2004 VOLVO XC90

Break failure computer malfunction

Transmission failed again at 126,800 miles after completely replacing with new one in 2011

Early catastrophic engine failure. We bought this car new in 2004. Last year, at approx 35,000 miles, we had to replace the head gasket ($5000). Today I was told by our Volvo service center that the engine was blown and we needed a new one. ($12,500) This car has always been gently driven, has extremely low mileage yet has demonstrated that it’s engine is a lemon.

Vehicle exhibits uncoNTrolled rollback on steep hills that is dangerous to passegers inthe vehicle and pedstrians especially children outside of vehicle. Manufacturer states the particular engine design and transmision on our model has no hill holder mechanism. However, in hillside communities such as where we live the uncontrolled rollback results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven. This is unacceptable and should be carefully investigated. I have filed a complaint with the National Highway and Safety administration as well.

This car has ahd a loud knocking noise since we purchased it in May 2003. Don Beyer Volvo Dulles has attempted to repair the problem 4 separate times. They have replaced my brake pads and calipers, the balancing spring on my emergency brake, the splines on my axle….but the noise STILL persists today. I have received HORRENDOUS customer service from everyone at Volvo Corporate and from the dealership where I purchsed this LEMON, Annapolis Volvo. The noise persists today. I have sent a certified letter to Volvo demanding that they refund my money.

2004 volvo xc90. consumer states problem with transmission *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle was jumping into gear or lunging when he applied the accelerator pedal. the consumer stated the original transmission was replaced at 53,000 miles in 2008. the dealer performed a diagnostic check and determined that the front axle had lost a plug and that the transmission had become contaminated and that was the cause of the jumping in the transmission. the repair of the front axle and transmission flush was approved at volvo's cost. however, diagnostics also revealed the passenger side air bag was defective and needed to be replaced. *jb

2004 volvo xc90 front right tire became disconnected from the axle and collapsed under the vehicle. upon inspection mechanic determined that the tie rod snapped in half. *kb the vehicle was towed to a dealer and the technician found out that there had been a recall on the tie rod (recall 06v155000). the tire rods were replaced on both side under the recall. *nm

Design defects in the shifting device on 2004 volvo xc90 suv. ***no answer required***. *mr the shifting device tends to stop in reverse when you try to put the suv into park, because the shift had stopped hard. if the brake is released and the motor is still on, the car goes backwards. this can easily cause an accident or an injury. *bf

2004 xc90 has had three computer/electrical problems, perhaps related. urgent message appears on panel, "srs needs attention - urgent". car taken to dealer with message active, dealer unable to diagnose problem, resets system. 3 months later, srs message reappears, car won't start, no lights or other accessories left on. battery diagnosed as dead, replaced, srs message clears with new battery. 3 months later, srs message reappears, two control modules replaced. *jb

On certain passenger vehicles, the outer tie rod ball joint can deform at high loads causing a loss of clamping and the nut may loosen, which may eventually lead to a fracture of the outer rod ball joint. the driver may notice the vehicle is diffcult to maneuver increasing the risk of a crash. wheels: on certain suv's, the front wheel speed sensors may be defective, causing an erroneous speed signal this can adversely affect a number of vehicle functions, including brake, engine, transmission, and torque distribution control which rely on this signal for proper operation. seat belts: rear on certain suv's, the seat belt attachment for the second and third row may not have been fitted properly. in the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury. corrective actions: dealer will inspect and repair free of charge. in my case, the manufacturer has refused to repair free of charge, therefore, the volvo dealer will not repair defects on my suv.

Inside smells of gasoline after starting, and while driving. persistent. nauseating while driving. windows must be let down while driving.

The fuel pump under the back seat is cracked and leaking fuel. this is referenced in nhtsa recall number 09v483000. o'steen volvo in jacksonville refuses to acknowledge there was ever a problem with this. it is all over the internet.the vehicle is not driveable as is. the car is soaked with gasoline. apparently the fuel pump housing dries out from heat and cracks. we need some help here. it would be better if someone in saint augustine florida could do this recall work for us as we really don't want to deal with o'steen after they have blown us off.

While driving any distance over 60 minutes the car warning comes on saying sudden loss of brakes, stop safely. airbag check light comes on. within a few seconds all the electronics shuts down; all dash, stereo, lights, wipers, windows and lack of power to engine but car stays running. this was almost a deadly crash while driving in pouring rain and there were cars everywhere. no way to signal or flashers, i honestly thought me and my family were gonna get in an accident. i have read other stories online so my question is, what is the cause of this? how do i fix it before some gets hurt or even worse killed! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that the all wheel drive sensor malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but was unable to be diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v434000 (wheels). the contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. the failure mileage was 172,000.

There is a very strong smell of gas while driving at all speeds. the smell gets worse on the right hand rear passenger seat when parked. i took it in for diagnosis and was told there is a leak on top of the fuel pump. i called to volvo of north america see if there is a recall. the lady i talked to was very nice and seamed knew exactly what i was talking about. if this a problem why is there no recall in all states in usa. *tr

Catastrophic blowout failure of primewell valera touring tire purchased from firestone in jackson, ms, on 06/14/2016. blowout occurred on 07/03/2017 while wife was driving on i-55. we have put less than 12k miles on these tires and, now, do not feel safe. possible damage to car (volvo xc90). wife stranded over july 4th holiday in louisiana because firestone is closed. after initially telling us that the tires would be replaced free because there was a recall, firestone now says we will have to pay for new tires because our tires are not being recalled. extremely frustrating.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving at any speed, the odor of fuel was present and an unexplained warning indicator illuminated. the contact also stated that the vehicle leaked fuel. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

My volvo xc 90 cannot shift to park or reverse, it remained in drive or neutral position. was unable to remove keys from ignition due to problem. it is a safety hazard that when i searched u-tube found there were numerous people that encountered the same problem. it just had a service 1 month ago

"takata recall" the air bag light is always on. it is on all the time. i have paper from the volvo dealer was checked to diagnostic the air bag. i payed for it.

Tl* the contact serviced a 2004 volvo xc90. while parked, the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor and there was fuel visible above the fuel pump. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump housing and flange were damaged and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the maufacturer was made aware of the issue. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). the approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Transmission is defective and fails every 50,000 miles without warning which could lead to an accident as vehicle becomes inoperable (stops and cannot be moved) this is the 3rd transmission installed in the vehicle by volvo. each of the transmissions have failed around 50,000 miles without warning.

When traveling at high rates of speed (on the highway) the car completely shuts off. the dashboard and all electrical shuts off, the hazards do not seem to work or the turn indicators, abs does not work so it is a very slow heavy stop. this happened to me in this car one other time in 2010, and there was an immediate computer module upgrade issued.

I am concerned these 2 issues may pose a safety risk. i recently purchased this car from a friend and have had it about a month. i notice the steering is very stiff and difficult to maneuver. i was trying to find out if there were any recalls on this but having no luck. also, when the car is in gear "drive", when stopped on an incline (even the slightest hill) i notice that when i take my foot off the brake pedal the car rolls backwards! it shouldn't do that. the transmission notice on the dash is saying it needs service but my friend i bought it from said she had it checked twice and was told there is no transmission issue. is there a recall on power-train/trans parts? the car should not roll backwards when in gear "drive", even if i am stopped on a hill. even a slight incline and the car rolls back. not normal. thank you for any and all help you can offer. this isn't an "incident" but i do not know who else to contact for help. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven, the transmission failed to shift out of third gear. the contact was also alerted to a message display which indicated a transmission failure. additionally, the vehicle would independently shift to neutral. niello volvo cars sacramento located at 4609 madison ave, sacramento, ca 95841, (916) 488-2400), was contacted by phone. the contact inquired about nhtsa campaign number: 03v434000 (wheels). the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was towed back to the residence. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

While i'm motion the srs airbag light came on transmission urgent light came on and abs light the battery keeps bubbling like its gone blow up in my trunk i have to jump it off every morning i paid alot for this suv can you please help me keep my only car in working order i have had all maintains done in past now the coolant system is leaking what is going on with this volvo xc90 t6 awd [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).” *pm

Transmision is struggling on 3rd or 4th shift, i read on internet many colvos this trim failing and been rebuilted and still failing

A few years ago i received a extended warranty for a fuel pump recall. my fuel pump is now leaking gas and filling the car with gas fumes. when i called the volvo dealer i was told that the extended warranty was no longer valid and it would cost $1,000.00 to have it fixed. i called the vehicle safety hotline and was told that my vin number wasn't included in the recall and i would need to file a complaint. the car is 16 years old and is in good condition i feel that as volvo knows that the fuel pump is a safety issue that all cars that have the same fuel pump issue that are still driving the highways should be included in the recall. nothing happened other than the heavy fuel smell that fills the car when driving and the fuel can be smelled outside of the car after it has been turned off. i have had the car fixed but think that the fuel pump issue should still be addressed. i didn't have an accident and there was no fire, but there could have been.

The volvo has constant issues when shifting and getting stuck in a specific gear. also it will decide to down shift out of know where. i can be doing 55 on the highway then it slams into 3rd and i lose control of the vehicle almost making me crash. mechanics do not see anything weong with the transmission ie its going bad but something is making the vehicle do this. software possibly tcm not working properly but my mechanic also insepected that. after much research it seems to be a very well known and unsafe condition.

Bought the vehicle with 112,000 miles on it, it has a gas leak trickling down the side of the gas tank, probably a bad sending unit, fumes are bad some days but worse on warmer days. the transmission failed one day with no warning or light, it just lost momentum and failed to engage in drive. i think this is due to the poor engineering design volvo used. this model is the t6 with the gm 4t65e transmission which is widely known to fail even at low miles. i think a full safety recall should e sanctioned for all model years with these horrible problems

Raw gas smell. told by dealer may be dangers to drive and park out of garage so fumes don’t accumulate. garage has natural gas heat and gas water heater. some cars sold in other states have had recalls, under volvo recall # 220. this car has been used in some states named in summer months. i am orig owner.

I keep getting that the anti-skid needs to be serviced but when i got it checked they reported that they couldnt find anything wrong with the anti-skid and the error is constantly lit in the service window of the vehicle. i can feel the difference while driving in wet conditions. is there anything specific they should look for other than advising me that its probably a sensor. i don't feel safe driving in rain.

While driving, random massive electrical failure which shuts off all lights, gauges and accessories. performance returns and then goes out again. inevitably, car loses acceleration, brakes and steering. check engine light comes on and car goes into "limp home" mode. volvo dealership claims they can't find anything wrong. my research indicates that problems of this nature were uncovered as far back as 2004 and have been consistently report to volvo. however, no solution has been publicized.

We smelled a gasoline odor and the "check engine" light came on so we took our volvo to a dealer to inspect. they said that there was a crack in the top of the fuel tank. i am the original owner and have taken meticulous care of this vehicle so that sounded very strange. the car only has 108,000 miles in 15 years. i now see where this model was recalled for fuel pump replacement several years ago but it was while i was out of the country for two years (2004-2006) on a project for my employer. i had my parents keep the car while i was gone and none of us received the notice about the recall. shouldn't volvo still have to honor this recall since i was not aware of it at the time? according to your recall campaign 09v-483 my car would have been included in the recall group, although my vin number doesn't show up under the recalls now...could it be that the campaign is over so it doesn't show up now? volvo customer care knew about this problem when i called them on friday but are hemming and hawing about doing anything about it. it seems a cracked fuel tank could catch fire.

Vehicle smells like gasoline when stopped and parked, and when driving. the smell seems to be strongest at the right rear of the vehicle when parked outside. when parked in the garage, the gasoline smell would be extremely strong and start coming into the house. it was severe enough i opened the garage door manually because i was afraid of blowing up the entire house. it is now staying parked in the driveway because the smell is so bad. there is a recall on certain vin numbers, however volvo says mine is not affected by the recall that would fix the smell. the recall appears to have been set up by state in which the vehicle was originally purchased, not necessarily vehicles with the part in question. the state where the vehicle has been since 2001 is virginia. i spoke with my local dealership, who simply said to bring it in and they could diagnose it at their normal rates, and they would charge full price for parts and labor. speaking with a volvo usa representative got me a bit further with a 30% off parts coupon. while a nice gesture, it would have been nice to include vehicles that fell outside listed recalled vin numbers on a case by case basis. at any rate, this is not an optional repair, as a gas smell indicates gasoline vapors, which are highly explosive.

When i brought my car to ramsey volvo for service, volvo recommended the angle gear reseal service because the angle gear box is leaking as shown in the attached picture. upon further research, i found that this is a very common issue with all volvo xc90s, so much so that it can be classified as a manufacturer defect, and qualifies as a recall in my opinion. the angle gear box is an undisturbed part and is supposed to be sealed for the lifetime of the car. when the fluid in the angle gear box is completely leaked out, which is something with no indication whatsoever, the car would lose all wheel drive according to volvo. when that happens in a slippery situation with ice or snow, the car is most likely to lose control and would lead to a serious accident with potential loss of lives. i would like volvo to voluntarily recall all volvo xc90s to fix all leaking angle gear boxes so no lives would be lost.

Srs -airbag service urgent oil light on sometimes

Srs- airbag service urgent oil light sometimes appear

Similar to many others, while driving our 2004 volvo xc90, we hear a click, then the climate, radio and windshield wipers (if on) shut off and their display lights black out, then another click in a fraction of a second and they come back on. this was happening randomly, and nothing else was affected, until this weekend, while on a trip. we were driving on highways, outside temp in the 80's, no rain, average speed about 70mph. it happened a few times over about 45 minutes, then began happening every 5 miles or so. when i turned up the ac fan, within about a minute it clicked and we lost the usual things, but they did not come back on. then we heard another click and lost all dashboard lighting and controls; we could not see the instrument panel, the climate control was blowing hot air and could not be shut off or turned down, and we had no idea what speed we were going as it was nighttime. extremely frightening and dangerous. we made it to the first exit that had a gas station and stopped. the car was very hard to accelerate when we got off at the exit as well. i was able to open the windows but when i opened the moon roof, it stopped half way and then would not close or open. we were stranded for hours awaiting a family member to come get us and then hours longer waiting for the vehicle to be towed. our mechanic researched this and encouraged me to report, as he said there seem to be hundreds of reports of similar things happening with this year, make and model vehicle.

Transmission does not shift correctly. numerous of problems involving others. needs to be replaced. on highway did not want to go during rush hour traffic. could of been seriously injured by oncoming traffic when they obviously know that the transmission is a problem

Tl-contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90 ---- contact called volvo dealer in white plains ny... contact stated airbag light came on while driving and was on for a month.... vehicle stalled going 50mph ... power steering went out on main highway vehicle lost power and shut off.... vehicle restarts and then shuts off again after going a couple miles...spoke with mechanic at dealership who stated that airbags are recalled....mechanic by the name of anthony.... told contact that airbag light being on was not a big deal....that airbag was faulty so it would not deploy in accident........ 0 recalls associated with this vin.. cb

When stationary the car will have a wet spot of fuel under the tank and when we come to a stop you can smell fuel. when i looked under the car you can see where the side of the fuel tank was wet or dripping fuel.

A few days ago i began to smell fuel in the rear seat of the vehicle and on the outside. the smell began to get worse and linger for days after operating it. after some research i determined it to be the fuel pump issue that similar years and models were recalled for in 2009. my vehicle wasn't on the recall since it was purchased in pa rather than in one of the southern states. i took it to the dealer and they confirmed it was the fuel pump. volvo agreed to pay for the part but not the labor which amounts to $800. these fuels pumps present an extreme risk for fire and injury and all vehicles should have been recalled at volvos expense. volvo should do the right thing and pay for the repairs or nhtsa should force them to. just because of vehicle was purchased in one state versus another should not dictate whether they are recalled or not.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving 60 mph, a loud noise was observed and the sun roof shattered independently. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer (the volvo store, 1051 w. webster avenue, winter park, fl, 32789) where it was diagnosed that the sun roof needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 143,000. the vin was not available.

Sun roof glass shattered while driving 55+ mph on the interstate freeway under normal condition during my commute home. i called the police thinking that someone had throw a rock down from a bridge overhead, but once stopped i found no evidence of an object being the cause of the glass shattering. there were no marks on the roof of the vehicle or any object found inside the vehicle. it was a spontaneous shattering of the sun roof glass on an otherwise normal drive home on a sunny day, no weather, temp was around 75 degrees.

Hi, when driving my car up any slight little hill, i have no power and it doesn't seem to want to drive. it's very frustrating!! i have read there are recalls in the fuel pumps and also other recalls with the model volvo xc90. i hope they can repair it and pay for it!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving, there was a strong odor of fuel in the vehicle. the contact noticed fuel leaking onto the ground. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system). the failure mileage was 132,000.

Sunroof "exploded" while driving on the highway. nothing hit it.

2004 volvo xc90 sudden engine stall with lose of headlights: i was traveling on the interstate at night with the cruise set at 75 mph when suddenly it was like someone turned the ignition key to off for about 3 seconds, and then turned the key back on without restarting the engine. with all the warning lamps illuminated, and the engine at a stall i pulled into the emergency lane, and stopped. i then shifted to park and attempted to start the vehicle, where it took several attempts to start. the headlights did not stop working while pulling over, and when i stopped i switched the lights off before i restarted the engine. the first thing at mind was a fuel pump that was starting to act up. after restarting i revved the engine up a few quick times (to clear the engines throat). i then got back on the interstate accelerating to 75 mph , but doing so manually this time(no cruise control). about 10 min had passed when suddenly the engine started losing power as i was having to press the accelerator harder to maintain speed. while still coasting at 65 mph or so i placed the transmission into neutral, and attempted to restart the engine, when i turned the key to the start position i lost all the lights, i quickly released the key to the on position, and the lights remained off. i quickly pulled to the emergency lane and used the force to avoid the guardrail and the ditch. all the warning light were illuminated, and the engine was at a stall. i then turned the ignition key off and then back on, and that restored the headlights. it took 5-8 attempts to restart the engine, and again i'm thinking fuel pump acting up. each time i attempted to restart the engine it would spit and sputter like if the fuel pump were only delivering half the pressure needed for the fuel injectors. after the engine restarted i made it home, and the problem has not arisen since,

On the right rear side a smell of gas is present when i'm out side the car the i can smell it more

Car moved to right when applying brakes. car clunks when making turns. car very noisy when going over bumps/ potholes.

There has been problems with steering the driver shafts the fuel pump airbags and wheels making a clicking noise while driving on highway. the gas smell is always inside the car and mechanic has said it's from the fuel pump defect during manufacturer. along with the other fore-mention defects .volvo does not want to address issues because age of car. there is a defective sunroof that allows water to leak inside the car during rain fall . there has been a top class action placed against volvo for this . they wanted to charge me $700 to $800 for this defect and $1200 to $1500 for fuel pump .

Fuel leak and smell passenger rear vehicle

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while parked, there was a strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle. the smell worsened while driving. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be repaired. the repairs were not performed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

After driving for at least an hour the vehicle suddenly shuts down for a split second. all gauges go out, loss of power briefly, wipers sometimes kick on and fog lights reset and shut off and there is a thump from the transmission. this happens mainly at freeway speeds but has happened a few times at 30 mph and slower. can happen several times on a 2.5 hour trip. once it happens it can happen anytime. doesn't do it on trips around town. called volvo of north america and they denied any problems with the cem and said since it's an '04 with 85,000 miles that i'm out of warranty and they can offer no help.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that after the vehicle was parked, there was a fuel odor emitting inside the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure mileage was 69,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving various speeds, the power steering failed and several warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that a new alternator was placed in the vehicle two days prior to the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 170,000. the vin was not available.

I had this problem a few times a year ago and now it has returned. i was driving my car at night in the rain on a two lane freeway when all of a sudden i lost the headlights, dash lights, speedometer, radio, power windows, electric transmission, and much more function of the car. the engine is still running but it seems to almost reset or something then start shutting stuff down. i see on your website someone put this in as a complaint also this is very dangerous you cant see at night the car is hard to drive its obviously this same problem with water getting into the ecm. i read through your information and it seems like volvo knew something was up with ones produced before or after march. it seems like they have been well aware of the problem and still want to charge you $2000 to fix it! people shouldn't have to pay to fix a problem volvo has been well aware of and has had a cheap and easy solution for years. i called my local volvo dealers and not one of them had any information or knowledge of this problem. when volvo has a service notice about this problem and has obviously spent a lot of time looking into it. the problem seems to be really bad when it rains or i use the wipers further leading me to see that it is the same thing in investigation pe-10-025. these are only the people who are complaining to you this seems to be a very common issue that volvo is sweeping under the rug to make a buck. it's disgusting.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. when the contact entered the vehicle, there was an odor of fuel inside and outside the vehicle. the odor of fuel could be smelled whenever the vehicle was driven. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the vehicle, however, the failure was unable to be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

This report is about a hazardous situation with our 2004 xc90. the engine shut down without warning on the i5 freeway! the car suddenly lost power and we had to coast to the side in the dark. we were lucky to not get hit! the display showed the following error code: ecm-981a. we are aware of the fact that this problem is not new to nhtsa and that you have received several reports on it already. it appears that the problem has to do with the cruise control, and ever since the incident we have been driving the car without engaging it without any problems. the mileage on the car is 138,000 miles. the problem occurred when engaging the cruise control on an uphill slope. we speculate that it might be caused by engaging the cruise control at the same instant as the car shifts down automatically. i talked to a volvo service technician who aid that he had experienced the same problem with his own 2004 xc90 but he was unable to find what had caused it.

Looking for repairs on fuel issues,i read important information on what i was looking for. my volvo had started to smell like gas, more in the rear right sides or back side. i had read that it maybe or is a recall issue . i bought my volvo in 4/28/15 being only the second owner,i noticed the smell called the dealer where i bought the car, they suggested a diagnostic check. came up as possible volvo recall, since a bought the car as is they didn't fix it, they did suggest on calling volvo direct for this issue. i made a appointment with autonation volvo in san jose ca on 6/15/2015. when showing up for service they denied that my car was not a recall on that particular problem fuel issues, it was a recall on 157. i was surprised because i had gone for a fuel issue not a suspension issue. so my fuel issue is still present. so all i can say is that my issue with my volvo is a recall witch volvo of san jose ca don't want to fix because its not in the year, model, make. clearly i have the mobil make and year, 2004 xc90 volvo do to all the information found. myself and my husband drive this car every day plus my 7 yr. old with my newborn passengers being a hazard to my family.we took in the volvo in on saturday the 10/17 of 2015 because the smell is really bad, we need to drive with the ac at all times because the smell outside is so bad. we got rejected again, saying the same my car does not fall in that recall also do to my vin number not matching who knows what, i need this fixed bad. we have also had people tell us about the smell being strong. as you can see its a safety and fire hazard for my family's safety, and at this time financial hardship is in issue do to maternity leave to be paying something that clearly its a volvo issue , i think volvo should take this as a big concern. i do hope this problem gets resolved and done. thank you for your time and work. *tr

While driving at any speed the vehicles electrical system completely shuts down with out warning as if the vehicle was off. the engine stays running with very minimal power. this happened to me at night while driving on the highway, it was raining and all the lights, wipers, every electrical part just shut off, i am lucky i did not crash. after researching i that a lot of owners have the same problems and that volvo is aware of the dangerous problem but does nothing about it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to jerk and the instrument panel failed. the accelerator pedal was depressed and failed to respond. the vehicle was restarted and the failure recurred frequently. the contact also stated that on several occasions it took several attempts to start to vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving at any speed, the vehicle jerked and lost power. the contact also heard water running on the right passenger side door and underneath the dashboard. the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 113,00. the vin was not provided.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving 65 mph, the engine rpms decreased as if the brake pedal were depressed. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired and the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not provided. the failure mileage was 135,000....updated 01/27/16 *bf *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 180,000. djr

Exiting driveway in reverse, upon switching to drive the dashboard lights started flickering and a jerk was felt in the transmission. soon the dashboard gauges and the indicators went dead. several error messages quickly "scrolled" (brake failure, airbag failure, abs failure, engine failure) then the check engine light came on and remained on. no power to dashboard controls (gauges dead, no lights/turn signals, no radio). front windows work, but not rear. vehicle drives as if in low gear. unsafe to drive so had towed to dealer. they are running diagnostics so tbd on specific issue and cost to repair. concerned as no recall and situation is so dangerous (what if i'd been on freeway!) volvo should recall all the 2004 xc90 as others report same defect

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving approximately 70 mph, a loud abnormal noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle lost electrical power briefly. the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that there was an electrical module failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

I was heading towards a supermarket on a expressway on a an afternoon where there was a clicking sound near the dashboard on drivers side. and then suddenly the dashboard lights started flickering and a jerk was felt in the transmission. soon the dashboard gauges and the indicators went dead while driving and that too without any warning. there was several error messages that were popping up like brake failure, airbag failure, abs failure, engine failure and then the check engine light came on. the power was totally cut off and the steering was very hard. it appeared as if the vehicle is in a low gear. ibhad to take the next exit to come to a safe stop as no indicators were working. i tried to turn off the ignition and then tried to restart. the vehicle started but all the gauges on the dash were down. had to push the gas pedal hard since the vehicle was behaving as if it was in low gear. power windows, power steering, indicators, lights, gear shift indicator, audio was totally cut off. i called a local technician and to check the problem, but he could not find the fault. however he cleared the errors and check engine message. the vehicle was restored after almost 1 hour. then i tried to return back to home. the next day, the same problem occurred, and it kept occurring several times. i heard several reviews from several customers about the same issue with 2004 xc90. and every issue is related to cem. the module costs $1200+ which is a very high cost. this situation is so dangerous while you are on freeways and may cause accidents. volvo should recall all the 2004 xc90s and replace these modules and also compensate all the owners who have replaced their cems.

