 24, 2014 Steering 139,419 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND THE TURNING SIGNALS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM, SRS AIR BAG SERVICE, ANTI-SKID, AND THE IMMOBILIZER WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHIC...

Mar 24, 2014 Electrical System 139,419 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND THE TURNING SIGNALS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM, SRS AIR BAG SERVICE, ANTI-SKID, AND THE IMMOBILIZER WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHIC...

Mar 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

WAS STARTING TO ACCELERATE AFTER A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED AND CAR STOPPED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. CAR WOULD NOT START AGAIN. BATTERY WAS GOOD, STARTED WORKED GOOD BUT IT SOUNDED LIKE NO GAS WAS GETTING TO THE ENGINE. BEING STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, I WAS PUSHED...

Mar 17, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

WAS STARTING TO ACCELERATE AFTER A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED AND CAR STOPPED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. CAR WOULD NOT START AGAIN. BATTERY WAS GOOD, STARTED WORKED GOOD BUT IT SOUNDED LIKE NO GAS WAS GETTING TO THE ENGINE. BEING STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, I WAS PUSHED...

Mar 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

WAS STARTING TO ACCELERATE AFTER A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED AND CAR STOPPED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. CAR WOULD NOT START AGAIN. BATTERY WAS GOOD, STARTED WORKED GOOD BUT IT SOUNDED LIKE NO GAS WAS GETTING TO THE ENGINE. BEING STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, I WAS PUSHED...

Mar 17, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

WAS STARTING TO ACCELERATE AFTER A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED AND CAR STOPPED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. CAR WOULD NOT START AGAIN. BATTERY WAS GOOD, STARTED WORKED GOOD BUT IT SOUNDED LIKE NO GAS WAS GETTING TO THE ENGINE. BEING STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, I WAS PUSHED...

Feb 26, 2014 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. TH...

Feb 26, 2014 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. TH...

Feb 25, 2014 Visibility 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE SUN ROOF. THE WATER CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE HEADLINER AND FLOORBOARD CARPET. THE FAILURE ALSO CAUSED THE SEATS TO MOVE INDEPENDENTLY AND A GROWTH OF MOLD AND MILDEW INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTA...

Feb 25, 2014 Structure 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE SUN ROOF. THE WATER CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE HEADLINER AND FLOORBOARD CARPET. THE FAILURE ALSO CAUSED THE SEATS TO MOVE INDEPENDENTLY AND A GROWTH OF MOLD AND MILDEW INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTA...

Feb 25, 2014 Visibility 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE SUN ROOF. THE WATER CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE HEADLINER AND FLOORBOARD CARPET. THE FAILURE ALSO CAUSED THE SEATS TO MOVE INDEPENDENTLY AND A GROWTH OF MOLD AND MILDEW INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTA...

Feb 25, 2014 Structure 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE SUN ROOF. THE WATER CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE HEADLINER AND FLOORBOARD CARPET. THE FAILURE ALSO CAUSED THE SEATS TO MOVE INDEPENDENTLY AND A GROWTH OF MOLD AND MILDEW INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTA...

Feb 12, 2014 Suspension 11,700 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR AT 12/12/2013 WHEN I TEST DROVE THE CAR THE DEALER HAD THE RADIO ON AND I NEVER SUSPECTED ANY NOISE AT THE TIME.AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR I KEPT HEARING THIS KNOCKING NOISE AT FIRST I THOUGHT IS WAS THE SKI RACK MAKING THE NOISE THEN WHEN MY HUSBAND DROVE IT HE SAID IT WAS COMING FROM...

Feb 12, 2014 Steering 11,700 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR AT 12/12/2013 WHEN I TEST DROVE THE CAR THE DEALER HAD THE RADIO ON AND I NEVER SUSPECTED ANY NOISE AT THE TIME.AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR I KEPT HEARING THIS KNOCKING NOISE AT FIRST I THOUGHT IS WAS THE SKI RACK MAKING THE NOISE THEN WHEN MY HUSBAND DROVE IT HE SAID IT WAS COMING FROM...

Feb 12, 2014 Unknown Or Other 11,700 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR AT 12/12/2013 WHEN I TEST DROVE THE CAR THE DEALER HAD THE RADIO ON AND I NEVER SUSPECTED ANY NOISE AT THE TIME.AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR I KEPT HEARING THIS KNOCKING NOISE AT FIRST I THOUGHT IS WAS THE SKI RACK MAKING THE NOISE THEN WHEN MY HUSBAND DROVE IT HE SAID IT WAS COMING FROM...

Feb 12, 2014 Suspension 11,700 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR AT 12/12/2013 WHEN I TEST DROVE THE CAR THE DEALER HAD THE RADIO ON AND I NEVER SUSPECTED ANY NOISE AT THE TIME.AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR I KEPT HEARING THIS KNOCKING NOISE AT FIRST I THOUGHT IS WAS THE SKI RACK MAKING THE NOISE THEN WHEN MY HUSBAND DROVE IT HE SAID IT WAS COMING FROM...

Feb 12, 2014 Steering 11,700 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR AT 12/12/2013 WHEN I TEST DROVE THE CAR THE DEALER HAD THE RADIO ON AND I NEVER SUSPECTED ANY NOISE AT THE TIME.AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR I KEPT HEARING THIS KNOCKING NOISE AT FIRST I THOUGHT IS WAS THE SKI RACK MAKING THE NOISE THEN WHEN MY HUSBAND DROVE IT HE SAID IT WAS COMING FROM...

Feb 12, 2014 Unknown Or Other 11,700 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR AT 12/12/2013 WHEN I TEST DROVE THE CAR THE DEALER HAD THE RADIO ON AND I NEVER SUSPECTED ANY NOISE AT THE TIME.AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR I KEPT HEARING THIS KNOCKING NOISE AT FIRST I THOUGHT IS WAS THE SKI RACK MAKING THE NOISE THEN WHEN MY HUSBAND DROVE IT HE SAID IT WAS COMING FROM...

Feb 10, 2014 Engine 99,000 mi

THE MOTOR FAILED ON MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 AS A RESULT OF THE COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARINGS FAILING DUE TO MOISTURE IN THE MOTOR. I WAS NOT AWARE THIS MOTOR WAS SUBJECT TO FAILURE AT LESS THAN OR EVEN AROUND 100K MILES. VOLVO DEALERSHIP SAID THIS WAS THE CAUSE OF THE MOTOR FAILURE AND THEY SAID THERE WA...

Feb 10, 2014 Engine 99,000 mi

THE MOTOR FAILED ON MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 AS A RESULT OF THE COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARINGS FAILING DUE TO MOISTURE IN THE MOTOR. I WAS NOT AWARE THIS MOTOR WAS SUBJECT TO FAILURE AT LESS THAN OR EVEN AROUND 100K MILES. VOLVO DEALERSHIP SAID THIS WAS THE CAUSE OF THE MOTOR FAILURE AND THEY SAID THERE WA...

Feb 8, 2014 Electrical System

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM - I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE COST TO REPAIR IS EXTREMELY HIGH.. I AM A RECENT WIDOW AND A SINGLE MOTHER OF 3 CHILDREN ON A FIXED INCOME... I AM SO TIRED OF THIS CAR BEING SO UNRELIABLE AND THE REPAIR COSTS ARE BANKRUPTING ME. I HAVE NO WHERE TO TURN THIS CAR...

Feb 8, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM - I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE COST TO REPAIR IS EXTREMELY HIGH.. I AM A RECENT WIDOW AND A SINGLE MOTHER OF 3 CHILDREN ON A FIXED INCOME... I AM SO TIRED OF THIS CAR BEING SO UNRELIABLE AND THE REPAIR COSTS ARE BANKRUPTING ME. I HAVE NO WHERE TO TURN THIS CAR...

Feb 8, 2014 Engine

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM - I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE COST TO REPAIR IS EXTREMELY HIGH.. I AM A RECENT WIDOW AND A SINGLE MOTHER OF 3 CHILDREN ON A FIXED INCOME... I AM SO TIRED OF THIS CAR BEING SO UNRELIABLE AND THE REPAIR COSTS ARE BANKRUPTING ME. I HAVE NO WHERE TO TURN THIS CAR...

Feb 8, 2014 Electrical System

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM - I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE COST TO REPAIR IS EXTREMELY HIGH.. I AM A RECENT WIDOW AND A SINGLE MOTHER OF 3 CHILDREN ON A FIXED INCOME... I AM SO TIRED OF THIS CAR BEING SO UNRELIABLE AND THE REPAIR COSTS ARE BANKRUPTING ME. I HAVE NO WHERE TO TURN THIS CAR...

Feb 8, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM - I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE COST TO REPAIR IS EXTREMELY HIGH.. I AM A RECENT WIDOW AND A SINGLE MOTHER OF 3 CHILDREN ON A FIXED INCOME... I AM SO TIRED OF THIS CAR BEING SO UNRELIABLE AND THE REPAIR COSTS ARE BANKRUPTING ME. I HAVE NO WHERE TO TURN THIS CAR...

Feb 8, 2014 Engine

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM - I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE COST TO REPAIR IS EXTREMELY HIGH.. I AM A RECENT WIDOW AND A SINGLE MOTHER OF 3 CHILDREN ON A FIXED INCOME... I AM SO TIRED OF THIS CAR BEING SO UNRELIABLE AND THE REPAIR COSTS ARE BANKRUPTING ME. I HAVE NO WHERE TO TURN THIS CAR...

Jan 31, 2014 Engine 99,000 mi

VOLVO IS AWARE OF THE BALANCER SHAFT DEFECT THAT CAUSING A VERY PRICEY AND SERIOUS PROBLEM. THE FIX WAS TO DRILL A HOLE BUT NOT TO REPAIR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE DESIGN FLAW. I WAS INFORMED BY THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP THAT THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE 2005 CX90 AND THE COST WOULD BE AROUND $4000 TO FIX...

Jan 31, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 99,000 mi

VOLVO IS AWARE OF THE BALANCER SHAFT DEFECT THAT CAUSING A VERY PRICEY AND SERIOUS PROBLEM. THE FIX WAS TO DRILL A HOLE BUT NOT TO REPAIR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE DESIGN FLAW. I WAS INFORMED BY THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP THAT THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE 2005 CX90 AND THE COST WOULD BE AROUND $4000 TO FIX...

Jan 31, 2014 Engine 99,000 mi

VOLVO IS AWARE OF THE BALANCER SHAFT DEFECT THAT CAUSING A VERY PRICEY AND SERIOUS PROBLEM. THE FIX WAS TO DRILL A HOLE BUT NOT TO REPAIR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE DESIGN FLAW. I WAS INFORMED BY THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP THAT THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE 2005 CX90 AND THE COST WOULD BE AROUND $4000 TO FIX...

Jan 31, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 99,000 mi

VOLVO IS AWARE OF THE BALANCER SHAFT DEFECT THAT CAUSING A VERY PRICEY AND SERIOUS PROBLEM. THE FIX WAS TO DRILL A HOLE BUT NOT TO REPAIR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE DESIGN FLAW. I WAS INFORMED BY THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP THAT THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE 2005 CX90 AND THE COST WOULD BE AROUND $4000 TO FIX...

Jan 29, 2014 Visibility/wiper 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED...

Jan 29, 2014 Visibility/wiper 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED...

Jan 24, 2014 Power Train 102,000 mi

KNOWN TRANSMISSION DEFECT WITH THIS MODEL HAS MANIFESTED ITSELF IN MY VEHICLE. CAR BEGAN LURCHING WHEN ACCELERATING AND TRANSITIONING INTO THE NEXT GEAR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE ONTO A BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. APPAR...

Jan 24, 2014 Power Train 102,000 mi

KNOWN TRANSMISSION DEFECT WITH THIS MODEL HAS MANIFESTED ITSELF IN MY VEHICLE. CAR BEGAN LURCHING WHEN ACCELERATING AND TRANSITIONING INTO THE NEXT GEAR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE ONTO A BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. APPAR...

Jan 5, 2014 Electrical System 102,000 mi

THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) WILL NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED. AS A RESULT, AUDIO SYSTEM, PARKING ASSIST, AND PASSENGER AIRBAG DOES NOT WORK. AUDIO SYSTEM TURNS ON SPORADICALLY BY ITSELF AND RUNS CONTINUOUSLY(I HAVE TO PULL OVER, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, THEN WAIT 3+ MINUTES TO STOP IT). AS A RES...

Jan 5, 2014 Air Bags 102,000 mi

THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) WILL NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED. AS A RESULT, AUDIO SYSTEM, PARKING ASSIST, AND PASSENGER AIRBAG DOES NOT WORK. AUDIO SYSTEM TURNS ON SPORADICALLY BY ITSELF AND RUNS CONTINUOUSLY(I HAVE TO PULL OVER, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, THEN WAIT 3+ MINUTES TO STOP IT). AS A RES...

Jan 5, 2014 Electrical System 102,000 mi

THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) WILL NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED. AS A RESULT, AUDIO SYSTEM, PARKING ASSIST, AND PASSENGER AIRBAG DOES NOT WORK. AUDIO SYSTEM TURNS ON SPORADICALLY BY ITSELF AND RUNS CONTINUOUSLY(I HAVE TO PULL OVER, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, THEN WAIT 3+ MINUTES TO STOP IT). AS A RES...

Jan 5, 2014 Air Bags 102,000 mi

THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) WILL NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED. AS A RESULT, AUDIO SYSTEM, PARKING ASSIST, AND PASSENGER AIRBAG DOES NOT WORK. AUDIO SYSTEM TURNS ON SPORADICALLY BY ITSELF AND RUNS CONTINUOUSLY(I HAVE TO PULL OVER, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, THEN WAIT 3+ MINUTES TO STOP IT). AS A RES...

Oct 25, 2013 Engine 150,000 mi

THE COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BROKE RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. VOLVO ESTIMATES REPAIR AT $5,0000. RIDICULOUS. WHY DOESN'T VOLVO FIX THIS WELL KNOWN ISSUE FOR LOYAL CUSTOMERS. I HAVE HAD 5 VOLVOS IN MY LIFE STARTING BACK IN THE 1980'S AND LOVE THE CARS BUT THIS LACK OF CARE FOR CUSTOMER WELFARE IS J...

Oct 25, 2013 Engine 150,000 mi

THE COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BROKE RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. VOLVO ESTIMATES REPAIR AT $5,0000. RIDICULOUS. WHY DOESN'T VOLVO FIX THIS WELL KNOWN ISSUE FOR LOYAL CUSTOMERS. I HAVE HAD 5 VOLVOS IN MY LIFE STARTING BACK IN THE 1980'S AND LOVE THE CARS BUT THIS LACK OF CARE FOR CUSTOMER WELFARE IS J...

Sep 23, 2013 Engine 111,000 mi

2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 - ENGINE NUMBER 6163 - COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE DUE TO ENGINE DESIGN DEFECT. NO RECALL BY VOLVO DESPITE VERY HIGH VOLUME OF INCIDENTS AND THE SAFETY RISK TO DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS OF THEIR VEHICLES. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS. VOLVO KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND CHOOSES TO IGNORE IT...

Sep 23, 2013 Engine 111,000 mi

2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 - ENGINE NUMBER 6163 - COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE DUE TO ENGINE DESIGN DEFECT. NO RECALL BY VOLVO DESPITE VERY HIGH VOLUME OF INCIDENTS AND THE SAFETY RISK TO DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS OF THEIR VEHICLES. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS. VOLVO KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND CHOOSES TO IGNORE IT...

Sep 11, 2013 Power Train 146,342 mi

WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM WORK THE PASSENGER LOW BEAM WENT OUT. I BOUGHT A NEW BULB AND THE LIGHT STILL DID NOT WORK L THEN CHECKED. THE WIRING GOING INTO THE HEADLIGHT AND THERE WAS NO POWER FOR THE LOW BEAM HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN IT WAS BAD ENOUGH I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION JUST 3MONTHS A...

Sep 11, 2013 Exterior Lighting 146,342 mi

WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM WORK THE PASSENGER LOW BEAM WENT OUT. I BOUGHT A NEW BULB AND THE LIGHT STILL DID NOT WORK L THEN CHECKED. THE WIRING GOING INTO THE HEADLIGHT AND THERE WAS NO POWER FOR THE LOW BEAM HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN IT WAS BAD ENOUGH I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION JUST 3MONTHS A...

Sep 11, 2013 Power Train 146,342 mi

WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM WORK THE PASSENGER LOW BEAM WENT OUT. I BOUGHT A NEW BULB AND THE LIGHT STILL DID NOT WORK L THEN CHECKED. THE WIRING GOING INTO THE HEADLIGHT AND THERE WAS NO POWER FOR THE LOW BEAM HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN IT WAS BAD ENOUGH I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION JUST 3MONTHS A...

Sep 11, 2013 Exterior Lighting 146,342 mi

WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM WORK THE PASSENGER LOW BEAM WENT OUT. I BOUGHT A NEW BULB AND THE LIGHT STILL DID NOT WORK L THEN CHECKED. THE WIRING GOING INTO THE HEADLIGHT AND THERE WAS NO POWER FOR THE LOW BEAM HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN IT WAS BAD ENOUGH I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION JUST 3MONTHS A...

Aug 26, 2013 Engine 80,560 mi

I OWN A 2005 V8 XC90. LIKE SO MANY OTHERS I AM A RECENT MEMBER TO THE CB FAILURE CLUB. YEP. IT'S A CLUB. THE COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE CLUB. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT THAT VOLVO IS AWARE OF AND DOES NOTHING TO REMEDY THE POOR SAPS WHO OWN A 2005 WITH THE FIRST 6883 ENGINES PRODUCED BY YAMAHA ...

Aug 26, 2013 Engine 80,560 mi

I OWN A 2005 V8 XC90. LIKE SO MANY OTHERS I AM A RECENT MEMBER TO THE CB FAILURE CLUB. YEP. IT'S A CLUB. THE COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE CLUB. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT THAT VOLVO IS AWARE OF AND DOES NOTHING TO REMEDY THE POOR SAPS WHO OWN A 2005 WITH THE FIRST 6883 ENGINES PRODUCED BY YAMAHA ...

Jun 4, 2013 Unknown Or Other 108,000 mi

JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR AND FOUND THAT THERE WERE RECALLS. I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT IF MY CAR HAS HAD THEM FIXED. THANK YOU. *TR

Jun 4, 2013 Unknown Or Other 108,000 mi

JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR AND FOUND THAT THERE WERE RECALLS. I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT IF MY CAR HAS HAD THEM FIXED. THANK YOU. *TR

May 20, 2013 Electrical System 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90.THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 57 MPH, ALL OF THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CENTRAL CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE...

May 20, 2013 Electrical System 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90.THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 57 MPH, ALL OF THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CENTRAL CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE...

Apr 29, 2013 Electrical System 117,000 mi

2006 VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD APRIL 21, 2013 APPROX 8:30 PM DRIVING AT APPROX 8:30 PM, TRAVELING AT ABOUT 55 MILES PER HOUR, REMOTE 2-LANE HIGHWAY (US191, EASTERN ARIZONA) ON TWISTY MOUNTAINOUS ROAD, SWITCHED FROM HIGH-BEAM TO LOW-BEAMS TO ACCOMMODATE ONCOMING VEHICLE APPROACHING AROUND A BEND. A MOMEN...

