2004 Volvo XC90 problems
Owners have filed 669 complaints about the 2004 Volvo XC90 with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 23.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 22.1%.
Complaints669
Crashes13
Fires4
Injuries9
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 23.8% · 159
Power train 22.1% · 148
Fuel system, gasoline 6.1% · 41
Fuel/propulsion system 5.1% · 34
Exterior lighting 4.8% · 32
Air bags 4.6% · 31
Engine 4.2% · 28
Suspension 3.9% · 26
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 9 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 5 model years of the Volvo XC90 in this data, 2004 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 23 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 88,013 miles.
In owners' own words
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. Electrical system · reported at 132,000 miles
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. Electrical system · reported at 78,000 miles
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. Electrical system · reported at 105,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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