We were driving on the highway at night in heavy rain when the computer shorted out. the car jolted 2 or 3 times and then the dash and everything the computer controls died. the car still ran, and we were able to make it home, but it was very dangerous. we quickly learned that anytime there is heavy rain or extreme heat this same thing happens. what remains on the dash is an srs airbag error message.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stopped independently. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tie rod needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

I switched from headlights on to daylight driving lights on. i received a "bulb failure" for the daylight driving lights. i switched back to headlights. i received a "bulb failure" for the hids. i have verified that the fuses are good, and that there are now no working headlights on the car. had this happened at night it could have been bad, very bad. thank god it happened during a sunny day and that the teen driver wasn't behind the wheel.

Hello volvo, for the record, we love our volvo suv (2004, xc90). over the years the service from michelle balside at volvo on plainfield road in cincinnati has been truly excellent, her contact information is attached. however, we have has an issue since 2011 that has not been resolved, which is so uncharacteristic of volvo. i am hoping you can help me change the outcome. for years my husband’s right headlight has been turning on and off intermittently. this is very dangerous when he drives to and from work at night on an old 4 lane highway (columbia parkway) that has no separation between east and west bound lanes, which means cars travel head-on at 70 miles an hour. our dealer looked at the issue several times and said they could not fix it; so we lived with the dangerous issue because we thought the problem was unique to us. recently, someone told us they were having issues with their volvo headlights and they found a blog on edmonds which listed a lot of other volvo owners with the same issue. i have attached the blog for your reference. the blog refers to a repair kit. please let me know if volvo corporate can send a repair kit to our dealer in cincinnati. we have been loyal customers and we are thinking of giving our used volvo to our daughter when she turns 16 next spring, and buying a new volvo for my husband, bill. please show your customers that you care and you will resolve the headlight issue, it could save a life someday. for now, we “hope and pray” on a daily basis that the headlight functions as it should.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while in park, the contact heard a noise. all the warning lights on the instrument panel failed to illuminate and the vehicle stalled. in addition, the contact stated that the odometer displayed an incorrect reading and there was a fuel odor in the vehicle. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed that the central electronic module and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while the vehicle was parked, an extremely strong odor of fuel emitted near the fuel tank on the rear passenger side. the fuel tank exhibited fuel leakage, but there was no fuel visible on the ground. the contact experienced the same failure as mentioned in nhtsa campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 215,000.

My 2004 volvo xc90 with a 2.5t engine, 7 pass, intermittently and inadvertently stalls while driving it. it is scary because all electrical goes off, instrument panel, radio, lights, etc, several warning messages appears, such abs, air bags failure, brake failure, engine failure, etc. it won't respond to acceleration and brakes are very hard to push, the engine does not stop. i have to stop, turn it off, wait few minutes, then start it, everything comes to normal again but with the check engine and the air bags message, then after some minutes of driving the same stalling and electrical issues happen again. this is serious because you are on freeway and you loose brakes and engine control, no information in instrument panel, etc. i found that the relays in the cem (control electronics module) are super hot possibly due to loose connections, in the video below you will see the problems and infrared pictures of the cem. please help!!!!!! please help!!!!!! please help!!!!!! please help!!!!!! please see my youtube video and other videos with the same issue search for xc90 issues, xc90 stalling, xc90 electrical problems, etc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwulb1sksie&feature=youtu.be thank you *tr

I have a volvo xc90 2004. i was driving and suddenly i heard a noise under the car. i stop the car and call my road service provider to send me a tow truck. we took the car to the auto center to have it inspected, they call me to give me bad news they said it was the transmission shaft, something coming out apart and that will be expensive to fix and that i needed to take it to volvo dealer to get it fix . i was in shock. i didn't expected this so soon my volvo car it has 87,000 miles and i feel this is a manufacturer malfunction problem . this should be a recall, its too soon to give me this headache please investigate this matter soon to help others i will really appreciated if i have a answer soon. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician was unable to diagnose a failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 122,000.

Strong gasoline odor outside and at times inside the car. researched the issue and found that there was a nhtsa recall in 2010 for this same issue related to the fuel pump, but it only covered certain states. due to the fact that the vehicle was purchased in minnesota it was not covered in the recall and i was never notified of the defect. nhtsa investigation faulted a design issue with the fuel pump combined with temperature variations. apparently 90f to -20f temperature swings in minnesota was not deemed sufficient to be included or notified about the recall. *js

Car lost all power and message window read "reduced engine performance". we were traveling in the left lane and had to coast through traffic to the shoulder. there was absolutely no throttle response, so we shut the car off. upon restarting it, the message disappeared and we were able to continue our trip. it happened again, and we reset it once again. we stopped at the first volvo repair facility we found and had them scan all the computers using the volvo diagnostic equipment. the code they retrieved was ecm-981a. they cleared our computer using the volvo computer, but the problem returned on our return home. we were barely able to get out of the way of a semi barreling upon us! the problem still persists, and i finally went to my computer to find some information on my own. apparently, this is not so uncommon a problem with these cars. there is already a recall on some of the 2003-2004 s60's and v70's. we have already spent close to $2,000.00 trying to remedy this problem, but that becomes inconsequential if someone gets killed because the issue doesn't get resolved. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the front end of the vehicle independently traveled out of lane. in addition, the anti skid warning light illuminated. the failure recurred continuously. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000. kmj

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while in park, the contact noticed fuel vapors emitting from inside and outside the vehicle. in addition, the service engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline) but the vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 145,000.

Noticed the smell of fuel while exiting the vehicle. looked under the vehicle and noticed a fuel leak under the driver's side passenger door. fuel was leaking at the approximate rate of 3 gallons per 24 hours. drove the car to the dealer the next morning. dealer diagnosed the problem as a crack in the fuel sender located on top of the gas tank (not the fuel pump which was replaced under the prior recall). when asked how the leak developed the dealer stated that the plastic fitting cracked due to the cycling of temperatures (same reason for fuel pump failure and recall). *tr

2004 volvo xc90. consumer writes in regards to a broken fuel pump and leaking gas. *smd the consumer noticed a strong gas smell in the garage. the consumer discovered recall # 09v483000. however, he was never informed. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to be restarted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact was notified of nhtsa campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the vin was not included. the approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that when servicing the vehicle, the technician discovered that the fuel tank was leaking. the vehicle was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 133,675.

Smelled gasoline, took it to a shop, they found fuel pump cracked, replaced fuel pump. then we found out the was a recall in southern states for this problem specifically. we live in the new england area and was told it would not be considered under the recall. i feel completely wronged in this situation. the recall was specific to heat cycling. no were in the us is this more apparent than new england. *tr

I am paying for the third light ballast in this volvo 700-1000 dollars each time. i know this has been reviewed by your organization in 2010 it is online. let me tell you what happens. when the ballast fails the headlight go off. sometime 1 light, sometimes both. i was on the highway at night, the past two time that the lights went off. guess what, there is no back up light . so i had to drive to the next exit in total fear of crashing during the rain. oh, and i did pull over in the side problem there was no shoulder, construction. all you need to light a bulb is a few watts, the ballast system is a joke and costly. it will result in someone crashing and death. please do not ignore this , check online you will see this is a very common problem in this model and year. oh , also had the transmission recalled . mine failed at 75000 miles , still paid 1500 for the work nice company. *tr

I just purchased this vehicle used a few days ago and now notice there is a smell of gasoline when we get out of the car. i went on line and discovered that there was a recall for the fuel pump which sits on top of the gas tank. i contacted volvo and they said to take it to the local dealer in waterbury ct. they told me it would be $800 to repair the part because the warranty ran out in may of this year, and this is november. this is a known safety issue and feel that volvo should replace the defective part free of charge. volvo said that the recall only applies to that model located in the south or southwestern us. i am the second owner and have no way of knowing if this car was driven for long periods in those regions. also, how can they know if their known problem with this fuel pump has not spread to other areas as well? *tr

Driving along a rural road in e. oregon at around 7:30 pm and all front lights went out at once (all of them). this caused a dangerous situation as we were not in a cell phone area and had to sleep in car overnight and drove out of area at daylight the next day. the car worked fine except for a complete lighting failure, which is important as you are driving down country roads in the dark. *tr

Traveling on highway at 65 mph, hit a large deer, no air bag deployment. the deer smashed in the front end of vehicle. *tr

In october 2014 myself my boyfriend and my 7 year old we're driving home when all of a sudden the car would not accelerate when i tried to push through the traffic light the vehicle then slowed down in the middle of the road their was no way of me trying to pull over bc the car completely stopped i then proceeded to get my 7 year old out the truck and her spelt belt in the back was stuck and would not come out we were almost hit from the back due to the vehicle stalling in the middle of the road in a curve we were stranded for about three hours in the dark when we were finally towed home i was told that the transmission was no good and this is the reason our vehicle stalled and was disabled. *tr

While driving our volvo xc-90, the entire electrical system shuts down (dashboard display, lighting, ac, power windows, power door locks, everything electrical etc.). additionally, for a split second the engine/transmission jerks and/or stalls before resuming. the first time this happened was in 2010 and never occurred again for several years. then suddenly on a recent trip in august 2014 this happened repeatedly and the electrical system never returned to operation during that trip. in that august 2014 occurrence we were traveling down narrow state highway 1 in big sur, california. had we lost control of the vehicle during the jerking episodes we could have gone off the narrow road and down the steep cliff side to our deaths. this put our family in a very perilous situation. additionally, since the above incident in late august 2014 the vehicle has experienced numerous other flashes/jerking incidents while at highway speeds. this occurrence seems to be increasing. this is a very dangerous situation and needs to be addressed with a national re-call. *tr

I have experienced the known issue with the central electronic module many times now. i have been driving at highway speeds and then experience the momentary jerking, loss of power, loss of instrument panel, and more. sometimes i start my vehicle and it starts in limp home mode. very frustrating and dangerous. this should be recalled and repaired by volvo. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled intermittently. the contact stated that the instrument panel and radio would shut off and the windshield wipers activated. also, the abs and anti skid traction control warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was 104,000. updated 10/8/14*cn the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified and did not offer any assistance due to the vehicles age. updated 3/23/15 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. whenever the vehicle was driven over a bump in the road or if the contact inadvertently hit the key, the vehicle would stall. the latest failure occurred while driving 70 mph. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. updated 10/30/14*lj updated 04/27/2015 *js

As i was taking my kids home the truck went into limp mode even though it was still in drive leaving me and my two kids stranded in the middle of the highway my daughter and i had to actually push the vehicle off the road to safety. now i find out that it needs a new transmission which we aren't able to locate. *tr

2004 volvo xc90 2.5t ...driving at about 65 mph with no warning aloud thump noise, windshield wiper comes on radio goes off dash lights go off, last for a sec. then resumes to normal . this has happened several times now, while i have only owned this vehicle for a month. today it happens again only worse ..after the initial thump and jerk it happens three more within 5 miles the last time i was going about 35 mph, big thump and jerk, wipers comes on , radio goes off , all dash lights off ..no hazards available and i get several warnings on dash brake failure , srs failure and anti skid failure. .i turn car off then back on and continue home...it happens again 5 minutes later at 15 mph....i am reading many, many complaints like mine. this issue needs to be addressed asap. .i almost was rear ended twice. volvo needs to take responsibility. *tr

Our 2004 volvo xc-90 developed a warning light that the stability control was inactive. in addition, we experienced a "sloshing" sound in the passenger compartment akin to a bottle of water rolling around the back. upon inspection it was determined that the yaw sensor was damaged due to corrosion from defective sun-roof drains which allowed water intrusion into the vehicle body. no external leaks or issues were evident and the issue was well described upon an internet search. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving various speeds, the vehicle would stall and unknown warning indicators would illuminate. it took the contact numerous attempts to restart the vehicle. in addition, the contact stated that the windshield wipers activated independently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

3 hours into a 3-1/2 hour weekend road trip there was a clunk in the engine compartment. thinking i hit a pothole, i continued on cautiously. while continuing on these unfamiliar 2 lane windy roads going 43mph (the speed limit was 55) about 2 miles from where the clunk happened my entire dash cluster stopped working. all my dome lights and leg lights came on. the car clunked harder this time. i lost power to the engine, steering was like trying to turn a tank, and the brakes were very spongy. still traveling on windy roads with large semi trucks behind me and cars passing by in the opposite lane i veered to the right to avoid being rear ended by a semi. not being able to steer or stop as efficiently as before i coasted into a residents 2-3 man rock landscape traveling at about 5mph. i dented my front license plate and scratched the bumper. with my heart pounding, i turned the car off and got out to see the damage. i went to the residents home and told them my story. they were thankful my fiancé and i were okay. since i hit rock there was no damage done to their landscape. after 20 minutes i started the car. it was hesitant to start. the brake failure light was on for a few seconds then the srs service warning light came on and stayed on. for the remainder of the weekend trip the car would lurch like the tranny was slipping. especially after taking off from a stop light. it still clunks once in awhile but we only drive it around town. it's currently at a certified volvo specialist being serviced. this morning all lights stopped working and i couldn't get it out of the garage. the key stuck in the ignition. in conclusion, this mishap could have resulted in a serious injury or fatality. if every car of this make and model is doing this, they need to be recalled and repaired! *tr

Driving vehicle at 45mph and key switched out of the "run" position while being driven. vehicle's engine completely shut off, rendering power brakes, power steering and airbags as not operational. *tr

While going up a hill about 45 mile per hour the lights on my dash as well as the radio turned off. i pulled over turned the car off and back on all the lights returned however my gas gauge no longer works as well as unlocking back doors and door to gas tank. there are many complaints about this part i don't see why there are no recalls this is very unsafe i could've easily crashed due to loss of power breaks and the car not making it up the hill. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc 90. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the windshield wipers activated independently and the instrument panel went completely dark. the vehicle started making a clicking noise and stalled. the vehicle was merged to the side of the road and the battery was disconnected. the vehicle was restarted and resumed its normal operations. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 93,000. updated 10/1/14*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that after several attempts the vehicle failed to start. the contact mentioned that for a moment the entire instrument panel illuminated, but then the check engine light continued to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the ce module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 18,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitting from the vehicle intermittently. the contact notified the dealer of the safety concern and was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was to be inspected by an authorized dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 189,000.

Upon leaving out for the day vehicle hesitated somewhat when i would accelerate on gas pedal. after driving for only 5 mls. vehicle started sputtering, i thought maybe i should stop and get gas that would solve the problem but no the problem continued and got worse, as long as i was just coasting it was ok, but upon accelerating is when it felt like it was about to stall and there was also fuel smell when accelerating. the sputtering & shaking and rough sound worsen as well. i spoke with an auto repairman and he informed me of the vehicles recalls on fuel system and that it was most definitely what my situation was with my volvo. *tr

While on the interstate at 60mph, experienced temporarily loss of power, the ip displays and an abnormal 'jerking' in the transmission/drivetrain. the srs airbag and brake failure error messages appeared in the ip error display. the wipers momentarily came on. lights dimmed. power failure was only for a split-second (at 60mph) before returning to normal. after normal power was restored, error messages continued to be shown in the ip error display. the brake failure message instructed me to pull over and bring the vehicle to a safe stop. upon bringing the vehicle to a safe stop and turning off ignition, i heard excessive electrical clicking under the dash (like relays clicking). all ip displays were non-responsive (dark). i locked the car (alarm armed) and later returned with a tow-truck. upon return to the car, i was unable to unlock it or disarm the alarm. car was unresponsive. alarm was armed (unable to be disarmed) and the engine bypass feature of the alarm prevented me from starting the car. could only gain entry into the car from the driver's side door with physical key. car was placed in neutral and loaded onto a flatbed truck for tow back to volvo dealership. temperature at time of failure was 110f. *tr

Last year(2013) i noticed when it rain, my driver side floor will be occasionally damped. it was random and didn't happen everytime it rained, so i blew it off. as spring of 2014 approaches & the rain becomes more frequent in illinois, my driver floor becomes more & more wet, not damped but soaking wet. puddle of water that is. im not sure what it is, but as i research the problem i find several complaints of the issue being a sunroof drain issue. my issue is increasing & if someone can provide more information on this it would be greatly appreciated, because my carpet is ruined & smelly. *tr

While driving down the road around 50 mph the xc90 skipped and temporarily turned off all elections. thought it was a glitch so continued down the road more carefully. then it happened again and the electronics never came back on. i couldn't make it up a small hill on the road to get safely home. my transmission wouldn't pull. the speed gauge and rpms were completely unworking. windows would not roll down air had went out. power steering temporarily went out. made it home finally and nothing seems wrong now but there is obviously a problem that needs to be fixed. i could have easily been in a wreak or stranded on the side of the road with my babies. volvo needs to take responsibility. *tr

I purchased the xc90 dame day once leaving the dealership there was no gas stop to put gas in car once filled up car would get out of park wad stuck there for 15 min tried to take key out would not allow me to called dealer once the car could get to dealer they gave me answers ad i have to pump the brakes and i should b.fine i was scared but had to get home to my town went to work on the 25th of april 2014 was stuck at work for over 30 min terrified im financing the vehicle sine its late i will have to call the dealer and finance in the am cars should not b doin this had the car for two days total nightmare also on dash it says anti skid needs service with a yellow warning symbol also service alarm also showed up what can i do im a single mom now i have a vehicle that i cant drive i need your help they also wouldn't provide a car fax they said they have a safety record but it only shows who owned the car and purchased dates please help if i cant drive i will lose my job and everything i worked hard for i hope to hear from you soon dealerships should not be able to rip of hardworking people thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle momentarily lost power without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician could not diagnose a failure however, the battery was replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 109,000.

On two separate occasions, our vehicle would not restart after stopping for gas. this occurred after it was serviced and battery replaced a week prior. aaa was unable to jump start it as well, and vehicle had to be towed back to dealership for repairs. according to the two separate dealerships, the central electronics module is the culprit, and needed replacing. across multiple online forums, volvo owners have complained about similar problems with the cem, often placing drivers and occupants in danger as they experienced complete electrical outage at highway speeds. we were fortunately that our vehicle just did not restart, instead of shutting down in traffic at 65 mph. this is a significant safety issue, and volvo should be responsible for replacing the faulty units. *tr

The ignition turns to the accessory position if the key is bumped, while the vehicle is in gear. the vehicle loses power steering and power brakes. this has happened twice in the last year. *tr

While driving, car stopped accelerating and urgent transmission required light came on. took it to dealership today and was told a new transmission is needed; total cost $6800. i know this year and model vehicle has had several issues with transmission. when i called volvo, they said nothing could be done. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that the electrical system failed and the instrumental panel became dark as the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed. the technician advised that the electronic control module failed due to water intrusion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 115,000.

On june 2013, my interior door handles both front and back all began to break. all interior door handles both front and back began to brake around a 2 1/2 month period, at different times while i was exiting my car. this is ridiculous. all handles breaking around the same time. i have to now lower my window and reach threw the outside to open the door. this problem needs to be addressed and recalled. what i have read online, i am not the only one with this problem. there are a numerous amount of vehicles with the same issue. this can be a huge safety issue. what is the windows fail to work next. how would i get out of my vehicle if there's a accident, and i am trapped inside. does volvo not care for there mistakes. please address this issue and recall it asap to fix the problem. this vehicle is making me scared to drive it. thank you very much, and i pray you fix this issue soon, kate burton

Hit another car from behind before a red traffic light. tried the best to stop my 2004 xc90, but seemed i lost the brake (fully or partially) and was not able to stop it to avoid the collision. although i did all my best to brake it, did not feel abs at all. i was not driving fast, 10 - 30 mph, maybe. the weather was pretty nice, sunny and dry. northern nj. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, he smelled fuel inside the vehicle. the contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed that he had a leak. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the cause of failure was unknown. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 188,215.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that upon inspection, fumes coming from the fuel pump entered the vehicle when parked. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and the mechanic stated that the fuel pump had to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

While driving at highway speeds, the vehicle experienced a complete systems failure of engine, lighting, wipers, interior lighting (dash), brake failure message and srs airbag service warnings. this has begun to happen repeatedly. this problem appears to be the same that many other xc90 owners have been experiencing. *jb

While driving 70 mph on i-5 we heard a loud thump in the engine compartment and we suddenly went to about 25 mph all of our electronic systems shut down, there was an extremely loud grinding sound for approx. 2-3 seconds. now i think my transmission is damaged and the electronics system shuts down pretty frequently. i am totally disappointed to read that this has happened to numerous other families. thank god no one has died from this.....this is very irresponsible and negligent from a reputable auto company. is it going to take someone or family to get seriously injured or die before they acknowledge this very serious issue. its time for someone to be accountable for this. *js

For about 2 months now i have been smelling loud odors of gas/fuel inside the car coming from the left side of my 2004 volvo xc90. the smell is becoming unbearable causing headaches. i had my husband look under my car to see if there was an obvious leak. he noticed that the side of the fuel tank was wet, he wiped the tank off making it dry drove the car around a couple blocks parked it & checked under the car again, the tank was wet on the side of the fuel tank again with fuel leaking from somewhere. again no obvious spot or location of the leak was seen & its not a bad leak whereas you can see it dripping, but it is leaking from somewhere. my car is also experiencing a slow sluggish start in my opinion due to the fuel issue. i've done some research & found out this is a common problem with certain volvo's (01-05 s80, 01-04 v70/s60/xc70, 03-05 xc90) when exposed to certain environmental condition for example hot climates & temperatures. when volvo vehicles are exposed to these conditions in combination with fuel quality there's a higher/greater chance that the fuel pump can develop/become cracked, damaged, or pinched in the fuel pump flange of which causes an air leak in the fuel vapor system. also 2004 xc90 models has the most overall complaints. i need more info on how & where volvo can fix this issue because again upon researching this volvo has done a major recall for a faulty fuel pump of which includes my car based off info i have found. hopefully i will be contacted immediately because from what i understand this issue will only become worse & in some cases upon starting the ignition can strike or cause a fire. thanks. *js

Back in september of 2012 my car started stalling off and on. it can happen several times a day or once a week or once a month. i have put thousands of dollars into trying to remedy the problem with no success. i finally took my car to the volvo dealership where i purchased my car in 2003. they informed me that the problem is related to a defective fuel pump that volvo was required by the nhtsa to notify owners of my same vehicle, (as well as many other model volvos), that the warranty was extended to 10 years/150,000 miles. i never received that notice from volvo. i have had the same address since i purchased the car so there is no excuse why i should not have received it. if i had known that this problem existed i would have considered having the fuel pump checked out and saved myself thousands of dollars. the stalling issue has been very dangerous, and almost cost me and my family our lives. at times it has stalled in the middle of intersections and i've come close to being rear ended and hit on the passenger or driver side door. most recently it stalled after i stopped at a t in a hwy and was trying to turn left. it left me in the middle of a two lane hwy, on a blind curve, that people coming either direction could not see my car. i could have been hit by a car coming at least 55 mph and it could have turned into a very nasty accident. angels where watching over me and my family that day. i hope that the nhtsa looks into why volvo did not follow through on their agreement to notify all owners of vehicles involved in the extended warranty. i purchased a volvo mainly because they have a reputation of being a safe car but lately it hasn't been. *tr

At highway speeds, the windshield wipers randomly start, followed immediately by a loud thump sound from the engine, also immediately followed by all the electrical items on the instrument panel going dark, all gauges go to zero, speedometer doesn't work, radio goes dark and stops working along, a/c stops working, error message appear for the abs and srs. there is also an slight loss of engine power. problem has occurred 4 times over the last year. dealer could not replicate the problem on the first visit which is not surprising since the problem is completely random. on a more recent visit dealer says car needs a instrument panel module replacement at a cost of $1,500. according to my online research, this complaint is by far the most prevalent problem with this year and model by maybe a 20 to 1 margin. *tr

Was driving in neighborhood at about 20 mph, when radio shut off and then all electrical shut off, car did not respond to either gas or brakes, then there was a thump from the front of the car, which brought the dash lights back on. i then was able to pull over and turn off car. restarted the car and there were a slew of error messages on the dash, including a brake warning. attempted to continue to drive car, issue happened again and again on my drive home. very unsafe to be driving and not sure if your brakes or steering are going to cut out. did some research when i got home and realized this is a well documented issue with the cem of volvos. i hope nhtsa is investigating. if this happens to someone driving on the highway it could be a very serious safety issue. *tr

After several hours of driving in the georgia / north carolina mountains with the wife and 2 kids in the back, the air-conditioner and radio on with the 2004 xc90, the car started experiencing weird behavior. shortly after crossing the georgia border into the mountains of north carolina there was a loud noise under the hood of the car and the vehicle jerked violently. the car immediately lost all electrical power (no dashboard, hazard lights, blinkers, windows and door locks, sunroof, etc.). the drive train also seemed stuck in a high gear and would not downshift which made normal driving close to impossible especially on mountain roads. about 15 minutes later, the car made the violent noise again under the hood again and jerked violently again. luckily there was an autozone immediately after the second incident and i had them read the engine codes which was only showing a €œdstc failure€ (dashboard was non-functional). i decided to replace the battery with a new one in hopes that the failure was because of a weak battery tricking the computer to go into survival mode. upon restarting the car, power was restored to the cabin (ac, radio, and dash were all working again) and there was now a €œsrs airbag service urgent€ message which i couldn't clear from the dash, nor could the tool from autozone detect or clear via the plug to the computer port. there were no engine codes in the autozone computer after the battery change but we still had the srs warning light / message on the dash. the next day, we had the same issue above driving home from our destination. we were hoping that new battery would solve the issue, but i now believe it's the cem. car is going to the dealer tomorrow to investigate since of course it happened on memorial day weekend and nothing was open other than some stores. *tr

I was driving on the highway at 60 miles an hour and the car completely shut off. no lights, no engine, no power steering, no dash lights. the car went completely dead. i pulled over and let the car rest and then it started up again. i noticed the second time it happened when i took my foot off the accelerator. i took it to arbormotion in ann arbor mi and they told me a code came up and some part had to be cleaned. when i took my foot off the accelerator there was not enough air going through the part to allow gas to flow. they fixed the part and a month later, the same thing happened on the highway only this time however, unlike the first time, just the lights stayed on. i went to the same shop and they said it was another code. i could have been killed on the highway. this should not have happened. *tr

I was driving my xc90 2004 and suddenly the unit just turned off completely. i had to continue driving with the vehicle without any kind of power. i parked the car beside the highway and tried to turned on the car again, the car started to function normally. i checked the pole of the battery but they were ok and the battery itself it's new. this is not the first time that happens, it is very unpredictable and sporadic.when i went to the volvo dealer some months ago to fix a campaign that have the xc90, i told the mechanics what happened and told them to check that issue. the told me it was very strange and when they fixed the campaign they told me they didn't found anything. *tr

Driving approximately 55-60 mph when having to make a quick braking stop the brake pedal was hard and the brakes eventually stopped the vehicle but, seemed to be without assistance from abs. also, after the veh is in cruise control and stepping on the brake to take out of cruise the pedal is hard. *tr

Front lights go off got a ticket for that reason and only thru that ticket did i know that the lights go off it happens once in a while and when so i have to go to side of the road and turn car off and turn on again, wont happen for a period and then surprise it happens again.we bought the car used and we dont know if there is any recalls it might not have been taken care of. *tr

Today, we learned our volvo xc90's yaw rate sensor has failed. the root cause was water leaking into the passenger side of the car due to blocked moonroof (i.e. sunroof) drains, which shorted the yaw rate sensor. this impaired the electronic stability control and brakes of our volvo, putting us at risk of accident. research shows this is a frequent and recurring problem known since at least 2004. it has caused thousands of dollars in damage to numerous xc90s. volvo is aware of this issue up to and including the president of volvo usa. even though easy and inexpensive regular maintenance would prevent expensive damage, neither the volvo user manual nor maintenance service operations guides mention the need. the damage we and others have suffered was completely preventable. the root cause is a design defect, which volvo service providers regularly correct by cutting the bottom end of the hoses. a service provider is reported as saying, "this is a bad design. we don't know why volvo designed it this way, so we just cut off the bottom two inches of the hoses." given the risk this defect puts owners at and volvo's ongoing failure to correct this design defect and/or notify owners of this issue and the required maintenance to address it, i believe a recall of all affected volvo xc90s is warranted and should be instituted immediately. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while driving, a fuel odor was emitted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. the contact was told that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). the failure and current mileages were 200,000.