Apr 29, 2013 Exterior Lighting 117,000 mi

2006 VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD APRIL 21, 2013 APPROX 8:30 PM DRIVING AT APPROX 8:30 PM, TRAVELING AT ABOUT 55 MILES PER HOUR, REMOTE 2-LANE HIGHWAY (US191, EASTERN ARIZONA) ON TWISTY MOUNTAINOUS ROAD, SWITCHED FROM HIGH-BEAM TO LOW-BEAMS TO ACCOMMODATE ONCOMING VEHICLE APPROACHING AROUND A BEND. A MOMEN...

Apr 29, 2013 Electrical System 117,000 mi

2006 VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD APRIL 21, 2013 APPROX 8:30 PM DRIVING AT APPROX 8:30 PM, TRAVELING AT ABOUT 55 MILES PER HOUR, REMOTE 2-LANE HIGHWAY (US191, EASTERN ARIZONA) ON TWISTY MOUNTAINOUS ROAD, SWITCHED FROM HIGH-BEAM TO LOW-BEAMS TO ACCOMMODATE ONCOMING VEHICLE APPROACHING AROUND A BEND. A MOMEN...

Apr 29, 2013 Exterior Lighting 117,000 mi

2006 VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD APRIL 21, 2013 APPROX 8:30 PM DRIVING AT APPROX 8:30 PM, TRAVELING AT ABOUT 55 MILES PER HOUR, REMOTE 2-LANE HIGHWAY (US191, EASTERN ARIZONA) ON TWISTY MOUNTAINOUS ROAD, SWITCHED FROM HIGH-BEAM TO LOW-BEAMS TO ACCOMMODATE ONCOMING VEHICLE APPROACHING AROUND A BEND. A MOMEN...

Apr 8, 2013 Engine 107,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 VOLVO XC90 FOR $16,000. 6 MONTHS LATER THE ENGINE FREEZES UP. THAT COST $10,000.00 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. LOOKED ON GOOGLE, VERY COMMON FOR THESE V8 ENGINES TO FREEZE UP. NOW THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ACTING UP. LOOKED ON GOOGLE AND FOUND THE HEADLIGHT ISSUE IS VERY COMMON. THIS WILL CO...

Apr 8, 2013 Exterior Lighting 107,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 VOLVO XC90 FOR $16,000. 6 MONTHS LATER THE ENGINE FREEZES UP. THAT COST $10,000.00 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. LOOKED ON GOOGLE, VERY COMMON FOR THESE V8 ENGINES TO FREEZE UP. NOW THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ACTING UP. LOOKED ON GOOGLE AND FOUND THE HEADLIGHT ISSUE IS VERY COMMON. THIS WILL CO...

Apr 8, 2013 Engine 107,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 VOLVO XC90 FOR $16,000. 6 MONTHS LATER THE ENGINE FREEZES UP. THAT COST $10,000.00 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. LOOKED ON GOOGLE, VERY COMMON FOR THESE V8 ENGINES TO FREEZE UP. NOW THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ACTING UP. LOOKED ON GOOGLE AND FOUND THE HEADLIGHT ISSUE IS VERY COMMON. THIS WILL CO...

Apr 8, 2013 Exterior Lighting 107,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 VOLVO XC90 FOR $16,000. 6 MONTHS LATER THE ENGINE FREEZES UP. THAT COST $10,000.00 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. LOOKED ON GOOGLE, VERY COMMON FOR THESE V8 ENGINES TO FREEZE UP. NOW THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ACTING UP. LOOKED ON GOOGLE AND FOUND THE HEADLIGHT ISSUE IS VERY COMMON. THIS WILL CO...

Mar 13, 2013 Engine 48,000 mi

COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT BEARING FAILURE AND COMPLETE DESTRUCTION OF ENGINE WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A CROWDED I-95 GOING INTO NY CITY WITH TWO CHILDREN IN CAR. THIS IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE, THAT IT'S CRIMINAL TO NOT HOLD VOLVO ACCOUNTABLE TO FIX THIS. *TR

Mar 13, 2013 Engine 48,000 mi

COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT BEARING FAILURE AND COMPLETE DESTRUCTION OF ENGINE WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A CROWDED I-95 GOING INTO NY CITY WITH TWO CHILDREN IN CAR. THIS IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE, THAT IT'S CRIMINAL TO NOT HOLD VOLVO ACCOUNTABLE TO FIX THIS. *TR

Mar 12, 2013 Steering 150,239 mi

WAS DRIVING ON FREE WAY, AS I WAS ACCELERATING I LOST ALL POWER AND STEERING.. THE ENGINE STALLED OUT AND I HAD TO VEER OFF TO SIDE SO THAT I WOULDN'T CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Mar 12, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 150,239 mi

WAS DRIVING ON FREE WAY, AS I WAS ACCELERATING I LOST ALL POWER AND STEERING.. THE ENGINE STALLED OUT AND I HAD TO VEER OFF TO SIDE SO THAT I WOULDN'T CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Mar 12, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,239 mi

WAS DRIVING ON FREE WAY, AS I WAS ACCELERATING I LOST ALL POWER AND STEERING.. THE ENGINE STALLED OUT AND I HAD TO VEER OFF TO SIDE SO THAT I WOULDN'T CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Mar 12, 2013 Steering 150,239 mi

WAS DRIVING ON FREE WAY, AS I WAS ACCELERATING I LOST ALL POWER AND STEERING.. THE ENGINE STALLED OUT AND I HAD TO VEER OFF TO SIDE SO THAT I WOULDN'T CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Mar 12, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 150,239 mi

WAS DRIVING ON FREE WAY, AS I WAS ACCELERATING I LOST ALL POWER AND STEERING.. THE ENGINE STALLED OUT AND I HAD TO VEER OFF TO SIDE SO THAT I WOULDN'T CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Mar 12, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,239 mi

WAS DRIVING ON FREE WAY, AS I WAS ACCELERATING I LOST ALL POWER AND STEERING.. THE ENGINE STALLED OUT AND I HAD TO VEER OFF TO SIDE SO THAT I WOULDN'T CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Feb 22, 2013 Engine 97,000 mi

AT 97000 MILES THE COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BROKE RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. SERVICE AT VOLVO SAYS I NEED A NEW ENGINE. 7000-10000 FOR A USED ENGINE. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, WAITING FOR RESPONSE. *TR

Feb 22, 2013 Engine 97,000 mi

AT 97000 MILES THE COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BROKE RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. SERVICE AT VOLVO SAYS I NEED A NEW ENGINE. 7000-10000 FOR A USED ENGINE. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, WAITING FOR RESPONSE. *TR

Feb 15, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 111,000 mi

AT 111,000 THOUSAND MILES THE COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT BEARING WENT INSIDE THE MOTOR. I DID A LITTLE RESEARCH ON LINE AND FOUND OUT THAT IT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM, THAT VOLVO KNOWS ABOUT. IT COULD COST ANY WHERE FROM $5000.00 TO $15000.00. I BELIEVE THAT THEY SHOULD BE FORCED TO DO A RECALL FOR THIS KNOWN...

Feb 15, 2013 Power Train 111,000 mi

AT 111,000 THOUSAND MILES THE COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT BEARING WENT INSIDE THE MOTOR. I DID A LITTLE RESEARCH ON LINE AND FOUND OUT THAT IT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM, THAT VOLVO KNOWS ABOUT. IT COULD COST ANY WHERE FROM $5000.00 TO $15000.00. I BELIEVE THAT THEY SHOULD BE FORCED TO DO A RECALL FOR THIS KNOWN...

Feb 15, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 111,000 mi

AT 111,000 THOUSAND MILES THE COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT BEARING WENT INSIDE THE MOTOR. I DID A LITTLE RESEARCH ON LINE AND FOUND OUT THAT IT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM, THAT VOLVO KNOWS ABOUT. IT COULD COST ANY WHERE FROM $5000.00 TO $15000.00. I BELIEVE THAT THEY SHOULD BE FORCED TO DO A RECALL FOR THIS KNOWN...

Feb 15, 2013 Power Train 111,000 mi

AT 111,000 THOUSAND MILES THE COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT BEARING WENT INSIDE THE MOTOR. I DID A LITTLE RESEARCH ON LINE AND FOUND OUT THAT IT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM, THAT VOLVO KNOWS ABOUT. IT COULD COST ANY WHERE FROM $5000.00 TO $15000.00. I BELIEVE THAT THEY SHOULD BE FORCED TO DO A RECALL FOR THIS KNOWN...

Jan 19, 2013 Power Train 84,500 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT LESS THAN 85,000 MILES. THEN THE SECOND TRANSMISSION'S OUT-PUT SHAFT BEGAN LEAKING WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON IT, BECAUSE ACCORDING TO THE DEALER IT IS "OUT-OF-ROUND/TRUE". THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK IS ALSO A FIRE HAZARD.

Jan 19, 2013 Power Train 84,500 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT LESS THAN 85,000 MILES. THEN THE SECOND TRANSMISSION'S OUT-PUT SHAFT BEGAN LEAKING WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON IT, BECAUSE ACCORDING TO THE DEALER IT IS "OUT-OF-ROUND/TRUE". THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK IS ALSO A FIRE HAZARD.

Jan 9, 2013 Electrical System 97,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO PE10025. I HAVE TO REPLACE CEM AND CASING FOR WIRING COST 5500.00. VOLVO SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PART OR ALL OF THIS REPAIR. IT IS WATER SEEPAGE INTO THE CEM CASE. WATER DRIPS DOWN THROUGH HOOD OF THE CAR AND CORRODES THE WIRES. CAUSES MAJOR ELECTRICAL SHORTS. I CONS...

Jan 9, 2013 Electrical System 97,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO PE10025. I HAVE TO REPLACE CEM AND CASING FOR WIRING COST 5500.00. VOLVO SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PART OR ALL OF THIS REPAIR. IT IS WATER SEEPAGE INTO THE CEM CASE. WATER DRIPS DOWN THROUGH HOOD OF THE CAR AND CORRODES THE WIRES. CAUSES MAJOR ELECTRICAL SHORTS. I CONS...

Jan 3, 2013 Power Train 85,812 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A GENTLE INCLINE THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING & SHIFTING BACK & FORTH BETWEEN GEARS. IT LOST POWER WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. *TR

Jan 3, 2013 Power Train 85,812 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A GENTLE INCLINE THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING & SHIFTING BACK & FORTH BETWEEN GEARS. IT LOST POWER WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. *TR

Jan 2, 2013 Electrical System Crash 103,000 mi

DRIVING IN PITCH BLACK NIGHT ON BACKROADS OF CHARLESTON, SC. LIGHTS WENT OUT AFTER LEFT HEADLIGHT FLICKERED FOR A FEW DAYS. LIGHTS WENT OUT AND CAR WENT OFF ROAD AS WE WERE IN A CURVE. REGAINED CONTROL AFTER SPINNING ON WET GRASS. I NEED THE HEADLIGHTS REPAIRED BY VOLVO AT THEIR EXPENSE AND REIMBURS...

Jan 2, 2013 Exterior Lighting Crash 103,000 mi

DRIVING IN PITCH BLACK NIGHT ON BACKROADS OF CHARLESTON, SC. LIGHTS WENT OUT AFTER LEFT HEADLIGHT FLICKERED FOR A FEW DAYS. LIGHTS WENT OUT AND CAR WENT OFF ROAD AS WE WERE IN A CURVE. REGAINED CONTROL AFTER SPINNING ON WET GRASS. I NEED THE HEADLIGHTS REPAIRED BY VOLVO AT THEIR EXPENSE AND REIMBURS...

Jan 2, 2013 Electrical System Crash 103,000 mi

DRIVING IN PITCH BLACK NIGHT ON BACKROADS OF CHARLESTON, SC. LIGHTS WENT OUT AFTER LEFT HEADLIGHT FLICKERED FOR A FEW DAYS. LIGHTS WENT OUT AND CAR WENT OFF ROAD AS WE WERE IN A CURVE. REGAINED CONTROL AFTER SPINNING ON WET GRASS. I NEED THE HEADLIGHTS REPAIRED BY VOLVO AT THEIR EXPENSE AND REIMBURS...

Jan 2, 2013 Exterior Lighting Crash 103,000 mi

DRIVING IN PITCH BLACK NIGHT ON BACKROADS OF CHARLESTON, SC. LIGHTS WENT OUT AFTER LEFT HEADLIGHT FLICKERED FOR A FEW DAYS. LIGHTS WENT OUT AND CAR WENT OFF ROAD AS WE WERE IN A CURVE. REGAINED CONTROL AFTER SPINNING ON WET GRASS. I NEED THE HEADLIGHTS REPAIRED BY VOLVO AT THEIR EXPENSE AND REIMBURS...

Dec 31, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 131,244 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED TH...

Dec 31, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 131,244 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED TH...

Dec 18, 2012 Engine 115,000 mi

VOLVO KNOWS THE V8 ENGINE ON THE 2005 XC90 IS FAULTY. SPECIFICALLY, THE COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARING FAILING DUE TO WATER INTRUSION. FORTUNATELY MINE FAILED WHILE AT IDLE. UNFORTUNATELY THE ENTIRE ENGINE IS NOW SEIZED UP AND MY OTHERWISE CLEAN CAR IS A LARGE AND USELESS PAPERWEIGHT. IF THIS WERE...

Dec 18, 2012 Power Train 115,000 mi

VOLVO KNOWS THE V8 ENGINE ON THE 2005 XC90 IS FAULTY. SPECIFICALLY, THE COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARING FAILING DUE TO WATER INTRUSION. FORTUNATELY MINE FAILED WHILE AT IDLE. UNFORTUNATELY THE ENTIRE ENGINE IS NOW SEIZED UP AND MY OTHERWISE CLEAN CAR IS A LARGE AND USELESS PAPERWEIGHT. IF THIS WERE...

Dec 18, 2012 Unknown Or Other 115,000 mi

VOLVO KNOWS THE V8 ENGINE ON THE 2005 XC90 IS FAULTY. SPECIFICALLY, THE COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARING FAILING DUE TO WATER INTRUSION. FORTUNATELY MINE FAILED WHILE AT IDLE. UNFORTUNATELY THE ENTIRE ENGINE IS NOW SEIZED UP AND MY OTHERWISE CLEAN CAR IS A LARGE AND USELESS PAPERWEIGHT. IF THIS WERE...

Dec 18, 2012 Engine 115,000 mi

VOLVO KNOWS THE V8 ENGINE ON THE 2005 XC90 IS FAULTY. SPECIFICALLY, THE COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARING FAILING DUE TO WATER INTRUSION. FORTUNATELY MINE FAILED WHILE AT IDLE. UNFORTUNATELY THE ENTIRE ENGINE IS NOW SEIZED UP AND MY OTHERWISE CLEAN CAR IS A LARGE AND USELESS PAPERWEIGHT. IF THIS WERE...

Dec 18, 2012 Power Train 115,000 mi

VOLVO KNOWS THE V8 ENGINE ON THE 2005 XC90 IS FAULTY. SPECIFICALLY, THE COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARING FAILING DUE TO WATER INTRUSION. FORTUNATELY MINE FAILED WHILE AT IDLE. UNFORTUNATELY THE ENTIRE ENGINE IS NOW SEIZED UP AND MY OTHERWISE CLEAN CAR IS A LARGE AND USELESS PAPERWEIGHT. IF THIS WERE...

Dec 18, 2012 Unknown Or Other 115,000 mi

VOLVO KNOWS THE V8 ENGINE ON THE 2005 XC90 IS FAULTY. SPECIFICALLY, THE COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARING FAILING DUE TO WATER INTRUSION. FORTUNATELY MINE FAILED WHILE AT IDLE. UNFORTUNATELY THE ENTIRE ENGINE IS NOW SEIZED UP AND MY OTHERWISE CLEAN CAR IS A LARGE AND USELESS PAPERWEIGHT. IF THIS WERE...

Nov 7, 2012 Exterior Lighting 110,550 mi

THE LEFT HEADLIGHT WILL SUDDENLY GO OUT, SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING AND OTHER TIMES THE HEADLIGHT WILL NOT LIGHT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. AT TIMES IT REMAINED OFF FOR ONLY A FEW MINUTES AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL BE FOR DAYS. I'D TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, BUT EACH TIME I DID, THE LEFT HEADLA...

Nov 7, 2012 Exterior Lighting 110,550 mi

THE LEFT HEADLIGHT WILL SUDDENLY GO OUT, SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING AND OTHER TIMES THE HEADLIGHT WILL NOT LIGHT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. AT TIMES IT REMAINED OFF FOR ONLY A FEW MINUTES AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL BE FOR DAYS. I'D TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, BUT EACH TIME I DID, THE LEFT HEADLA...

Oct 16, 2012 Engine 81,500 mi

SUNDAY MORNING (10.14.12) CAR MAKING A HORRIBLE NOISE FROM ENGINE BLOCK. SOUNDS LIKE LOOSE BOLTS RATTLING AROUND INSIDE ENGINE BLOCK. CHECKED TRUSTED VOLVO FORUMS ON WEB. I HAVE HAD FOUR VOLVOS BETWEEN MYSELF AND MY WIFE: 2000 S40 (WIFE), 2001 S80 AND NOW 2005 S40 (WIFE) AND MY XC90 - USED THESE FOR...

Oct 16, 2012 Engine 81,500 mi

SUNDAY MORNING (10.14.12) CAR MAKING A HORRIBLE NOISE FROM ENGINE BLOCK. SOUNDS LIKE LOOSE BOLTS RATTLING AROUND INSIDE ENGINE BLOCK. CHECKED TRUSTED VOLVO FORUMS ON WEB. I HAVE HAD FOUR VOLVOS BETWEEN MYSELF AND MY WIFE: 2000 S40 (WIFE), 2001 S80 AND NOW 2005 S40 (WIFE) AND MY XC90 - USED THESE FOR...

Oct 11, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE SMELLED OF GASOLINE AND HAD STALLED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT I...

Oct 11, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE SMELLED OF GASOLINE AND HAD STALLED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT I...

Sep 25, 2012 Power Train 96,005 mi

MY CAR WAS AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, ON GREEN LIGHT, I TRIED TO ACCELERATE , I HEARD A BIG NOISE FROM SOMEWHERE IN ENGINE AREA. AFTER THAT NOISE, A LIGHT COME ON WITH A MESSAGE " TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT". THE CAR HAS REAL HARD TIME TO ACCELERATE. EVEN AT 4000 RPM, IT DID NOT ACCELERATE. BROWSE ON INTER...

Sep 25, 2012 Power Train 96,005 mi

MY CAR WAS AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, ON GREEN LIGHT, I TRIED TO ACCELERATE , I HEARD A BIG NOISE FROM SOMEWHERE IN ENGINE AREA. AFTER THAT NOISE, A LIGHT COME ON WITH A MESSAGE " TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT". THE CAR HAS REAL HARD TIME TO ACCELERATE. EVEN AT 4000 RPM, IT DID NOT ACCELERATE. BROWSE ON INTER...

Aug 21, 2012 Engine 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT BEARING WAS FROZEN AND TH...

Aug 21, 2012 Exterior Lighting 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT BEARING WAS FROZEN AND TH...

Aug 21, 2012 Engine 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT BEARING WAS FROZEN AND TH...

Aug 21, 2012 Exterior Lighting 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT BEARING WAS FROZEN AND TH...

Jul 18, 2012 Engine 64,983 mi

I NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED AS IT GOT WORSE OVER THE NEXT DAY OR SO I BROUGHT IT TO MY LOCAL VOLVO SPECIALIST. AFTER SOME RESEARCH I WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE BALANCE SHAFT AND WAS SPECIFIC TO THE 2005 XC90 V8. I CONTACTED VOLVO NORTH AMERICA AND REC...

