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We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Volvo XC90 (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.

The 2005 Volvo XC90 has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2005 XC90 for trasmission failure at 65,000 miles.

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Worst Reported Problems with the XC90

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Latest Owner Complaints About the XC90

  • trasmission failure at 65,000 miles -- 2005 XC90:

    • Reported: April 25, 2012
    • Location: Murrieta, CA
    • Cost to Fix: $8000

    Do not buy this car. I bought brand new from the Ontario dealer. I have had one problem after another. Most were minor but annoying since my closest dealer is 1 1/2 hrs away and they don't offer authorized repair anywhere but at a Volvo dealership. At 500 miles the brand new tire blew and ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2005 XC90 owners.

  • engine stalls -- 2005 XC90:

    • Reported: May 24, 2011
    • Location: Suisun, California
    • Cost to Fix: Not Fixed

    THIS CAR IS OUT OF BOUNDS DEFINITELY! I"M MAD AS HELL! SO EXPENSIVE FOR MAINTENANCE AND PARTS! I GOT THIS VOLVO SUV ONLY SIX YRS AGO AND HAVE PROBLEMS ONE AFTER ANOTHER. I DONT KNOW IF IT IS WORTHED TO BRING IT TO THE DEALER OR A HOME MECHANICS. SWEDENS OFFICE SHOULD COVER THE REPAIR COST FOR ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2005 XC90 owners.

  • engine failure -- 2005 XC90:

    • Reported: February 22, 2011
    • Location: Willowbrook, IL
    • Cost to Fix: Not Fixed

    this is a horrible sistuation we are in, my husband was driving on 25 mph when the engine just stopped working, no noise no knocking nothing, and it is horrible since where ever we took it they told us it was an engine lock up so the whole engine needed to be replaced!! but we didnt get it ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2005 XC90 owners.

  • center console is falling apart -- 2005 XC90:

    • Reported: July 01, 2009
    • Location: San Diego, CA
    • Cost to Fix: $1000

    For a car that costs as much as it does, and has hype surrounding it for being such a fabulous car, I have had nothing but issues. Specifically on this complaint, the interior amenities, including center console, seatbelts, child seat in back and speakers on door. All of these items have literally ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2005 XC90 owners.

  • glare from windshield -- 2006 XC90:

    • Reported: December 30, 2008
    • Location: St.Leonards, East Sussex
    • Cost to Fix: Not Fixed

    There is a SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE on XC90 models which have a pale (light beige) colored trim, which includes the whole dash panel. Volvo denied there was a problem. In bright sunlight the glare reflected from the dash on to the windshield causes 50% loss of visibility. This is so dangerous that ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2006 XC90 owners.

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Most Common XC90 Complaints

  1. #1: trasmission failure at 65,000 miles on 2005 XC90

  2. #2: premature tire wear on 2003 XC90

  3. #3: transmission failure on 2004 XC90

  4. #4: center console is falling apart on 2005 XC90

  5. #5: parking brake doesn't hold on 2006 XC90

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