Last night my 2004 volvo xc90 left me on the side of the road interstate 88 near rock falls, il weather 7:00 pm 28° humidity: 73% wind: nne dew point: 22° pressure: 30.16 in bone dry while driving 65mph felt a "thump" in the front end, followed by a split second where all dashboard lights, went black. while trying to push the gas pedal the car would not accelerate. then normal function resumed. a minute or two later, same thing and all lights internally completely went out, i pulled over immediately and turned the car off. hazard lights could not be turned on. after calling for a tow truck, and waiting about 45 minutes i restarted it. there were 2 messages on the dash, the yellow exclamation point dashboard icon/alert lit up, a service message flashed referring to the anti-lock brake failure, the srs needed urgent attention. i purchased this vehicle in early november 2012 i called the closest volvo dealership and was told there were no open recalls and they had to have the vehicle for diagnosis because of the different symptoms i reported not a single mention of nhtsa defect investigations for the 2004 volvo xc90 that seems specifically related to my symptoms experienced. from: erica henry [mailto:[xxx]] sent: friday, december 28, 2012 11:55 am to:[xxx] subject: re: service request - yes i would like to make an appointment for jan 10th. there are no open recalls on your vehicle. because of the different symptoms that you experienced, we really need to have the car here to perform a diagnosis. there should have been some trouble codes stored in the system, and those will help my technician further diagnose the problem. if you'd like to schedule still please let me know. [xxx], service advisor -[xxx]world auto direct line 815-991-2770 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

While driving on the highway with my two small children, the car made a knocking noise and driver console/dash stopped working. the lights went out, and all gauges went to "zero." i no longer had turn signals either. i feared for our lives. i have done research, and have found that others have this same issue with 2004 xc90s. *tr

While driving between 65 and 70 miles on a major interstate my 2004 volvo xc 90 has a severe "thump" in the front end, which is then followed by a very brief (split second) internal (meaning all dashboard lights, hi-fi, dome lights, radio air condition, oil gage, fuel gage clock ) power failure. while trying to push the gas the car would not accelerate. at first i hit something on the highway. a minute or two later the "thump" was harder and the lights internally completely went out, hazard lights could not be turned on, blinkers could not be switched on, hi-fi went out, the door locks would not work, the windshield wipers would not cut on or the electric windows. i pulled over immediately and turned the car off, waited 10 minutes and restarted it. there were 3 messages on the dash, the yellow exclamation point dashboard icon/alert lit up, a service message flashed referring to the anti-lock brake failure, the srs needed to be checked, and check engine. the next day i took it to a volvo dealership, they couldn't diagnose the problem. they assured me that the car was ok to drive. four days later the problem starts again. so after doing a little research i find out that this is a common occurrence on the volvo xc 90 and there was an investigation on this same issue in november 2010 in which volvo is fully aware of and "acknowledges a problem affecting some subject vehicles involving water seepage into the plenum box area in the engine compartment. when this occurs water may enter into the interior passenger compartment and track along the wiring harness for the central electronic module, the device that controls many of the vehicles electrical functions including wiper operation, lighting, and transmission operation. if the water reaches the central electronic module connector electrical faults may result." this is a $1200.00 repair which volvo should pay. *tr

My wife and i were driving to a friend's how's when suddenly the radio started acting up ,it would go on and off . after we noticed that i slowed down a bit then all of a sudden my hole dash board went out . i tried pulling over but the transmission would not respond ,then the dashboard came back on but i had all these warnings like brake failure ,srs airbag service urgent , engine system service urgent . after all the happens the truck died ,luckily i was able to get off the road before other cars hit us .after a couple a minutes i tried turning it on and it came back on but i still had the warning lights on but the truck was running fine ,after we gotto our friends house i turned it off and left it their because i felt it wasn't safe to drive , the next morning i went over to pick up the truck , turned it on and all the lights were of and it ran fine . i looked itup online and it seems i'm not the only one who's had this problem ,it seems its happened a lot but volvo doesn't want to do anything about it . i like my volvo but i am also concerned about how safe it really is. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the radio and all of the interior lights turned off independently. the contact stated that the air bag and brake warning lamps also illuminated. in addition, the windshield wipers became inoperable. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the central electronic module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 111,000 and the current mileage was 113,000.

At 65 mph wipers went on by themselves then followed by split second power failure,meaning dashboard light out,hazard lights could not be turned on,windows would not open,a/c out,in the message screen at that moment antilock brake failure was displayed before everything went out,driving another 20 miles till next exit at the dusk,after pulling over and restart ( to reset) srs failure in the message screen. car checked by volvo dealer and statement from them:fault in cem is shutting down network and causing dim to black out. replacement will run about $1500,this car had automatic transmission failure at 91822 miles and ignition failure recently,and many many other costly problems. *tr

The sunroof drain has a design flaw that can cause water to enter the passenger compartment and/or electrical systems. this can present simply as water on the floor boards. but it can also present in more subtle ways with water coming in contact with electrical systems and being drawn throughout the car through copper wires acting as conduit (this effects speaker quality, radio function, cruise control function etc). most importantly, water can accumulate in the compartment under the front passenger seat that houses the dynamic stability traction control system putting safety at risk. we have experienced this with our xc90 but see many complaints regarding other volvo models. this is a significant safety concern but most concerning because of its subtle nature, slow progression, and prohibitive costs to repair. many people are driving around with compromised systems and are not yet aware, unable to recognize the cause, or unable to fund the repair. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while driving at any speed, the lights on the instrument panel illuminated and caused the radio, interior lights, air conditioning and the door locks to fail. the failure was experienced intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic, which located several electrical failure codes. the dealer reset the computer system and the failure was corrected. the failure mileage was 123,000 and the current 133,500.

2004 volvo xc-90. consumer states problem with crankcase vent *tgw the consumer received a second a opinion and was informed the throttle body needed to be cleaned.

The transmission is slipping. engine revs and the transmission won't upshift...eventual gear change cause the vehicle to lurch forward a bit, with a loud thud heard. the vehicle also fails to move off from a stop on occasion...with the engine revving for a while before moving forward. display message in the cluster: "transmission service urgent"...goes off and on for days at a time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph the brake and srs warning lights illuminated, in addition to all of the dash board lights and gauges failing. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was awaiting results. the vehicle had not been repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileages were 78,000.

All interior lights, guages, windshield wipers randomly shut down at freeway speeds and at idle. engine power is also affected as unable to accelerate properly. dealer replaced driver information module however problem continues. dealer unable to source the problem as the vehicle needs to be in the process of failing for them to source the problem. this has not been possible as the issue is random and typical goes away after the car sits for several hours. the service airbag and brake failure code remains in the driver information module. this is a serious safety issue especially at freeway speeds and at night. *tr

I was driving 65 mph on the i-95 when my windshield turned on by itself, then i got abs system failure alert advising me to pull over safely. next the dashboard died, windows didn't work and the power steering seemed to stop working. it was very scary. i got the vehicle to a dealership as luckily we were close to our destination. i turned off the ignition and explained the problem to the tech. he turned the car back on and it was like nothing had ever happened. the dashboard lit up fine and the windows worked fine. however, i did have a message stating i now had an airbag issue. they kept the car for 3 days trying to recreate what i had described and they could not figure it out. this incident happened about a year ago. it's happened no fewer than 8 times since then. i've taken it to other dealerships. i'm always charged a diagnostic fee and they can never figure out what's going on. it's very scary as there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason when the issue will occur. sometimes my windshield wiper goes on it's own and sometimes my stereo flicks on and off; then i get the abs system failure and dashboard goes dead. volvo really needs to figure this out before someone gets hurt. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph at night, the headlights were activated and suddenly failed to illuminate. in addition, the low beam warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact activated the fog lights in order to continue driving. the vehicle had not been diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Starting in 2011 and 3 other occasions vehicle would not start. starter motor would not turn and system appeared to be dead. battery was tested to be in good condition. prior to these events electrical system behaved erratically with radio switching on and off, door locks not operating from remote key fob and windshield wipers erratically turning on and off. lights and systems seemingly behaving erratically. airbag warning lights came on. on first occasion system was reset and mechanic changed the starter motor. in hindsight i don't believe it was bad or caused of the problem. on second and third occasions after towing and repeated start attempts the engine started. note that when attempting starts nothing happened when the key was turned (engine starter would turn or engage. no clicking sound associated with bad battery), on fourth occasion in july 2012 volvo reported that central electronic module was bad and multiple fault codes were present. when informed that this was a seemingly a common problem on 2004/5 xc90 with this model due to leaking grommet they denied this and stated that this was not the case for this vehicle. module was changed at cost of $1,280. *tr

While driving on the highway my vehicle hiccuped intermittently three times and then the electronic panel, windows, locks, radio, a/c, signals, hazards all shut down and a message about the brakes came on. i was near the dealership so i stopped in and described the problem. with a smirk on his face the service consultant said it would cost $85.00 for diagnostics and then he would give me a cost estimate of the repair. they were busy and he said that he didn't think that they could get to it that day so i decided to take my chances and drive to my own mechanic. to my surprise when i started my car all power came back on and a message to get my air bag checked. when i arrived at my service station the mechanic put it on diagnostics (free) and couldn't find any error codes so he reset the car computer. everything was fine until july 12 when the same thing happened again. this time i was driving at night on the highway about 65mph, my wife with me, when we got quite a scare when the car hiccuped. we lost all power again but fortunately our headlights and rear lights stayed on. we drove slowly and arrived safely home. what a scare! our mechanic put it on diagnostics again, found nothing and reset the car computer again. he doesn't know what's causing the problem (probably a computer issue) and told me i should take it to a dealer. checking similar complaints on the internet this seems to be quite a problem with no fix. we fear for our safety driving the car and going any long distance. help! *tr

While driving on a 40mph busy road, my cd player display began to flash, then a few seconds later, my srs air bag service urgent message came on. everything continued to flash and then all my instruments (speedometer, rev counter, turn signals) all died. lucky i was passing my dealer who i just bought the car from and able to turn into it. after braking, i could not accelerate the car and had to let the momentum carry me into to the lot. i have had the car for 5 days now. i noticed on the first day that simple things were not quite right, including my mirror button only working half the time as well as my window control. also my wipers would turn on randomly. this seems to be a very common problem with this year and model car if you read any volvo forums. it seems it has happened to enough people that there should be a recall on the electronics of this car. people's safety are great risk with the failure of these said item in the car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90 t6. the contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle would lose power and stall. the lights on the instrumental panel illuminated after the failure occurred. the failure was experienced several times. the contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the shoulder. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and the current mileage was 101,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the transmission failed. the vehicle stopped accelerating and the speed dropped to zero. the contact pulled to the side of the road to restart the vehicle and the vehicle accelerated but would not exceed beyond second gear. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where they informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Driving on street and engine just died, no reason can think of, no engine light or message in text. happened again 2-3 weeks (yesterday) while slowing down for street accident, lost all power, had to stop car without power steering or brakes, put in park and started again. no problem afterwards and drove home. took to volvo dealer today where i regularly go and of course no reason found for two time failure. luckily not driving on freeway or may have been rear-ended due to engine failure. quite scared now to drive - when is it gonna happen again? 111,500 miles - has had new transmission 2 years ago and major service several months ago. service manager has no idea, recommended throttle cleaning for $400+ dollars and not even sure that is close to problem. *tr

The volvo xc 90 2004 lost all electrical power. the car continued to drive but, there were no dash lights, turn signals, radio, defroster etc. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, all of the warning lamps on the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the driver information module and electronic control module were faulty and both needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 91,000.

Driving from phx to tus at 75 mi out of phx at about 2200hrs. the car completely failed for fraction of a second then resumed normal operation until arriving at destination 10 mi. later. the second time a week later was traveling to phx at 1800 hrs. 70mi out of tus. the car failed like the first time then a few seconds later did it again reached destination about 15mi. later. when this happens the lights, radio, windows, dash light and gauges all stop working the mess. comes on abs,srs. its happened 5 or 6 times now with the worst being yesterday 16 june 2012 . i got off loop 202 and pulled in a parking lot and shut down the car and then attempted to restart 4 times before it restarted. the a/c,windows, lights, gauges,turn signals all failed. the mess. abs, srs, check engine came on. i drove about 5 mi to destination. i'm now scared to drive it if the srs, abs warning are on are they working? if in an accident will the passengers and driver be protected ? *tr

Drove to the grocery store on saturday morning, car was fine. when i came out, i couldn't unlock the vehicle with the fob, i had to use the key to open the drivers door. then i tried to open the locks and was unsuccessful. the car did start, but had no dash info (nothing worked), ac, radio did not work either, front windows only worked, rear did not. i limped home because the car did not have any power. had it flatbedded to volvo dealer on monday, 6/4/12 and they still haven't determined what the problem is. had this same issue (only worse) in 2008 and they finally replaced (so they said) the computer. at the time of the 2008 incident, the vehicle only had approx. 33k miles. now in 2012, it has 53k! 20k additional miles and still issue still exists even with replaced computer! *js

Driver side and rear passenger doors don't open from inside. *tr

Add to the very long list one more xc90 t6 owner with an automatic transmission failure. transmission began slipping while driving. repair estimate was $5800. this is the gm-sourced transmission issue that volvo appears to be ignoring. rest assured i will be participating in any class action suits that i can find until volvo issues a recall or monetary compensation. *tr

We are owners of a 2004 volvo xc90 t6 awd and have experienced a transmission failure that will cost $6500 to replace. upon further investigation, we have found that there are literally thousands of complaints regarding these transmissions failing yet volvo has failed to step up and address the problem. in our case, my wife was driving the car, in traffic, when the car slipped out of gear and started slowing down! luckily she was able to get off on the shoulder before trailing traffic caught up to her, but imagine what may have happened if she wasn't able to get out of the way! volvo knows this is a problem and should do something so that 1) no serious injuries come from this failure, and 2) to compensate the volvo owners out there that have had to shell out thousands of dollars in repair costs for this problem. please investigate this issue!! *tr

I was driving on the parkway and notice a warning light on the dash. it stated urgent transmission needs service. i've taken it to the dealer and needed to replace transmission and radiator among other things. *kb

There appears to be a problem with the xc90 volvo transmission in all years. the message error code given is "transmission service required". the dealers claims it just has to update the car software to correct the problem. however, if you check the internet for problems reported on this same issue, you will find it is not just an isolated problem which need to be investigated. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that the lights on the instrumental panel illuminated, indicating a failure with all components. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic test and the dealer stated that electronic driver information module and the central electronic module failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 75,030.

While driving, the electronic panel all shut down and i got msg regarding brake failure and to stop safely. i was on left-most lane of highway and my signals and hazard lights would not turn on!!! even my power window would not work so i couldn't open for me to make hand-signals. lucky my father-in-law next to me had window open so i told him to make motions to surrounding cars for me to change lanes safely. when i was able to stop, i turned off car, turned on again and got srs airbag urgent msg on panel. since car started ok but with msg, i took side streets home but it shut off again 2 times. i did same thing (stop/restarted) and made it home. i had my in-laws with me and my 3 young kids when it first happened on 12/23/11. because of holidays/vacation and since nearest dealer is 20 miles away (an hour drive with traffic) and service department only open on weekdays, we couldn't take to dealer right away. since it was an airbag message, my husband not too concerned - he wasn't with me when it first happened so i don't think he realized the gravity. he used it few times and 2 wks later, it happened to him. this time when restarted, there was also check engine msg and noticed difficulty steering. he took to dealer, and both technician and manager could not diagnose problem! they just reset to remove the srs msg and did a software update. we thought/hoped it was fixed but then yesterday the same thing happened (all shut down)! last night we started checking on-line and found many similar complaints! we are devastated because we love/take care of this car, which we use primarily on weekends and trips. we thought it's safe for our family but now aren't comfortable that taking back to dealer will fix problem. i am very surprised there has been no recall. something needs to be done because it's only a matter of time before there are fatalities. *tt

While driving at highway speeds (typically on long trips of 4hrs or more) i hear a loud thumping noise that is very unnerving. it feels like the piston has left its bearings and is ramming into the car. this is followed by a sharp jerk then a momentary loss of engine power. at this point the dashboard goes blank, the headlights flicker and the windshield wipers turn on. this turn of events gets so scary that i pull off the road and wait for a few minutes. i am then able to turn the car on and keep driving. but once the issue has occurred it keeps occurring more and more frequently if i keep driving, about every 10 to 15 minutes. however if i let the car rest for a few hours or overnight i am able to drive the car fine. as a trend this problem is worsening. when i first experienced this problem in the summer of 2010 it only occurred once. i was able to resume my long road trip with no other incident. the next time it occurred was on the saw mill river parkway, a winding road from ny city to ct. it occurred at night and was far more scary than before. again i was able to resume my trip but this time the problem occurred twice before i reached home. the third time it happened was on the last leg of a long road trip from ct to florida. same symptoms but with more frequency. on all the occasions i was traveling with my family that included two small kids and on one occasion two elderly people too. not only has this cost me a lot of money by way of emergency car rentals and overnight stays (on the 3rd failure) but it has also put me and family at risk of serious accidents. i have had my car examined by 3 different volvo dealerships in 3 different states and none of them could figure out the root cause. i notice that many 2004/2005 volvo xc90s have the same problem and am surprised that you have not issued a safety recall. *tr

Last summer we purchase a 2004 volvo xc 90 and after review of carfax notice we saw a recall on the fuel pump. we took it in for the recall and volvo of new bern, nc change out the part. i have noticed a strong smell of gas and the volvo is leaking out fuel from where the fuel tank is located under the passenger seat on the driver side. we have notified both volvo home office aswell as volvo of new bern with no luck. we were told it should not be leaking. and on top of that the front passenger door while driving just pop open and we have to keep slamming it to get it to stay closed, and well as the passenger door on the right side will not open from the inside. *tr

Transmission failed with no warning. fluid is in great shape, bad transmission. *tr

Radio fails to reliably power up and after occasionally operating, ceases to work after a few minutes. radio interfaces with rear collision avoidance system, which is now nonoperational. *tr

While driving on the highway at night, all electrical indicators on dashboard including the turn signals stop working then the vehicle started slowing down. after stopping i was unable to open gas tank and tailgate where the battery is located. i took the vehicle to the volvo dealer and they were unable to duplicate the incident. now this has happen 7 more times. i am a single parent with minor children in my vehicle. please assist. someone inform me the problem might be with the central electrical module. i purchase this vehicle used and it is out of warranty. i have seen lots of complaints about this vehicle why is there not a recall on the central electrical module? please do something before there are fatalities. *tr

Six occurrences starting when vehicle (purchased new) was approx "7 years old at mileage 70k": while driving, engine dies without warning. has been checked by dealer 3 times, had ignition assembly and column replaced after 2nd or 3rd episode and problem still occurs. dealer states computer check did not reveal any code to diagnose the problem. when the engine dies, lose power steering and brakes, have to glide to edge of street, put hazard blinkers on, once had to jolt the car into park to stop it. car restarts very shortly after power was lost. so far happens at "neighborhood" speeds <=35 mph. *tr

I just bought a sunshine kids juvenile products radian xtsl convertible car seat. i had it installed rear-facing by a child passenger safety technician using the superlatch option. the tightening mechanism for the superlatch strap was bumped by my hand when i was sitting in the seat next to the car seat. the superlatch strap became loose and the install was no longer safe. (related vehicle information: model year=2004, make=xc90, model=volvo). *tr

I purchased my 04' xc 90 six months ago from a private party (original owner) who kept the car in immaculate condition. the reason i purchased a volvo was that i wanted a dependable and safe car for myself and my young children. recently, i was left stranded with my children and no cell service because my key would not turn past position one to turn on the car. there were no signs that the car had anything wrong with it prior to this happening. after finding our way to a telephone and having the car towed to a mechanic i was told that it needed a new ignition switch. i did some research to find that this is a very common problem with volvos. i read stories on multiple forums that were very similar to mine. my children and i were put into a potentially life threatening situation that easily could have been avoided had there been a recall on the ignition switch. this part is obviously faulty on multiple volvo models and it seems like it should be something that they should fix. *kb

I purchased this vehicle thinking it would be a life long vehicle considering i had already purchased a reliable volvo car in the past, the urgent service transmission appeared and i took it to a local transmission shop (being that there is no local dealership) as soon as the message appeared the transmission started to skip constantly causing a hazard, and then confirmed that the transmission needs to be replaced. i have done extensive research on the internet and i came to find that many of your xc90 transmissions fail and i would like to know how volvo north america stands behind their vehicles in these situations. i would like to continue being a volvo owner but being that i will be forced to spend thousands on a defect from volvo it will make me think twice. i hope somebody can help me with this. *tr

In the winter of 2011 while driving my car in heavy rush hour traffic in the chicago area the transmission failed suddenly and lost all power which was very dangerous and concerning. i was barley able to get to the side of the road without power and without endangering the other vehicles around me. the repairs required that my transmission be rebuilt, drive train gears replaced, and my radiator replaced which took four weeks and cost $7,000. the transmission failed because coolant from the radiator leaked into the transmission fluid. my vehicle was maintained per the manufactures requirement including a transmission fluid change less than a year earlier. it is obvious from a simple google search that this is a common problem due to defective parts and manufacturing. even more obvious because volvo will only warranty a replacement transmission if the radiator and other transmission parts are replaced. i also had to replace both rear wheel bearings earlier (about $400 each) only to find out that this also is a common problem suspected to be due to over tightening of straps during shipment. contacted volvo on 10/31/11 and they refused any responsibility for the repairs even though it is well document that there are manufacturing defects with several vehicles and this is not an isolated incident. i was told since it is not a recall they will not address it. *tr

Headlights go on and off, don't work consistently. sometimes both work, sometimes 1 works, sometimes neither work. dealer wanted me to replace bulbs but at almost 200.00 per bulb i think the problem is somewhere else since the bulbs do work sometimes. *tr

Fuel lines from the tank to the engine component started to leak and a fuel smell got the attention of a passerby which made me aware of the problem and made me turn off my vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated while driving 50 mph the vehicle loses all electrical components. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer performed a software upgrade as well as an upgrade to the central electronic module. none of the upgrades remedied the issue with electrical components. the dealer stated that the vehicle may need a new wiring harness installed. the failure mileage was 110,000.