Jul 18, 2012 Engine 64,983 mi

I NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED AS IT GOT WORSE OVER THE NEXT DAY OR SO I BROUGHT IT TO MY LOCAL VOLVO SPECIALIST. AFTER SOME RESEARCH I WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE BALANCE SHAFT AND WAS SPECIFIC TO THE 2005 XC90 V8. I CONTACTED VOLVO NORTH AMERICA AND REC...

Jul 17, 2012 Power Train 64,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS VEHICLE IS SLIPPING. TRYING TO PASS A CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND COULD NOT GET THE CAR INTO GEAR. NOTE: THE VIN # [XXX] - BUT I CAN'T VALIDATE IT ON THIS FORM BUT IT IS THE CORRECT NUMBER. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 5...

Jul 17, 2012 Power Train 64,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS VEHICLE IS SLIPPING. TRYING TO PASS A CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND COULD NOT GET THE CAR INTO GEAR. NOTE: THE VIN # [XXX] - BUT I CAN'T VALIDATE IT ON THIS FORM BUT IT IS THE CORRECT NUMBER. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 5...

May 11, 2012 Power Train 67,000 mi

I ATTEMPTED TO PASS ANOTHER CAR AND THE ENGINE REVVED VERY HIGH WHILE THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND COULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THIS PUT MY CHILDREN AND I IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ALTHOUGH I WAS ABLE TO SWERVE BACK INTO MY OWN LANE IN TIME, IT WAS A VERY SCARY 10 OR 15 S...

May 11, 2012 Suspension 67,000 mi

I ATTEMPTED TO PASS ANOTHER CAR AND THE ENGINE REVVED VERY HIGH WHILE THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND COULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THIS PUT MY CHILDREN AND I IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ALTHOUGH I WAS ABLE TO SWERVE BACK INTO MY OWN LANE IN TIME, IT WAS A VERY SCARY 10 OR 15 S...

May 11, 2012 Power Train 67,000 mi

I ATTEMPTED TO PASS ANOTHER CAR AND THE ENGINE REVVED VERY HIGH WHILE THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND COULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THIS PUT MY CHILDREN AND I IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ALTHOUGH I WAS ABLE TO SWERVE BACK INTO MY OWN LANE IN TIME, IT WAS A VERY SCARY 10 OR 15 S...

May 11, 2012 Suspension 67,000 mi

I ATTEMPTED TO PASS ANOTHER CAR AND THE ENGINE REVVED VERY HIGH WHILE THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND COULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THIS PUT MY CHILDREN AND I IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ALTHOUGH I WAS ABLE TO SWERVE BACK INTO MY OWN LANE IN TIME, IT WAS A VERY SCARY 10 OR 15 S...

Apr 12, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN I FILL MY TANK UP ALL THE WAY MY GASOLINE ONLY LASTS ABOUT 150 MILES. THE GAS HAS GOT TO BE LEAKING SOMEWHERE!!! I HAVE TO FILL MY TANK UP SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. *TR

Apr 12, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN I FILL MY TANK UP ALL THE WAY MY GASOLINE ONLY LASTS ABOUT 150 MILES. THE GAS HAS GOT TO BE LEAKING SOMEWHERE!!! I HAVE TO FILL MY TANK UP SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. *TR

Apr 12, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN I FILL MY TANK UP ALL THE WAY MY GASOLINE ONLY LASTS ABOUT 150 MILES. THE GAS HAS GOT TO BE LEAKING SOMEWHERE!!! I HAVE TO FILL MY TANK UP SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. *TR

Apr 12, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN I FILL MY TANK UP ALL THE WAY MY GASOLINE ONLY LASTS ABOUT 150 MILES. THE GAS HAS GOT TO BE LEAKING SOMEWHERE!!! I HAVE TO FILL MY TANK UP SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. *TR

Apr 2, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,147 mi

MY VOLVO 2005 XC 90 V8 ENGINE FAILED. COULD NOT DRIVE IT SO I HAD IT TOWED TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD, AFTER 2 DAYS OF DIAGNOSIS, THAT THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD THAT VOLVO COULD NOT HELP WITH COST OF NEW ENGINE SINCE I WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, DATE -WISE BUT NOT MILEAGE- WISE. I...

Apr 2, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,147 mi

MY VOLVO 2005 XC 90 V8 ENGINE FAILED. COULD NOT DRIVE IT SO I HAD IT TOWED TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD, AFTER 2 DAYS OF DIAGNOSIS, THAT THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD THAT VOLVO COULD NOT HELP WITH COST OF NEW ENGINE SINCE I WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, DATE -WISE BUT NOT MILEAGE- WISE. I...

Mar 27, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,723 mi

TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT LIGHT CAME OUT. TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN 3RD GEAR. HAD HARD UP SHIFTS. *TR

Mar 27, 2012 Power Train 68,723 mi

TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT LIGHT CAME OUT. TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN 3RD GEAR. HAD HARD UP SHIFTS. *TR

Mar 27, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,723 mi

TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT LIGHT CAME OUT. TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN 3RD GEAR. HAD HARD UP SHIFTS. *TR

Mar 27, 2012 Power Train 68,723 mi

TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT LIGHT CAME OUT. TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN 3RD GEAR. HAD HARD UP SHIFTS. *TR

Mar 12, 2012 Electrical System 190,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT REFERS TO NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE10025. SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER TNN 37-35. IT IS OUTRAGEOUS AND UNACCEPTABLE FOR YOU TO NOT HAVE ISSUED A RECALL ON THIS MATTER. VOLVO SHOULD BE EXPECTED TO REPLACE MY WIRING GROMMET AND/OR PLENUM COVER AT NO CHARGE. IT IS APPLAUDING THAT VOLVO WOULD ...

Mar 12, 2012 Electrical System 190,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT REFERS TO NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE10025. SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER TNN 37-35. IT IS OUTRAGEOUS AND UNACCEPTABLE FOR YOU TO NOT HAVE ISSUED A RECALL ON THIS MATTER. VOLVO SHOULD BE EXPECTED TO REPLACE MY WIRING GROMMET AND/OR PLENUM COVER AT NO CHARGE. IT IS APPLAUDING THAT VOLVO WOULD ...

Feb 11, 2012 Power Train 66,000 mi

THE TRAINS HAS GONE AND IT ONLY HAS 66,000 MILES ON IT COST TO FIX $ 5500.00. *TR

Feb 11, 2012 Power Train 66,000 mi

THE TRAINS HAS GONE AND IT ONLY HAS 66,000 MILES ON IT COST TO FIX $ 5500.00. *TR

Feb 6, 2012 Structure 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR ABNORMALLY OPENED. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH CAUTION AND CLOSED THE DOOR SECURELY HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN T...

Feb 6, 2012 Structure 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR ABNORMALLY OPENED. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH CAUTION AND CLOSED THE DOOR SECURELY HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN T...

Feb 4, 2012 Electrical System 66,754 mi

OUR CAR WOULDN'T START IN OUR GARAGE ONE MORNING. TURNS OUT, WE NEEDED A NEW CEM DUE TO A LEAKING PROTECTION BOX (I CAN'T REMEMBER THE NAME OF IT BUT IT STARTED WITH A P). AFTER 843 IN PARTS AND 816 IN LABOR AND ALMOST A MONTH AT THE DEALER DUE TO A BACKORDERED WIRING HARNESS THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED...

Feb 4, 2012 Electrical System 66,754 mi

OUR CAR WOULDN'T START IN OUR GARAGE ONE MORNING. TURNS OUT, WE NEEDED A NEW CEM DUE TO A LEAKING PROTECTION BOX (I CAN'T REMEMBER THE NAME OF IT BUT IT STARTED WITH A P). AFTER 843 IN PARTS AND 816 IN LABOR AND ALMOST A MONTH AT THE DEALER DUE TO A BACKORDERED WIRING HARNESS THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED...

Jan 28, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 ENGINE NUMBER 5569. BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE. OR COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE. DUE TO ENGINE DEFECT. BALANCE SHAFT BEARINGS IN CLOSED, NON-LUBRICATED AREA. BEARINGS REST IN AN AREA THAT RETAINS MOISTURE AND THE BEARINGS EVENTUALLY DETERIORATE AND FAIL. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THERE ...

Jan 28, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 ENGINE NUMBER 5569. BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE. OR COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE. DUE TO ENGINE DEFECT. BALANCE SHAFT BEARINGS IN CLOSED, NON-LUBRICATED AREA. BEARINGS REST IN AN AREA THAT RETAINS MOISTURE AND THE BEARINGS EVENTUALLY DETERIORATE AND FAIL. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THERE ...

Jan 18, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

WHILE LEAVING HOUSE TO GO AND PICK-UP SON FROM SCHOOL .DOWN THE STREET VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. I PULLED OVER AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE VOLVO DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THINKING IT WOULD BE COVERED BY EXTENDED WARRANTY I WAS TOLD NO. THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARI...

Jan 18, 2012 Electrical System 76,132 mi

I DROVE IN SEVERE DOWN POUR YESTERDAY AND EXPERIENCED AN YELLOW ERROR MESSAGE FOLLOWED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND ANTI SKID MESSAGE. I REDUCED MY SPEED TO 50 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE AND PROCEEDED HOME. AFTER STOPPING THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF AND I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE WHERE THE TE...

Jan 18, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 76,132 mi

I DROVE IN SEVERE DOWN POUR YESTERDAY AND EXPERIENCED AN YELLOW ERROR MESSAGE FOLLOWED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND ANTI SKID MESSAGE. I REDUCED MY SPEED TO 50 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE AND PROCEEDED HOME. AFTER STOPPING THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF AND I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE WHERE THE TE...

Jan 18, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

WHILE LEAVING HOUSE TO GO AND PICK-UP SON FROM SCHOOL .DOWN THE STREET VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. I PULLED OVER AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE VOLVO DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THINKING IT WOULD BE COVERED BY EXTENDED WARRANTY I WAS TOLD NO. THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARI...

Jan 18, 2012 Electrical System 76,132 mi

I DROVE IN SEVERE DOWN POUR YESTERDAY AND EXPERIENCED AN YELLOW ERROR MESSAGE FOLLOWED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND ANTI SKID MESSAGE. I REDUCED MY SPEED TO 50 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE AND PROCEEDED HOME. AFTER STOPPING THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF AND I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE WHERE THE TE...

Jan 18, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 76,132 mi

I DROVE IN SEVERE DOWN POUR YESTERDAY AND EXPERIENCED AN YELLOW ERROR MESSAGE FOLLOWED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND ANTI SKID MESSAGE. I REDUCED MY SPEED TO 50 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE AND PROCEEDED HOME. AFTER STOPPING THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF AND I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE WHERE THE TE...

Jan 11, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

STRONG FUEL ODOR WITHIN CABIN AFTER FUEL FILLUP, THERE IS A RECALL ON FUEL PUMPS DUE TO FIRE RISK ON THIS EXACT MODEL, JUST NOT ON MY VEHICLE. SHOULD I WAIT FOR A FIRE BEFORE A RECALL IS ISSUED? *TR

Jan 11, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

STRONG FUEL ODOR WITHIN CABIN AFTER FUEL FILLUP, THERE IS A RECALL ON FUEL PUMPS DUE TO FIRE RISK ON THIS EXACT MODEL, JUST NOT ON MY VEHICLE. SHOULD I WAIT FOR A FIRE BEFORE A RECALL IS ISSUED? *TR

Jan 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER WAITING A FEW MOMENTS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEAL...

Jan 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER WAITING A FEW MOMENTS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEAL...

Jan 5, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

SLUDGE BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE EVEN AFTER SCHEDULED OIL CHANGES. WAS TOLD THE ENGINE/TURBO WOULD HAVE TO BE PLACED AFTER 100,000 MILES. *TR

Jan 5, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

SLUDGE BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE EVEN AFTER SCHEDULED OIL CHANGES. WAS TOLD THE ENGINE/TURBO WOULD HAVE TO BE PLACED AFTER 100,000 MILES. *TR

Dec 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER THE FAILURES OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HA...

Dec 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER THE FAILURES OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HA...

Dec 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,422 mi

COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE LEADING TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. DEFECTIVE DESIGN. *TR

Dec 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,422 mi

COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE LEADING TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. DEFECTIVE DESIGN. *TR

Dec 6, 2011 Power Train 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC STOP, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE BACK AND FORTH UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN...

Dec 6, 2011 Power Train 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC STOP, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE BACK AND FORTH UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN...

Dec 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

THE BALANCER BEARING AND SHAFT ON THE 2005 VOLVO XC90 SUV IS DEFECTIVE IN THE FIRST 6000 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FOR THAT MODEL YEAR. THE BALANCER SHAFT BEARING CAN GO BAD AT ANY TIME WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE. IF THIS HAPPENS ON A HIGHWAY WHILE TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF S...

Dec 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

THE BALANCER BEARING AND SHAFT ON THE 2005 VOLVO XC90 SUV IS DEFECTIVE IN THE FIRST 6000 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FOR THAT MODEL YEAR. THE BALANCER SHAFT BEARING CAN GO BAD AT ANY TIME WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE. IF THIS HAPPENS ON A HIGHWAY WHILE TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF S...

Nov 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE EMITTING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. IMMEDIATELY THERE WAS A SLIGHT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING ACCELERATION. THE MALFUNCTION PROGRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER...

Nov 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE EMITTING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. IMMEDIATELY THERE WAS A SLIGHT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING ACCELERATION. THE MALFUNCTION PROGRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER...

Sep 16, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,330 mi

HEARD LOUD TICKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE AT 86330K MILES. VEHICLE RIDE BECAME SOMEWHAT ROUGH. DIAGNOSED AT VOLVO DEALERSHIP AS BALANCE SHAFT BEARING "PART FAILURE". EST. TO FIX: ~$3800. VOLVO AGREED TO COMPENSATE FOR THE PARTS, APPROX $1500. BALANCE OF $2325.50 PAID BY VEHICLE OWNER. TOOK 1 WEE...

Sep 16, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,330 mi

HEARD LOUD TICKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE AT 86330K MILES. VEHICLE RIDE BECAME SOMEWHAT ROUGH. DIAGNOSED AT VOLVO DEALERSHIP AS BALANCE SHAFT BEARING "PART FAILURE". EST. TO FIX: ~$3800. VOLVO AGREED TO COMPENSATE FOR THE PARTS, APPROX $1500. BALANCE OF $2325.50 PAID BY VEHICLE OWNER. TOOK 1 WEE...

Sep 2, 2011 Electrical System 90,000 mi

A COMPLAINT WAS PREVIOUS FILED REGARDING TO TURN SIGNAL PROBLEM. SITUATION GETTING WORSE. VOLVO XC90 V8 2005; REPLACED CEM UNIT TWO YEARS BACK. RECENTLY FOLLOWING PROBLEMS HAPPENED. 1. TURN SIGNAL STOP WORKING 2. NO HIGH BEAM 3. NO WINDSHIELD WASHING 4. NO CRUISE CONTROL 5. NO VEHICLE INFORM...

Sep 2, 2011 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

A COMPLAINT WAS PREVIOUS FILED REGARDING TO TURN SIGNAL PROBLEM. SITUATION GETTING WORSE. VOLVO XC90 V8 2005; REPLACED CEM UNIT TWO YEARS BACK. RECENTLY FOLLOWING PROBLEMS HAPPENED. 1. TURN SIGNAL STOP WORKING 2. NO HIGH BEAM 3. NO WINDSHIELD WASHING 4. NO CRUISE CONTROL 5. NO VEHICLE INFORM...

Sep 2, 2011 Electrical System 90,000 mi

A COMPLAINT WAS PREVIOUS FILED REGARDING TO TURN SIGNAL PROBLEM. SITUATION GETTING WORSE. VOLVO XC90 V8 2005; REPLACED CEM UNIT TWO YEARS BACK. RECENTLY FOLLOWING PROBLEMS HAPPENED. 1. TURN SIGNAL STOP WORKING 2. NO HIGH BEAM 3. NO WINDSHIELD WASHING 4. NO CRUISE CONTROL 5. NO VEHICLE INFORM...

Sep 2, 2011 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

A COMPLAINT WAS PREVIOUS FILED REGARDING TO TURN SIGNAL PROBLEM. SITUATION GETTING WORSE. VOLVO XC90 V8 2005; REPLACED CEM UNIT TWO YEARS BACK. RECENTLY FOLLOWING PROBLEMS HAPPENED. 1. TURN SIGNAL STOP WORKING 2. NO HIGH BEAM 3. NO WINDSHIELD WASHING 4. NO CRUISE CONTROL 5. NO VEHICLE INFORM...

Aug 26, 2011 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

VOLVO XC90 2005, TURNING SIGNAL ACTS DANGEROUSLY. SOMETIMES IT WORKS BUT MOST TIME NO ACTION HAPPENS. COMPLETELY DEAD AND RESTARTING CAR SOMETIMES FIX THE PROBLEM. MULTIPLE CASES OF DANGEROUS INCIDENTS DUE TO NO SIGNAL. *TT

Aug 26, 2011 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

VOLVO XC90 2005, TURNING SIGNAL ACTS DANGEROUSLY. SOMETIMES IT WORKS BUT MOST TIME NO ACTION HAPPENS. COMPLETELY DEAD AND RESTARTING CAR SOMETIMES FIX THE PROBLEM. MULTIPLE CASES OF DANGEROUS INCIDENTS DUE TO NO SIGNAL. *TT

Aug 21, 2011 Electrical System 75,000 mi

VOLVO XC90 2005 LOW BEAM BULB FAILURE ERROR AND ONE BEAM TURNS OFF. THEN COMES BACK ON, AND SOMETIMES ALL LIGHTS GO OFF. VERY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT. IF YOU TURN THE HEADLIGHT DIAL TO ANOTHER SETTING THEY WILL COME BACK ON, BUT THEN BLINK OFF AGAIN, AND SOMETIMES OFF COMPLETELY. THE BIGGEST ISSUE I...

Aug 21, 2011 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

VOLVO XC90 2005 LOW BEAM BULB FAILURE ERROR AND ONE BEAM TURNS OFF. THEN COMES BACK ON, AND SOMETIMES ALL LIGHTS GO OFF. VERY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT. IF YOU TURN THE HEADLIGHT DIAL TO ANOTHER SETTING THEY WILL COME BACK ON, BUT THEN BLINK OFF AGAIN, AND SOMETIMES OFF COMPLETELY. THE BIGGEST ISSUE I...

Aug 21, 2011 Electrical System 75,000 mi

VOLVO XC90 2005 LOW BEAM BULB FAILURE ERROR AND ONE BEAM TURNS OFF. THEN COMES BACK ON, AND SOMETIMES ALL LIGHTS GO OFF. VERY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT. IF YOU TURN THE HEADLIGHT DIAL TO ANOTHER SETTING THEY WILL COME BACK ON, BUT THEN BLINK OFF AGAIN, AND SOMETIMES OFF COMPLETELY. THE BIGGEST ISSUE I...

Aug 21, 2011 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

VOLVO XC90 2005 LOW BEAM BULB FAILURE ERROR AND ONE BEAM TURNS OFF. THEN COMES BACK ON, AND SOMETIMES ALL LIGHTS GO OFF. VERY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT. IF YOU TURN THE HEADLIGHT DIAL TO ANOTHER SETTING THEY WILL COME BACK ON, BUT THEN BLINK OFF AGAIN, AND SOMETIMES OFF COMPLETELY. THE BIGGEST ISSUE I...

