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.

4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2004 Volvo XC90 steering problems

steering problem

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2004 Volvo XC90 Owner Comments

problem #1

Apr 012005

XC90

  • 23,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 the vehicle also had a power steering leak.

- Novato, CA, USA

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