While driving the electronics shut off and the engine dies as if its in neutral. took to volvo service and they said a can software upgrade would solve it, this did not solve it, immediately after we left the same thing happened within a few miles, engine shut down, power went out, when restarted the srs airbag error code came on as well as the abs break failure message. i see you guys have completed an investigation (pe10025) on this but what the heck is being done about it. this car is very dangerous to my wife and newborn!!!! the car goes from 70 to 10mph on the freeway, how is this not as important as the issue with toyotas excessive acceleration problem, does someone need to die before you guys take this serious! *tr

My recently bought 2004 volvo xc90 t6 transmission failed while i was driving on a major highway during rush hour. it took the entire length of the light to cross the intersection and several near-misses by other cars. volvo refuses any responsibility for the faulty transmission and after further research, i found that the transmission was replaced at 50,093 miles in 2008 while under warranty by a previous owner. *tr

As i was driving down a busy road, the dashboard gauges starting flickering on and off, and then the engine completely died out. as i was traveling at about 45 mph, i attempted to steer the car towards the right shoulder. the steering was very tight and difficult. as i moved right, the car behind me came around to pass because my car was slowing rapidly. as i started to move right, i could not correct my steering fast enough to avoid a collision. this is a very dangerous situation. when the dealer hooked the car to the computer, they could not diagnose a problem. it has now happened several more times with no explanation. *tr

Seat heater malfunction causing seat to melt and burn upper leg buttocks area. *kb

Driving down highway and all the gages went off-- had some minor electrical issues for years, tail lights not working one time and then okay. finally dealership said it needed a new central computer. just picked up the car $1,100.00+ *tt

I was driving on the freeway and there was a slight thumping noise and the electrical systems failed and shutdown in a second. the power was lost and the vehicle came to a sudden halt. luckily i was on the right side of the road and i had pulled over to the side of the road. it was very scary, as i was on the freeway in the night and i could have very well been in an accident causing damage to my life and others. the electrical failure caused the car to loose complete control of the speed and the car came to an immediate halt. there was a message of break failure for a second before the car shut down completely. request you to please look into this concern as it is a potential safety hazard. i have researched over the internet and i read that most of the owners of 2004/2005 xc90 are facing similar issues, which is very scary. kindly help us and help save lives. thanking you. *tr

Brakes on the vehicle fail intermittently, especially at low speeds (like backing out of a parking spot. when the pedal is pushed it feels like a rock, with little depression, and vehicle does not slow. if pressure is released and pedal is pushed a second time, usually the braking will finally work. a repair shop replicated this when pulling the vehicle out of a bay to test drive and they lost braking and nearly hit a wall. breaking at high speeds (60mph+) often results in a strong pull to the left, as if the left brake is braking more than the right side. *tr

The transmission on my 2004 volvo xc90 went out while i was driving with my children in the car. this is a well known defect in this car yet volvo has refused to recall these vehicles and repair them. they have quoted us $7700 to repair and replace transmission and other parts damaged by the failed transmission. does someone have to be killed before something is done? these cars need to be recalled and volvo needs to take responsibility for putting in defective transmissions. a simple web search will reveal thousands of posts from owners with the exact same issue with these faulty transmissions. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed that the headlights began to flash and the instrument panel gauges and windows failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the central control module and the driver information module had to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. the vin was not available.

I have a 2004 volvo xc90 with 78,000 miles on it and the transmission needs to be replaced. this is ridiculous for such a nice car. i don't have $5,000 to replace a transmission. volvo needs to step up to the plate. *tr

Transmission failure, loss of power and power steering. updated 07/28/11*bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving approximately 50 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the contact was able to maneuver to the side of the road, the vehicle was turned off. upon restarting the vehicle, the contact resumed operation cautiously. the vehicle was taken an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact was waiting for a response from the dealer regarding the cause of the failure. the malfunction occurred after driving for at least one hour at highway speeds. the manufacturer was notified of the defect and a complaint was filed. the approximate failure mileage was 76,000. the vin was unavailable.

I own a 2004 volvo xc90 tc. the mileage on the vehicle is 54,000 approximately. as of 7/26 the transmission has failed, the cost to repair is 5,200 usd. there is a known problem with this year, make, and model of transmissions. volvo will not cover the cost of repairs nor have they issued a recall for this widely known problem. *tr

I own a 2004 volvo xc90 t6 and it has been a disaster the last 4 years. one day i was driving on i90 (nyst) when my car whole dashboard went out . it was a moment i cant forget . i couldn't do anything, i was driving 65 mph and can only force my car off the road because i have lost control of it . this is safety issue in my book. no one is going to do anything until someone gets hurt. i know i am not the only one complaining about this random shut down on the xc90's . volvo tells me they are unsure on how to fix the problem ... how can you be unsure about a safety issue that puts my life on the line . i take it to the dealer (northtown of buffalo) . they "fixed" the problem . now 3 months later its happening again. everytime i get in this car i am unsure if its going to happen again. i need help and many more citizens out there encounter the same situation. this is not normal . thank you *tr *kb

Moving about 70mph in cruise we felt a severe jerk followed by near instantaneous hard acceleration. the jerk/thud action so extreme it was almost like the volvo tried to reverse gear by itself. it¿s strange how an ¿event¿ can conjure up common thoughts. after the uncontrolled hard acceleration, i had thoughts of that state patrol officer driving the lexus in california who was killed along with his family when he couldn't control the bizarre behavior of the car. turns out it was the same thoughts my brother had. ¿ as we pulled over and call for help our volvo did something bizarre again. we thought the rear wheel going backward at this time, almost at the same time most all the power in the volvo went dead. o gauges incl. speedometer, the tack, the gas, the battery, all out. o the windows stuck in the up position. o no taillights, no brake lights, no directional. o the transmission stuck in a gear - either 4 or 5th. ¿ while waiting for help at the auto zone, i searched what this issue might be. i found a volvo forum that shows many people that had similar, dramatic issues with same year same model volvo. ¿ after re-connecting the battery, the power came back on o about ½ hour later the volvo repeated a very dramatic thump-jerk and the power started to go out. the tack and speedometer started dropping - dash lights dimmed and all of sudden the power came back - lights back and gauges popped back up. o only to be followed by another thump about one minute later and this time the power failure was similar to above (not sure about taillights as i was moving on the highway and not about to get out and check.) o on our next trip even at the reduced speeds - 5 or 6 times he volvo did some bizarre jerk maneuver with 3 of the times followed by power failure. ¿ we talked about options and we agreed that selling this vehicle to someone and possibly putting another family at risk. it is not the right thing to do and not a christian thing to do. *tr

The car, including all brake components, was inspected 3 wks ago. nine days ago, the emergency brake shoe broke and the pieces fell into the wheel works so i could not drive the car. note: it had been raining for a long time, so the mechanic suspects the e-brake cable rusted, froze lightly into the "brake" position and the friction rubbed off the adhesive and broke the shoe. the car had been driven the previous day for about 2.5 hours on the highway with no problems. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated the transmission was replaced on 1/27/2007, because the seals failed in the drive train. the contact stated the failure recurred and when the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, they stated the transmission failed again. the contact stated the transmission was first replaced under warranty, but the manufacturer stated the recent failure was not a manufacturers defect. the contact feels it is a manufacturers defect because the time frame of both failures which were identical. the current mileage on the vehicle was 80,000.

An electrical failure in our 2004 xc90 occurred late at night while we were nearing the end of a 60 mile trip...and it almost killed me and my family. i was driving home at night after attending a fireworks show in san jose, ca and for some reason the engine stalled during de-celleration as i was changing lanes while exiting the freeway. i first noticed it when there was a loss of headlights, then no acceleration plus a loss of power steering/brakes. i was lucky to wrestle the car into a gas station right off of the exit as it was coasting to a stop. i turned the key off, then attempted to re-start the vehicle...and it re-started right away and everything worked fine...so i drove the last 6 miles home with no issue. i have read numerous complaints from 2004 xc90 owners and cannot believe there hasn't been a more aggressive recall action against volvo for this issue...or the transmission failure rate. this is ludicrous. i am thankful that it happened late at night while we were exiting the freeway: under other circumstances the loss of control of this vehicle could have had serious consequences. i am also thankful it was me driving when it happened...and not my wife. i doubt she could have steered this vehicle with no power to the steering or brakes. *tr

2004 volvo xc90 jerked, then all electric components went out suddenly including headlights as we drove along tn hwy 840 causing us to almost wreck as it was nighttime and pitch black on this highway. pulled over and restarted suv. normal activity for 30 minutes, then problem recurred. took suv to volvo dealership and they replaced faulty cem. *tr

Transmission failure on 2004 volvo xc90 t6 awd. driving on rural road when transmission locked in 3rd gear. vehicle would not slow down utlizing down shifting on hilly roads. the vehicle on has approx 60k miles. losing the transmission really hinders the performance and control of the vehicle. *tt

Early catastrophic engine failure. we bought this car new in 2004. last year, at approx 35,000 miles, we had to replace the head gasket ($5000). today i was told by our volvo service center that the engine was blown and we needed a new one. ($12,500) this car has always been gently driven, has extremely low mileage yet has demonstrated that it's engine is a lemon. *tr

I was driving my 2004 xc90 on the highway when suddenly all the lights in the dashboard went out. the car slowed down. everything electrical in the car stopped working. i could still start the car however. but acceleration wasn't the same, the car crawled. took the car to the volvo dealership who say this is a cem problem. a computer defect the car is barely 7 years old and this is apparently a problem with many other xc90 owners and a real safety issue. and to replace this cemchip is 1400 dollars. lease look into this matter. *tr

Was driving at highway speed when all electrical systems shut down. dash panel indicated brake failure, stop carefully. no lights, turn signals, speedometer, tachometer, airbags, hazard lights, pwr windows, pwr brakes, radio - no power to anything. clear, dry weather conditions. this had been happening for short cycles for approx. 2 months. windshield wipers would turn on for one cycle and all power would shut down to dash, radio, lights etc. but would last for only a second or two. this might happen 2-3 times on approx. 20 mile drive home on highway. this only happens at highway speed. but the incident on thursday 05.26.11 no power lasted for 10 miles until i got the vehicle home. had the car sit for an hour and then started again and the dash indicated srs system failure but all power was restored to car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that when driving the vehicle for more than one hour, the vehicle would exhibit electrical failures. the instrument panel would fail and when the vehicle was turned off and then restarted, there were several warning lights illuminated sporadically. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the vehicle would need a software upgrade. the contact stated that the upgrade temporarily corrected the problem, but the failure recurred when the weather became warmer. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 91,000.

I have had two incidents in which the car cycles off and on after approximate three hours of highway driving a few times, and then loses all auxiliary power, srs light comes on, brake failure, but car continues to run and brakes operate fine. on the second occasion, i pulled off the highway, turned the car off, then on again, and the car worked fine for a few minutes, and did this again when the car powered down, until i reached my destination. the car then sat in a parking lot and i returned on the 250 mile journey home. i stopped every hour to hour and a half, and made it home after five hours, without incident. the mechanic initially told me it might be the driver information module (dim), which the part cost $1200 and then labor, but it may or may not fix the problem. it is in the shop now after the second episode, 3 weeks later, and again they say it looks to be the dim. i am not willing to spend the money on this if it will not fix the problem. i will continue to drive the car like this unless it becomes a safety hazard. *tr

2004 xc-90 awd: for over two years the vehicle has been experiencing the same issue which appears to be an electrical problem. the vehicle will suddenly seem to stall or "hiccup" while driving. this occurs at any speed but it is most prevalent at highway speeds. it normally happens at speeds of 65mph or higher. the windshield wipers will engage for one sweep (they will be selected ?off?), the radio (if on) will turn off and on again, the gauges on the panel will go dead and then come to life. the most unsafe thing is a loud ?thump? that occurs in the front of the vehicle. it feels like someone has suddenly slammed on the brakes and then released them. this all happens in a matter of seconds. the engine does not stop during this sequence and the brakes appear to keep working. this has occurred with and without the cruise control engaged. there are no warnings, lights, or caution messages associated with this during or after it occurs. none of the dealerships we've taken it to have discovered the cause. i recently discovered a nhtsa investigation that was completed in november 11, 2010 on 20 cases involving similar issues with 2004 xc-90s. the investigation number is pe10-025. it appears the problem may be electrical but neither i nor the dealerships can narrow it down. the vehicle has approximately 125k miles on it. i have been the only owner of the vehicle and all required maintenance has been kept up to date with volvo dealerships in wichita, ks, stockton, ca and now tacoma, wa. most recently this occurred three times during a day trip which covered approximately 288 miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that when driving various speeds, he could hear a clicking noise coming from under the dashboard and various lights on the instrument panel would illuminate rapidly. the failure recurred intermittently. the contact also stated that after the most recent failure, he was unable to start the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the failure and current mileages were unavailable. the vin was unavailable.

This is in regards to my volvo 2004 xc90. while driving my volvo starts jerking and then all of the electrical systems go out - all the interior dash light go off, signal lights, and hazards will not work. i get a message about brake failure and then srs airbag service. once you stop the car and restart it functions normally with just the srs message remaining. *tr

Engine warning light alerted a "bulb failure". replacement of the headlamp cartridge did not fix the problem. since the incident happened, i noticed several other xc90 suv's with same daylight lamp out on the driver side.

2004 volvo xc90 t6 "transmission service urgent" error message appears. car jumps when changing gear and sometimes has no power when pushing the gas. car has 72k+ miles. *tr

I own a 2004 volvo xc-90. i have owned it since 12/2007. approximately 7 months ago i started having intermittent electrical problems (navigation failure, engine service alerts, security alarm system failure). messages would appear and then stop. recently while driving in the mountains a message appeared about a position light failure, then progressed to multiple light failures. this occurred at night on the blue ridge parkway which is poorly lit in many areas and has winding roads with steep drop offs. we had to drive with my passenger aiming a flashlight to see the road until we could turn off on an exit. there is no where on most of the parkway to pull off and we were at great risk without headlights. we checked fuses, and then started again and headlights worked, so drove on. later on the interstate they failed again and we had to pull off and park and get another ride home. volvo confirmed that the cem failure is a very common occurrence with xc90s. they used to keep some of these on hand due to common need to replace. as with other owners, i now have a $1200+ repair to replace this. this should be a recall item - high rate of occurrence and safety issue. why wait until someone is killed? it is only a matter of time till happens with cem failures.. *tr

While driving on the highway, my wipers came on for one cycle. a few minutes later the same thing. then a few minutes after that the wipers came on, stayed on, and my entire electric panel shut down. no dash board instruments, no power in the windows, no turn signals, no stereo. car still ran, and headlights still worked. pretty scary. when i stopped the car, turned off the engine, and turned it back on again, everything returned to normal except for a srs message. this seems to happen when the car is stuck in traffic or is hot. my daughter was going 65 mph on a highway after being stuck in traffic for a while. she panicked because all lights and dash went out and she thought the engine had stopped. she could have had an accident!!!! last time it happened we got an error code for airbag failure. this is not good! *tr

I was driving, and just as it started to get dark, i noticed that my lights did not seem to be working. i stopped at a parking lot to check, and the lights were in fact not working. if i had not been close to home, it would have been a perilous drive home; and, if it happened half an hour later, i would have been on a busy highway with no lights.

This has to do with faulty headlight system on this car. i have had repeated failures of the low beam on both sides. the connector that the headlight plugs into overheats to the point where the plastic connector melts and no longer works. to fix it requires that a new connector be purchased and spliced in to replace defective part. it appears that the wire gauge is too low thus creating both a fire hazard as well as a safety hazard from having head lamps fail. i have spoken to both my local dealership and volvo corporate about this problem and they both say that there is no recall thus there is nothing they can do to help fix it at their cost. of course, they are more than happy to have me pay them a ridiculous price to repair it for me. they seems to care not that this is a safety issue. from research i have done, it appears that this is and has been a known issue for volvo and yet they do nothing about it. the service person i spoke to today at the nally volvo dealership in atlanta, ga admitted to me that they have all sorts of issues with headlights so this was not a surprise to him at all...but said they would not be able to do anything to help fix it. i would like to see nhtsa place serious pressure on volvo to issue a recall to fix this serious safety hazard.

2nd transmission failure on my 2004 volvo xc90 t6 aamco is quoting me at $4000 to rebuild or $5500 to replace, would be second replacement for this vehicle.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that the vehicle restarted after pulling onto the side of the road. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the technicians performed updates to the computer. the vehicle was at the dealership and had not been driven since the updates were made. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in any recalls and referred the contact to the dealer for further questions and concerns. the approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle jerked violently and the instrument panel gauges failed. the engine was shut off and then restarted after several minutes. the vehicle resumed normally for a short period before the failure recurred. the contact stated the malfunction occurred after driving for approximately five hours. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the faulty cem unit was replaced. the failure mileage was 98,003. updated 3/21/11 *cn

Car lost all power. all dashboard went off and power steering went out while driving at over 40 miles an hour on the highway. this happened on 4 different occasions. mileage 123,000 2004 volvo xc90 t6. *tr

Liquid (probably water) inside the frame of volvo xc90 causing electrical issues. *tr

All dashlights went completely black, and the power steering went out with it while driving down the freeway (at night). this happened on three different occasions. volvo dealer claimed they "reset" it the first two fixes and then the third time replaced the cem, which was a couple thousand dollar fix for me. *ln

I have a 2004 volvo xc90. at approximately 52k miles, the xc90 1st generation transmission went bad and had to be replaced. carlsen volvo (palo alto, ca) agreed to cover the cost of the transmission replacement. i was very pleased with the service and went on my way. in december 2010 at ~107,000k miles, the transmission started to hesitate & function erratically while driving. within afew days, the car was parked at my home, and was unable to engage in forward or reverse. i towed the car in; it was diagnosed w/ internal transmission problem. the service rep said that she would talk to the factory rep regarding compensation. the dealer rep called volvo n.a. rep, wyatt, who offered to pay for the parts (~$3,500) but i would have to pay for the labor(~$1,500). my husband countered that we would like the whole thing paid for since it was well known factory defect. when wyatt heard of our counter offer, he not only denied this, but simply stated that the deal was off the table, period. the next day, i reconsidered and asked the service rep to call wyatt again with our acceptance of the initial deal. wyatt refused to put the deal back on the table and said we should pay for the repairs ourselves. then called volvo customer care who documented the complete story,contacted wyatt via email to again. however, wyatt refused. apparently because i have chosen in the past to have a personal mechanic service my car, change the oil and tires, etc. i am considered to be a "disloyal volvo customer" and this was a consideration in wyatt's decision not to pay for my transmission, even though it is a defective part. at this point, i had to have my car back, and told carlsen to replace the transmission. carlsen offered a 10% discount off the total price. a very kind gesture, however, i had to pay $4,600 out of pocket for another new transmission for this car. it's well documented that the 1st and 2nd generation transmissions for this model have been defective. i am disgusted. *ln

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that the vehicle shut off and back on causing a painful jerking motion to the occupants of the vehicle. the contact hurt his neck and shoulders from the drastic jolt that the vehicle made. the lights and all power shut off and then they immediately come back on. the contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer several times and was told that they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. the contact also stated that the failure seemed to happen every 500 miles and was now happening more frequently. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the failure mileage was 119,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact took the vehicle to have the tires replaced. the front right tire was replaced and air came out of the tire. the technician stated that there was a crack in the rim which caused the tire to lose air. the dealer stated that the rim was no longer under warranty. the current and failure mileages were 48,000.

2004 volvo xc 90 t6 transmission. purchased this vehicle new from dealer. @ 35,000 the transmission failed. prior to the failure transmission began to slip and the vehicle was non responsive. due to the delay of the transmission catching and propelling the vehicle forward we were in a near collision with another vehicle. unit was replaced with a refurbished one from the dealer. @ 85,000 the vehicle began to show symptoms of transmission failure again. this time it was corrected with a software update. now vehicle has 125,000 miles and transmission failure again. vehicle showed no signs of transmission wear and tear. just all of the sudden vehicle came non responsive to drivers gas inputs. this could be a huge hazard in high traffic conditions and potentially resulting in serious injuries and even death. volvo refuses to recall this units. they only offered to cover 50% of the cost to repair. volvo knows that these vehicles are prone to premature transmission failure and should recall and replace this units at no cost to the consumer. a quick inter net search and you will find thousands of people like me experiencing transmission problems on these vehicles. http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f18a651/ http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/2009/03/transmission-problems/ http://volvoforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7573&page=2 something needs to be done before someone gets hurt. *tr

During long durations(>4hrs) of driving my 2004 volvo xc90, it seems to have electrical problems that have caused me and the passengers to be put into dangerous situations. for example, driving on a long trip with the cruise control enabled and trying to accelerate up a hill and suddenly the car will go into an engine protection mode and reduce power to the extent that i can't accelerate and have to pull over on the side of the road--(boost control module has been replaced and the engine control module has been replaced.) as long as i don't use the cruise control this will not occur. also, there was a software update in 2009. next, after trying to accelerate up a hill, there seems to be intermittent reduction in engine power, not allowing the car to accelerate. after trying to accelerate the "check engine" light has appeared and will not go off (waiting to have this problem diagnosed)... *tr

A rubbing noise began in late september. i had an inspection and diagnostic at the dealership on september 23rd. they told me the front bearings and the lower engine mount pad should be replaced. the next day, while i was driving, the transmission seized. the car was towed and the dealership said they had to replace the transmission and entire coolant system. their diagnostic specialist was unable to detect such a catastrophic failure the day before it happened. who knows what would have happened if i was on the highway. volvo acknowledged the problem but only paid for half of the parts and labor. i still had to come out of pocket $3000+.

My husband had a 55mph crash in my 2004 volvo xc90 on the freeway. he rear ended another driver at top speed, was spun around several times on the freeway and ended up facing traffic. the passenger side airbag deployed, but the driver's side did not. the inspector from my insurance company said there was not reason the driver's side airbag did not deploy at that speed, other than a defect, as far as he was concerned. i contacted volvo and was basically given the run around about how the airbag should not have deployed and that this was perfectly okay. i would like an investigation especially since my cem system was not operating properly prior to the accident. i had airbag warning, brake failure, etc., and the dealer told me a year ago the cem system was not working properly and needed to be repaired at $1300, which i was not willing to pay. *tr

At 65mph on a highway, the vehicle registered a "anti-skid service required" fault message, then an "electrical service required" message. the engine then quit running, the steering became unresponsive and the vehicle immediately started decelerating. the braking was very mushy and the car was difficult to pull over and stop. the car would not start. all the lights and the battery seem to be working fine. the dealership determined the cem (engine control module) was defective and needs replacement.

Transmission failure requiring complete replacement of transmission (no rebuild), radiator and transmission cooler. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, every electrical component malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the stereo system needed to be replaced; the vehicle was repaired. two days after the repair, the electrical system malfunctioned again. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that the owner's manual provided inaccurate information pertaining to the towing capacity; however, the 2005 and 2006 owner's manual specified the accurate weight reduction with the vehicle occupants. in addition, the entire electrical system became inoperative intermittently. the relay switch, internal rem and yaw modules were replaced at different times. while driving the engine would completely shut off when the contacts knee was close to the ignition key. the failure continued after the vehicle was repaired. currently, diagnostic testing was being performed by the dealer. the failure mileage was 10,000.