Aug 18, 2011 Electrical System 60,800 mi

PURCHASED USED 2005 VOLVO XC90 IN SPRING OF 2010. DURING THE NEXT YEAR EXPERIENCED VERY INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES. EXAMPLES ARE LOCKS NOT WORKING, BLINKER, RADIO. THESE ISSUES LITERALLY ONLY HAPPENED A COUPLE TIMES. IN APRIL 2011 HAD BIYEARLY SAFETY AND EMISSIONS DONE AT LOCAL DEALERSHIP (NON...

Aug 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,800 mi

PURCHASED USED 2005 VOLVO XC90 IN SPRING OF 2010. DURING THE NEXT YEAR EXPERIENCED VERY INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES. EXAMPLES ARE LOCKS NOT WORKING, BLINKER, RADIO. THESE ISSUES LITERALLY ONLY HAPPENED A COUPLE TIMES. IN APRIL 2011 HAD BIYEARLY SAFETY AND EMISSIONS DONE AT LOCAL DEALERSHIP (NON...

Aug 18, 2011 Electrical System 60,800 mi

PURCHASED USED 2005 VOLVO XC90 IN SPRING OF 2010. DURING THE NEXT YEAR EXPERIENCED VERY INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES. EXAMPLES ARE LOCKS NOT WORKING, BLINKER, RADIO. THESE ISSUES LITERALLY ONLY HAPPENED A COUPLE TIMES. IN APRIL 2011 HAD BIYEARLY SAFETY AND EMISSIONS DONE AT LOCAL DEALERSHIP (NON...

Aug 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,800 mi

PURCHASED USED 2005 VOLVO XC90 IN SPRING OF 2010. DURING THE NEXT YEAR EXPERIENCED VERY INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES. EXAMPLES ARE LOCKS NOT WORKING, BLINKER, RADIO. THESE ISSUES LITERALLY ONLY HAPPENED A COUPLE TIMES. IN APRIL 2011 HAD BIYEARLY SAFETY AND EMISSIONS DONE AT LOCAL DEALERSHIP (NON...

Aug 12, 2011 Power Train 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT, THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY 40,000 MILES AFTER TH...

Aug 12, 2011 Power Train 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT, THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY 40,000 MILES AFTER TH...

Aug 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 93,834 mi

I'D LIKE TO ADD MY COMPLAINT TO THE LIST OF THOSE ALREADY REPORTING THE ABRUPT LOSS OF ALL ELECTRONICS, INCLUDING WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND ALL DASHBOARD GAUGES, DURING A RAINSTORM. MY ISSUE WAS ALSO IDENTIFIED AS A PREMATURELY CORRODED CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) CAUSED BY A DESIGN FLAW ALLOWING W...

Aug 9, 2011 Electrical System 93,834 mi

I'D LIKE TO ADD MY COMPLAINT TO THE LIST OF THOSE ALREADY REPORTING THE ABRUPT LOSS OF ALL ELECTRONICS, INCLUDING WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND ALL DASHBOARD GAUGES, DURING A RAINSTORM. MY ISSUE WAS ALSO IDENTIFIED AS A PREMATURELY CORRODED CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) CAUSED BY A DESIGN FLAW ALLOWING W...

Aug 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 93,834 mi

I'D LIKE TO ADD MY COMPLAINT TO THE LIST OF THOSE ALREADY REPORTING THE ABRUPT LOSS OF ALL ELECTRONICS, INCLUDING WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND ALL DASHBOARD GAUGES, DURING A RAINSTORM. MY ISSUE WAS ALSO IDENTIFIED AS A PREMATURELY CORRODED CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) CAUSED BY A DESIGN FLAW ALLOWING W...

Aug 9, 2011 Electrical System 93,834 mi

I'D LIKE TO ADD MY COMPLAINT TO THE LIST OF THOSE ALREADY REPORTING THE ABRUPT LOSS OF ALL ELECTRONICS, INCLUDING WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND ALL DASHBOARD GAUGES, DURING A RAINSTORM. MY ISSUE WAS ALSO IDENTIFIED AS A PREMATURELY CORRODED CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) CAUSED BY A DESIGN FLAW ALLOWING W...

Aug 5, 2011 Electrical System 130,000 mi

BRAKES LIGHTS ALWAYS ON. TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND THEY ADVISED THAT WATER HAD LEAKED INTO CEM MODULE AND MAIN WIREHARNESS AND REQUIRED REPLACEMNET AT A COST OF $7000. KNOWN ISSUE TO VOLVO WITH SERVICE BULLETIN SENT TO DEALERS. FOUND INDEPENDENT VOLVO REPAIR SHOP WILLING TO REPLACE MODULE ONLY (SOFTW...

Aug 5, 2011 Electrical System 130,000 mi

BRAKES LIGHTS ALWAYS ON. TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND THEY ADVISED THAT WATER HAD LEAKED INTO CEM MODULE AND MAIN WIREHARNESS AND REQUIRED REPLACEMNET AT A COST OF $7000. KNOWN ISSUE TO VOLVO WITH SERVICE BULLETIN SENT TO DEALERS. FOUND INDEPENDENT VOLVO REPAIR SHOP WILLING TO REPLACE MODULE ONLY (SOFTW...

Jul 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,780 mi

1.JULY 8, 2011. 2005 VOLVO XC90 BALANCE SHAFT BROKE OFF WITHIN CAR ENGINE. HEARD A LOUD SOUND COMING FROM CAR ENGINE, AND LOST A GREAT DEAL OF POWER WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. 2.FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE ENGINE COULD HAVE BEEN DONE DUE TO ACCELERATING TO GET OF THE HIGHWAY IN ORDER TO AVOID...

Jul 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,780 mi

1.JULY 8, 2011. 2005 VOLVO XC90 BALANCE SHAFT BROKE OFF WITHIN CAR ENGINE. HEARD A LOUD SOUND COMING FROM CAR ENGINE, AND LOST A GREAT DEAL OF POWER WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. 2.FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE ENGINE COULD HAVE BEEN DONE DUE TO ACCELERATING TO GET OF THE HIGHWAY IN ORDER TO AVOID...

Jul 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,201 mi

1. HEARD MARBLE NOISES UNDERHOOD AFTER 56,000 MILES OF NORMAL DRIVING. WELL MAINTAINED. 2. BALANCE SHAFT BEARING BROKE APART AND PUT OUT METAL SHARDS BETWEEN CYLINDER HEADS. LOUD METALLIC NOISE FROM ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS SHUT DOWN IMMEDIATELY AFTER PULLING OVER TO AVOID ENGINE DESTRUCTION AND TRA...

Jul 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,201 mi

1. HEARD MARBLE NOISES UNDERHOOD AFTER 56,000 MILES OF NORMAL DRIVING. WELL MAINTAINED. 2. BALANCE SHAFT BEARING BROKE APART AND PUT OUT METAL SHARDS BETWEEN CYLINDER HEADS. LOUD METALLIC NOISE FROM ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS SHUT DOWN IMMEDIATELY AFTER PULLING OVER TO AVOID ENGINE DESTRUCTION AND TRA...

Jul 11, 2011 Visibility 110,000 mi

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPED IN 2005 VOLVO XC 90 WHEN SUNROOF GLASS EXPLODED. GLASS REPAIR FACILITY SAID THERE WAS LIKELY A FLAW IN THE GLASS. VOLVO SAYS NOT LIKELY. IF I HAD HAD THE SHADE OPEN ALL THAT GLASS WOULD HAVE FALLEN ONTO ME/PASSENGERS AND INTO EYES. SHATTERED INTO A THOUSAND LITTLE PIECES....

Jul 11, 2011 Visibility 110,000 mi

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPED IN 2005 VOLVO XC 90 WHEN SUNROOF GLASS EXPLODED. GLASS REPAIR FACILITY SAID THERE WAS LIKELY A FLAW IN THE GLASS. VOLVO SAYS NOT LIKELY. IF I HAD HAD THE SHADE OPEN ALL THAT GLASS WOULD HAVE FALLEN ONTO ME/PASSENGERS AND INTO EYES. SHATTERED INTO A THOUSAND LITTLE PIECES....

Jun 24, 2011 Power Train 124,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ON 2005 XC90 T6. SLIPPING AND SHIFTING PROBLEMS. FOUND METAL CHUNKS IN TRANSMISSION OIL PAN. REPORTED TO VOLVO NA FOR "GOODWILL" REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. DENIED BECAUSE VEHICLE HAS OVER 100K MILES. VEHICLE IS ONLY USED ON WEEKENDS AN LONG TRIPS. NOT BEING DRIVEN HARD. VOLVO ...

Jun 24, 2011 Power Train 124,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ON 2005 XC90 T6. SLIPPING AND SHIFTING PROBLEMS. FOUND METAL CHUNKS IN TRANSMISSION OIL PAN. REPORTED TO VOLVO NA FOR "GOODWILL" REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. DENIED BECAUSE VEHICLE HAS OVER 100K MILES. VEHICLE IS ONLY USED ON WEEKENDS AN LONG TRIPS. NOT BEING DRIVEN HARD. VOLVO ...

Jun 21, 2011 Power Train 92,000 mi

TRANSMISSION COMPLETE FAILURE AT 92,000 MILES. APPEARS TO BE A MATERIAL MANUFACTURING DEFECT. VOLVO TECH SPEC DESCRIBES DEFECTIVE PART, YET VOLVO DEALERSHIP REQUIRING COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION. *TR

Jun 21, 2011 Power Train 92,000 mi

TRANSMISSION COMPLETE FAILURE AT 92,000 MILES. APPEARS TO BE A MATERIAL MANUFACTURING DEFECT. VOLVO TECH SPEC DESCRIBES DEFECTIVE PART, YET VOLVO DEALERSHIP REQUIRING COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION. *TR

Jun 9, 2011 Electrical System 42,000 mi

1. NORMAL CITY/HIGHWAY DRIVING. 2. TURN SIGNALS SPORADICALLY DO NOT FUNCTION. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DOES NOT MATTER, WHETHER IN WINTER OR SUMMER. 3. NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT. *TR

Jun 9, 2011 Exterior Lighting 42,000 mi

1. NORMAL CITY/HIGHWAY DRIVING. 2. TURN SIGNALS SPORADICALLY DO NOT FUNCTION. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DOES NOT MATTER, WHETHER IN WINTER OR SUMMER. 3. NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT. *TR

Jun 9, 2011 Electrical System 130,000 mi

DURING RAIN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING, HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AND CAR LOSES POWER. I HAVE COME DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO HIGH SPEED ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE LOSS OF POWER. ALSO CAR HAS A SEVERE JERK IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER A TURN. SO STRONG I THOUGHT I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. THERE IS A ...

Jun 9, 2011 Electrical System 42,000 mi

1. NORMAL CITY/HIGHWAY DRIVING. 2. TURN SIGNALS SPORADICALLY DO NOT FUNCTION. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DOES NOT MATTER, WHETHER IN WINTER OR SUMMER. 3. NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT. *TR

Jun 9, 2011 Exterior Lighting 42,000 mi

1. NORMAL CITY/HIGHWAY DRIVING. 2. TURN SIGNALS SPORADICALLY DO NOT FUNCTION. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DOES NOT MATTER, WHETHER IN WINTER OR SUMMER. 3. NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT. *TR

Jun 9, 2011 Electrical System 130,000 mi

DURING RAIN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING, HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AND CAR LOSES POWER. I HAVE COME DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO HIGH SPEED ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE LOSS OF POWER. ALSO CAR HAS A SEVERE JERK IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER A TURN. SO STRONG I THOUGHT I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. THERE IS A ...

Jun 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 THE CAR HAS BEEN DEVELOPING A SHAKE, I BROUGHT IT TO VOLVO FOR A CHECK UP, NOTHING WAS REPORTED AS UNUSUAL. YESTERDAY I HEARD KNOCKING IN THE ENGINE AND IMMEDIATELY FLATBEDDED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE WENT TO DIAGNOSE AND THE ENGINE HAS FROZE. THE DEALER IS RESEARCHING...

Jun 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 THE CAR HAS BEEN DEVELOPING A SHAKE, I BROUGHT IT TO VOLVO FOR A CHECK UP, NOTHING WAS REPORTED AS UNUSUAL. YESTERDAY I HEARD KNOCKING IN THE ENGINE AND IMMEDIATELY FLATBEDDED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE WENT TO DIAGNOSE AND THE ENGINE HAS FROZE. THE DEALER IS RESEARCHING...

May 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 106,550 mi

A NATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR OF REPLACEMENT AUTOMOBILE PARTS PROVIDED THE INCORRECT SIZE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FOR A 2005 VOLVO XC-90. A OWENS CROSS ROAD, AL AUTO REPAIR SHOP THAT INSTALLED THESE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS BLAMED THE NATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR'S CATALOG ERROR FOR SMALLER (APPROXIMATELY 0.50 INCH) FRONT ...

May 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 106,550 mi

A NATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR OF REPLACEMENT AUTOMOBILE PARTS PROVIDED THE INCORRECT SIZE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FOR A 2005 VOLVO XC-90. A OWENS CROSS ROAD, AL AUTO REPAIR SHOP THAT INSTALLED THESE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS BLAMED THE NATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR'S CATALOG ERROR FOR SMALLER (APPROXIMATELY 0.50 INCH) FRONT ...

May 20, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC NOTICE THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP. THE MECHANIC STATED THE ENGINE NEEDS TO REPLACED. THE...

May 20, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC NOTICE THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP. THE MECHANIC STATED THE ENGINE NEEDS TO REPLACED. THE...

May 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,000 mi

2005 XC90 V8. POWER REDUCTION, ENGINE NOISE, ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO DEFECTIVE REAR COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT BEARING. FAILURE AT 35,000 MILES ON ENGINE, 4 YR OLD, DEALER SERVICED. LONG BLOCK REPLACED WHILE UNDER EXTENDED 7-YR WARRANTY. BY DEALER. TOTAL REPAIR COST (W/O WARRANTY) WOULD HAVE BEEN $15,000....

May 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,000 mi

2005 XC90 V8. POWER REDUCTION, ENGINE NOISE, ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO DEFECTIVE REAR COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT BEARING. FAILURE AT 35,000 MILES ON ENGINE, 4 YR OLD, DEALER SERVICED. LONG BLOCK REPLACED WHILE UNDER EXTENDED 7-YR WARRANTY. BY DEALER. TOTAL REPAIR COST (W/O WARRANTY) WOULD HAVE BEEN $15,000....

May 12, 2011 Electrical System 70,000 mi

2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 AWD-NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES SINCE PURCHASING VEHICLE FROM A LOCAL DEALER IN UPSTATE NY IN 2010. ODD PROBLEMS SUCH AS HEADLIGHTS FAILING, POWER WINDOWS OPENING AND "ANTI" THEFT FEATURES (KEY LOCK) BEING ACTIVATED FOR UNKNOWN REASON-THE VEHICLE REQUIRED A BALANCE SHAFT REPLACEME...

May 12, 2011 Electrical System 70,000 mi

2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 AWD-NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES SINCE PURCHASING VEHICLE FROM A LOCAL DEALER IN UPSTATE NY IN 2010. ODD PROBLEMS SUCH AS HEADLIGHTS FAILING, POWER WINDOWS OPENING AND "ANTI" THEFT FEATURES (KEY LOCK) BEING ACTIVATED FOR UNKNOWN REASON-THE VEHICLE REQUIRED A BALANCE SHAFT REPLACEME...

Apr 29, 2011 Power Train 53,000 mi

I HAVE AN 2005 VOLVO XC90 WITH ONLY 53,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS ALREADY GONE OUT LEAVING MY FAMILY STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. *TR

Apr 29, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK EXCESSIVELY WITH A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS THE ENGINE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL BOTH INSID...

Apr 29, 2011 Power Train 53,000 mi

I HAVE AN 2005 VOLVO XC90 WITH ONLY 53,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS ALREADY GONE OUT LEAVING MY FAMILY STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. *TR

Apr 29, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK EXCESSIVELY WITH A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS THE ENGINE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL BOTH INSID...

Apr 4, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,070 mi

OUT OF THE BLUE A WELL-MAINTAINED AND WELL CARED FOR 2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 SUV DEVELOPED A SEVERE ENGINE KNOCKING/BANGING SOUND (ALL SERVICE RECORDS COMPLETED AT REQUIRED TIME PERIODS). ACTUALLY SOUNDED LIKE BALL BEARINGS ROLLING AROUND INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. 58,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. ENGINE...

Apr 4, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,070 mi

OUT OF THE BLUE A WELL-MAINTAINED AND WELL CARED FOR 2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 SUV DEVELOPED A SEVERE ENGINE KNOCKING/BANGING SOUND (ALL SERVICE RECORDS COMPLETED AT REQUIRED TIME PERIODS). ACTUALLY SOUNDED LIKE BALL BEARINGS ROLLING AROUND INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. 58,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. ENGINE...

Mar 26, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

SAFETY COMPLAINT - SUDDEN VEHICLE DISABLED ? 2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 ? JUNE 2010 130000 MILES. WIFE WAS DRIVING BUSY URBAN ROAD AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUSHED FROM MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARING FAILURE. THE ...

Mar 26, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 152,000 mi

SAFETY COMPLAINT 'SECOND OCCURRENCE SAME VEHICLE - SUDDEN VEHICLE DISABLED ' 2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 ' FEBRUARY 2011 153,000 MILES. DAUGHTER WITH LEARNER PERMIT DRIVING DOWN BUSY URBAN ROAD AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING IN THE RIGHT OF WAY. VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUSHED TO SIDE OF ROAD SECON...

Mar 26, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

SAFETY COMPLAINT - SUDDEN VEHICLE DISABLED ? 2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 ? JUNE 2010 130000 MILES. WIFE WAS DRIVING BUSY URBAN ROAD AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUSHED FROM MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARING FAILURE. THE ...

Mar 26, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 152,000 mi

SAFETY COMPLAINT 'SECOND OCCURRENCE SAME VEHICLE - SUDDEN VEHICLE DISABLED ' 2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 ' FEBRUARY 2011 153,000 MILES. DAUGHTER WITH LEARNER PERMIT DRIVING DOWN BUSY URBAN ROAD AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING IN THE RIGHT OF WAY. VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUSHED TO SIDE OF ROAD SECON...

Mar 24, 2011 Electrical System 49,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BUT THEY WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE R...

Mar 24, 2011 Visibility 49,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BUT THEY WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE R...

Mar 24, 2011 Electrical System 49,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BUT THEY WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE R...

Mar 24, 2011 Visibility 49,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BUT THEY WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE R...

Mar 22, 2011 Power Train 72,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 XC90 V8 AWD WITH 65000, AFTER A MONTH OR SO I NOTICED HARD SHIFTING, YESTERDAY WE TOOK A TRIP UP THE MOUNTAIN AND I ACTUALLY LOST MY TRANSMISSION FOR A MIN, IT SLIPPED OUT OF PLACE WHILE PASSING A VEHICHLE, RPM SHOT UP TO 5-6K, IT KICKED BACK IN AGAIN ONCE WE SLOWED AND WE PULLED ...

