CarComplaints.com Notes: The XC90 took its “freshman 15” of transmission complaints and turned it into a “sophomore 45.” The 2004 XC90 saw 3X as many complaints about the transmission failing as it did in its inaugural North American model year! By the following year, transmission complaints fell back in line with the 2003. That sharp spike in complaints means we recommend avoiding the 2004.
On top of transmission complaints, the 2004 XC90 also has problems with a sudden loss of power. The lucky ones are met with a “reduced engine performance” message, while others are left stranded on the side of the road waiting for a tow.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,291 miles
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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.
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.
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).
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"
- Fallbrook, CA, USA
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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.
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.
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.
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......
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- Ashland, OR, USA