My vehicle was recalled for a fuel pump issue by the nhtsa. in a letter dated 9/13/2010, volvo cars of north america outlined the reason for the recall and specifically advised: please schedule an appointment at your local authorized volvo retailer as soon as possible to have this important safety recall performed at no charge. i contacted my volvo retailer and was specifically advised to bring my car in with as little fuel as possible because the technicians would have to drain the tanks to conduct the repair. i followed this order to the letter and dropped my vehicle off for the "no charge" recall repair. at drop off, i had also specifically requested the service department to contact me with an estimate for a repair to the third row seat and right turn signal before correcting. the service department did call with the estimate for the seat repair and i agreed to the $100 charge. in the afternoon when my husband picked up my volvo, i had been charged $53.72 for fuel that i never authorized. when i called to complain, i was told the vehicle had to be fueled in order to check the repair. if that was the case, then why was i told to bring it in empty and never told that volvo would take the liberty to fill it up without my approval? $54 dollars is not the issue--the issue is that volvo wanted to make an easy repair with a car they did not have to drain gas from the tank and store. i could have brought my car in with a full tank and it was volvo's responsibility to repair my car "at no charge". instead, volvo shifted their burden to me and then made me pay to make it easier for their repair technicians. *tr

Swivel and spring on remote control stop working. this has been an ongoing problem for us, beginning less than 1 year after we purchased car new. the dealership replaced swivels on remote and upgraded swivels on remotes. after several times they told us there was nothing else they could do. have since changed the engineering but now, probably due to the number of times the remote fell on ground because of faulty swivels, the spring for the actual key doesn't work anymore and remote will tilt down sometimes while driving so my wife and 16 year old son have both had their knees hit it and turned the car off while driving it. thank god they did not have an accident. went to volvo and they said this is a wear and tear item and they want $400 to replace 1. inspite of fact they have tried to fix this multiple times and inspite of the fact they never were able to make it work properly they will not stand behind their product. now it is dangerous. i am shocked a car touted as "safe" like this one would have this kind of problem and they would not fix it! *tr

Multiple electrical system problems with most recent being a shutdown everything electrical on the dashboard. car would still drive but no instrumentation, door locks, windows or ability to open gas tank cover from button inside car. *tr

2004 volvo xc 90 , 2.5 awd. while driving on i40 at night ,(65 mph, in drive) a loud thump followed by momentary electrical failure( headlights, loss of engine power.) it then picked back up and continued on for approx 1/4 mile and it happened again. made into far right lane from the 3rd lane over. other than the radio volume everything worked as normal the next 40 miles to home. this happened at approx. 9:30 pm in the middle of the interstate . what if the lights had failed and it not regained power, 40/85 is a busy highway at night. i was driving with my wife and 2 kids. *tr

Transmission failure on 2004 volvo xc90. this is a known problem by volvo but they haven't issued a formal recall. the service department i deal with stated they replace on average 10 a month. the average cost that owners are facing is $7000. *tr

"transmission service urgent"light is on. i purchased this vehicle "new" in july 2003. currently has 87,000 miles. noticed slippage over one year ago. acceleration at times after being stopped vehicle would hesitate from slippage, dangerous at intersections making turns in front of oncoming traffic. researched online and discovered this model has numerous, numerous reports and complaints regarding transmission failures with a wide range of mileage. vehicle rolled back after being stopped at a intersection today 10/04/10 and i struggled to get vehicle to accelerate and get it home. barely made it into the garage when i noticed the transmission service light was on. *tr

I have a 2004 volvo xc90 that needs the cem replaced a cost of $1400.00. as i was doing research on my cars problem i noticed that almost every model of volvo has the same issue. the cem is the computer that controls everything. when mine went bad i was driving 70mph down the interstate and the car just shut off. very dangerous!!!!! *tr

2004 volvo xc 90 and transmission is failed as well as motor mounts, wheel bearing boots, etc. dealer knows about these recurring issues with others of same year, but claims it is only my issue. purchase price was ~$55k and with only 106k miles i should not now have to spend ~$5k for a new tranny. *tr

There is a low beam failure intermittently on the driver's side regardless of whether i'm using the daytime running lights or the bi-xenon headlights. the bulb has been replaced, fuses checked, wiring connections checked and the failure continues. the only incident this has caused has been a warning from a police officer about getting it repaired. i have taken it back to the dealership twice and they indicate that everything is running fine, however the bulb failure typically happens after the car has warmed up and has been driven for a while. *tr

Coming home to southern california from a trip in arizona and driving at night though the nevada desert. weather was nice, dry conditions, light traffic ( the sun had set about 7:00 in the evening) - january 2008 and we were cruising at about 65 mph. at about 50 miles outside banning the car had a power surge, and it felt as if we went over a bump on the road, there was a quick flicker in all lights and the navigation system reset. the recovery was almost immediate and did not think much of it. about half hour later it happened again. this time started to worry about the car as it was dark, had small kids in the car and we were in the middle of nowhere, desert for miles and miles. so, with no options we kept driving. about ten minutes later it happened again. this time there was no recovery. all lights, instrument panel, headlights, emergency lights, rear light all out. the car was pitch black. i believe only the fog lights were working but was worried about visibility on the road as we had no rear lights what so ever and the majority of the traffic at night on the i-10 is trucks. drove on shoulder for about 2 miles and took the next exit. small gas station only, no repair shop, no motel nothing; only a truck stop. after a small respite we stated up the car again and engine and all lights were again functional. i was terrified of driving the car home still over 100 miles away and no where near civilization, but since we had no other choice we did. no further incidents upon getting home. dealer had no idea what could have caused that, they update computer codes, and a control module. to this date they still do not know what could have caused that. we are very lucky to have not gotten into an accident or worse. *tr

While driving in rain about two ours left headlight went out twice but came back on, almost flickering motion. noticed that the electrical system inside car flickered as well. head light went out again for third time and so i pulled over and turn the car off and back on and was fine. continued driving for another 30 mins when all of a sudden entire electrical system went out during driving. total blackness. the only thing i could do was steer to the side of the road and stop. turned the car off again and back on and worked fine but had "srs" airbag warning light. *tr

2004 volvo xc90. consumer states problem with transmission *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle was jumping into gear or lunging when he applied the accelerator pedal. the consumer stated the original transmission was replaced at 53,000 miles in 2008. the dealer performed a diagnostic check and determined that the front axle had lost a plug and that the transmission had become contaminated and that was the cause of the jumping in the transmission. the repair of the front axle and transmission flush was approved at volvo's cost. however, diagnostics also revealed the passenger side air bag was defective and needed to be replaced. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while traveling 35-45 mph the contact noticed that the front driver side tire had suddenly turned outward rubbing against the wheel which caused the vehicle to come to stop. the vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 77000.

While driving at night after picking up soccer carpool, low beam head lights would intermittently go off, causing a message to appear of low beam bulb failure then after a 5 seconds would come back on and the message would disappear. this occurred 4 or 5 times within a couple of minutes then never occurred again during this trip. this is the second time in the past 2 weeks we have experienced this problem. fortunately both occurrences occurred during low speed driving in well lit areas. *tr

My 2004 volvo xc90 sef has been experiencing intermittent engine failures/power shortages for the past several months. after driving for approximately 1 hour, often at highway speeds, the car will make a large sound and intermittently jerk, and simultaneously the gauges go down, exterior lights go out, interior lights may go on, radio shuts off, wipers cycle once, air/heat goes off. this lasts approximately one second, however, at times the interior lights will not shut off until the car is restarted. once the problem begins, it happens intermittently (5+ times) until the car is shut off and not used for a period of time. *tr

Volvo cx90 2004 faulty transmission. the transmission on my car failed...no warning, no transmission light. volvo has placed a faulty gm transmission in the car and they need to recall it. it is a safety issue and a cost issue. volvo, i believe is aware of this issue and they need to step up and fix it. *tr

2004 volvo xc90 headlight failure. headlights failed monday, august 30th in the evening. i have yet to take it to the volvo dealership, but searched online and noticed that this is a concern for other owners and the nhtsa. *tr

Failed transmission. *tr

My headlights, driving lights, park lights, and turn signals are not working. this began when i started to go somewhere last night. all of these things were working the day before. the tail lights, turn signals, and brake lights are working in the rear. my vehicle is garaged when it is not in use. my radio, cd player, or satellite radio would not operate 2 days ago and started working the next time i started my car. about 2 weeks ago the car wouldn't start. it acted like the security system had been activated as it would crank, but not start. i waited for about an hour and tried it again and it started the first time. i have checked all fuses. i am taking it to the repair shop today to see if they can figure out what is happening. these problems are intermittent and do not repeat often enough to diagnose properly. i can see this being very dangerous if i were driving at night and the headlights went out. i live in a rural area with a large deer population and it is hard enough to avoid them with the headlights working. *tr

The vehicle is intermittently shutting off while driving on the private roads or freeway, all electrical equipment (dashboard, gauges, stereo, some windows, driving tranny changer - can't shift), and all other items are going out. the power of the vehicle will stall for 1/2 second in as many as 3-5 times during an episode. ultimately resulting in all electrical power failing. this appears to also be causing the batter to not be charged. the battery is new, purchased a few days ago to see if this would resolve the issue, which it didn't. thus the car cannot be started after a few days of driving without trickle-charging the battery. the srs baggage warning has not become engaged. i am the second owner of this vehicle, it doesn't appear through carfax or other records history that the previous owner had repaired these issues. this is very concerning, because this could cause an accident, leave me or my family stranded. *tr

Main headlight system failure due to electrical system defect. in 2006 both vehicle head lights stopped working. on 07/03/06 main beam fuse replaced by dealer to correct problem. in 2010 right-side headlight stopped working. customer replaced bulb per dash warning light but did not correct problem. customer inspection of bulb contacts and bulb holder showed evidence of high heat due to melting of metal and plastic. on 07/16/10 volvo dealer replaced headlight ballast, control module, contact unit and bulb. right headlight problem corrected at cost of $435.09 - ballast & control module; $108.90 - contact unit; and $162.00 - bulb, plus labor. current problem is left-side headlight not working and appears to be a repeat of previous right-side problem. *tr

2004 volvo xc90 transmission failure - the transmission failed in my volvo at 106,000 miles. this is the 3rd transmission that has been installed in the vehicle. the cost to me was $3000.00. *tr

Our 2004 volvo xc90 has been experiencing intermittent power shortages for the past several months. after driving for approximately 1 hour, often at highway speeds, the car will intermittently jerk, and simultaneously the gauges go down, exterior lights go out, interior lights may go on, radio shuts off, wipers cycle once, air/heat goes off. this lasts approximately one second, however, at times the interior lights will not shut off until the car is restarted. once the problem begins, it happens intermittently (5+ times) until the car is shut off and not used for a period of time (i.e. you reach your destination). we have had our volvo dealer look at it twice, and both times they were unable to diagnose the problem. today, after driving for approximately two hours, the car lost electrical function completely. we had no use of gauges, blinkers, hazard lights, radio, air conditioning, headlights and brake lights. windshield wipers had power and were moving while on the automatic setting, without any rain to automate them. an abs error light came on but we were able to use the brake and gas pedal. we were driving approximately 65 mph on a highway and were luckily able to exit without having the use of blinkers or brake lights. when we turned the car off and back on, we resumed power, but had an srs warning light appear. after doing research on volvo-forums.com and aboutautomobile.com, we have discovered this to be an issue many (50+) 2004 xc90 drivers have experienced. we feel very lucky that this happened during the day, because the situation could have been much more dangerous on a 4-lane highway in the dark. we do not feel safe driving this car and will be taking it to our volvo dealer tomorrow morning and demanding a response to the problem. from what we have read from others, it appears to need a new cem. given the number of identical complaints on identical models, it seems to be a defect with the cem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving 60 mph, the engine stalled with the illumination of the brake and air bag warning lights. the contact was able to restart the vehicle within five minutes after several attempts. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was awaiting the results of the diagnostic test. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle became unresponsive to the contacts attempts to accelerate. all electrical components also failed. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off for approximately 3 hours. upon restart, the vehicle would drive as normal but all of the warning indicator lights on the dashboard were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was unable to be diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure recurred twice and the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic. the mechanic was still unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 94,000 and the current mileage was 97,000.

My wife was driving our 2004 volvo xc90 back from vacation with our two children in the vehicle and all the dash instrumentation lost power and the steering became heavy. this was during the day so i do not know if the head lights went out as well. the car did not stop and the power came back on. this occur a second time during this trip which was about 3 & 1/2 hours in duration. *tr

Radio turns on and off spontaneously especially when heated seats are tuned on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving at 35 mph, the transmission began dragging and the vehicle would not accelerate. the dealer performed a diagnostic and found that the transmission would need to be replaced. in addition, the dealer advised there was a small leak from the power steering pump. there were no repairs. the failure and the current mileages were 39,000.

On our 2004 volvo xc90 the headlights suddenly went dark, no low or high beams at all. i am now being told it is a module and the repair cost is in excess of $1200. the car has hid headlights. this outage created a very serious safety issue in that we were driving up highway 395 at night when the complete failure of the headlights occurred. in researching the issue on the internet it appears it is a relatively common failure. *tr

Rear tailgate release failure. *tr

Our 2004 volvo xc90 always had an erratic electrical system. last year it suddenly got worse when the entire electrical system, including brake lights, turn signals and gauges started to fail and within a few days were completely non-functioning. the local volvo dealer charged us about $1200 for a new computer-related part. *tr

Fuel filler door latch failure. allows fuel filler door to remain open after closed by operator leaving direct access to gas cap. spring latch broken. *tr

I have been having an issue with my 2004 volvo xc90 which the dealership has not been able to correct for my fourth visit now. the entire electrical system shuts down while driving on the highway. this has been happening and each time i take it in, they are unable to replicate the issue and of course find something else to repair. i have been lucky as not have been in heavy traffic when it happens, but i could imagine it could cause a horrible accident. the last time this happened was about 7/18. i was driving about 70mph on the freeway and the car made a 'thump' and all the lights and gauges turned off momentarily and started back up again. i slowed down to about 60mph and moved to the right side and the exact same thing happened again about 5 min later. luckily i was close to the exit where my mechanic shop was so i slowed down to exit. all of the lights on the instrument panel turned off, as well as the airconditioning (115 day in phx) and a warning light flashed saying i had a break failure. i was able to limp to the mechanics and left the car running so they could see the engine was on, but nothing else. they did not have the equipment to check the 'code' on a volvo. they were able to re-set it by disconnecting the battery, and the lights worked again. as i pulled out of the mechanics, the car thumped again and i once again lost all power. i limped the car home with plans to drive it early in the morning before it got too hot, to the volvo dealership. in the morning, the car would not start at all. i called a tow truck and had it brought over. the volvo dealership once again could find nothing wrong, but found something to fix and charge me for, the impulse sensor ($250). i finally got the car back on july 29th, 10 days later. this issue has been experienced by many 04/05 xc90 owners as described in this forum,http://www.volvo-forums.com/t23397-xc90-electricalengine-power-failure.htm. i ask that you have volvo fix this issue, before someone dies. *tr

Appointment set with volvo dealer on 07/26/2010 for fuel pump recall. after the service i experienced even more stronger gasoline odor while driving. felt nausea i had to have all windows down. called the dealer's service department in the same day afternoon, i was told that the odor should dissipate within 2 weeks. is it normal? how can i verify? *tr

2004 volvo xc90 2.5t awd. intermittent "thumping" at high speeds causing the car to jolt/lurch slightly. this has happened on and off for 2 months normally at highway speeds. yesterday i was on a 4 hour highway drive home from vacation and the thumping/jolting happened about 5 times. ultimately my car lost complete electrical power at highway speed and fortunately i was able to coast off the highway unscathed but others may not be as fortunate. incredibly dangerous issue. *tr

After driving 125 miles without incident, we left our 2004 volvo xc 90 t6 awd parked for 4 hours before driving again. after less than a half mile at low speed, there was a "thump" from the front of the car, the wipers cycled, the gauges all went blank, some of the windows stopped working, the a/c went out (blower stayed on). the car stayed on, but seemed "stuck" in second gear and the brakes became "spongy," but operable. turn signals were inoperable and the power steering went out. the indicator light on the gear shift went out and the central locking system stopped functioning. we got out of traffic and into the shade. i checked all fuses and tried to restart the car. it would restart, but within seconds there were multiple "clicks" coming from the area near the fuse box in the passenger compartment followed by the electrical failures described above. after letting the car sit for a couple of hours we moved it to a secure location two miles away. during that drive all of the above problems happened again, including the engine being "stuck" in second gear. after letting the car sit overnight, it started and ran without incident. however, the "check engine" light and the "srs" light have remained on. a repair shop could not diagnose the problem. prior to this incident, the same things happened to my wife in the same car. the symptoms lasted a few seconds and disappeared. *tr

At about 60,000 miles while the vehicle, a 2004 volvo xc 90 t6 was in operation at 55 mph the power to the dash and all accessories went dead. the horn, the blinkers, the speedometer (radio, power windows etc.) all failed to work even as the car was in operation and was being driven on the highway. later upon restart there was an error code in the dash, in the icm i believe they call it (infotainment control module), saying urgent srs (supplemental support system- aka side airbags) service urgent ?or something to that effect. the dealer used their proprietary reader to decipher the error codes and we were told that the dim, or driver information module for the srs system had gone bad, it had a short. they said if we did not replace it they said that the short could override communication of the other modules and electronics on that same circuit and we might lose other controls including possibly an unexpected engine shutdown or other operational abilities. $ 1532.00 later, and less than two days after we had the suv repaired, we had a repeat of the complete dash power failure. this time we were too worried to turn the car off and instead drove directly to the dealer without a speedometer, horn, gas gauge or turn signals. we checked and the wipers remained operational. upon restart at the dealership the same error message appears- srs service urgent. but this time the dealer reads the diagnostic error codes and tells us that it is likely a cem, or central electronic module- (about $1200.00 + tax) but they add it might be the dem or differential electronic module. it seems ludicrous that necessary electronic controls would not have protection from cross failures, and that a bad dim or cem would place the operators and passengers at risk by knocking out other controls. of course i am wondering how to determine if the dealer is right this time and even more concerned about experiencing another blackout. *tr

Traveling on highway 231 north just south of montgomery. came to a stop at traffic light, proceeded through light but car would not shift. in heavy traffic, car was sluggish and stuck in third gear. almost ran into by tractor-trailer because we could not get out of the way. *tr

I own a 2004 volvo xc-90. i have owned the car since april 2004. approximately seven months ago, i started experiencing intermittent electrical problems (radio and navigation display disappearing, engine service alerts, etc). since the initial problems with the radio, the problems have progressed to the point of complete electrical failures while driving on the highway at speeds of over 55mph. these incidents involved a complete shut down of the gauges (tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge, as well as audio system). i have learned from online searches (specifically, www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2004/volvo/xc90/electrical+system) that these incidents are being experienced by many other volvo xc-90 owners. such incidents have caused many owners to take the car to their volvo service department only to be told, as i was that determining the problem would be costly and that there have been not other complaints or recalls by volvo. the problems i am experiencing are now ongoing whether i am in town or on the highway. it was with an initial expenditure of nearly $400 and an expected upcoming expenditure of $1200. the latter amount is the price for labor and parts to replace the cem board. i told my mechanic of the findings from my online search and had to request the replacement of this part. the problems i am experiencing are not only dangerous at high speeds but i have found that i am now having problems with the latch that unlocks the hatchback trunk and access to the gas tank. my car has less than 50,000 miles and required service has been done at the same dealership since my purchase of the vehicle. i have talked with volvo customer service and they have not yet issued a recall. i have not found any records of deaths or injuries being caused by the electrical failures, but if the situations encountered by other owners are like mine it is only a matter of time. the vehicle literally can cause a slowdown and impair the ability of the driver to avoid accidents. *tr

Vehicle has already had the transmission replaced at least once by previous owner. it went out again on us at about 70,000 miles. had transmission replaced with "new high class volvo parts" transmission. now the engine is 3 times louder than before and we're in some serious money for our car. we're very disappointed. *tr

We just purchased a 2004 volvo xc90 t6 on june 2, 2010 from a private seller who originally purchased the vehicle and have it maintained fully at rickenbaugh volvo in denver. we are first time owners of a volvo vehicle. the car currently has 76,783 miles on it. after just owning the vehicle for 4 weeks and adding just 400 miles on the vehicle, the check engine light went on and while driving to the rickenbaugh volvo service station, a message came up with 'urgent transmission service required'. we were told by the service manager that the car needs new transmission with radiator, oil cooler and oil cooler lines in the amount of $7,800.00. my wife and i were shocked and decided to take the vehicle home because we cannot afford this expense after just saving money for a year to purchase the vehicle 4 weeks ago. the vehicle was fully serviced at rickenbaugh and a 75,000 mile service was done on may, 2010. we went and searched the internet for problems with 2004 volvo xc90 and found that there are a lot of reports of transmission issues/problems. please call me at [xxx] . [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Purchased a 2005 volvo sc90. one owner been to volvo dealer every time it has been serviced. seemed like a good deal. this is a weekend vehicle. and well the transmission went out at 112000 miles. only 4500 to fix. i really thought volvo was a reliable vehicle. what a joke something is really wrong with this. *tr

2004 volvo xc90 t6 transmission failure while driving. lost power difficult to drive car to safe parking space. *tr

I have a 2004 xc90. i have been having electrical failure problems with my car where the car just stalls while driving at speeds of 50mph randomly for the past three years and have brought the car into the calabasas dealer numerous times and also to an independent auto mechanic and no one is able to duplicate the stall of the electrical system and therefore noone is able to diagnose the solution to the hazard that occurs when the car stalls and therefore no one is able to fix the problem. the dealer assures me that it is not a safety issue, just a nuisance. i researched and found that there are 100s of complaints of similar issues for this car. today this same issue happened at much lower speeds two times within five minutes. i request that this issue be researched and the manufacturer fix the problem. *tr

2004 volvo xc 90 and transmission is failing, as well as motor mounts, wheel bearing boots, etc. dealer knows about these recurring issues with others of same year, but claims it is only my issue. purchase price was ~$55k and with only 90k miles i should not now have to spend ~$5k for a new tranny. rip-off *tr

Transmission not working properly only have 60,000 miles on car. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph the transmission failed. the engine was still on, but the vehicle did not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was engaged. the service transmission light was illuminated. the vehicle had not been inspected when the complaint was filed. the failure and current mileages were 120,000.

In march 2010, 04 xc90 lost power while driving on highway at about 65mph. dashboard lights, radio all cut off, car lunged forward, and in 1-2 seconds dashboard lights and radio power on again. took to volvo dealership, they couldn't duplicate the issue but diagnostics said they needed to replace the steering column module which should fix problem. this didn't fix the problem because car did the same thing (lose power, lunge forward) around same speed 2 months later. dealer could not duplicate, returned car to me. a week later, june 3, car won't start at all, towed to volvo dealership. this time they say the cem (central electronic module) needs to be replaced and that should solve it. they replaced cem, so far car runs fine. there have been too many complaints about this and volvo is not take ownership of this problem. *tr

Transmission slips, 47,000 easy miles on volvo xc 90 t6. *tr

1. i was driving my vehicle when the transmission did not shift from 2nd gear up on the highway. the check engine light came on, coolant low and urgent service of transmission. 2. the transmission issue was constant. 3. we took our vehicle to the volvo dealership garage. it was determined that we needed a transmission replacement as well as coolant and other engine parts replaced. we were told that the faulty transmission damaged these other parts. we spoke to volvo customer service and they originally acknowledged a problem with the t6 transmissions and said that volvo would pay for the parts but not labor. we found out the labor would be $2000 or more. we called volvo back and spoke to a debbie that threatened us if we pushed for volvo to pay for labor, she might take back the original offer of paying for parts and told us she might have been willing to pay for labor if we had used a volvo dealership for all of the inspection or other service saying "money in and money out of volvo". *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving at speeds of 65 mph, there was an unusually loud noise followed by an immediate loss of all panel lights. the contact was able to move the vehicle from the roadway and shut off the engine. upon restarting, the srs air bag and check engine warning lights remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice but the failure was unable to be duplicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 99,000. updated 6/21/10 *cn the consumer stated after driving for about three hours, the radio turn signals stopped working. updated 06/24/10.*jb

At 65,000 the transmission on my volvo xc90 began slipping and causing stuttering after doing research online found that there is an abundance of people with the same problem. this defect is known to volvo and they still over charge to replace the transmission. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated while driving at speeds of 50 mph the vehicle would stall and the electrical system would malfunction. this would cause the power windows and interior lights to become inoperable. the dealer could not duplicate the failures. the contact stated that he was able to locate several complaints pertaining to the failure and did not feel safe in the vehicle. he also stated that the failure contributed to a defective computer and should be the manufacturers liability. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 97,000.

2004 volvo xc90, lost power during normal city driving. the transmission will not engage the car will not move forward. the transmission engages in other gears. after about 1 hr, the service transmission light came on. the vehicle only has 57,000 miles on it . the car had to be towed in for service. judging from the number of complaints on the interenet, this appears to be a common problem with this model volvo. *cn

Purchased a 2004 volvo t6 xc90 used with 98,000 miles. at 104000 the trasnmission failed. they need $6500 to repair it. if it had gone at 99,999 they would pay for the repair as it is a known issue and are paying for 100% if under 100,000. http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f18a651/470 for addtional testimony. thank you

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated while driving 45 mph the transmission failed. he noticed numerous complaints regarding the transmission for this year make and model, so the contact drove the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle and informed the contact that the transmission coolant line needs to be replaced. the contact asked the service manager if the manufacturer was willing to pay for half of the cost of the repairs and the manufacturer declined. the contact feels a recall should be issue because of the numerous complaints regarding this year make and model for the transmission problem. the failure mileage was 102,000.

In august of 2009 i began noticing that my volvo xc90 t6 was slow to switch gears or would chug before switching. it would not happen all of the time and when i mentioned it to my husband he said he had not noticed it. i figured it was no big deal or that it was related to a cold engine. during the middle of october 2009, i was coming home from work and merging onto a two lane bridge when my volvo refused to switch gears and would not go over 20 miles per hour. the transmission light went on. thankfully no other cars were around and my lack of speed did not cause an accident. after about 10 minutes i was able to speed up and made it back home. the car is in need of a new transmission. it has sat in my driveway for 5 months because i can not afford it. i've gotten online only to find out that i am now a member of a rapidly growing club of frustrated volvo owners. it frustrates me that this is a common problem with this year/make of volvo's. my car has 40,000 miles on it. the transmission problem in these cars needs to be formally addressed. it is a huge safety hazard when a car all of a sudden jerks around and won't accelerate to safely merge into fast moving traffic. *tr

2004 xc90 has a huge problem with transmission problems. for a brand new 2004 xc 90, every two years expect to change the transmission. otherwise you will stuck in the freeway especially you are planning to travel, do not use that car if it's close to two years. *tr

My 2004 volvo xc90 has experience a sudden electrical failure. while driving in city conditions all internal electronics including speed & fuel gauges, turn light indicators, audio system, air circulation and supplemental restraint system have turned off while the engine continued to operate. this made the car impossible to drive as no feedback on speed or ability to indicate a turn or a stop was possible. this occurred suddenly and without any warning. i was unable to fix this by restarting the car. according to basic research, this is a common issue with volvo cars made circa 2003-4 and involve a defective cem (car electronics module). in other incidents engines have also shut down unexpectedly and brakes became inoperable. this is a serious safety issue that needs to be addressed. *tr

Recall 2004 volvo xc90 fuel pump *bf the consumer stated she experienced the problem back in october 2008. there was a horrible gas smell coming from the vehicle. the dealer was unable to diagnose the problem the first time. the consumer is seeking reimbursement. *jb

Failure of the volvo-modified gm 4t65ev/gt transmission in 2003-2005 volvo xc90 t6 suv. known to volvo worldwide (and well documented in many internet chat forums) is a design flaw in the volvo modification of the valve body in the gm 4t65ev/gt transmission causing sudden and often catastrophic failure of the transmission. the transmission may go into "limp home" mode leaving only 3rd gear available, or may seize completely. many owners have reported sudden inability to accelerate from a stop creating traffic collision hazard. many owners report pressing accelerator with no forward motion, only increasing engine rpm, then sudden engagement of transmission causing lurching and potential loss of control. i personally own a 2004 volvo xc90 t6 suv with this transmission. the vehicle now has over 122,500 miles. it had its first transmission replacement at 72k miles at a cost of over $4700 usd to me. now, 50k later at 122k, the transmission has failed again. volvo cars of north america has denied requests for reimbursement of my initial transmission replacement. they offered 50% on parts and labor "when the next transmission is needed". this occurred last week; my dealership asked volvo cars of north america to reconsider paying the full amount and they did. i want the first replacement transmission cost reimbursed to me and every other owner that has had to pay for an engineering problem that volvo has admitted to. i also seek a definitive repair so i may utilize this vehicle for what it was designed for; towing, light off-roading, carrying my 6 daughters and wife safely. *tr

Transmission failure twice and fuel pump replaced and still leaking in our volvo xc90 2004 t6 truck. volvo replaced the transmission twice, but we still had repair costs both times. fuel pump replaced and still leaking causing large amounts of gas fumes in vehicle. taking into volvo to fix fuel pump again today that is covered under the recall but just got it back from 2nd transmission repair where i had to pay for the internal engine leaks that could not be detected that in turn contaminated the 2nd transmission. i do not believe i should have paid $1600 in repairs when it has been serviced and cannot detect these internal oil leaks from the engine. this make and model year has been costly and dangerous. truck has stopped in the middle of left turn, almost resulting in head on collision. this truck seems to fall under lemon law. we have had problems with this truck since 2007.it has had 2 transmission replacements and now 2 fuel pumps,both volvo pumps. i should incur zero costs other than oil changes and general maintenance. these are major equipment failures in this volvo xc90 t6 2004 and the entire vehicle should be recalled. i will be submitting my repair costs to volvo north america. thank you for your review of this in advance. *tr

On the way bringing our daughter home from hospital, third gear went out of the transmission. after saving enough money to replace the transmission, not five thousand miles later the reverse goes out of the transmission that we replaced, leaving my six month old daughter and i stranded. the vehicle is now sitting at the transmission shop, and has been for seven months, waiting to get fixed. however, i am now a single mother trying to go to school and live off of financial aid, so what i am saying; there is obviously something wrong with these transmissions. please investigate further. *tr

Driving on 210-west, my car lost power without warning. the fuel pump had been replaced on jan. 26, 2010, to correct the strong smell of gasoline inside and outside of the car. other problems have been replacing the brake pads twice, replacing the abs, faulty gps and cd player, front passenger door automatic lock needs motor replaced, sloshing sound of water heard inside the car after rain. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle would not shift into third gear. a local mechanic informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. the contact previously noticed that the transmission would slip when she was shifting from one gear to another. the current and failure mileages were 100000.