Mar 22, 2011 Power Train 72,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 XC90 V8 AWD WITH 65000, AFTER A MONTH OR SO I NOTICED HARD SHIFTING, YESTERDAY WE TOOK A TRIP UP THE MOUNTAIN AND I ACTUALLY LOST MY TRANSMISSION FOR A MIN, IT SLIPPED OUT OF PLACE WHILE PASSING A VEHICHLE, RPM SHOT UP TO 5-6K, IT KICKED BACK IN AGAIN ONCE WE SLOWED AND WE PULLED ...

Mar 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT BEGAN TO HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE BEARING AND CAM SHAFTS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR...

Mar 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT BEGAN TO HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE BEARING AND CAM SHAFTS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR...

Feb 21, 2011 Electrical System 61,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAIN, THE HEADLIGHTS OF THE CAR BEGAN FLASHING ON AND OFF (SOMETIMES DRIVERS SIDE, SOMETIMES PASSENGER SIDE, SOMETIMES BOTH) INTERMITTENTLY. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED CAR. THIS SOLVED THE PROBLEM FOR A FEW MILES, THEN IT DID IT AGAIN. NOW, THE RIGH...

Feb 21, 2011 Exterior Lighting 61,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAIN, THE HEADLIGHTS OF THE CAR BEGAN FLASHING ON AND OFF (SOMETIMES DRIVERS SIDE, SOMETIMES PASSENGER SIDE, SOMETIMES BOTH) INTERMITTENTLY. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED CAR. THIS SOLVED THE PROBLEM FOR A FEW MILES, THEN IT DID IT AGAIN. NOW, THE RIGH...

Feb 21, 2011 Electrical System 61,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAIN, THE HEADLIGHTS OF THE CAR BEGAN FLASHING ON AND OFF (SOMETIMES DRIVERS SIDE, SOMETIMES PASSENGER SIDE, SOMETIMES BOTH) INTERMITTENTLY. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED CAR. THIS SOLVED THE PROBLEM FOR A FEW MILES, THEN IT DID IT AGAIN. NOW, THE RIGH...

Feb 21, 2011 Exterior Lighting 61,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAIN, THE HEADLIGHTS OF THE CAR BEGAN FLASHING ON AND OFF (SOMETIMES DRIVERS SIDE, SOMETIMES PASSENGER SIDE, SOMETIMES BOTH) INTERMITTENTLY. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED CAR. THIS SOLVED THE PROBLEM FOR A FEW MILES, THEN IT DID IT AGAIN. NOW, THE RIGH...

Feb 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

2005 VOLVO XC90 COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT BROKE AND SEIZED ENGINE. ONLY 68,000 MILES AND A WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE! VOLVO REFUSES TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS POORLY DESIGNED SYSTEM. QUOTED $16,850 PLUS TAX FOR REMANUFACTURED UNIT. INCIDENTALLY, JUST THIS PAST SEPT ALSO HAD TO REPLACE OIL COOLER...

Feb 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

2005 VOLVO XC90 COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT BROKE AND SEIZED ENGINE. ONLY 68,000 MILES AND A WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE! VOLVO REFUSES TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS POORLY DESIGNED SYSTEM. QUOTED $16,850 PLUS TAX FOR REMANUFACTURED UNIT. INCIDENTALLY, JUST THIS PAST SEPT ALSO HAD TO REPLACE OIL COOLER...

Feb 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,000 mi

COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARING FAILURE AT 113,000 MILES LUCKILY FAILURE HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE REPAIR SHOP. IF THIS WOULD HAVE TAKEN PLACE ON THE HIGHWAY MY WIFE AND KIDS COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. VOLVO KNOWS THIS IS AN ISSUE OR WOULD NOT HAVE RELEASED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON WA...

Feb 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,000 mi

COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARING FAILURE AT 113,000 MILES LUCKILY FAILURE HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE REPAIR SHOP. IF THIS WOULD HAVE TAKEN PLACE ON THE HIGHWAY MY WIFE AND KIDS COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. VOLVO KNOWS THIS IS AN ISSUE OR WOULD NOT HAVE RELEASED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON WA...

Jan 31, 2011 Electrical System 131,000 mi

2005 XC90 V8-MANY PROBLEMS WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND CAR LOSING POWER. LOST POWER ON INTERSTATE-CAR WOULD LOSE POWER AND SPEED-NEEDED TOW-HAPPENED TWICE. CURRENT ISSUE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY ALL LIGHTS COMING ON STATING BRAKE FAILURE, POWER OVERLOAD, LIMP MODE AND BRAKE F...

Jan 31, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,000 mi

2005 XC90 V8-MANY PROBLEMS WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND CAR LOSING POWER. LOST POWER ON INTERSTATE-CAR WOULD LOSE POWER AND SPEED-NEEDED TOW-HAPPENED TWICE. CURRENT ISSUE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY ALL LIGHTS COMING ON STATING BRAKE FAILURE, POWER OVERLOAD, LIMP MODE AND BRAKE F...

Jan 31, 2011 Fuel System, Other 131,000 mi

2005 XC90 V8-MANY PROBLEMS WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND CAR LOSING POWER. LOST POWER ON INTERSTATE-CAR WOULD LOSE POWER AND SPEED-NEEDED TOW-HAPPENED TWICE. CURRENT ISSUE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY ALL LIGHTS COMING ON STATING BRAKE FAILURE, POWER OVERLOAD, LIMP MODE AND BRAKE F...

Jan 31, 2011 Electrical System 131,000 mi

2005 XC90 V8-MANY PROBLEMS WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND CAR LOSING POWER. LOST POWER ON INTERSTATE-CAR WOULD LOSE POWER AND SPEED-NEEDED TOW-HAPPENED TWICE. CURRENT ISSUE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY ALL LIGHTS COMING ON STATING BRAKE FAILURE, POWER OVERLOAD, LIMP MODE AND BRAKE F...

Jan 31, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,000 mi

2005 XC90 V8-MANY PROBLEMS WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND CAR LOSING POWER. LOST POWER ON INTERSTATE-CAR WOULD LOSE POWER AND SPEED-NEEDED TOW-HAPPENED TWICE. CURRENT ISSUE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY ALL LIGHTS COMING ON STATING BRAKE FAILURE, POWER OVERLOAD, LIMP MODE AND BRAKE F...

Jan 31, 2011 Fuel System, Other 131,000 mi

2005 XC90 V8-MANY PROBLEMS WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND CAR LOSING POWER. LOST POWER ON INTERSTATE-CAR WOULD LOSE POWER AND SPEED-NEEDED TOW-HAPPENED TWICE. CURRENT ISSUE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY ALL LIGHTS COMING ON STATING BRAKE FAILURE, POWER OVERLOAD, LIMP MODE AND BRAKE F...

Jan 27, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK WHEN HE WAS DRIVING 25 MPH. THE CONTACT REFERENCED RECALL 09V483000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP) BUT WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILE...

Jan 27, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK WHEN HE WAS DRIVING 25 MPH. THE CONTACT REFERENCED RECALL 09V483000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP) BUT WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILE...

Jan 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE ON 2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 WITH 115K MILES. UNBELIEVABLE THAT VOLVO WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS. BALANCE SHAFT FAILED TODAY AT JUST UNDER 115K MILES... UNBELIEVABLE... AND I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST AN INTERNET RUMOR. IF YOU HAVE A 2005 XC90, SELL IT NOW! SERIOUSLY, THIS IS UNACCE...

Jan 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE ON 2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 WITH 115K MILES. UNBELIEVABLE THAT VOLVO WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS. BALANCE SHAFT FAILED TODAY AT JUST UNDER 115K MILES... UNBELIEVABLE... AND I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST AN INTERNET RUMOR. IF YOU HAVE A 2005 XC90, SELL IT NOW! SERIOUSLY, THIS IS UNACCE...

Dec 19, 2010 Electrical System 100,093 mi

I WAS DRIVING WITH MY DAUGHTER ON A VERY LONG BRIDGE AT NIGHT IN MY 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WHILE THE CAR STAYED ON, IT APPEARED TO HAVE LOST POWER. I HAVE HAD OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR AND HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES BUT THEY SAY THEY CAN'T FIND ANYT...

Dec 19, 2010 Electrical System 100,093 mi

I WAS DRIVING WITH MY DAUGHTER ON A VERY LONG BRIDGE AT NIGHT IN MY 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WHILE THE CAR STAYED ON, IT APPEARED TO HAVE LOST POWER. I HAVE HAD OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR AND HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES BUT THEY SAY THEY CAN'T FIND ANYT...

Nov 29, 2010 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT WOULD SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE CEM UNIT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRE...

Nov 29, 2010 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT WOULD SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE CEM UNIT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRE...

Nov 3, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,698 mi

OCTOBER 10, 2010 PURCHASED CASH 2005 XC90 V8. WENT THROUGH SAFETY AND EMISSION SERVICE FOR REGISTRATION-- OKAY. OCTOBER 22 HEARD A STRANGE NOISE FROM ENGINE, CALLED VOLVO DEALERSHIP TO REQUEST SERVICE. DIDN'T DRIVE ON OCTOBER 23, 2010. ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, WENT OUT TO MOVE THE CAR FOR OPPOSITE SI...

Nov 3, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,698 mi

OCTOBER 10, 2010 PURCHASED CASH 2005 XC90 V8. WENT THROUGH SAFETY AND EMISSION SERVICE FOR REGISTRATION-- OKAY. OCTOBER 22 HEARD A STRANGE NOISE FROM ENGINE, CALLED VOLVO DEALERSHIP TO REQUEST SERVICE. DIDN'T DRIVE ON OCTOBER 23, 2010. ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, WENT OUT TO MOVE THE CAR FOR OPPOSITE SI...

Nov 1, 2010 Power Train 60,000 mi

60,000 MILES ON A 1995 VOLVO XC90 AND THE TRANSMISSION JUST FAILED FOR THE FOURTH TIME. THE TRANSMISSION WAS ALREADY REPLACED THREE TIMES. FAILURE RESULTS IN CAR STOPPING WITHOUT WARNING. ANYTIME, ANYPLACE, IT JUST LOSES POWER. *TR

Nov 1, 2010 Power Train 60,000 mi

60,000 MILES ON A 1995 VOLVO XC90 AND THE TRANSMISSION JUST FAILED FOR THE FOURTH TIME. THE TRANSMISSION WAS ALREADY REPLACED THREE TIMES. FAILURE RESULTS IN CAR STOPPING WITHOUT WARNING. ANYTIME, ANYPLACE, IT JUST LOSES POWER. *TR

Oct 29, 2010 Power Train 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6. BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW. HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS INCLUDING TRANSMISSION OUT; THE BLINKERS DO NOT WORK. THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE IS MISLEADING AND THIS IS A HORRIBLE SAFETY ISSUE SINCE BLINKER DON'T WORK. LOOKING INTO IT, SEEMS LIKE THIS IS AN ONGOING IS...

Oct 29, 2010 Electrical System 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6. BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW. HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS INCLUDING TRANSMISSION OUT; THE BLINKERS DO NOT WORK. THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE IS MISLEADING AND THIS IS A HORRIBLE SAFETY ISSUE SINCE BLINKER DON'T WORK. LOOKING INTO IT, SEEMS LIKE THIS IS AN ONGOING IS...

Oct 29, 2010 Power Train 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6. BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW. HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS INCLUDING TRANSMISSION OUT; THE BLINKERS DO NOT WORK. THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE IS MISLEADING AND THIS IS A HORRIBLE SAFETY ISSUE SINCE BLINKER DON'T WORK. LOOKING INTO IT, SEEMS LIKE THIS IS AN ONGOING IS...

Oct 29, 2010 Electrical System 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6. BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW. HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS INCLUDING TRANSMISSION OUT; THE BLINKERS DO NOT WORK. THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE IS MISLEADING AND THIS IS A HORRIBLE SAFETY ISSUE SINCE BLINKER DON'T WORK. LOOKING INTO IT, SEEMS LIKE THIS IS AN ONGOING IS...

Oct 14, 2010 Exterior Lighting 106,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILURE. REPLACED BULB WITH CERTIFIED VOLVO REPLACEMENT AND STILL DID NOT WORK. CERTIFIED VOLVO MECHANIC TRACED FUSES AND ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (5 HOURS PAID SERVICE) AND FOUND THAT A PLASTIC PART DESIGNED TO KEEP WATER OUT OF THE INTERIOR (VIA WINDSHIELD) W...

Oct 14, 2010 Electrical System 106,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILURE. REPLACED BULB WITH CERTIFIED VOLVO REPLACEMENT AND STILL DID NOT WORK. CERTIFIED VOLVO MECHANIC TRACED FUSES AND ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (5 HOURS PAID SERVICE) AND FOUND THAT A PLASTIC PART DESIGNED TO KEEP WATER OUT OF THE INTERIOR (VIA WINDSHIELD) W...

Oct 14, 2010 Exterior Lighting 106,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILURE. REPLACED BULB WITH CERTIFIED VOLVO REPLACEMENT AND STILL DID NOT WORK. CERTIFIED VOLVO MECHANIC TRACED FUSES AND ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (5 HOURS PAID SERVICE) AND FOUND THAT A PLASTIC PART DESIGNED TO KEEP WATER OUT OF THE INTERIOR (VIA WINDSHIELD) W...

Oct 14, 2010 Electrical System 106,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILURE. REPLACED BULB WITH CERTIFIED VOLVO REPLACEMENT AND STILL DID NOT WORK. CERTIFIED VOLVO MECHANIC TRACED FUSES AND ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (5 HOURS PAID SERVICE) AND FOUND THAT A PLASTIC PART DESIGNED TO KEEP WATER OUT OF THE INTERIOR (VIA WINDSHIELD) W...

Oct 3, 2010 Power Train 42,000 mi

2005 VOLVO XC 90 T6 TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND TURN SIGNAL NOT OPERATING. *TR

Oct 3, 2010 Electrical System 42,000 mi

2005 VOLVO XC 90 T6 TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND TURN SIGNAL NOT OPERATING. *TR

Oct 3, 2010 Power Train 42,000 mi

2005 VOLVO XC 90 T6 TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND TURN SIGNAL NOT OPERATING. *TR

Oct 3, 2010 Electrical System 42,000 mi

2005 VOLVO XC 90 T6 TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND TURN SIGNAL NOT OPERATING. *TR

Oct 2, 2010 Exterior Lighting 41,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 AWD. MY HEAD LIGHTS HAVE INTERMITTENT FAILURES ALMOST EVERY TIME I AM DRIVING AT NIGHT. IT STARTED ABOUT 10 MONTHS AGO AND HAS BEEN GETTING MORE FREQUENT. SOMETIMES LEFT HEAD LIGHT FAILS, SOMETIMES RIGHT HEAD LIGHT FAILS, SOMETIMES BOTH GO OUT. THEY WILL RESUME WORKING, SOME...

Oct 2, 2010 Exterior Lighting 41,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 AWD. MY HEAD LIGHTS HAVE INTERMITTENT FAILURES ALMOST EVERY TIME I AM DRIVING AT NIGHT. IT STARTED ABOUT 10 MONTHS AGO AND HAS BEEN GETTING MORE FREQUENT. SOMETIMES LEFT HEAD LIGHT FAILS, SOMETIMES RIGHT HEAD LIGHT FAILS, SOMETIMES BOTH GO OUT. THEY WILL RESUME WORKING, SOME...

Sep 15, 2010 Power Train 102,201 mi

ME AND MY WIFE JUST BOUGHT OUR FIRST VOLVO 4 DAYS AGO!!! AND MY WIFE WAS ON THE HIGH WAY WITH OUR 7 MONTH OLD SON WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ON HER AND THEY ALMOST GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT. THANK GOD SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGH WAY AND CALL AAA AND WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE ...

Sep 15, 2010 Power Train 102,201 mi

ME AND MY WIFE JUST BOUGHT OUR FIRST VOLVO 4 DAYS AGO!!! AND MY WIFE WAS ON THE HIGH WAY WITH OUR 7 MONTH OLD SON WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ON HER AND THEY ALMOST GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT. THANK GOD SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGH WAY AND CALL AAA AND WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE ...

Sep 12, 2010 Power Train 63,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 VOLVO XC 90 MODEL T6 WITH ABOUT 60,000 MILES ON IT. RECENTLY, THE CAR FAILED AND I GOT THE "URGENT TRANSMISSION SERVICE" WARNING. VOLVO INITIALLY WANTED TO CHARGE ME NEARLY $7000 TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION BUT FINALLY AGREED TO COVER THE COST (MINUS A $160 "DIAGNOSIS PLUS MY TOWING COS...

Sep 12, 2010 Power Train 63,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 VOLVO XC 90 MODEL T6 WITH ABOUT 60,000 MILES ON IT. RECENTLY, THE CAR FAILED AND I GOT THE "URGENT TRANSMISSION SERVICE" WARNING. VOLVO INITIALLY WANTED TO CHARGE ME NEARLY $7000 TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION BUT FINALLY AGREED TO COVER THE COST (MINUS A $160 "DIAGNOSIS PLUS MY TOWING COS...

Aug 27, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARINGS BREAKDOWN IN NOV 2009 AND HAD REPAIRS DONE AT INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP; AUGUST 2010 CYLINDER HEAD LEAK/CRACK WHICH BRINGS OIL TO WATER COOLANT. REPAIR SHOP ADVISED TO GET RID OF CAR 2005 XC 90 V8 VOLVO. I AM FEARFUL OF DRIVING THIS CAR. TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ENGINE A...

Aug 27, 2010 Equipment 67,000 mi

COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARINGS BREAKDOWN IN NOV 2009 AND HAD REPAIRS DONE AT INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP; AUGUST 2010 CYLINDER HEAD LEAK/CRACK WHICH BRINGS OIL TO WATER COOLANT. REPAIR SHOP ADVISED TO GET RID OF CAR 2005 XC 90 V8 VOLVO. I AM FEARFUL OF DRIVING THIS CAR. TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ENGINE A...

Aug 27, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARINGS BREAKDOWN IN NOV 2009 AND HAD REPAIRS DONE AT INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP; AUGUST 2010 CYLINDER HEAD LEAK/CRACK WHICH BRINGS OIL TO WATER COOLANT. REPAIR SHOP ADVISED TO GET RID OF CAR 2005 XC 90 V8 VOLVO. I AM FEARFUL OF DRIVING THIS CAR. TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ENGINE A...

Aug 27, 2010 Equipment 67,000 mi

COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARINGS BREAKDOWN IN NOV 2009 AND HAD REPAIRS DONE AT INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP; AUGUST 2010 CYLINDER HEAD LEAK/CRACK WHICH BRINGS OIL TO WATER COOLANT. REPAIR SHOP ADVISED TO GET RID OF CAR 2005 XC 90 V8 VOLVO. I AM FEARFUL OF DRIVING THIS CAR. TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ENGINE A...

Aug 20, 2010 Electrical System 63,000 mi

THIS IS A SECOND REPORT I SUBMIT. THE OTHER DAY I JUST REPORTED MALFUNCTION OF TURN SIGNAL SWITCH OF MY VOLVO XC90, 2.5T, 2005. I TESTED AND OBSERVED THE PERFORMANCE OF THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CAREFULLY AND I THINK THE POTENTIAL SEVERE DESIGN DEFECT IN THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, OR, MAYBE THE ELECTRONIC...

Aug 20, 2010 Exterior Lighting 63,000 mi

THIS IS A SECOND REPORT I SUBMIT. THE OTHER DAY I JUST REPORTED MALFUNCTION OF TURN SIGNAL SWITCH OF MY VOLVO XC90, 2.5T, 2005. I TESTED AND OBSERVED THE PERFORMANCE OF THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CAREFULLY AND I THINK THE POTENTIAL SEVERE DESIGN DEFECT IN THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, OR, MAYBE THE ELECTRONIC...

Aug 20, 2010 Electrical System 63,000 mi

THIS IS A SECOND REPORT I SUBMIT. THE OTHER DAY I JUST REPORTED MALFUNCTION OF TURN SIGNAL SWITCH OF MY VOLVO XC90, 2.5T, 2005. I TESTED AND OBSERVED THE PERFORMANCE OF THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CAREFULLY AND I THINK THE POTENTIAL SEVERE DESIGN DEFECT IN THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, OR, MAYBE THE ELECTRONIC...

Aug 20, 2010 Exterior Lighting 63,000 mi

THIS IS A SECOND REPORT I SUBMIT. THE OTHER DAY I JUST REPORTED MALFUNCTION OF TURN SIGNAL SWITCH OF MY VOLVO XC90, 2.5T, 2005. I TESTED AND OBSERVED THE PERFORMANCE OF THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CAREFULLY AND I THINK THE POTENTIAL SEVERE DESIGN DEFECT IN THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, OR, MAYBE THE ELECTRONIC...

Aug 19, 2010 Electrical System 62,900 mi

I BOUGHT A USED VOLVO XC90, 2.5T MODEL, MANUFACTURED IN 2005. AND YESTERDAY I DROVE IT FOR ABOUT 30 MILES. VOLVO IS FAMOUS FOR VARIOUS SAFETY FEATURES. HOWEVER, I FOUND THAT FOR MANY TIMES THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER DID NOT WORK WELL, WHICH REALLY SCARED ME AND ALMOST CAUSED CRASHES ON HIGHWAY 610 OF HOU...

Aug 19, 2010 Electrical System 62,900 mi

I BOUGHT A USED VOLVO XC90, 2.5T MODEL, MANUFACTURED IN 2005. AND YESTERDAY I DROVE IT FOR ABOUT 30 MILES. VOLVO IS FAMOUS FOR VARIOUS SAFETY FEATURES. HOWEVER, I FOUND THAT FOR MANY TIMES THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER DID NOT WORK WELL, WHICH REALLY SCARED ME AND ALMOST CAUSED CRASHES ON HIGHWAY 610 OF HOU...

Aug 16, 2010 Exterior Lighting

2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. SOMETIMES NEED TO FLIP THE CONTROL BAR FOR MULTIPLE TIMES. FAIRLY DANGEROUS FOR CHANGING LANES OR TURNING TO LEFT OR RIGHT. PUSHING THE TURN SIGNAL CONTROLLER DOWNWARD MAKES THE SIGNAL WORK. PROBLEM IS CONSISTENT. *TR

Aug 16, 2010 Exterior Lighting

2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. SOMETIMES NEED TO FLIP THE CONTROL BAR FOR MULTIPLE TIMES. FAIRLY DANGEROUS FOR CHANGING LANES OR TURNING TO LEFT OR RIGHT. PUSHING THE TURN SIGNAL CONTROLLER DOWNWARD MAKES THE SIGNAL WORK. PROBLEM IS CONSISTENT. *TR

Aug 1, 2010 Power Train 64,000 mi

2005 VOLVO XC90 T6, TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER 64K MILES. TRANSMISSION FAILED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AS THE VEHICLE SLOWED UNEXPECTEDLY ON I95 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER A PROGRAM UPGRADE 3 WEEKS EARLIER. TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND TRANSMISSION SERVICE LIGH...

Aug 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

2005 VOLVO XC90 T6, TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER 64K MILES. TRANSMISSION FAILED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AS THE VEHICLE SLOWED UNEXPECTEDLY ON I95 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER A PROGRAM UPGRADE 3 WEEKS EARLIER. TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND TRANSMISSION SERVICE LIGH...

Aug 1, 2010 Power Train 64,000 mi

2005 VOLVO XC90 T6, TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER 64K MILES. TRANSMISSION FAILED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AS THE VEHICLE SLOWED UNEXPECTEDLY ON I95 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER A PROGRAM UPGRADE 3 WEEKS EARLIER. TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND TRANSMISSION SERVICE LIGH...

Aug 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

2005 VOLVO XC90 T6, TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER 64K MILES. TRANSMISSION FAILED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AS THE VEHICLE SLOWED UNEXPECTEDLY ON I95 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER A PROGRAM UPGRADE 3 WEEKS EARLIER. TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND TRANSMISSION SERVICE LIGH...

Jul 31, 2010 Exterior Lighting 86,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 IN WHICH MY LOW BEAM LIGHT JUST CUTS OUT. IT STARTED ABOUT A YEAR AGO. IT HAPPENS ALL OF THE TIME NOW. IT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED YET. I WAS LOOKING FOR POSSIBLE INFORMATION ON THIS PROBLEM AND LEARNED THAT AN INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY NOW AND THAT A RECALL MAY BE ISSUED. I JU...

Jul 31, 2010 Exterior Lighting 86,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 IN WHICH MY LOW BEAM LIGHT JUST CUTS OUT. IT STARTED ABOUT A YEAR AGO. IT HAPPENS ALL OF THE TIME NOW. IT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED YET. I WAS LOOKING FOR POSSIBLE INFORMATION ON THIS PROBLEM AND LEARNED THAT AN INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY NOW AND THAT A RECALL MAY BE ISSUED. I JU...

Jul 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,306 mi

VOLVO XC90 2005 V8 - COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE LEADING TO TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE AND REQUIRING ENGINE REPLACEMENT. *TR

Jul 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,306 mi

VOLVO XC90 2005 V8 - COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE LEADING TO TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE AND REQUIRING ENGINE REPLACEMENT. *TR

Jul 7, 2010 Power Train 64,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF VOLVO XC90 T6. KNOWN PROBLEM THAT THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR IS BAD. LEFT STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION AND WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED! "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT" LIGHT CAME ON AND TOOK TO BE CHECKED OUT. WAS TOLD COULDN'T FIND PROBLEM AND REPLACED FLUID. TO NO AV...

Jul 7, 2010 Power Train 64,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF VOLVO XC90 T6. KNOWN PROBLEM THAT THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR IS BAD. LEFT STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION AND WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED! "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT" LIGHT CAME ON AND TOOK TO BE CHECKED OUT. WAS TOLD COULDN'T FIND PROBLEM AND REPLACED FLUID. TO NO AV...

Jun 1, 2010 Power Train

MY 2005 VOLVO XC90'S TRANSMISSION UNEXPECTEDLY FAILED DURING ACCELERATION WHILE I WAS TURNING LEFT ACROSS TRAFFIC CAUSING A SIGNIFICANT DECREASE IN POWER WHICH IN TURN REQUIRED SEVERAL CARS TO HAVE TO "SLAM" ON THEIR BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING ME. THEIR "SLAMMING" ON THE BRAKES CAUSED THE CARS BEHIND T...

Jun 1, 2010 Power Train

MY 2005 VOLVO XC90'S TRANSMISSION UNEXPECTEDLY FAILED DURING ACCELERATION WHILE I WAS TURNING LEFT ACROSS TRAFFIC CAUSING A SIGNIFICANT DECREASE IN POWER WHICH IN TURN REQUIRED SEVERAL CARS TO HAVE TO "SLAM" ON THEIR BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING ME. THEIR "SLAMMING" ON THE BRAKES CAUSED THE CARS BEHIND T...

May 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 2005 VOLVO XC-90 DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY LOCK ANY OF THE VEHICLE DOORS WHEN THE CAR IS PUT IN DRIVE AND STARTS MOVING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT THAT I COMPLAINED ABOUT TO VOLVO, FORD AND NHTSA IN 2005. FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND VOLVO ADVERTISE THE XC-90 AS THE SAFEST VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. ...

May 15, 2010 Power Train 67,680 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY TODAY,AND I WAS NEARLY REAR ENDED WITH TWO SMALL CHILDREN IN THE TRUCK. THE LIGHT CAME ON NOW THAT SAID TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT. I COMPLAINED TO THE VOLVO DEALER 7 MONTHS AGO. THEY DID A SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND SAID ALL WAS FINE.VO...

May 15, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 2005 VOLVO XC-90 DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY LOCK ANY OF THE VEHICLE DOORS WHEN THE CAR IS PUT IN DRIVE AND STARTS MOVING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT THAT I COMPLAINED ABOUT TO VOLVO, FORD AND NHTSA IN 2005. FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND VOLVO ADVERTISE THE XC-90 AS THE SAFEST VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. ...

May 15, 2010 Power Train 67,680 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY TODAY,AND I WAS NEARLY REAR ENDED WITH TWO SMALL CHILDREN IN THE TRUCK. THE LIGHT CAME ON NOW THAT SAID TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT. I COMPLAINED TO THE VOLVO DEALER 7 MONTHS AGO. THEY DID A SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND SAID ALL WAS FINE.VO...

Apr 14, 2010 Power Train 88,000 mi

MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 WITH ONLY 88000 MILES IS HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS JUST THIS MORNING A MESSAGE READS URGENT TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND I RESEARCH AND NOTICE THAT MANY CUSTOMERS HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME VEHICLE MODEL AND YEAR YET VOLVO HAS NOT DONE A RECALL ON IT. *TR

Apr 14, 2010 Power Train 88,000 mi

MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 WITH ONLY 88000 MILES IS HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS JUST THIS MORNING A MESSAGE READS URGENT TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND I RESEARCH AND NOTICE THAT MANY CUSTOMERS HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME VEHICLE MODEL AND YEAR YET VOLVO HAS NOT DONE A RECALL ON IT. *TR

Apr 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,504 mi

COUNTER BALANCE BEARING FAILED AT 55,504 MILES. NON-GREASED BEARING FAILURE, CAUSED BY RUSTING, DUE TO MOISTURE BUILD UP INSIDE OF ENGINE CHAMBER. VEHICLE HAD ALL REQUIRED SERVICE DONE A VOLVO DEALERSHIPS. ENGINE WAS REPAIRED NOT REPLACED, FOR A COST OF $5000.00. REPAIR WORK WAS DONE AT VOLVO DEA...

Apr 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,504 mi

COUNTER BALANCE BEARING FAILED AT 55,504 MILES. NON-GREASED BEARING FAILURE, CAUSED BY RUSTING, DUE TO MOISTURE BUILD UP INSIDE OF ENGINE CHAMBER. VEHICLE HAD ALL REQUIRED SERVICE DONE A VOLVO DEALERSHIPS. ENGINE WAS REPAIRED NOT REPLACED, FOR A COST OF $5000.00. REPAIR WORK WAS DONE AT VOLVO DEA...

Mar 31, 2010 Power Train 58,000 mi

I OWN A VOLVO 2005 XC90 AND ONLY 58,000 MILES NEED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. I SEARCH IN THE INTERNET FOR VOLVO XC90 TRANSMISSION AND IT SEEMS ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL.

Mar 31, 2010 Power Train 58,000 mi

I OWN A VOLVO 2005 XC90 AND ONLY 58,000 MILES NEED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. I SEARCH IN THE INTERNET FOR VOLVO XC90 TRANSMISSION AND IT SEEMS ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL.

Mar 26, 2010 Power Train 95,000 mi

MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6 TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED FOR A SECOND TIME AT 95,000 MILES. THIS IS THE SECOND DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION FOR THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY REPLACED AT 35,000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE INTO TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT INTO HIGH ...

Mar 26, 2010 Power Train 95,000 mi

MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6 TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED FOR A SECOND TIME AT 95,000 MILES. THIS IS THE SECOND DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION FOR THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY REPLACED AT 35,000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE INTO TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT INTO HIGH ...

Mar 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 105,000 mi

MY CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING. WHEN CHECKED OUT BY DEALERSHIP THEY IDENTIFIED PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL PUMP. ON YOUR WEB SITE THERE IS A RECALL FOR 2005 VOLVO XC90, WHICH MY CAR. HOWEVER, VOLVO IS DECLINING MY REQUEST TO FIX THE FUEL PUMP. *TR

Mar 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 105,000 mi

MY CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING. WHEN CHECKED OUT BY DEALERSHIP THEY IDENTIFIED PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL PUMP. ON YOUR WEB SITE THERE IS A RECALL FOR 2005 VOLVO XC90, WHICH MY CAR. HOWEVER, VOLVO IS DECLINING MY REQUEST TO FIX THE FUEL PUMP. *TR

Feb 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

UNGREASED BEARING FAILING ON 2005 V8 VOLVO XC90 A BALANCE SHAFT BEARING IS FAILING DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE BEARING IS NOT GREASED AND WATER CAN ENTER INTO THE BEARING CAVITY AND MAKE IT RUST. ONCE THIS HAPPENS, IT CAN PRODUCE A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE, AND BESIDES THE FACT THE ENGINE IS TOTALLY COM...

Feb 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

UNGREASED BEARING FAILING ON 2005 V8 VOLVO XC90 A BALANCE SHAFT BEARING IS FAILING DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE BEARING IS NOT GREASED AND WATER CAN ENTER INTO THE BEARING CAVITY AND MAKE IT RUST. ONCE THIS HAPPENS, IT CAN PRODUCE A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE, AND BESIDES THE FACT THE ENGINE IS TOTALLY COM...

Feb 16, 2010 Power Train 95,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6 WE HAD COMPLAINED TO VOLVO OF A SLIPPING TRANSMISSION. THEY SAID IT HAD NO PROBLEMS. NOW THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. WE ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH OUR 3 SMALL CHILDREN. THESE CARS NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED. MANY HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS AND VOLVO IS JUST REPLACING THEM WITH...

Feb 16, 2010 Power Train 95,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6 WE HAD COMPLAINED TO VOLVO OF A SLIPPING TRANSMISSION. THEY SAID IT HAD NO PROBLEMS. NOW THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. WE ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH OUR 3 SMALL CHILDREN. THESE CARS NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED. MANY HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS AND VOLVO IS JUST REPLACING THEM WITH...

Feb 15, 2010 Steering

I WANT TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION THAT THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE VOLVO XC90 2005 RACK AND PINION GOING BAD. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING OVER THE INTERNET AND THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE MUST BE AN INFERIOR WORKMANSHIP/COMPONENT, THAT IS CAUSING THIS PART TO ...

Feb 15, 2010 Steering

I WANT TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION THAT THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE VOLVO XC90 2005 RACK AND PINION GOING BAD. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING OVER THE INTERNET AND THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE MUST BE AN INFERIOR WORKMANSHIP/COMPONENT, THAT IS CAUSING THIS PART TO ...

Feb 15, 2010 Steering

I WANT TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION THAT THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE VOLVO XC90 2005 RACK AND PINION GOING BAD. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING OVER THE INTERNET AND THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE MUST BE AN INFERIOR WORKMANSHIP/COMPONENT, THAT IS CAUSING THIS PART TO ...

Feb 15, 2010 Steering

I WANT TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION THAT THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE VOLVO XC90 2005 RACK AND PINION GOING BAD. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING OVER THE INTERNET AND THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE MUST BE AN INFERIOR WORKMANSHIP/COMPONENT, THAT IS CAUSING THIS PART TO ...

Jan 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,380 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE. HE SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A MECHANIC. HE WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE REAR BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO OIL GETTING TO THE BEARING (BY DESIGN). HE CALLED THE MAN...

Jan 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,380 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE. HE SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A MECHANIC. HE WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE REAR BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO OIL GETTING TO THE BEARING (BY DESIGN). HE CALLED THE MAN...

Jan 16, 2010 Power Train 79,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 XC90 VOLVO WITH 79,000 MILES ON IT AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MY CAR BROKE DOWN ON A BUSY INTERSTATE AND I BARELY EVADED A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT WHEN THE TRANS FAILED AND MY VEHICLE CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP (ENDANGERING THE LIFE OF MY FAMILY OF 7...

Jan 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 XC90 VOLVO WITH 79,000 MILES ON IT AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MY CAR BROKE DOWN ON A BUSY INTERSTATE AND I BARELY EVADED A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT WHEN THE TRANS FAILED AND MY VEHICLE CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP (ENDANGERING THE LIFE OF MY FAMILY OF 7...

Jan 16, 2010 Power Train 79,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 XC90 VOLVO WITH 79,000 MILES ON IT AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MY CAR BROKE DOWN ON A BUSY INTERSTATE AND I BARELY EVADED A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT WHEN THE TRANS FAILED AND MY VEHICLE CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP (ENDANGERING THE LIFE OF MY FAMILY OF 7...

Jan 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 XC90 VOLVO WITH 79,000 MILES ON IT AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MY CAR BROKE DOWN ON A BUSY INTERSTATE AND I BARELY EVADED A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT WHEN THE TRANS FAILED AND MY VEHICLE CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP (ENDANGERING THE LIFE OF MY FAMILY OF 7...

Jan 11, 2010 Power Train 59,700 mi

WE HAVE RECENTLY HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD AT 59,700 MILES. WE ARE 2ND OWNER AND BOUGHT 12/31/09 WITH 59,074 AND CARFAX CHECK WAS STELLAR. THE VEHICLE IS JUST 9,700 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY. WE HAVE CONTACTED VOLVO USA CONCERNING 'GOODWILL POLICY' AND VEHICLE IS AT TULSA DEALE...

Jan 11, 2010 Power Train 59,700 mi

WE HAVE RECENTLY HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD AT 59,700 MILES. WE ARE 2ND OWNER AND BOUGHT 12/31/09 WITH 59,074 AND CARFAX CHECK WAS STELLAR. THE VEHICLE IS JUST 9,700 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY. WE HAVE CONTACTED VOLVO USA CONCERNING 'GOODWILL POLICY' AND VEHICLE IS AT TULSA DEALE...

Dec 29, 2009 Power Train 54,000 mi

WE OWN A 2005 VOLVO XC90 AND IT HAS 54K MILES ON IT. WE HEARD A WHINING SOUND FROM THE REAR AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE REAR HUB BEARINGS NEED TO BE CHANGED. WE WERE NOT CONVINCED AND TOOK IT TO OUR AUTO MECHANIC WHO WORKS ON OUR AVALON, HE LOOKED AT IT AND AFTER SPENDING 5HRS ON IT ...

Dec 29, 2009 Equipment 54,000 mi

WE OWN A 2005 VOLVO XC90 AND IT HAS 54K MILES ON IT. WE HEARD A WHINING SOUND FROM THE REAR AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE REAR HUB BEARINGS NEED TO BE CHANGED. WE WERE NOT CONVINCED AND TOOK IT TO OUR AUTO MECHANIC WHO WORKS ON OUR AVALON, HE LOOKED AT IT AND AFTER SPENDING 5HRS ON IT ...

Dec 29, 2009 Power Train 54,000 mi

WE OWN A 2005 VOLVO XC90 AND IT HAS 54K MILES ON IT. WE HEARD A WHINING SOUND FROM THE REAR AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE REAR HUB BEARINGS NEED TO BE CHANGED. WE WERE NOT CONVINCED AND TOOK IT TO OUR AUTO MECHANIC WHO WORKS ON OUR AVALON, HE LOOKED AT IT AND AFTER SPENDING 5HRS ON IT ...