I own a 2004 volvo xc 90 suv. i began smelling strong gasoline fumes/odors inside the vehicle and outside the vehicle. this smell is getting stronger and is starting to cause headaches and eye and nose irritation to me and passengers. it appears to be a huge problem with this model because many people have expressed the same complaint and are also concerned about the other potential safety/health issue being a possible fire or explosion from these gasoline fumes. *tr

Failed transmission; sudden/unanticipated loss of acceleration; at dealership for complete transmission replacement including required replacement of radiator and fuel lines. *tr

I own a 2004 volvo xc90 suv. in september 2009 , during an out of town trip, the transmission emergency indicator light came on reading "urgent transmission service required". the volvo was taken to a volvo dealer in ma. and the software was reprogrammed and the vehicle checked. the light went out and i drove home to in. on jan. 11, 2010, the transmission light came on again and my volvo was taken to the dealer checked and software reprogrammed. in addition, the volvo was slow to excellerate and a noise was evident in the rear end of the vehicle, on jan. 13, 2010, the transmission light came on a third time and the volvo is now parked at the dealer awaiting a new transmission. i thought a transmission is suppossed to last for ten years. is this not true? they will give me a new transmission with only a one year guarantee. is this fair? was there a defect in this particular make / model / year of volvo? *cn

My 2004 volvo xc90 t6 with 75000 miles on it that i bought brand new, out of the blue with no warning had total transmission failure on the tri-state tollway. had regular servicing and maintenance performed never had loss of fluids or any signs or warning lights. estimated over $6000 to repair. i can't believe this. *tr

Transmission failure. *tr

Electrical issue resulting in supposed brake failure and srs failure. this is without a doubt a safety issue that volvo cars of america needs to address. the warning lights come on intermittently possibly due to a weak battery and/or faulty computer. other operating components go on and off (e.g. speedometer, tachometer, turn signals). *tr

On a road trip one night, my car lost all electrical power on the dash. i cannot read any gauges, turn on blinkers or emergency flasher. windows and radio, a/c is disabled. after arriving, i restarted the car and has an "srs failure message". i read that this happens to many xc90 owners and the dealers/manufacture cannot confidently fix the problem. they think it's a central electrical module (cem) failure. i think it's a great safety issue when traveling on a darkened highway. i'm replacing the cem unit at the cost of more than $1000 for parts and labor. *tr

Car had transmission problems that happened at random around 72000 miles. now again at 90500 miles. both times transmission failed, our two children (isabella 2 months old and sophia 21 months) were in the car. this is highly unsafe for a car that is marketed to families and also for an individual. car is a volvo xc 90 t6 2004 edition. numerous consumer complaints are registered throughout the internet. took car to a volvo dealer this week and they said their goodwill warranty where they replace the transmission 100 percent free was denied because our transmission looked rebuilt. this vehicle should be recalled for numerous reasons, the transmission being the main one. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. she stated that while starting the vehicle it idles excessively and then the engine shuts off. after she turns the vehicle back on and operates normally and then begins idling once again. the mechanic stated that the computer indicated that the air flow meter and the throttle body gasket needed to be replaced. the dealer was contacted and they stated that they will update the files on the repair and the failure that occurred. the vehicle will be repaired at the owners expense. there are no related recalls. the failure has occurred for approximately 3 months and has become progressively worse. the failure mileage was 68000 and current mileage was 72000.

I have 2004 volvo xc90 2.5t. at approximately 60,000 miles, two of the wheel bearings (1 front, 1 rear) malfunctioned. the front was so loose, the wheel almost fell off at high speed. i had to have the vehicle towed to a mechanic. at approximately 100,000 miles, the other front wheel bearing malfunctioned. once again, the wheel almost fell off at high speed. now at 123,000 miles, the other rear wheel bearing has malfunctioned. i am a safe driving mother of two. the vehicle is never driven off road. i live in southwestern colorado where we do have snow and ice in the winter. my mechanic has told me that he has replaced many wheel bearings on xc90's over the past few years. i've also read many posts online from other xc90 owners about the failure. here is a link to a discussion regarding volvo's recognition of the defect: http://forums.swedespeed.com/zerothread?cmd=print&id=57983. i called volvo customer care and they said that they do not have any plans to recall these wheel bearings. i feel this is a safety concern and would like to bring this defect to your attention and request recall consideration. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving on the highway in rainy conditions, the electrical system shut down for a few seconds. the lights, radio, windshield wipers, and steering also shut off. the failure continued to occur intermittently within minutes until the vehicle was completely turned off and restarted. he only noticed the failure while he was driving on the highway. the dealer made several attempts to diagnose the failure and was unable to find the cause. it was suggested that he replace the computer and software system. he replaced the software (upgrade) but the failure continued to occur. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the current mileage was approximately 106,000. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000. updated 01/06/10 *bf updated 01/07/10.*jb

Our 2004 volvo xc90 transmission recently "gave out". after looking up the problem on the internet i discovered many instances of the same issue. it appears to occur in 2003-2005 vehicles. volvo realizes there is a major problem but has refused our request for compensation. *tr

2004 xc 90 t6 transmission failure at 68k miles, transmission shuts to "limp" mode in middle of manhattan (nyc) and requires immediate assistance. volvo na refused any financial help and denied any other reports of similar occurrences. *tr

I have had my 2004 volvo xc90 for 2 years, no issue until 3 weeks ago started smelling fuel odor. 1 week ago, started having slow sluggish engine starts. i checked under vehicle near gas tank and noticed tank was saturated with fuel. no repairs to vehicle at this time, waiting for recall. this appears to be an issue with a large number of same year and model with issue. *tr

2004 volvo xc90-strong odor of gasoline in garage and inside of vehicle. the smell becomes stronger after driving and filling up. *tr

I own a 2004 volvo xc90 awd t6. there always is a strong odor of fuel outside the car and sometimes inside the car. this smell began in september 2009. i live in the tampa area of florida. *tr

My 2004 volvo xc-90 began to emit a strong fuel odor when parked in my garage. i did not notice any fuel leakage (i.e. stains on the ground under the car). i began parking my car outside as the gas water heater is located in the garage. the fuel odor is noticeable both in the car when driving and when parked. i took the vehicle to the dealer to diagnose and repair. the dealer replaced the fuel pump and because i mentioned similar complaints logged from this website, i was only charged for the labor ($784). after the vehicle was returned to me, i washed the undercarriage well and parked outside for several days to "air" it out. i began parking in the garage again and the fuel odor was still present (the garage does not have a fuel odor when the vehicle is not parked in it.). i bought and replaced the gas cap as i noticed that the rubber gasket was cracked. that did not help. i have since taken it back to the dealer for more diagnosis and repair. this is a major safety concern! i find it hard to believe that there has not been a voluntary recall. i am curious as to the result of nhtsa's preliminary evaluation (pe09-039) of similar complaints, of which the number of complaints seems to be increasing everytime i look at this website. please help! *tr

Persistent strong gas smell in/out of car. upon investigation, gas leak on/around fuel pump with residue visible on bottom of gas tank. *tr

Transmission failure. *tr

I have a 2004 xc90 that has a fuel pump damage. there is some sort of a leak where the gas odor comes in the cabin. i brought it out to the dealer and it would cost me close to a $1000 to fix it. i've heard of people with similar problem and i believe it to be bigger problem than what volvo said to me. they said it was wear and tear but i have friends that drive different cars and i've never heard of fuel pump problem. can you let me know if this is an isolated problem or a company-wide issue? thanks. *tr

2004 volvo xc90 t6 transmission failures. alarmingly high rate of premature failures at sub-hundred thousand miles. my personal vehicle failed at 72,xxx miles with my wife and 4 daughters in the car leaving them stranded at an intersection. dealer replaced the transmission at a cost of nearly $5000. research shows surprisingly high numbers of failures. volvo admits problem with transmission but fails to issue recall and placates only the "squeaky wheels" with full or partial refunds. refused my repeated requests for refund but promised to replace "next failure" at half off parts and labor. *tr

Engine failure. symptoms started with starting difficulty. replacement of rpm and cam sensors followed. symptoms continued with trouble shooting leading to discovery of damage to flywheel and bell housing. crankshaft out of spec for front to back movement. dealer recommendation to replace engine. dealer believes most likely cause related to thrust bearing failure. engine and car always maintained to manufacturer's recommended schedules. car is out of warranty. although no claim of owner failure, volvo refuses to stand behind product or assist in any way with major product failure. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact smelled fuel in the vehicle and observed that there was a leak in the fuel tank. the mechanic confirmed that the fuel pump gasket caused the failure. the manufacturer advised her to contact the dealer and offered to pay for the repair minus the service charge. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current mileage was approximately 78,000. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Volvo 2004xc90 t6awd transmission failure. *tr

My '04 volvo xc90 @75k miles suddenly developed a fuel leak in the region of the fuel pump. fuel is leaking at a steady rate (the entire tank in a few days). *tr

2004 volvo xc90-strong odor of gasoline. the smell becomes more pungent after driving and filling up. *tr

My 2004 volvo xc90 had to have the fuel pump replaced because it was leaking fuel and there was a strong odor of fuel in the car and when it was stopped. *tr

Volvo - 2004 xc90 t6 awd. car experiencing hesitation, gets locked in either 1st or 4th gear. repeat trips to service, none of which corrected the issue. complete transmission failure requiring replacement transmission, radiator and front axle. appears to be common in this vehicle, with no recourse from volvo. *tr

2004 volvo xc 90 fuel pump leak. strong odor emits from vehicle. spoke with volvo na hq, has no documents on this. however, other gov and vehicle reporting agencies have documents supporting evidence of complaints on same vehicle. at this time no recall issued. if recall is issued, consumer is "entitled to reimbursement". lisa @ na hq 10/29/09. *tr

My 2004 volvo xc90 has a fuel leak coming from somewhere in the region of the fuel pump, hose or gas tank. i am told by the volvo mechanic that they are seeing alot of fuel pump and fitting failures. i am also seeing online reports of other owners with same problem. and i see that the fuel pump and fittings are the same or similar that have been recalled on other volvo models and other model years. i see you have an active investigation into this problem. any advice? will there be a recall soon? $2000- 3000 for repair of a defective already recalled item on other vehicles seems excessive? *tr

I was wondering if there has been a recall for 2004 xc-90's because of there extremely dangerous electrical failure. this past weekend after about 3 hours of highway driving the whole dashboard and navigation flickered and restarted. it did they 3 or 4 times until it did a similar thing where the entire dashboard and navigation shut down. the abs light came on and it told me there was break failure and to pull over slowly. i had no blinkers or hazard lights and the headlights even went off. this is extremely hazardous. i pulled over and turned the car off. turning it back on it drove ok for a few minutes until it flickered again. i finally made it to my destination and took it to a volvo dealership who could not figure it out. they charged $160 to try and "figure it out" but they just ended up upgrading the software. on my trip back down to nyc, the same thing began happening after about 3 hours of driving. it flickered a few times and again went completely dark telling me to pull over on the freeway. after pulling over the airbag message comes on. i have read various places online of this happening to other people so this is not a rare condition. this seems like a very dangerous situation which volvo should really take care of. asking customers to pay $1200 to replace a cem when it really should be a recall is a little ridiculous. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel outside of the parked vehicle and inside of the vehicle while driving. the failure occurrence was intermittent and has progressed. an authorized dealer stated that the failure was contributed to a cracked fuel pump housing. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact was extremely concerned about the safety hazard. the failure and current mileage was 40,000. updated 10/21/09. *lj updated 10/20/09*jb

Occasional power failure, likely due to heat. a problem with the cem due to heat soak on a long drive - 2004 volvo xc 90 has a split-second severe "thump" in the front end due to the power loss, which is then followed by a very brief (split second) internal (meaning dashboard lights, hi-fi, dome lights, etc) power failure. power then returns and the car continues to drive - however, this is clearly a safety issue when driving on the freeway. seems to be a design issue - symptoms as per here: http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=16351 frustratingly, volvo do not recognize this as a problem with the vehicles and there is no outstanding tsb/recall for this item. i have discussed at length with both the dealer and volvo na and neither will admit that there is a problem with the cem design. as far as i can tell, it is susceptible to heat failure - however, even paying $1,000+ to have it replaced does not seem to guarantee any improvement as the part design has not changed since 2003. volvo customer care contact details are: email: [email protected] contact: lisa telephone: 800-458-1552 x1953 *tr

Last couple of days i noticed strong gas smells in the garage. drove the car a short distance and parked it back in the garage. checked a couple minutes later and the garage reeked of gasoline. when i checked underneath i found gas staining the underside of the gas tank and drips on the floor. *tr

Fuel odor and/or fuel leakage. *tr

2004 volvo xc90 2.5l transmission. complete failure at 65,000 miles requiring replacement of entire transmission. four days after repair, vehicle has loud engine thump and check engine light comes back on. repeats thump with entire electrical system going out requiring a 3.5 hour tow home from 1/2 to our vacation destination. dealer replaced alternator. had for 2 days and check engine light comes back on and the thump/electrical issues start again. barely got to dealer who has had for a week. they replaced alternator as put in the wrong one, but still haven't fixed it yet. *tr

Discoloring of hood notice the hood paint is cracking and peeling. taken it to and body shop and it was a volvo special stated the car was hood was repainted before purchase now its peeling and discoloring which it will spread. *tr

Nov. 23, 2004 - purchased a volvo xc90 t6 from lehman volvo in york, pa - the vehicle had 10.042 miles on it at the time of purchase june 26, 2007 - automatic transmission needed to be replaced - volvo of cary in nc paid for the transmission and we paid for the labor - $1425 - mileage 68,306 feb. 2008 - the transmission service required lights/message came on periodically while we were traveling in the ne- we called volvo of cary and they said that if we continued to see the light to bring it to a dealer where we were march 2008-july 2009 - a variety of messages would appear periodically saying that transmission service was required or urgent july 7, 2009 - i took the vehicle to volvo of cary while the light was on stating that transmission service was needed as they installed an updated version of transmission software - $123.38 mid-july 2009 - the transmission began to slip noticeably july 22, 2009 - cottman transmission rebuilt the existing transmission - $3643.04 - mileage 116,030. *tr

Slippage of the transmission leading to failure of the transmission at 70,000 miles. car failed on the highway. volvo states that do to so many failures there are no replacement transmissions available. *tr

Volvo xc90 2004 fuel pump leak at fuel tank. *tr

After almost 6 months of not using my vehicle and after taking it to get its mandatory maintenance, all of a sudden i was smelling gas fumes in my garage. now i have to replace the fuel pump and pay more than $1100. it is health hazardous and danger situation and i can't believe that volvo hasn't recalled this part after so many complaints. no injuries, fires or property damage because i took my vehicle immediately to the dealership but it could had happen since my water heater and my vehicle were in the same area. *tr

We purchased a 2004 volvo xv 90 in august 2006. last month, july of 2009, my seven year-old daughter reached for her seat belt in third row of the vehicle and announced it was broken. nothing unusual happened to the vehicle to cause this. our mechanic, habeggar auto in milwaukee, wisconsin, informed us this seat belt was a recalled item and advised i contact volvo immediately to have it fixed. the mechanic also told me the information he got from alldate online indicated that seat belt was already fixed but failed again. when i called volvo customer care at 1-800-458-1552 i was told i needed to go to a certified volvo dealer. i then took it to jenkins volvo in milwaukee, wisconsin. they verified the fact that it was a recalled item. but when they contacted volvo they were told volvo would not cover the repair ($171) or the inspection of the other seat belts that were also recalled. i have emailed volvo customer care asking them to please reconsider. this is a terrible situation. children are at risk because an adult would rarely sit in the third row. we purchased a volvo for its safety features and they won't even pay for their mistake? although the dollar amount to fix the one seat belt isn't huge, i don't trust the other seat belts. the recall was on the seat belts in second and third row. i want them inspected. we have a seven year-old and four year-old and often transport their friends. i will not put them at risk. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact noticed transmission and radiator fluid near her vehicle. she experienced hard shifting when changing gears. while driving approximately 55 mph, the transmission light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. the vehicle would no longer "pull" and was towed to the dealer. she was informed that a new transmission and radiator were needed. she also found out that the radiator coolant contaminated the transmission. the repair would cost approximately $5,900. the contact wrote a letter to the president of the manufacturing company, but did not receive a response. she also spoke with the manufacturer's customer service line and was informed that they could not assist because the vehicle was outside of the warranty. the current mileage was approximately 122,000 and failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

1. since day 1, the transmission on my 2004 volvo-xc90 has always given me trouble, it doesn't engage trough gear as quickly as it should. on may 25th 2009, the transmission completely went out leaving me in the middle of the intersection with cars behind me traveling 35 miles and almost caused an accident. 2. the transmission has never operated properly since i purchased the car in april of 2009. the shop and every other one i called knew exactly what the problem was. they said that the transmission in this model and year was a faulty gm transmission and have seen many in for this type of service. i did some research on the internet and found that many owners have experienced the same problem, the exact problem. i bought it from autowest acura in san jose, i ask them for help with that matter, (4 times) they were evasive and refused to help, or to get to any arrangement. the "transmission service urgent" light came on. took the car to the dealer and they said i need a new transmission. there seems to be a large number of these same complaints for this same car from volvo. there is a serious problem with this car and i'm writing you for consumer protection. *tr

I've been getting a roaring sound from under my '04 volvo xc90 t6. after spending $3000 replacing an "angle arm" at the volvo dealership, there's been no improvement. i'm now told i need to replace my transmission. cost estimate is $7000. *tr

Failure of transmission in a 2004 volvo xc 90 with 64,000 miles while driving on the highway. entire transmission and radiator had to be replaced. *tr

When working on the audio/cd/radio of the car, this generates an srs service urgent message to be displayed on the dash. this appears to be a common problem with volvos if you check the message boards. people should be able to work/change out their stereos without the fear of the airbags working after words. *tr

1. the transmission on my 2004 volvo-xc90 has always given me trouble, it doesn't engage into third gear as quickly as it should. on april 17th 2009, the transmission completely went out leaving me in the middle of the intersection with cars behind me traveling 35 miles and almost caused an accident. 2. the transmission has never operated properly since i purchased the car in june of 2008. 3. i have an extended warranty and so the car is in the shop now for repair. the shop and every other one i called knew exactly what the problem was. they said that the transmission in this model and year was a faulty gm transmission and have seen many in for this type of service. i did some research on the internet and found that many owner have experienced the same problem, the exact problem. my car only has 54,000 miles on it and some of the complaints i found on the internet reported were as low as 20,000 miles. there is a serious problem with this car and i'm writing you for consumer protection. *tr

While driving in heavy traffic on april 25, 2009, my 2004 volvo xc90 began jerking and then there was a sudden loss of power, the instrument panel swooped to the far right and then back to left with no other movement, the radio shut off, the windshield wipers began wiping, and the door locks and windows would not work. shortly thereafter, the message box displayed "brake failure-stop safely", and then changed to "srs airbag _service urgent". once we stopped, the vehicle would not start again. i disconnected the battery in hopes of resetting the computer. once this was done the car started again. messages are still displayed. we contacted volvo corporate and have an appointment with a local dealership tomorrow. this is a serious safety issue and it is not the first time i have submitted a complaint for this same type problem. i have been a faithful, repeat volvo customer, and would like to continue to support volvo. my loyalty is slowly fading, especially after reading several complaints of the same nature. volvo please don't let a death occur before you take action. *tr

After months of gear slippage in the transmission, the "transmission service urgent" light came on. took the car to the dealer and they said i need a new transmission. there seems to be a large number of these same complaints for this same car from volvo. *tr

My volvo xc90 2004, driver's side gets flooded during heavy rain. during light rain, the interior will get damp. when i start the car, i hear a water slushing sound, coming somewhere from the car. my mechanic said this is due to a volvo design flaw. the sunroof drains are narrow, and it gets clogged and redirects the water inside the panels of the car. also the windshield drains have the same problem. i cannot believe a luxury car can have such a major flaw. i need the flaw fixed, since it is the manufacturer's fault. i am tired of driving with water up to my ankles-it is dangerous! *tr

On march 22, 2009 i was traveling with my two daughters east on i-75 from naples to miami when the car suddenly jerked and the dashboard and instruments flickered and lit up, and then the instrument panel displayed the message "srs - airbag service urgent". was able to continue driving to look for a rest area as that stretch of i-75 is in the everglades. after a few miles the car jerked again, but this time all the dashboard lights, instruments (speedometer, rpm), radio and interior lights did not work. was able to continue driving to a rest area about 7 miles down the highway. i stopped, turned off the car for 15 minutes then it started up again with all the electrical systems working, but still displaying the message "srs - airbag service urgent". not wanting to b stuck in the everglades i continued driving, and the jerking motion and issue with electrical occurred again two more times. the last time was when i was pulling off the highway onto my exit for home it displayed the message "brake failure! stop safely". i was able to stop, turned off car, started it again with everything working, but still displaying the message "srs - airbag service urgent". this same issue happened last summer when my wife was driving with our kids from miami to jacksonville. she took it to a volvo dealer in daytona beach and one in jacksonville. both dealers were not able to diagnose the issue. when back in miami, i took it to an independent mechanic who is volvo-certified and he was not able to fix the issue either. based on what i've researched it seems to be an issue with the onboard computer. this is a very scary problem that needs to be addressed by volvo, especially when you are driving 70 miles an hour on the highway and the car suddenly jerks and loses power. *tr

Car started making a loud, metal grinding sound while pulling out of a shopping center parking lot. no previous problems or failures. no service code. brought car to dealer and confirmed my fear it was the transmission. only 69,000 miles on car. i've been aware of transmission problems on xc90's. i even have a neighbor who had to replace the transmission on his 2004 xc90. have always had volvos, but this is the last one. volvo no longer stands behind its vehicles. very disappointing for the price paid. *tr

With each service at point west volvo now park place volvo since purchasing the car, dallas tx, i reported a problem with my 2004 xc90 t6 that my engine surges on takeoff. with each service, they could not duplicate the problem and did not list this on the invoice. well, since they did not find a problem, i did not question why it was not listed. two days ago the 'transmission service urgent" light came on, so i called the dealer to see if the car is safe to drive in for service. assured that it may just be a commuter problem, i deliver the car. i am now at 72000 miles and did not purchase extended warranty. the dealer has completed a software download ($600.00) and thinks this may fix the problem. if not, i will need a new transmission to the tune of $6,000.00. i have not missed a service, even scheduled service early because of the continued problem with the surges. why did the dealer not address this problem, when it appears to be a know problem with my make and model? when i went to pick up the car today, my service rep. went to talk with the service manage. they kept the car overnight but i am concerned that this was just a stall. what can be done? this is a know problem and ford (volvo) is doing nothing! *tr

2004 volvo xc90 transmission failure. *tr

Faulty fuel pump, broker fitting on inlet, leaks gas. *tr

Transmission failure at 55,000 miles. *tr

Transmission replaced two times, at approx. 38,000 and at about 48,000 miles. units start slipping when shifting to second gear and leave you right where you are until they decide to rengage. ball joints and all four hubs replaced by 50,000 miles. axles (front) need replacing now at 70,000 miles. sway bar ends replaced at 55,000 miles. this is the neediest vehicle i have ever owned. front bearings on drive shaft replaced last month, worn since abut fifteen thousand miles, finally got so loud that we could shake the drive shaft and get a quarter of play at the bearing set. *tr

After 60000 mile service transmission appeared to be slipping when cold. "transmission service urgent" message appeared. transmission would not shift from third gear. shop indicated there is no adjustable part. transmission replacement would likely be needed, when contacted volvo indicated the warranty was off at 55k miles. upon researching through the internet there are an extremely large number of transmission replacements for this vehicle and yet no recall has been issued. i contacted volvo of north america and it appears they are dealing with this on a squeaky wheel case by case basis and some individuals are paying full replacement cost while others are being covered by volvo. this does not seem equitable to the individuals who are unable to do the research or have time and resources to convince volvo to replace the defective transmissions gratis. *tr

Transmission simply died with no warning. i was driving the car and suddenly it just stopped. no accident occurred, but certainly could have. i believe the transmission in this car is defective and this has happened to numerous others. *tr

I have a 2004 volvo xc90 t6 awd suv that i purchased from a volvo dealer. while on a cross country trip the transmission seized and had to be replace. the vehicle was still under warranty (lucky), but the mechanic told me that this model and year had a engineering flaw and he had seen a number of these with this same problem. the flaw, the turbo engine puts too much torque on the 4 speed gm tranny in the car. i asked if volvo had a recall on this issue and he said no. this first tranny went out at 60,000. at 66, 000 miles the second tranny went out. when i asked why this one went out, he explained that they do not know b/c when it is under warranty, volvo tells the dealerships to just replace it and then send it to them and they will try and diagnosis the problem. i have been told that since gm does not make the transmission any longer they have to put a rebuilt into it. i have done some research on this issue and there seems to be 100's of xc 90 owners with the same problem. i have contacted volvo customer service and they have been nice but not very willing to address this issue and i don't have very much confidence in this recent tranny. i was lucky when the first one went out, b/c i was not drive at 70 mph when it seized, i was just getting back on the hwy. the second one went out also at a slow speed. i searched through your site and did not find any mention of this issue so i thought i would post with you and see what happened. if you need further details please let me know. thanks *tr

I was driving the vehicle and the transmission simply stopped propelling the car. it was as if it went into neutral while going 50 mph. fortunately i was able to pull over before becoming a road hazard. *tr

Add me to the growing list of xc90 owners that have experienced the replacement of front axles and rear wheel bearings. my 2004 xc90 has less than 50k miles and both of the aforementioned items were replace at a cost of $2k......this seems a bit of excessive for vehicle that is marketed under the banner of safe and reliable..."built for life." *tr

At approximately 62,500 miles, the transmission of my 2004 volvo xc90 failed. after researching, i found this to be a common problem for this particular model car, as well as the 2003 and part of the 2005 year. i had the transmission rebuilt by an independent transmission repair shop, they were able to provide me atra manuals, which i have copies of, that shows the particular defect with the transmission which demonstrates as the direct cause of what seems to be a common problem. that problem is that the 2nd and 4th clutches are burning and eventually spewing bits of metal shavings throughout the entire transmission, destroying it. the problem was identified in the 2005 atra manual as something to look out for and inspect, in 2006, the cause was identified as improper machining of the accumulator housing, the angle and depth have now been modified to avoid damage like my car and many others owners like me have experienced. the particular model is the gm 4t65e transmission. not only an inconvenience, but in my opinion, a severe safely hazard, prior tot he repairs, the transmission light came on and effectively made it impossible to maneuver the car forcing me to pull over and assess the situation, fortunately for me, traffic was light at the time, this may not have been the case for someone else, potentially causing an accident and even worse death or dismemberment. i believe volvo should issue a recall and reimburse owners for the expense of a new or rebuilt transmission. *tr

Transmission replacement on 2004 volvo xc90 with 41,000 miles. *tr

I have a five year old 2004 volvo xc90 t6 that has had two transmission failures. it is currently at the dealer awaiting a third transmission. the first transmission failure was in august 2007, the second was in december 2008. i was told by the dealer that the first transmission failed due to "excess metal" and that the metal somehow traveled to the cooling system and then to the second transmission, which caused it to fail. this is a dangerous issue and i fear that the car is neither safe nor reliable at this point. i paid $1900 for the first transmission to be replaced. one week later, i returned to the dealer and complained that the transmission was hesitating and was not shifting smoothly. they could find nothing. i returned four additional times over the next year with the same complaints and the dealership could never find anything wrong. now i am waiting to find out if volvo will even offer to pay for this third transmission. *tr

On january 6, 2009, my wife and daughter were driving on i-20 when they heard a "thump" and then experienced a sudden loss of power with the electrical systems. the engine never stopped, but the radio, windshield wipers, door locks, dashboard and everything suddenly stopped working. they continued to drive and about 5 minutes later it happened again. they never stopped and about 5 minutes later it happened again. they immediately exited the highway and waited about an hour before trying to drive again. we have not been able to duplicate the problem since then. in reviewing the website, this appears to have happened to a few folks. *tr

Fuel pump leaking causing internal gas fumes with passenger hazard and visible leaking of gasoline onto road from the pump-gas tank assembly. the fuel pump was on a warranty from state of california. however when dealer replaced fuel pump kit the pump-assembly continues to leak. car is a 2004 xc-90 volvo with 60k miles. *tr

I have had 3 complete transmission failures in a volvo xc90 t6 without warning requiring replacement of the transmission. the first two failed on the highway almost causing an accident as the transmission cut out completely. the last once occurred on a busy 2 lane highway while making a turn across traffic. the first one failed at 28,000 miles, the second at 55,000 miles and the third at 80,000 miles. the first one was replaced under warranty without an argument, the 2nd one was replaced under warranty with an argument, and the third one volvo won't even talk about replacing for free and wants to charge over 5k, without giving any assurances another 25k won't go by and it won't fail again. they don't care that the "safest" car can instantly become a death trap. a transmission isn't a disposable item that should fail every 25k, they should last at least 100k and not cut out in these dangerous fashions without warning. the third one there weren't even any warning lights. the company should fix this dangerous problem at no cost to the owners with a solution that gives the transmission a life similar to other vehicles in it's class. there answer is to put another one in, knowing it will fail and maybe kill you. *tr

While driving northbound on interstate 405, my wife heard a loud "thump" from the engine compartment. immediately after this noise, the electrical system completely shut down, and all the dash lights and associated electronics shut down. *t

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving approximately 20 mph, the passenger side tire detached from the axle. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that the axle and ball joint failed. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 67,000.

While driving my 2004 volvo xc-90, the transmission went out on the highway and the vehicle would not accelerate. there was not warning, and we almost got into a car accident with a truck. my wife is 8 months pregnant, and we were very scared. *tr

2004 volvo xc90 t6 awd transmission failure at 55,000 miles - when purchased from carmax both volvo dealership (who fixed an alternator problem carmax couldn't) and private mechanic stated "this vehicle has been meticulously maintained" and "it is still a baby" - all service done as recommended. no suitable replacement transmission, seems ridiculous to replace with another transmission to fail as most reported here have. volvo offers no compensation whatsoever, from dealer to volvo of na. *tr

On october 18 at approximately 8pm we were traveling west bound on i-4 when we experienced a severe "jerk" of the vehicle and the interior seatbelts lights lit up. we continued to drive and experienced the same thing a few miles later. we decided to exit and then there was another "jerk" of the vehicle and we lost all interior electrical, no dash lights, no a/c, no windows, nothing! we limped to a parking lot and called road side assistance to have the vehicle towed. this is a serious issue with this vehicle and i have found multiple instances of the same on your website! volvo needs to recall the vehicle and make the repairs before someone is killed! volvo can't seem to replicate the problem and the computer in the car did not register an event! seems like the computer is the problem, but they won't "own" up to the fact that it's a volvo problem! *tr

My 2004 volvo xc90 t6 transmission has failed. i bought the vehicle in january 2007, with no extended warranty. i have about 67k miles on it and bought it with 38k. the dealership is charging me $4,200 to replace it. i have been reading many complaints from people having the same complaint. i feel that this transmission is a lemon and should be recalled. *tr

On 10/21/2008 i was driving my 2004 volvo xc90 on the highway rt.93. it was raining and the interior of the car was foggy. i could not see outside so i turned on the a/c but it was not functioning. also, the cd player was not worked. i bought my car new in 2004 with has only 32,014 miles on the car now. the boston volvo village dealer inspected the car and said the blower motor, resistor and the cd player need to be replaced. the cost of parts and labor of the blower and resistor was $1,650 and the cd $700. i contacted the volvo head office and they were willing to provide the parts free but the labor cost on me. i have no choice to do it right away because i have two children. i need the car to carry them to school everyday. it is a safety issue if the ventilation and heat is not working. i cannot drive the car if there is no ventilation and the car is foggy during rainy or snowy days. if i was in the highway, i have to park on the side for the poor visibility. it would put me and my family in a dangerous situation. i paid $1,058 for the labor and $57.50 for the inspection cost. if the volvo admitted the parts has problem and willing to replace them free, they should not charge me labor cost. *tr

My 2004 volvo xc90 transmission had to replaced and they had to tow the car twice because the first time they told me the problem was fixed . my little children were in the car that just about made it home. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while the vehicle was being examined, the contact was informed that both front tie rods needed to be replaced. prior to this information, he noticed that the tires on the vehicle were wearing faster than expected. the current and failure mileages were 80,000.

It appears my story has been written here by many others. i own a 2004 xc90 t6. last saturday my husband returned home in our xc90 and told me he had car trouble. the car was sluggish and the transmission service urgent light had come on. i took it to our volvo certified mechanic two days later who said he had 3 other xc90's in during the month of october for the same thing. his course of action was to flush the tranny, replace the transmission fluid (w/volvo synthetic) and update the software. i was told if that didn't remedy the situation a new transmission would be needed. after having this work done (cost $350) i drove it home. the next morning as i drove up a mild incline at about 25 mph the car seemed to be unable to shift. when it finally did all of the indicator lights for the transmission were back on. the transmission is slipping. i called the mechanic back and was told that a new volvo tranny would be needed at a cost of between $4500-$5200. unfortunately, it will be the same defective/inadequate tranny that is already used in the 03/04 xc90's. this is not my first volvo. we have bought from them before and were happy. it seems this is not just an intermittent issue, it is chronic and volvo needs to take responsibility. this problem substantially affects the use and value of this car. i can't sell it the way it is so i am essentially trapped into spending this additional $5k. these cars are expensive to begin with and you expect quality, longevity and dependability from volvo, not to be told that at 51,000 miles the transmission problem is due to normal wear and tear. *tr

A rain storm caused flooding into my 2004 volvo xc90 destroying the interior. the water damage came into the car from the sun roof i was told by a volvo service advisor that the drain in the sun roof was clogged which caused the interior flood. the problem is that during routine volvo maintenance this so called drained was not cleaned. i was never told that there was a drain in the sun roof . this problem cost $1900.00 and lost of my car for four days . i did nothing wrong and feel this is manufacture defect i would like to be reimbursed to avoid the additional cost of small claims cost your prompt attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving less than 60 mph, the contact heard a loud drilling noise whenever she released the accelerator pedal. the dealer stated that the transmission was failing and needed to be replaced at the cost of $3,400. the radiator also needed to be replaced at the cost of $2,100. the failure and current mileages were less than 74,000.

While driving on i-10 at night at approximately 75mph with my family, we experience complete failure of the vehicle's electronics such as loss of braking, steering, odometer, speedometer, all instruments, and transmission. we had a total loss of every electrical function of the vehicle at the most dangerous point and time of our travel - at night, on an interstate, and far from major cities. after much stress and fear, we limped to our destination barely. in short, we had the car towed to a volvo dealer. the dealership stated that the c.e.m. (one of few "brains" of the vehicle failed) needed to be replaced, and of course we did. i know for a fact that c.e.m failures are an common problem with this type of vehicle. two dealerships have told me that they have dealt with this issue recently. this is a major issue. our lives were at risk given our circumstance. i cannot imagine what others have experienced. a fire, property damage, crash, and report to police should not in this case be the genesis of a recall. the simple facts of our near grave experience should be sufficient to have a recall. *tr

Our company owns 3 - 2004 volvo xc90 vehicles. all three have required transmission replacements at low mileages (77,000, 90,000 and 106,000 miles). we believe this is an extraordinarily low mileage for a vehicle to have transmission failure when it is a $50,000 vehicle new. after doing much research, this seems to be a chronic problem with this vehicle as evidenced by the fact that they cannot get a transmission for this in the us at this time and the many consumer complaints about these vehicles. we believe this should be reviewed by the government due to the high rate of failure at mileages lower than acceptable for transmission failures. all three of our vehicles are driven for work purposes only, mostly highway miles and do not pull trailers or are abused in any other way. *tr

While driving my 2004 volvo xc-90 at night i experienced a momentary loss of control, followed by the headlights pausing and then going from high beams to low. the instrument cluster lost some of it's displays and the door locks became inoperative. the data display warned me of an "urgent srs failure". i was at low speed a block from home so i crept home and the next day sent the car to triad volvo by roll-back wrecker. problem was failure of central electronic module. i called volvo corporate and they seemed disinterested. *tr

In march of 2008 i noticed a strong odor of gasoline in the garage were the vehicle was stored. this odor had also permeated through out the interior of the vehicle. checked vehicle for fuel leaks and could not determine source due to quick evaporation of fuel. on march 17, 08 local dealer found leak at top of fuel tank under 2nd row seats. replaced fuel pump and "faulty" level sensor. on march 27, 08 i returned vehicle to dealer with same problem. they tried to pacify me by saying it was residual odor and would go away with time. after inspection by dealer, it was still leaking. solution per documentation was to replace level sensor o-ring on left side. however the tech informed me the fuel tank with pump and sending unit were all replaced. on september 16, 08 i am having the same problem again. it is back to dealer, stay tuned...... *tr

Transmission replaced june 08 front control arms and bushings and coolant reservoir replaced sept. 08 thermostat & housing & temp sensor replaced jan. 08 brake vacuum pump replaced for 2nd time jan. 08 brake vacuum pump replaced sept. 07 gasket, o-ring, hose clamp recall sept. 07 power steering pump and brake vacuum pump installed july 07 steering rack solenoid replaced july 07 - (recall may 3, 08?) new bridgestone tires may 07 upper engine torques mount replaced march 07 recall wiper arm 156, ball joint 157 oct. 06 brake pad & rotors replaced oct 06 upgrade software a & c july 05 abs brakes warranty fix may 06 front pads & rear pads & rotors replaced dec. 05 exhaust rubbing on driveline, install kit to hold exhaust off driveline dec. 05 left rear wheel bearing & hub, rear pads & rotors replaced june 05 4 new tires june 05 turbo control valve replaced march 05 front pads and rotors replaced oct. 04. *tr

My 2004 volvo t6 awd transmission had been slipping slightly shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, but there was no warning or service light. i was driving up a hill in victor n.y. when the transmission totally disengaged, the engine revved up to 4,000 rpm's and i needed to swerve off onto the shoulder in order for traffic get around me. no one was hurt, i came to a stop on the shoulder, restarted the car and the transmission engaged. i pulled away slowly and the transmission was ok, but still slipped and failed to shift up occasionally. now 6 weeks later the slipping was becoming much more frequent. the "transmission service urgent" light came on and i took the car to the dealer today. i have not heard the outcome yet, but after reading the incidents reported here, and all the internet forums, including:http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx/.f0a069b/ select volvo xc90 t6 transmission, i am quite sure i know the outcome. my car had 105,000 miles on it when the problem was first noticed, but this is the second transmission, the first was replaced under warranty at about 30,000 miles. my volvo dealer did not seem at all surprised by the problem. i am quite certain they see it on a regular basis. *tr

Car does not accelerate and skips as it shifts gears dealer says transmission needs to be replaced. *tr

My volvo 2004 xc90 t6 has transmission problems. the first indication of failure was a lack of motion when initially accelerating despite the tachometer reading 3500 rpm. the dealer was unable to replicate the problem and did a firmware update to the transmission controller. the second failure was the same as the first. the third time the engine engaged the gears with a series of shuddering jerks forward and a foul-smelling (smoky) odor was briefly present. the car is back in the repair shop presently. the car has not been used to tow anything and the driving has been mostly in town (average speed 27 mph). *tr

I have a 2004 volvo xc90 with 65,000 miles on the vehicle. we recently noticed noise while driving the vehicle. we took it to the dealer and they said that both rear wheel bearings are going bad for one to go bad is one thing, for both highly unlikely. fortunately, we took it to the dealer for repair. if the rear wheels would have lockup up, it could have resulted in an accident. i spoke to other mechanics and they informed me that it is highly unlikely that both would go bad and there was a problem with the parts. i believe that the real wheel hubs on the volvo xc90s from 2004 forward should be review for faulty mechanical issues. this is concerning to me since other could be harmed by a defective product. *tr

At 78,000 miles my 2004 volvo xc90 t6 transmission jerks and the "urgent transmission light" shines 25 miles from our house. the service center says we need new transmission $5,200 but for now they drop pan and flush. not sure how long it will last. plus they bill me for upgrading "software" $300+. transmission failure is common due to inadequate design (gm) relative to power plant in car. this is epidemic. transmissions do not fail at 25,000 - 90,000 miles. *tr

Transmission failure on our 2004 volvo xc-90 t6 awd at approximately 56,000k miles. fortunately it was a warranty repair; however my research on automotive discussion boards like edumds indicates a very large pattern of failure of the transmission on this model. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that he experienced tons of failures with the vehicle. the rack and pinion was replaced at 52,000 miles. the struts failed on the rear of the vehicle and the dealer had to repair the u joint. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle would not shift gears and the dealer stated that a new transmission was needed. later, the contact discovered hundreds of complaints in regards to the same year, make, and model vehicle. the seals for the power transfer unit failed. recently, the entire thermostat unit had to be replaced and the transmission failed. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 76,500.

My 2004 volvo xc90 t6 has had several ridiculous issues that i have never experienced in any of the german vehicles i have owned over the past 20 years. i have been fearful of this car of late mainly because i read several complaints about the reliability of the transmission on this vehicle. well my fears became reality on friday night while my wife and 22 month son were coming home from the market. my wife called me frantic about how the car will not go into reverse and now that i have managed to drive out of my parking spot it is not moving above 20 mph. needless to say, i was angry and very concerned for my family's safety. she was able to creep home and we called the tow truck company to take this piece of junk to mooer's volvo in richmond virginia 804 755-666. i wish to file a complaint about the reliability of this vehicle and the danger it places it's owners (mostly people who turn to volvo due to it's safety record, we sure did!) and their families. i have read hundreds of people experiencing this exact problem with this vehicle. the dealers know there are issues with these cars yet they dumb you down as if you are a unique case. monday morning i will be in my attorney's office with my facts i gathered over the weekend showing this is such a ridiculously common problem that if volvo hasn't done right by consumers they better get ready for major lawsuits. to start, they need to buy these cars back from consumers for what ever they owe on these cars and issue a statement apologizing for putting out such a terribly dangerous product for families. *tr

My 2004 volvo xc90 t6 has produced a "transmission service urgent" message but the dealer could not find a problem in the vehicle memory. it intermittently would rev over 3k rpm with no acceleration and would violently jerk into gear from a stop after revving for a few seconds without acceleration. just before the dealer finally agreed to replace the transmission (71k miles) it was jerking repeatedly into gear at only mild acceleration. *tr

While driving on the interstate highway, the 'transmission service urgent' message appeared on the display of my 2004 volvo xc90. i was fortunately able to drive the car home (<1 mile) and get it to a volvo service center (20 miles) the following morning. the service center indicated that 3rd gear of our automatic transmission was 'gone' and that the transmission needed to be replaced. the transmission was replaced with a re-manufactured transmission. i found this issue surprising since, although this vehicle has significant mileage for its age, >90% of that mileage can be attributed to highway driving (commute >80 miles per day). i also have reviewed many reports online from other volvo xc90 vehicle owners describing the same problem at far lower mileage. *tr

2004 volvo xc90 t6: transmission failure at 64,000 miles. other issues: brakes every 1.5yrs (15,000 miles); tires every two years (20,000 miles). *tr

I have a 2004 volvo xc90 that has 52,000 miles on it. i started receiving a "brake failure" warning and took it in to my mechanic. he said it was abs/dstc control module which regulates the anti-lock brakes and dynamic stability control. this is a safety feature, and according to my mechanic, has been known to be defective on this model. it requires replacing with a factory part, and reprogramming of the computer at a cost to the consumer of about $1100. labor for this is approximately $250. since this is a safety feature, and due to the fact that this is such a common problem with this vehicle, i feel if is reasonable to request that volvo recall these vehicles and repair this feature. *tr

The gears started slipping . i brought into volvo dealership and they say i need a new transmission. after reading up on internet this is a problem alot of people are having. transmissions should not fail at 60, 000 miles. *tr

Vehicle unable to shift properly, computer reading "transmission urgent service" locks in third gear in "limp mode". vehicle caused very near fatal accident when stopped on a hill and after initially moving out into traffic, seized to operate. towed to dealer, dealer first flushed out transmission at $240.00, then without road testing, suggested we try again. vehicle failed once again while in the dealership parking lot and was told the transmission needed to be replaced, $6,000 later. *tr

My car is not driving well when i drive it hesitates which is very dangerous when i driving especially on the highway i just recently noticed that the transmission light came on, and when i brought it to be service the said it is going to be $2,500 i just had it serviced it has 94,000 miles on it but when i checked online i see that others with less miles have the same complaint with less miles. we pay alot for great quality and safety for our families. so there should be a recall cause i'm not the only one. *tr

Transmission failure. *tr

I drive a 2004 volvo xc90 t6 awd. suv. after 78,000 miles my transmission has completely failed without warning. i was on the road and everything was normal . after accelerating at a busy traffic light first and second gear in my transmission failed. this occurred in busy traffic. the transmission engaged suddenly and the car jerked forward without warning or control. the entire transmission has to be rebuilt. i searched on line to see if there were any discussions about this and there are. please check edmunds.com volvo forum. there are over 35 similar complaints some while people were driving at high speeds. apparently volvo used a gm transmission designed for a much smaller car. there should be a recall for volvo to change or repair this very expensive issue. *tr

Transmission complaint for volvo xc90 t6 2004. dealership saying transmission needs to be replaced. vehicle is only at 60,000 miles. many other consumers dealing with the same issue. *tr

I was driving back from the store and the transmission started to slip. i turned around to move the car from my parking garage to the street and the transmission warning light came on as my car stopped accelerating as i parked. the car had been serviced by the dealer 2 days prior including a service and transmission fluid flush. the vehicle had 45,000 miles on it. the dealer replaced the transmission (under our extended warranty) and said the coolant had leaked into the transmission. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving at any speed, the steering column makes a knocking noise when it is turned. the contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure. the vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer several times, but the failure still persists. the current mileage is 77,000 and failure mileage was 23,000. updated 6/9/08 *cn the vehicle also had a power steering leak.