Dec 29, 2009 Equipment 54,000 mi

WE OWN A 2005 VOLVO XC90 AND IT HAS 54K MILES ON IT. WE HEARD A WHINING SOUND FROM THE REAR AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE REAR HUB BEARINGS NEED TO BE CHANGED. WE WERE NOT CONVINCED AND TOOK IT TO OUR AUTO MECHANIC WHO WORKS ON OUR AVALON, HE LOOKED AT IT AND AFTER SPENDING 5HRS ON IT ...

Dec 28, 2009 Electrical System 32,357 mi

I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TO NOTIFY THE NHTSA OF A TOTAL SYSTEM FAILURE OF MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 THAT I BELIEVE WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT WHICH SHOULD BE PART OF A RECALL. AFTER DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE (IN EXTREME RAINY CONDITIONS) FOR APPROX 2 HRS, THE CAR DISPLAYED A WARNING MESSAGE THAT RE...

Dec 28, 2009 Electrical System 32,357 mi

I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TO NOTIFY THE NHTSA OF A TOTAL SYSTEM FAILURE OF MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 THAT I BELIEVE WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT WHICH SHOULD BE PART OF A RECALL. AFTER DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE (IN EXTREME RAINY CONDITIONS) FOR APPROX 2 HRS, THE CAR DISPLAYED A WARNING MESSAGE THAT RE...

Dec 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE BEARINGS THAT WERE INSTALLED ARE STEEL. THE BEARINGS HAVE DETERIORATED BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT GREASED.. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $16,000. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Dec 9, 2009 Power Train 84,400 mi

YESTERDAY, OUR 2005 VOLVO XC90 STALLED COMPLETELY AT AROUND 84,000 MILES AND WAS TOWED FOR SERVICE. A DIAGNOSIS DETERMINED THAT THE RADIATOR LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING A MECHANICAL FAILURE. THIS WILL LIKELY REQUIRE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION AND POSSIBLY THE RADIATOR. OUR EXTENDED...

Dec 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE BEARINGS THAT WERE INSTALLED ARE STEEL. THE BEARINGS HAVE DETERIORATED BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT GREASED.. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $16,000. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Dec 9, 2009 Power Train 84,400 mi

YESTERDAY, OUR 2005 VOLVO XC90 STALLED COMPLETELY AT AROUND 84,000 MILES AND WAS TOWED FOR SERVICE. A DIAGNOSIS DETERMINED THAT THE RADIATOR LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING A MECHANICAL FAILURE. THIS WILL LIKELY REQUIRE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION AND POSSIBLY THE RADIATOR. OUR EXTENDED...

Dec 4, 2009 Power Train 85,000 mi

URGENT SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6 WITH 80,000 KM. FLUSH AND NEW SOFTWARE TRIED TO FIX PROBLEM. IT DIDN'T SOLVE ANYTHING. ONE MONTH OR TWO LATER THE GEARS STARTING SLIPPING FROM STOPPED POSITION AND WHILE DRIVING. LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. A LARGE AMOUNT OF SLUDGE AND FILING WER...

Dec 4, 2009 Power Train 85,000 mi

URGENT SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6 WITH 80,000 KM. FLUSH AND NEW SOFTWARE TRIED TO FIX PROBLEM. IT DIDN'T SOLVE ANYTHING. ONE MONTH OR TWO LATER THE GEARS STARTING SLIPPING FROM STOPPED POSITION AND WHILE DRIVING. LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. A LARGE AMOUNT OF SLUDGE AND FILING WER...

Nov 19, 2009 Power Train 69,800 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 XC90 VOLVO. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 69,000 MILES ON IT AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MY CAR BROKE DOWN ON A SHORT ROAD TRIP IN THE MIDDLE OF NO WHERE ON TOP OF A SNOWY MOUNTAIN. DUE TO THE POOR QUALITY OF TRANSMISSION COUPLED WITH THE POWERFUL ENGINE T...

Nov 19, 2009 Power Train 69,800 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 XC90 VOLVO. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 69,000 MILES ON IT AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MY CAR BROKE DOWN ON A SHORT ROAD TRIP IN THE MIDDLE OF NO WHERE ON TOP OF A SNOWY MOUNTAIN. DUE TO THE POOR QUALITY OF TRANSMISSION COUPLED WITH THE POWERFUL ENGINE T...

Sep 30, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAD TO WEAR WIDE WIDTH SHOES DUE TO MY TOE BEING PINCHED. I WAS DRIVING A 2005 VOLVO XC90. A COUPLE OF TIMES, INSTEAD OF APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE SHOE WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR. THE GAP BETWEEN THE ACCELEROMETER AND BRAKE IS VERY LITTLE. WHEN I WAS DRIVING WITH A NON-WIDE WIDTH SHOE, I DID NOT NOTICE ...

Sep 30, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAD TO WEAR WIDE WIDTH SHOES DUE TO MY TOE BEING PINCHED. I WAS DRIVING A 2005 VOLVO XC90. A COUPLE OF TIMES, INSTEAD OF APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE SHOE WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR. THE GAP BETWEEN THE ACCELEROMETER AND BRAKE IS VERY LITTLE. WHEN I WAS DRIVING WITH A NON-WIDE WIDTH SHOE, I DID NOT NOTICE ...

Aug 9, 2009 Power Train 51,000 mi

ADD ME TO THE LIST OF XC90 T6 OWNERS THAT HAD TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. I BARELY EVADED A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT WHEN THE TRANS FAILED AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF POSTS ON VARIOUS FORUMS DETAILING SIMILAR EXPERIENCES. VOLVO HAS DONE NOTHING TO ADDRESS THIS IRREFUTABLE...

Aug 9, 2009 Power Train 51,000 mi

ADD ME TO THE LIST OF XC90 T6 OWNERS THAT HAD TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. I BARELY EVADED A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT WHEN THE TRANS FAILED AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF POSTS ON VARIOUS FORUMS DETAILING SIMILAR EXPERIENCES. VOLVO HAS DONE NOTHING TO ADDRESS THIS IRREFUTABLE...

Jul 29, 2009 Power Train 71,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6 WITH 71000 MILES ON IT. ON 7/23/09 THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO "SLIP" AND I TOOK IT TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP ON 7/24/09 FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS 4 YEAR OLD VEHICLE NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $5,300.00. VOLVO HAS BEEN AWARE OF THE PR...

Jul 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6 WITH 71000 MILES ON IT. ON 7/23/09 THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO "SLIP" AND I TOOK IT TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP ON 7/24/09 FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS 4 YEAR OLD VEHICLE NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $5,300.00. VOLVO HAS BEEN AWARE OF THE PR...

Jul 29, 2009 Power Train 71,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6 WITH 71000 MILES ON IT. ON 7/23/09 THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO "SLIP" AND I TOOK IT TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP ON 7/24/09 FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS 4 YEAR OLD VEHICLE NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $5,300.00. VOLVO HAS BEEN AWARE OF THE PR...

Jul 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6 WITH 71000 MILES ON IT. ON 7/23/09 THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO "SLIP" AND I TOOK IT TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP ON 7/24/09 FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS 4 YEAR OLD VEHICLE NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $5,300.00. VOLVO HAS BEEN AWARE OF THE PR...

Jul 24, 2009 Power Train 131,997 mi

2005 VOLVO XC-90, TRANSMISSION FAILURE. "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT' LIGHT CAME ON AND THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING AT 131,997 MILES; IN JULY 2009. THIS WAS A NEW TRANSMISSION, REPLACED BY THE DEALER AT 76,994 MILES IN JANUARY 2008. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY BEEN SERVICED BY THAT DEALERSHIP. THE NEW ...

Jul 24, 2009 Power Train 131,997 mi

2005 VOLVO XC-90, TRANSMISSION FAILURE. "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT' LIGHT CAME ON AND THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING AT 131,997 MILES; IN JULY 2009. THIS WAS A NEW TRANSMISSION, REPLACED BY THE DEALER AT 76,994 MILES IN JANUARY 2008. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY BEEN SERVICED BY THAT DEALERSHIP. THE NEW ...

Jul 23, 2009 Power Train 102,400 mi

TRANSMISSION ON A 2005 VOLVO XC90 FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 HEADING ONTO RI RT 37. THIRTY-FIVE MILES PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE VOLVO DEALER UPGRADED THE SOFTWARE TO REMEDY THE "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT" PROBLEM AT A COST OF $200. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON AND EXTREMELY COSTLY PROBLEM AMONG XC90S...

Jul 23, 2009 Power Train 102,400 mi

TRANSMISSION ON A 2005 VOLVO XC90 FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 HEADING ONTO RI RT 37. THIRTY-FIVE MILES PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE VOLVO DEALER UPGRADED THE SOFTWARE TO REMEDY THE "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT" PROBLEM AT A COST OF $200. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON AND EXTREMELY COSTLY PROBLEM AMONG XC90S...

Jun 14, 2009 Power Train 75,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6 THE TRANSMISSION JUST FAILED AT ONLY 75000 MILES. MY SON BOUGHT THE SAME CAR AT THE SAME TIME AS ME BRAND NEW. HIS TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. *TR

Jun 14, 2009 Power Train 75,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6 THE TRANSMISSION JUST FAILED AT ONLY 75000 MILES. MY SON BOUGHT THE SAME CAR AT THE SAME TIME AS ME BRAND NEW. HIS TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. *TR

Mar 31, 2009 Power Train 54,756 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT LESS THAN 65000 MILES. ORIGINALLY REPORTED AT 54756 MILES. OEM WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 50,000 MILES. OWN EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT SO FAR DEALER HAS HAD VEHICLE 3 TIMES OVER COURSE OF LAST 9 MONTHS AND UNABLE TO GET EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Mar 31, 2009 Power Train 54,756 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT LESS THAN 65000 MILES. ORIGINALLY REPORTED AT 54756 MILES. OEM WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 50,000 MILES. OWN EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT SO FAR DEALER HAS HAD VEHICLE 3 TIMES OVER COURSE OF LAST 9 MONTHS AND UNABLE TO GET EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Feb 27, 2009 Power Train 70,000 mi

COMING TO A STOP SIGN, ON A RURAL ROAD, FUNNY NOISE, THEN URGENT TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON. DIDN'T HEAR ANYTHING, TRIED TO MOVE VEHICLE, GO UP A HILL AND IT SEEM AS IF I LOST FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. TOWED TO SHOP, THEY GOT THE LIGHT TO COME OFF, THEY BELIEVE IT NEEDS A TRANSMISSION BUT WON'T DO AN...

Feb 27, 2009 Power Train 70,000 mi

COMING TO A STOP SIGN, ON A RURAL ROAD, FUNNY NOISE, THEN URGENT TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON. DIDN'T HEAR ANYTHING, TRIED TO MOVE VEHICLE, GO UP A HILL AND IT SEEM AS IF I LOST FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. TOWED TO SHOP, THEY GOT THE LIGHT TO COME OFF, THEY BELIEVE IT NEEDS A TRANSMISSION BUT WON'T DO AN...

Feb 12, 2009 Power Train 53,000 mi

I HAVE THE ILL FATED XC90 T6...LIKE CLOCKWORK AT 53000 MILES THE DREADED TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT LIGHT COMES ON....NOW I AM SUPPOSED TO FORK OVER 7000 BUCKS FOR A COMPLETELY DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION! *TR

Feb 12, 2009 Power Train 53,000 mi

I HAVE THE ILL FATED XC90 T6...LIKE CLOCKWORK AT 53000 MILES THE DREADED TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT LIGHT COMES ON....NOW I AM SUPPOSED TO FORK OVER 7000 BUCKS FOR A COMPLETELY DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION! *TR

Feb 12, 2009 Power Train 53,000 mi

I HAVE THE ILL FATED XC90 T6...LIKE CLOCKWORK AT 53000 MILES THE DREADED TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT LIGHT COMES ON....NOW I AM SUPPOSED TO FORK OVER 7000 BUCKS FOR A COMPLETELY DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION! *TR

Feb 12, 2009 Power Train 53,000 mi

I HAVE THE ILL FATED XC90 T6...LIKE CLOCKWORK AT 53000 MILES THE DREADED TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT LIGHT COMES ON....NOW I AM SUPPOSED TO FORK OVER 7000 BUCKS FOR A COMPLETELY DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION! *TR

Feb 12, 2009 Power Train 53,000 mi

I HAVE THE ILL FATED XC90 T6...LIKE CLOCKWORK AT 53000 MILES THE DREADED TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT LIGHT COMES ON....NOW I AM SUPPOSED TO FORK OVER 7000 BUCKS FOR A COMPLETELY DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION! *TR

Feb 12, 2009 Power Train 53,000 mi

I HAVE THE ILL FATED XC90 T6...LIKE CLOCKWORK AT 53000 MILES THE DREADED TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT LIGHT COMES ON....NOW I AM SUPPOSED TO FORK OVER 7000 BUCKS FOR A COMPLETELY DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION! *TR

Feb 5, 2009 Tires 54,414 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 (54,414 MILES) ON A BUSY CALIFORNIA FREEWAY (THE 405), THE ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING OR WARNING LIGHT. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO CALL FOR A TOW WITHOUT INJURY (ALTHOUGH I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED SINCE THE FAILURE ...

Feb 5, 2009 Unknown Or Other 54,414 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 (54,414 MILES) ON A BUSY CALIFORNIA FREEWAY (THE 405), THE ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING OR WARNING LIGHT. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO CALL FOR A TOW WITHOUT INJURY (ALTHOUGH I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED SINCE THE FAILURE ...

Feb 5, 2009 Power Train 54,414 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 (54,414 MILES) ON A BUSY CALIFORNIA FREEWAY (THE 405), THE ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING OR WARNING LIGHT. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO CALL FOR A TOW WITHOUT INJURY (ALTHOUGH I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED SINCE THE FAILURE ...

Feb 5, 2009 Tires 54,414 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 (54,414 MILES) ON A BUSY CALIFORNIA FREEWAY (THE 405), THE ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING OR WARNING LIGHT. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO CALL FOR A TOW WITHOUT INJURY (ALTHOUGH I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED SINCE THE FAILURE ...

Feb 5, 2009 Unknown Or Other 54,414 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 (54,414 MILES) ON A BUSY CALIFORNIA FREEWAY (THE 405), THE ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING OR WARNING LIGHT. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO CALL FOR A TOW WITHOUT INJURY (ALTHOUGH I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED SINCE THE FAILURE ...

Feb 5, 2009 Power Train 54,414 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 (54,414 MILES) ON A BUSY CALIFORNIA FREEWAY (THE 405), THE ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING OR WARNING LIGHT. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO CALL FOR A TOW WITHOUT INJURY (ALTHOUGH I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED SINCE THE FAILURE ...

Jan 9, 2009 Power Train 63,200 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2005 VOLVO XC 90, FAILED IN TRAFFIC ON DEC. 18TH. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE. THE CAR ONLY HAD 63,200 MILES ON IT AND HAD BEEN REGULARLY SERVICED. THE LINKS BELOW, SHOW THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WHICH VOLVO IS AWARE OF BUT FAILING TO MAKE PUBLIC...

Jan 9, 2009 Power Train 63,200 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2005 VOLVO XC 90, FAILED IN TRAFFIC ON DEC. 18TH. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE. THE CAR ONLY HAD 63,200 MILES ON IT AND HAD BEEN REGULARLY SERVICED. THE LINKS BELOW, SHOW THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WHICH VOLVO IS AWARE OF BUT FAILING TO MAKE PUBLIC...

Oct 6, 2008 Power Train 122,239 mi

I HAVE HAD MY 2005 T6 XC90 FOR 5 MONTHS AND UNTIL TODAY HAVE ONLY DEALT WITH SMALL ISSUES. TODAY I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND LOST TRANSMISSION POWER AT 65 MPH AND THE EVENT COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC, HOWEVER I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO REGAIN TRANSMISSION CONTROL AND COULD GET TO AN EXIT AND PARK MY VEHI...

Oct 6, 2008 Power Train 122,239 mi

I HAVE HAD MY 2005 T6 XC90 FOR 5 MONTHS AND UNTIL TODAY HAVE ONLY DEALT WITH SMALL ISSUES. TODAY I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND LOST TRANSMISSION POWER AT 65 MPH AND THE EVENT COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC, HOWEVER I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO REGAIN TRANSMISSION CONTROL AND COULD GET TO AN EXIT AND PARK MY VEHI...

Sep 24, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SPACE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS WAS ONLY 4 1/2 INCHES WIDE. THE WIDTH OF HIS FOOT IS 5 INCHES WIDE. THERE IS AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF SPACE TO ADEQUATELY APPLY PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITHOUT ALSO DEPRES...

Sep 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SPACE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS WAS ONLY 4 1/2 INCHES WIDE. THE WIDTH OF HIS FOOT IS 5 INCHES WIDE. THERE IS AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF SPACE TO ADEQUATELY APPLY PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITHOUT ALSO DEPRES...

Sep 24, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SPACE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS WAS ONLY 4 1/2 INCHES WIDE. THE WIDTH OF HIS FOOT IS 5 INCHES WIDE. THERE IS AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF SPACE TO ADEQUATELY APPLY PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITHOUT ALSO DEPRES...

Sep 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SPACE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS WAS ONLY 4 1/2 INCHES WIDE. THE WIDTH OF HIS FOOT IS 5 INCHES WIDE. THERE IS AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF SPACE TO ADEQUATELY APPLY PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITHOUT ALSO DEPRES...

Jul 18, 2008 Power Train 72,350 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. THE SLIPPING STARTED IN THE JUST TWO AFTER PURCHASED AND IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AT THE FACTORY SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. ON JULY 15, 2008 WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH MY TWO CHILDREN THAT TRANSMISSION S...

Jul 18, 2008 Power Train 72,350 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. THE SLIPPING STARTED IN THE JUST TWO AFTER PURCHASED AND IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AT THE FACTORY SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. ON JULY 15, 2008 WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH MY TWO CHILDREN THAT TRANSMISSION S...

Jul 14, 2008 Power Train 60,450 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 60,000 MILES AND WILL COST $4600+ TO REPAIR. THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN 60,000 MILES UNLESS THERE IS A DEFECT IN DESIGN. *TR

Jul 14, 2008 Power Train 60,450 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 T6. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 60,000 MILES AND WILL COST $4600+ TO REPAIR. THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN 60,000 MILES UNLESS THERE IS A DEFECT IN DESIGN. *TR

Jun 20, 2008 Power Train 103,000 mi

I CURRENTLY OWN A VOLVO XC90 T-6 2005. THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP IN FIRST GEAR, I HAD A VOLVO DEALERSHIP TAKE A LOOK AT IT ABOUT 6,000 MILES AGO. NOW, THE URGENT SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON AND VOLVO STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MANY OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THESE SAME ISSUES,...

Jun 20, 2008 Power Train 103,000 mi

I CURRENTLY OWN A VOLVO XC90 T-6 2005. THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP IN FIRST GEAR, I HAD A VOLVO DEALERSHIP TAKE A LOOK AT IT ABOUT 6,000 MILES AGO. NOW, THE URGENT SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON AND VOLVO STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MANY OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THESE SAME ISSUES,...

Mar 10, 2008 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE FEATURE WENT OUT HENCE LEAVING THE DRIVE TO TWO WHEEL DRIVE ; THE TWO WHEEL DRIVE IS VERY UNBALANCE IN SNOW / ICE AS OPPOSE TO A NORMAL FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE; ENDED UP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AVOIDING ACCIDENT; CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY CLAIM THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ...

Mar 10, 2008 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE FEATURE WENT OUT HENCE LEAVING THE DRIVE TO TWO WHEEL DRIVE ; THE TWO WHEEL DRIVE IS VERY UNBALANCE IN SNOW / ICE AS OPPOSE TO A NORMAL FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE; ENDED UP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AVOIDING ACCIDENT; CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY CLAIM THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ...

Feb 17, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,200 mi

CAR STALLED TWICE AT 65MPH WHILE ON FREEWAY. FIRST INCIDENT WAS 24NOV06, 2ND INCIDENT WAS 12 FEB 07. ON FIRST INCIDENT ALL CAR FUNCTIONS COMPLETELY DIED AND WENT INTO "LIMP MODE" AFTER SWERVING TO STOP, AND WAS TOWED TO BELLINGHAM WA (KING VOLVO) DEALER FOR "SOFTWARE UPGRADE ON FUEL PUMP". ON 2ND I...

Feb 17, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,200 mi

CAR STALLED TWICE AT 65MPH WHILE ON FREEWAY. FIRST INCIDENT WAS 24NOV06, 2ND INCIDENT WAS 12 FEB 07. ON FIRST INCIDENT ALL CAR FUNCTIONS COMPLETELY DIED AND WENT INTO "LIMP MODE" AFTER SWERVING TO STOP, AND WAS TOWED TO BELLINGHAM WA (KING VOLVO) DEALER FOR "SOFTWARE UPGRADE ON FUEL PUMP". ON 2ND I...

Jan 26, 2008 Power Train 76,000 mi

ANGLE IRON FAILED IN VOLVO XC90. *TR

Jan 26, 2008 Power Train 76,000 mi

ANGLE IRON FAILED IN VOLVO XC90. *TR

Jan 22, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 61,500 mi

DRIVER'S DOOR WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY. MUST RECYCLE THE LOCK (LOCK THEN UNLOCK, SOMETIMES MORE THAN ONCE) IN ORDER TO GET THE DOOR TO LATCH SHUT. *TR

Jan 22, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 61,500 mi

DRIVER'S DOOR WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY. MUST RECYCLE THE LOCK (LOCK THEN UNLOCK, SOMETIMES MORE THAN ONCE) IN ORDER TO GET THE DOOR TO LATCH SHUT. *TR

Jan 21, 2008 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT DAK, SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING, STEREO AND OTHER ELECTRICAL DEVICES QUIT WORKING. THE CAR STILL RAN. THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETECT AND FIX THE PROBLEMS AFTER ONE WEEK AND DOES NOT KNOW WHEN AND STATES THAT THE PROBLEM IS IN THE CENTRAL C...

Jan 21, 2008 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT DAK, SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING, STEREO AND OTHER ELECTRICAL DEVICES QUIT WORKING. THE CAR STILL RAN. THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETECT AND FIX THE PROBLEMS AFTER ONE WEEK AND DOES NOT KNOW WHEN AND STATES THAT THE PROBLEM IS IN THE CENTRAL C...

Jan 8, 2008 Power Train 62,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 62K MILES AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. CHECKING ON EDMUNDS WEBSITE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Jan 8, 2008 Power Train 62,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 62K MILES AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. CHECKING ON EDMUNDS WEBSITE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Dec 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

THE HEATER PIPES THAT GO THROUGH THE FIREWALL HAVE CORRODED IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS AND NORTH POINT VOLVO WANTS A $1,000.00 TO TAKE OF THE DASH AND REPLACE THIS PART ON THE HEATER WHICH IN AND OF ITSELF IS ONLY A $40.00 PART. THIS PIPE SHOULD NOT BE DEFECTIVE ON A CAR THAT'S LESS THAN TWO YEARS OLD. ...

Dec 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

THE HEATER PIPES THAT GO THROUGH THE FIREWALL HAVE CORRODED IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS AND NORTH POINT VOLVO WANTS A $1,000.00 TO TAKE OF THE DASH AND REPLACE THIS PART ON THE HEATER WHICH IN AND OF ITSELF IS ONLY A $40.00 PART. THIS PIPE SHOULD NOT BE DEFECTIVE ON A CAR THAT'S LESS THAN TWO YEARS OLD. ...

Oct 29, 2007 Electrical System 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING SMELL INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE JACK CRANK HANDLE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTS...

Oct 29, 2007 Electrical System 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING SMELL INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE JACK CRANK HANDLE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTS...

Mar 28, 2007 Electrical System Fire 23,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO X90. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000. THERE...

Mar 28, 2007 Electrical System Fire 23,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO X90. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000. THERE...

Mar 25, 2007 Power Train 13,880 mi

THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED OUTRIGHT AS A NEW VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2005. THIS 2005 XC90, FWD WITH APPROXIMATELY 13,880 MILES HAD A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 03/21/2007. DAY PRIOR TO THE EVENT, AN ODD NOISE WAS HEARD ON DRIVER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE. UPON ACCELERATION VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE THE...

Mar 25, 2007 Power Train 13,880 mi

THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED OUTRIGHT AS A NEW VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2005. THIS 2005 XC90, FWD WITH APPROXIMATELY 13,880 MILES HAD A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 03/21/2007. DAY PRIOR TO THE EVENT, AN ODD NOISE WAS HEARD ON DRIVER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE. UPON ACCELERATION VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE THE...

Mar 13, 2007 Electrical System Fire 22,950 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 AWD A FROM MY HOME TO WORK(ABOUT 20 MILES) WHEN I WAS PARKING THE CAR ON A PARKING LOT, I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE NEXT MOMENT I SAW A LITTLE FIRE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I STOPPED THE CAR AND GOT OUT. THE FIRE WAS GETTING BIGGER AND BIGGER....

Mar 13, 2007 Electrical System Fire 22,950 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 AWD A FROM MY HOME TO WORK(ABOUT 20 MILES) WHEN I WAS PARKING THE CAR ON A PARKING LOT, I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE NEXT MOMENT I SAW A LITTLE FIRE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I STOPPED THE CAR AND GOT OUT. THE FIRE WAS GETTING BIGGER AND BIGGER....

Feb 1, 2007 Steering 12,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 XC90 VOLVO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ON THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS ISSUED MAY 3 2006. SHE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE SAFETY RECALL UNTIL SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IN JANUARY 2007. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE PR...

Feb 1, 2007 Tires 12,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 XC90 VOLVO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ON THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS ISSUED MAY 3 2006. SHE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE SAFETY RECALL UNTIL SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IN JANUARY 2007. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE PR...

Feb 1, 2007 Steering 12,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 XC90 VOLVO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ON THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS ISSUED MAY 3 2006. SHE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE SAFETY RECALL UNTIL SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IN JANUARY 2007. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE PR...

Feb 1, 2007 Tires 12,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 XC90 VOLVO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ON THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS ISSUED MAY 3 2006. SHE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE SAFETY RECALL UNTIL SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IN JANUARY 2007. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE PR...

Jan 23, 2007 Tires

THE TYPE OF TIRES VOLVO IS PUTTING ON THE XC90 IS TOO SOFT LEADING TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE. VOLVO REPLACED THE TIRES WITH THE SAME TYPE/BRAND AND THE TIRES HAVE AGAIN WORN. I HAVE HAD TWO SETS OF TIRES WITH IN 35,000 MILES. RESEARCHING THE WEB HAS CONFIRMED THIS IS A PROBLEM VOVLO XC90 WIDE. *N...

Jan 23, 2007 Tires

THE TYPE OF TIRES VOLVO IS PUTTING ON THE XC90 IS TOO SOFT LEADING TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE. VOLVO REPLACED THE TIRES WITH THE SAME TYPE/BRAND AND THE TIRES HAVE AGAIN WORN. I HAVE HAD TWO SETS OF TIRES WITH IN 35,000 MILES. RESEARCHING THE WEB HAS CONFIRMED THIS IS A PROBLEM VOVLO XC90 WIDE. *N...

Nov 26, 2006 Tires

I BROUGHT MY 2005 XC90 IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT 25,500 MILES. AT THAT TIME, IT WAS DETERMINED THREE OF THE FOUR TIRES WERE WORN ON THE OUTER EDGES AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A VEHICLE TO HAVE THREE OF ITS TIRES REPLACED WITHIN THE FIRST 25K MILES OF SERVICE. SOMETH...

Nov 26, 2006 Tires

I BROUGHT MY 2005 XC90 IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT 25,500 MILES. AT THAT TIME, IT WAS DETERMINED THREE OF THE FOUR TIRES WERE WORN ON THE OUTER EDGES AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A VEHICLE TO HAVE THREE OF ITS TIRES REPLACED WITHIN THE FIRST 25K MILES OF SERVICE. SOMETH...

Nov 14, 2006 Air Bags

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE GENERAL MANAGER SUGGESTED THAT THE CONTACT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE BECAUSE THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO ...

Nov 14, 2006 Air Bags

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE GENERAL MANAGER SUGGESTED THAT THE CONTACT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE BECAUSE THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO ...

Nov 8, 2006 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS LEAVE A STREAK ACROSS WINDSHIELD, SIGNIFICANTLY IMPAIRING VISION AND MAKING DRIVING IN RAIN HAZARDOUS. BOTH WIPER BLADES AND WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS WERE REPLACED BY DEALER - PROBLEM PERSISTS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED; DEALER ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLE...

Nov 8, 2006 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS LEAVE A STREAK ACROSS WINDSHIELD, SIGNIFICANTLY IMPAIRING VISION AND MAKING DRIVING IN RAIN HAZARDOUS. BOTH WIPER BLADES AND WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS WERE REPLACED BY DEALER - PROBLEM PERSISTS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED; DEALER ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLE...

Oct 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,300 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT BACK IN 10/31/04. WITHIN WEEKS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE, WE NOTICED LOST OF POWER AND PERFORMANCES IF THE VEHICLE. WE CALLED THE DEALER ABOUT IT AND SAID THAT IT MIGHT JUST BE DUE TO THE GAS CAP. AS IT TURNED OUT THEY HAD TO REPLACE A SOLENOID WHICH PART OF THE STARTER OR SOME ...

Oct 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,300 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT BACK IN 10/31/04. WITHIN WEEKS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE, WE NOTICED LOST OF POWER AND PERFORMANCES IF THE VEHICLE. WE CALLED THE DEALER ABOUT IT AND SAID THAT IT MIGHT JUST BE DUE TO THE GAS CAP. AS IT TURNED OUT THEY HAD TO REPLACE A SOLENOID WHICH PART OF THE STARTER OR SOME ...

Sep 12, 2006 Tires 16,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT 15,000 MILES WAS PERFORMED, IT WAS DETERMINED ALL FOUR TIRES WERE 60% WORN, AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. THESE ARE PIRELLI SCORPION TIRES.*AK UPDATED 10/25/2006 - *NM

Sep 12, 2006 Tires 16,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT 15,000 MILES WAS PERFORMED, IT WAS DETERMINED ALL FOUR TIRES WERE 60% WORN, AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. THESE ARE PIRELLI SCORPION TIRES.*AK UPDATED 10/25/2006 - *NM

Jul 25, 2006 Steering 16,115 mi

I TOOK MY 2005 VOLVO XC-90 TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE OUTER TIE RODS REPLACED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RECALL NOTICE I RECEIVED FROM VOLVO. WHEN I ARRIVED AT THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE ADVISER THAT I SHOULD HAVE THE REAR WHEELS ALIGNED BECAUSE THEY WERE FINDING THAT WHEN THIS RECALL ...

Jul 25, 2006 Steering 16,115 mi

I TOOK MY 2005 VOLVO XC-90 TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE OUTER TIE RODS REPLACED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RECALL NOTICE I RECEIVED FROM VOLVO. WHEN I ARRIVED AT THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE ADVISER THAT I SHOULD HAVE THE REAR WHEELS ALIGNED BECAUSE THEY WERE FINDING THAT WHEN THIS RECALL ...

May 7, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PROBLEM AT 13000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 25000, COSTLY REPAIR, THE TRUCK WEIGHS 6000 LBS AND BRAKE SYSTEM IS NOT ADEQUATE FOR VEHICLE. CALIPER HAD TO BE REPLACED ON NEW VEHICLE! PLEASE INVESTIGATE, I KNOW THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN, BRAKES HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST, WEAR FAST. *NM

May 7, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PROBLEM AT 13000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 25000, COSTLY REPAIR, THE TRUCK WEIGHS 6000 LBS AND BRAKE SYSTEM IS NOT ADEQUATE FOR VEHICLE. CALIPER HAD TO BE REPLACED ON NEW VEHICLE! PLEASE INVESTIGATE, I KNOW THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN, BRAKES HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST, WEAR FAST. *NM

Feb 8, 2006 Equipment 3,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TOWING CAPACITY LISTED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL CONFLICTS WITH A BROCHURE PROVIDED BY THE DEALER. THE BROCHURE MADE NO MENTION OF THIRD ROW SEATING HAVING AN IMPACT ON TOWING CAPACITY WHILE THE OWNER'S MANUAL INDICATED THE THIRD ROW SEATING REDUCED TOWING CAPACITY. WHILE ...

Feb 8, 2006 Equipment 3,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TOWING CAPACITY LISTED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL CONFLICTS WITH A BROCHURE PROVIDED BY THE DEALER. THE BROCHURE MADE NO MENTION OF THIRD ROW SEATING HAVING AN IMPACT ON TOWING CAPACITY WHILE THE OWNER'S MANUAL INDICATED THE THIRD ROW SEATING REDUCED TOWING CAPACITY. WHILE ...

Jan 24, 2006 Fuel System, Other 11,900 mi

VOLVO XC90 AWD: THIS VEHICLE HAS FAILED THREE TIMES WITH ME AND ONCE WITH THE DEALER. DECEMBER 2005 THE VEHICLES FAILED TO START. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE PROBLEM WAS A FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED, AND I DROVE THE TRUCK MAYBE A GOOD TWO WEEKS AND EARLY ONE MORN...

Jan 24, 2006 Equipment 11,900 mi

VOLVO XC90 AWD: THIS VEHICLE HAS FAILED THREE TIMES WITH ME AND ONCE WITH THE DEALER. DECEMBER 2005 THE VEHICLES FAILED TO START. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE PROBLEM WAS A FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED, AND I DROVE THE TRUCK MAYBE A GOOD TWO WEEKS AND EARLY ONE MORN...

Jan 24, 2006 Fuel System, Other 11,900 mi

VOLVO XC90 AWD: THIS VEHICLE HAS FAILED THREE TIMES WITH ME AND ONCE WITH THE DEALER. DECEMBER 2005 THE VEHICLES FAILED TO START. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE PROBLEM WAS A FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED, AND I DROVE THE TRUCK MAYBE A GOOD TWO WEEKS AND EARLY ONE MORN...

Jan 24, 2006 Equipment 11,900 mi

VOLVO XC90 AWD: THIS VEHICLE HAS FAILED THREE TIMES WITH ME AND ONCE WITH THE DEALER. DECEMBER 2005 THE VEHICLES FAILED TO START. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE PROBLEM WAS A FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED, AND I DROVE THE TRUCK MAYBE A GOOD TWO WEEKS AND EARLY ONE MORN...

Oct 14, 2005 Steering 100 mi

AT TIME OF PURCHASE, A VIBRATION FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE OCCURS UPON TURNING, MANUFACTURER REPLACED ENTIRE STEERING ASSEMBLY AFTER 5K MILES. OTHER VOLVO XC90 OWNERS HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND REPAIRS OF STEERING ASSEMBLY AT THIS TIME I WOULD LIKE TO BRING THE ISSUE TO NSTB AS IT MAY REFLECT ...

Oct 14, 2005 Steering 100 mi

AT TIME OF PURCHASE, A VIBRATION FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE OCCURS UPON TURNING, MANUFACTURER REPLACED ENTIRE STEERING ASSEMBLY AFTER 5K MILES. OTHER VOLVO XC90 OWNERS HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND REPAIRS OF STEERING ASSEMBLY AT THIS TIME I WOULD LIKE TO BRING THE ISSUE TO NSTB AS IT MAY REFLECT ...

Sep 10, 2005 Interior Lighting

THE LIGHTING OF DASH INSTRUMENTS, I.E. RADIO AND HVAC CONTROLS IS TOO DIM TO READ DURING NORMAL SUNNY DAYLIGHT CONDITIONS. THIS CONDITION CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD IN THAT THE DRIVER CANNOT SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION.*JB

Sep 10, 2005 Interior Lighting

THE LIGHTING OF DASH INSTRUMENTS, I.E. RADIO AND HVAC CONTROLS IS TOO DIM TO READ DURING NORMAL SUNNY DAYLIGHT CONDITIONS. THIS CONDITION CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD IN THAT THE DRIVER CANNOT SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION.*JB

Sep 8, 2005 Wheels 8,700 mi

ON FEBRUARY 16 OF THIS YEAR, I HIT SOME BLACK ICE THAT CAUSED ME TO HIT A CURB SIDEWAYS. THE IMPACT KNOCKED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL OFF. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE KEN GARFF SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE SOUTHTOWNE LOCATION IN SANDY, UT WHERE IT WAS "REPAIRED". A FREE LOANER CAR WAS GIVEN TO ME,...

Sep 8, 2005 Tires 8,700 mi

ON FEBRUARY 16 OF THIS YEAR, I HIT SOME BLACK ICE THAT CAUSED ME TO HIT A CURB SIDEWAYS. THE IMPACT KNOCKED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL OFF. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE KEN GARFF SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE SOUTHTOWNE LOCATION IN SANDY, UT WHERE IT WAS "REPAIRED". A FREE LOANER CAR WAS GIVEN TO ME,...

Sep 8, 2005 Equipment 8,700 mi

ON FEBRUARY 16 OF THIS YEAR, I HIT SOME BLACK ICE THAT CAUSED ME TO HIT A CURB SIDEWAYS. THE IMPACT KNOCKED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL OFF. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE KEN GARFF SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE SOUTHTOWNE LOCATION IN SANDY, UT WHERE IT WAS "REPAIRED". A FREE LOANER CAR WAS GIVEN TO ME,...

Sep 8, 2005 Wheels 8,700 mi

ON FEBRUARY 16 OF THIS YEAR, I HIT SOME BLACK ICE THAT CAUSED ME TO HIT A CURB SIDEWAYS. THE IMPACT KNOCKED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL OFF. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE KEN GARFF SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE SOUTHTOWNE LOCATION IN SANDY, UT WHERE IT WAS "REPAIRED". A FREE LOANER CAR WAS GIVEN TO ME,...

Sep 8, 2005 Tires 8,700 mi

ON FEBRUARY 16 OF THIS YEAR, I HIT SOME BLACK ICE THAT CAUSED ME TO HIT A CURB SIDEWAYS. THE IMPACT KNOCKED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL OFF. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE KEN GARFF SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE SOUTHTOWNE LOCATION IN SANDY, UT WHERE IT WAS "REPAIRED". A FREE LOANER CAR WAS GIVEN TO ME,...

Sep 8, 2005 Equipment 8,700 mi

ON FEBRUARY 16 OF THIS YEAR, I HIT SOME BLACK ICE THAT CAUSED ME TO HIT A CURB SIDEWAYS. THE IMPACT KNOCKED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL OFF. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE KEN GARFF SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE SOUTHTOWNE LOCATION IN SANDY, UT WHERE IT WAS "REPAIRED". A FREE LOANER CAR WAS GIVEN TO ME,...