Three and a half weeks ago my 2004 t6 xc90 jerked for the first time. i was on leaving the parking lot at work and the rear end made a loud bumping sound and the car jerked forward. it felt like another car had bumped into me, but i was the only car on the road. it didn't happen again for another week or so. thursday, april 24th, i'm driving to work and the car isn't picking up speed when i push the gas. the rpms go up but it doesn't accelerate. friday, april 25th i took it to the dealer and there was no problem. the car drove perfectly, even after i picked it up. saturday, april 26th at 9pm, i'm driving alone on the interstate and the transmission service urgent light comes on, the car loses power the rpms are running up with no acceleration. fortunately i was in the right lane so i got off at the next exit and was able to make it home, but it continued to have intermittent power loss the whole time. i'm in nighttime traffic putting on the hazard lights trying to get home. i have to wait till monday to go back to the dealer, the transmission service light has been on since saturday. the dealership gets the vehicle monday, and keeps it until friday saying the cem module had to be replaced. i wasn't confident of the fix so the dealership service rep kept the car to drive over the weekend. i picked it up monday, may 5th. the invoice says 'code tcm 002b incorrect gear ratio' was the error message found. the software for the tcm was upgraded, but apparently didn't fix the problem because the cem was replaced. this vehicle had 53,897 miles on it when his occurred. i have not owned the car 4 years yet and wish i had gotten an extended warranty because this recent work was not covered and cost $1297. from what i've learned on the internet in the past few weeks this t6 xc90 has transmission failure as its theme. i find it incredulous that volvo may be putting me and other members of the public at risk for a problem that could result in an accident. *tr

2004 xc90t6 has failed transmission at 82,500 miles. i first noticed problem when first starting from stop. the vehicle would not accelerate and then it felt like i had been rear ended. problem persisted and now problem occurs at first acceleration and at further attempts to increase speed the transmission falls out of gear and catch. the failure of the transmission poses a significant safety risk and appears to be a wide spread problem particularly with the 2004 xc90 t6. the last time it failed i was stuck in the middle of an intersection and was almost struck broad side by an approaching vehicle. the volvo dealership advises me that the original transmission is not compatible with the t6 engine. reported failures have occurred as early as 1,500 miles and volvo's corrective measures of replacing the transmissions with remanufactured transmissions does not appear to be correcting the problem as there are numerous reports of repeat failures. volvo has agreed to replace the transmissions with a remanufactured transmission but has refused to pay for labor. the dealer has agreed to pay for half of the labor. i have requested the dealer to retain the transmission and the associated parts. i have also asked volvo if they have notified nhtsa of the widespread failures and they have refused to provide me with this information. the drain lines from the sunroof had to be replaced. updated 05/15/08

Grinding noise in drive train rf wheel bearing seized , replaced for 257.50 labor charge. vehicle is making noise again now. *tr

2004 volvo vc90 transmission slipping. could have caused accident. many similar cases posted all over web. volvo offers no warranty assistance. many posts refer to multiple tranny replacements under warranty. volvo has problem and doing nothing. perhaps you can persuade them. *tr

Approximately 10 months ago my 2004 volvo xc-90 awd had a complete failure of my right rear wheel bearing at 68,000 miles. the dealer recommended repairing both wheel bearings since "it is a common failure on volvo vehicles" with that in mind, i had them both replaced at a significant financial cost to me. now, i have been told the angle gear (which drives awd and is directly tied to the rear wheels) has "burnt out" and is (according to my service advisor) "tied to the previous wheel bearing issue" i had just 19, 000 miles ago. the cost for this repair is $2900 ($1875 just for the part) all at another huge cost to me. all in all, i've spent over $4100 dollars on the rear wheel/angle gears - nothing you should ever have to do before the vehicle is even 4 years old! upon doing research and talking to other volvo owners, it is very well documented that there is a defect in volvo's design and performance of their wheel bearings and awd system, yet no one is doing anything about it. volvo just provides lip service and doesn't seem to want to admit there is a problem , regardless of the repetitive complaints they have received on these very concerns. i have rigorously maintained this vehicle according to volvo's recommendations and know these issues aren't caused by any neglect on my behalf. volvo is playing with peoples lives and money by not taking prescriptive steps to correct these issues - all at a tremendous financial cost to their customers. there needs to be a recall before any serious injuries or deaths occur from failure of these critical vehicle parts, if not, it's only a matter of time before something bad happens. *tr

Rear hub (bearings) on passenger side failed. this is the third time a rear hub failed. the first time in 2005 the vehicle had 28,000 miles. this time the rear wheel was held on by the brake caliper according to the volvo dealer that rebuilt it. the second was the driver side rear hub failed in 2007 with 72,000 miles. the third was the passenger side rear hub that failed about a week ago. the vehicle mileage was 84,000. this vehicle is maintained according to the manufacturer's schedule. it is quite dangerous (refer to the first incident). there needs to be a recall would seem to be the correct outcome. though there is an extended warranty after the 50,000 mile period there has been a cost to us. *tr

The plastic headlight lenses of my 2004 volvo xc90 have become cloudy and appear to prematurely aging. this is a safety issue and both the dealer -- don beyer volvo in falls church, va -- and volvo refuse to acknowledge the problem or repair it under the vehicle's warranty. others have experienced this problem as well: http://www.volvo-forums.com/t4575-xc-90-headlight-lens-crazing.htm and http://www.volvoforums.com/m_62330/tm.htm the dealership is calling it "wind damage," which makes no sense. the vehicle has not been driven in extreme weather and is almost exclusively driven in the metropolitan dc area. even if it is wind damage, then the component is defective as it is unable to withstand the moderate winds of the mid-atlantic region. *tr

Steering feels sloppy and car pulls to the left. dealer sent it for alignment for more that 10 times. problem not rectified. dealer also replaced the flange nut in the steering wheel but feels still sloppy. *tr

Unsafe front suspension repaired 4 times by volvo involving district factory technical supervisor and technicians on 3 of four occasions and the vehicle still has serious safety and handling concerns - no one in the family will drive the car. it has also had serious performance related safety issues regarding vehicle electronics virtually shutting the vehicle down in the middle of an interstate. anti skid problems on multiple occasions. drivers seat belt anchor was improperly attached and would not have held in an accident. the steering wheel came dangerously loose while driving and the dealership stated that it had never been properly affixed. (i have owned 300 cars in my life and never has a steering wheel come loose)! tires were abnormally badly and quickly due to significant suspension problems and were not warranty by the manufacture.. electrical problems caused several fuses to blow in the dark effectively turning all rear marker and tail lights off. it was necessary to drive with the hazard lights on to avoid being hit by another driver. *tr

We purchased our xc90 2005 from gengras volvo in meriden, ct on dec 24, 2006. it is now oct 11, 2007. since we've had the car we've put around 8,000 miles on it. it is not our primary vehicle and sits parked in our garage most of the time. on 10/10/07, upon leaving work and getting into my suv i saw a rather large puddle of water on the floor of the driver?s side of my xc90. the car obviously had been parked outside and it was raining that day. since we were bringing the car into stamford volvo on 10/11/07 to replace the front headlights - the seal on both headlight were cracked and needed to be replaced (these parts were under warranty and i figured it was best to do that), i also requested stamford ct volvo to look at the water problem as well. on 10/11/07, stamford ct volvo informed me and my husband that the sunroof drains were clogged and have been for sometime. we were led to believe that the problem was in fact a pre-existing condition. in fact he elaborated to say that this is a common problem on this car. it is probably the reason why the car has always had a musty odor to it. in fact, we noticed this odor at time of purchase from gengras volvo in meriden, ct and the sales man (matthew martin at gengras volvo in meriden, ct) had also noticed the odor as well and at our request was going to looking into it more. on 10/11/07, i called paul smith the general manager and supposed owner of gengras volvo in meriden, ct to notify him of the drain problem and damage to the interior and to let him know that this probably should have been dealt with at the time of purchase since it is a common problem with this car and there was an musty odor his salesman had acknowledged. he immediately said it was my fault that the drain was clogged and he was absolutely not going to pay the $150.00 to unclog the drain and the $800.00 to repair my interior damage. *tr

I have now experienced the failure of the second rear wheel bearing on my 2004 volvo xc-90 awd, with the second failure resulting in the partial separation of the wheel from the vehicle at highway speeds. there is a defect in the design of the wheel bearing, and these bearings should be replaced in the field before ther is a fatality or serious injury. although volvo has replaced both bearings under warranty, a brief internet search indicates this is a very common failure on this model. damage on the second failure resulted in $1800 damage to the vehicle. *jb

On june 15, 2007, while on a highway traveling 65 mph, my 2004 volvo xc90 made a jerk, as if it had suddenly fallen out of gear. about 5 minutes later, the same thing happened. it felt as if something locked the tires for an instant, then let go. about another 5 minutes later, we received an error message that said "brake failure, stop safely". moments later, we lost all control of the car - total electronic shutdown. no lights, no hazards, no power steering, no brakes. my husband was able to glide to the breakdown lane, and we rolled until the car stopped. we had our two young children in the car, on the side of the highway, in the dark. it was a terrifying predicament, and we couldn't leave the car due to the danger of not being seen. we had the car towed, and a few days later, the volvo dealer said it was a $60 software upgrade that needed to be done. after the car was returned to us, we took it to another volvo dealer and had them perform a 45k check-up, had them reevaluate the situation, and also had a va state inspection done, and they told us everything was fine. just barely 3 months later, in exactly the same scenario, the same exact thing happened. on 9/21/07, we were on a highway at night, and once again felt the car jerking, followed a few minutes later by total electronic failure. no lights, no hazards, nothing. once again, we managed to get off the highway safely, but i fear the next time this happens, we may not get so lucky. all 3 dealers that have looked at this car have never heard of this problem before, which is very unsettling, as i can never be convinced it is fixed. i am terrified to ever drive my car again, even if they do "fix it". the car is currently still being evaluated, so we do not know the latest prognosis for it. *tr

While the car was parked in the garage there was an overwhelming smell of gasoline. i took the car to my mechanic. they observed a fuel leak coming from fuel pump housing. a new fuel pump was installed. *tr

Wheel bearing failure. volvo xc90 put an suv ontop of a car chassis causing too much load on wheels and wheel bearing. tires wear out often and bearings need to be replaced repeatedly. if you search forums like:http://townhalltalk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0ed3f5/0 http://forums.swedespeed.com/zerothread?id=77305 http://www.volvo-forums.com/t7392-reliability-concerns-about-2006-xc90.htm you will see that many car owners have this same problems. volvo need to let customers know that this is a problem. this is dangerous and can cause serious injury. instead of keeping it hush they should inform consumers and do a recall. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact heard a noise while driving 25-30 mph. there were no warning indicators. the rear bearing axle was replaced. the tumbler ignition lock failed and the key could not be removed. the vehicle was towed and the ignition lock was replaced. the vin, purchase date, and engine size were unknown. the current mileage is 74,000 and failure mileage was 70,000. updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08 *tr

I have my 2004 xc90 t6. at about 34k miles a noticeable 'thrum' began somewhere in the drivetrain. original diagnosis was worn tires. after replacing tires, the noise has become worse. now at 35k miles is very loud. new diagnosis is failing wheel bearing. a bit of research indicates i am not the only xc90 owner with a wheel bearing failure. wheel bearing failures at 35k miles this should be declares a defect and recalled. please research this problem. *tr

Wheel bearings have been replaced twice under warranty. the problem has recurred. this part needs to be recalled. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated when he pulled the rear seat cushion to flip the seat back up, the seat pulled right out. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined three metal clips (slides) on the seat were fractured in half and needed to be replaced. additionally, while driving 20 mph, there was a thumping noise coming from underneath the vehicle. it was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the right rear wheel was fractured and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was alerted. updated 12/5/2006 - *nm

Outside edge of tires wear out after 15,000 miles. an internet search indicates this is a very common problem. *nm

I have a 2004 volvo xc90 with roughly 40,000 miles. i just had the rear wheel bearing replaced for the second time. the first time was at roughly 10,000 miles. i am very concerned that they have failed twice. i understand that if the condition of the bearings is bad enough, the wheel can fall off. i feel volvo should extend the warranty on this beyond 4 years or 50,000 miles. *nm

2004 xc90 has had three computer/electrical problems, perhaps related. urgent message appears on panel, "srs needs attention - urgent". car taken to dealer with message active, dealer unable to diagnose problem, resets system. 3 months later, srs message reappears, car won't start, no lights or other accessories left on. battery diagnosed as dead, replaced, srs message clears with new battery. 3 months later, srs message reappears, two control modules replaced. *jb

2004 volvo xc90 front right tire became disconnected from the axle and collapsed under the vehicle. upon inspection mechanic determined that the tie rod snapped in half. *kb the vehicle was towed to a dealer and the technician found out that there had been a recall on the tie rod (recall 06v155000). the tire rods were replaced on both side under the recall. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was placed in park with the ignition turned on, the driver attempted to turn off the ignition while standing outside the vehicle and the vehicle rolled forward and crashed into the garage. no injuries were sustained. there was moderate damage to the front of the vehicle and the garage. the police were not alerted. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was alerted.

Dt*: the contact stated there was a continuous humming noise that became louder as the vehicle speed increased; the humming was present at all speeds. the dealers service mechanic determined the problem was the hub and bearing assembly in the left rear wheel. the part was replaced and the manufacturer was notified. *ak updated 09/05/06. *jb

My 2004 xc90 awd began experiencing odd electrical problems this spring at about 45000 miles. while driving at cruising speed, the vehicle would suddenly and without warning experience a hard jerk followed by activation of the windshield wipers and loss of power to the radio. first time, the dealer could not replicate the problem but downloaded electrical software updates. same thing second time and back to dealer, again could not replicate, and they downloaded transmission updates focusing more on the jerking issue. third time it happened, i continued to drive the car to the dealer so they could see what i was experiencing. on the way there, i had complete loss of electrical power: no power to speedometer, to gas gauge, to windows, to air conditioning, radio, etc. also had less than full power to drive with. the dealer again downloaded electrical software updates and gave me the vehicle back. same problem for 4th time this friday and they tell me they have put new computer into car. fortunately there have not been any deaths or crashes, but this defect causes a serious safety problem without any warning. *jb

The front end tie rod broke suddenly on our 2004 volvo xc90 bringing the car to a complete halt just after my son had pulled on to the exit ramp after driving 35 miles on a major 6 lane highway in new jersey. we were soooo lucky. volvo replaced both front end tie rods with what they claim to be a new and improved tie rod. we still question the safety of the car at this point and will not allow our teenagers to drive it on the highway. volvo usa has been antagonistic with us about taking back the car but our local dealer is willing to trade it for another volvo. *jb

Vehicle fire in the front passenger side of the engine compartment - looking for any problems noted with this make / model - only the computer system and headlight for the vehicle is located in this area. *nm

Pulling into a store parking lot with my foot on the brake and operating at very slow speed, the vehicle dramatically accelerated by itself causing a wreck against a tree. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 20mph, the right rear wheel detached from the vehicle. the right rear wheel bearing had fractured and was identified as the root of the problem. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer for inspection; however no repairs were made.

I am experiencing continuing safety problems with my volvo xc90. this vehicles all wheel drive (awd) system is malfunctioning without warning and at random times. this results in unpredictable and erratic vehicle handling which creates serious safety issues to the vehicles driver and occupants. this has been occurring for at least one year and was confirmed and documented by a volvo dealer during the summer of 2005. i must point out this safety problem involves an active system that cannot be controlled, adjusted or disabled by the vehicles driver. this safety problem caused an accident during the winter of 2005. at that time, the all wheel drive system failed suddenly and without warning on a snow covered road. this caused sudden and uncontrolled front wheel spin which led to a loss of vehicle control and with the vehicle sliding off a road. a tow truck was required to move the vehicle back on the road. the volvo dealer that confirmed the problem has made several failed attempts to repair it. they have documented communication problems within the vehicles high speed network and reloaded vehicle software. they have also replaced: 1) the vehicles front wheel sensors, 2) the mfi module used for vehicle diagnostics, 3) the bcm module used by the awd system, and 4) the awd aoc unit with clutch and transmission. none of this has resolved the safety problems i am experiencing from this vehicle. this volvo dealer has told me the problem cannot be repaired because: 1) the vehicles diagnostic system does not report any diagnostic codes, 2) their own technicians cannot diagnose the problem, and 3) volvo technicians cannot determine the problem. my requests to volvo cars of north america have been ignored or rejected, even by volvo consumer affairs and volvo regional managers. i am left to driving a vehicle with obvious safety problems that cannot be diagnosed or repaired by anyone. *nm

I parked my vehicle in my driveway on the evening of friday, august 12, 2005. i left on vacation the following morning leaving my vehicle in the driveway. i returned from vacation late on the evening of august 21, 2005. the following morning when i went out to leave for work, the vehicle would not start. i called aaa in order to have the car jumped. it would not jump. i then called the volvo dealership and they told me to call the volvo hot line for a tow. the vehicle was towed to the gengras volvo dealership in east hartford, ct on the morning of august 22, 2005 and it remains there at this time. the dealership service department reports that all of the computers are malfunctioning. they report this to be "an act of god" as in the car was struck by lightening. i was advised to report this to my insurance company which i did. an appraiser was dispatched to look at the vehicle and then special engineers from north eastern technical services. inc in fall river, ma went to the volvo dealership to view the vehicle. they removed two computer modules with permission of the service department and microscopically examined them to determine if any connectors, circuit board or component damage was present. neither module showed any indicators of damage. at this point the claim has been denied by my insurance company saying that the problem is a warranty problem. volvo disputes this saying it is "an act of god". the vehicle is less than two years old and has less than 24,000 miles on it. i have not been able to drive the vehicle since august 12, 2005. it does qualify for the lemon law, but more importantly, i found that there have been other reported electrical system failures of this model. i am concerned that this is indeed a problem with this particular model and the volvo is trying to cover it up. *jb

We leased our volvo xc90-t almost exactly 1 year ago to date from south county volvo. less than 3 months later, the car wouldn't start. they said that my wife must have left a light on; the battery was recharged and we took the car back. 2 months later, the car again would not start; again it was towed-back to the dealership. this time, they said the battery was bad. the third time they said there was bad switch which controls the lights and that was changed. on the fourth occasion, which incidentally occurred excatly one year later on july 7th, 2005, they (again) said we must have left a light on...no one can be that dumb, not even me!. i am fast losing my confidence in volvo!

1) 7,500 mile checkup (under 7,000 miles on car) 2) check engine light keeps activating. this started on tuesday. i only use premium gasoline in car. 3) received ¿¿anti-skid service required¿ message with yellow indicator light remaining on. this happened on tuesday and later disappeared after driving the car again. 4) there is a problem with the gearshift indicator. when i change gears from park to anything else, the display panel is either blank or it shows an incorrect gear ¿¿ it will show neutral when i am in drive or reverse. also in all cases, the gearshift on the floor will not light up so it doesn¿¿t show at all what gear i am in. this happened once last week and has been happening on and off since then. 5) i think because of number 4 on my list, the car seems to hesitate and even buck a little bit upon acceleration. these symptoms resulted in volvo having to replace the transmission on my car. the car was just reaching its one year mark and had less than 7,000 miles on it when this happened. thankfully the car is under warranty, but i find it completely unaccaptable and unsafe that something like this would happen to my car. also, the day the car was to be picked up for service i received two brake failure pull over safely messages. this also had to do with the transmission needing replacing. again, completely unaccaptable.

Thank you letter regarding volvo's response to consumer problem.***no answer required***. *mr the vehicle's engine failed at only 10500 miles due to sludge in the engine. the manufacturer claimed that the vehicle was improperly maintained although the consumer provided them with service receipts. *nm

Design defects in the shifting device on 2004 volvo xc90 suv. ***no answer required***. *mr the shifting device tends to stop in reverse when you try to put the suv into park, because the shift had stopped hard. if the brake is released and the motor is still on, the car goes backwards. this can easily cause an accident or an injury. *bf

March 25, 2005 had wreck, hit rear driver's side door; air bags on drivers side door and driver side rear door did not deploy. volvo will not cooperate with car owner to fix problem with air bags. they said air bags did deploy. owner would like further research on side curtin air bags. *ak

2004 ,volvo xc90 t6 awd - vehicle was parked in driveway. upon returning to vehicle, remote unlock was hit twice to open all doors, and vehicle began to roll down driveway. this occurred two times. vehicle has been at volvo garage for two weeks. at this point not aware of what repairs may have been made. it appears the transmission locking mechanism was disengaged with the remote unlock.*ak

3-4 occurences of volvo xc 90 doors unlocking and spontaneously openning while the car is moving in traffic. this involved the driver, passenger and rear passenger door. the manufacter wqas unable to fix the problem for three to four attempts. *ak

While consumer was driving rear passenger's tire blew out, resulting in damaging the fuel line. consumer was at a gas station and refueled the vehicle when it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. *ak

I have had numerous failures with my 1990 volvo: i am on my third set of tires, and i have 30,000 miles. i have had several shock absorbers replaced ,a tie rod break, and many electrical problems. *ak

Since the day i had my 2004 volvo xc90, both the driver and passenger side windows do not close completely until i hit the window button three times. i have been told that this is not correctable and is normal for this car. however, this problem does not exist on the 2005 models. *nm

My car makes a throbbing humming noise causing the gas peddle to vibrate while accelerating at a slow speed. the car was brought back to the dealership for review and they said it was normal. i brought it to another dealership for a second opinion. the shop foreman reviewed it and concluded that it was not a normal feature of the car. they had a field technician from the manufacture to look at the car and they do not know what's causing the noise. coincidently, they had another car owned by volvo just like mind that made the same noise and vibration. they changed several components in the drive train for that vehicle but the problem was still there. the dealership have no other speculations or suggestions of what to do next. i feel unsafe with my car since volvo doesn't even know the source of the problem. i contacted customer care center at the very beginning and they did not help much. i contacted the president & ceo of volvo north america a couple of months ago. i have not heard from them. *ak

Since i have owned this car i have had small electrical problems - moonroof won't open or close, g door opener not working after 3 days, must press unlock button several times to unlock doors. also, the car bounces at all speeds, and shifts late. labor day, 2004, i was driving the car when all gages went out - speed od, gas, oil press, entire abs system, etc. i found it was fuse 24 and replaced it. this fuse blew 4 more times over the next 3 days - once it blew when replacing it. the dealership said this was not a safety issue and scheduled repair for 2 weeks later. (the abs system still reported warnings on the message display). once the dealership finally worked on it, they replaced the central electrical box and ordered a new transmission which still needs to be installed. i still have the above electrical problems along with the other problems which the dealership claims are all related. there is 10,000 miles on this car. previously, i owned a 1999 xc. i continued to have electrical problems with this car until i started it at a daycare to have the battery explode. solution to this problem was to upgrade me to the 2004 with the assurance the problems i had on the 1999 were "highly unusual and unheard of". due to my past experience, and the very similar problems i am having with the 2004, i feel very unsafe in this vehicle. *ak

On august, 26, 2004 there was a major malfunction in our volvo xc90 (2004). while driving with 2 small children in car seats and 2 adults on a major highway; suddendly, there was no acceleration in the gas pedal and the stearing wheel did not function. we managed to slowly move to the side of the road from what momentum was left in the car, and avoid an accident. we were obviously very shaken up, and find this car completely unsafe. it has been 3 weeks now getting the run around with the cherry hill, new jersey volvo dealer. they said "there's nothing wrong with the car". the car is unsafe for our family, and presents a danger for others on the road. we are afraid it will stop dead again on a major highway with death or injuries occuring to either ourselves or others. the dealer asked us what we wanted "we finally said, (after they said they'd get us a new suv and did not) that we want our money back ($3,000 deposit) and we don't want this car they sold us. today, they made us take this car back and they are refusing our request to refund our money. also, the car was towed on a flat bed truck in to the dealer on july 13th, 2004 as the car did not start.. "relays were loose in the icm and cem etc.," [we have the service order] on this day, the message on the car said something to the effect "urgent malfunction in suv air bags..." and we unloaded the family and it was towed to the volvo dealership. and the car's 2 side mirrors work one day and not the next. tomorrow i take matthew to his first day at pre-school, and i'm half thinking what if something happens to the car when we're driving. it's amazing to me that volvo can let me leave their parking lot with this car this evening, and the aren't taking safety seriously at all. so, at 11:00 pm i am up letting the nhtsa know what's going on. we are willing to help in anyway we can. sincerely, the lawrence family.*ak

The vehicle have a problem with severe rollback on a slight incline or a steep hill. the vehicle is an automatic transmission, but responds like a manual transmission vehicle when on any type of incline. the dealer and the manufacturer claims that the vehicle is designed to do that. *la

Vehicle average gas mileage is well below expected mileage.*ak

My volvo xc90 continues to have a loud knocking noise while driving. after 4 trips to the dealership, where problems were verified with the axle, the splines, the brake pads and brake calipers, the car still knocks!! i feel very unsafe driving it! volvo corporate has been no help. *jb

Upon closing the hatchback it came down with such force that it struck the consumer on the head. consumer sustained a hair line neck fracture which was diagnosed by a doctor. *ak *nm

Brake lockup. *jb

Original equipment tires on my 2004 volvo xc90 (michelin hxmxm4's) are frightening. they offer very little traction in the best conditions; in the rain, unintended lane changes are common due to sliding.*ak

In general it seems very easy to accidentally release the seat belt restraining a crs when an aduld sitting next to the crs tries to release their own buckle. i have noted this in several vehicles and other adults have remarked on it as well.*ak

When applying the brakes at normal conditions brakes locked up. also, while driving at any speed left wheel pulled to the left. dealer inspected vehicle several times, but could not duplicate or correct the problems.*ak

Xc90 does not start - the problem persisted for over 4 weeks and dealer could not fix the problem. *nlm

Both headlights went out at the same time. i was on interstate 77 both lights went out didn't know it until i was behind a car the only lights were on were my fog lights. *tr

Engine passenger side caught fire in the an electrical component, flames shooting out the wheel well. other drivers flagged to pull over, turned off ignition key and removed to get out of vehicle. engine would not turn off, called the fire department to extinguish the fire for fear of explosion. fire department used an ax to stop the engine. car was totaled. no one was injured. *tr

The car is leaking a substantial amount of water my driver and passenger side floods with water. now when i brake i can hear so much water moving back and forth. i have water damage on the roof of my car floor is damaged so badly. just waiting on electric problems to arise. this has happened over 5 times... sunroof does not open so security alert as well. the car has been stationary parked in the parking lot of our townhouse 0

To whom it may concern: i currently own a 2004 xc90 t6, and have now encountered the same issue twice with my vehicle. last year around the same time frame, there was a terrible scent of gasoline fumes throughout the cabin and exterior of the vehicle. the strongest concentration of the odor occurred around the backseat, passenger side. i took the vehicle to my mechanic and it was conclude that the was a fume leak occurring from the seal around the fuel pump. i purchased a new pump and seal from volvo and had the unit replaced. exactly around the same time of the year, a year later, i am encountering the same exact issue again. there is an offensively strong odor from gasoline fumes in and around the vehicle originating in the same place. i did some research on the web, and it looks like there have been hundreds of similar issues reported. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. while driving at any speed, the contact noticed a loud thumping noise coming from the front end of the vehicle folwed by the illumination of all warning lights including the check engine, abs and srs warning lights. the engine continued to run; however, all the electrical power failed. the dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the contact did not inform the manufacturer since he was awaiting a service appointment with the dealer. the current and failure mileage was 62,000. the vin was unavailable.

Passenger side headlight bulb (philips d2r 85126 xenon hid) on my 2004 volvo xc90 had to be replaced. after inserting a new replacement bulb identical to the original bulb, i am paying more attention to that headlight. it shines brighter than the driver's side headlight, and it blinks once for about a second after turning the car on. after reading on autoblog.com that volvo are under investigation for faulty headlight circuitry, i suspect this is the case with my car, and that this replacement bulb will fail soon. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. she smelled a strong odor of gasoline coming from her vehicle while parked. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the technician stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced at an expense of $1200.00. the failure mileage 50,000. the vehicle identification number was unavailable.

Purchased an '04 volvo xc90 t6 on may 1st from a private seller. did research on the vehicle through msn reliability, volvo, etc. only issue highlighted was engine concerns, not transmission. it wasn't until the transmission went out on june 6th that i found numerous consumer complaints about the transmission going out at around 60k miles. mine went out at approx. 57k miles. i've contacted volvo and asked about recalls, etc. and was told i should've driven my car, or had it towed 40+ miles to the dealership to have it diagnosed to then have it repaired at the dealership so that i might get a reimbursed. about two weeks prior to the "transmission service urgent" message on the dash i received a "coolant low stop engine." i've taken my volvo to a certified volvo repair service where the cost is going to be $5,335. the transmission went out after getting off the interstate and coming to a stop at a red light. when i tried to accelerate the car just wound. *tr