Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| TJ-6438-5 | 12/20/2010 | 10037649 | Ready | 06/01/2011 | |
| TJ-6438-5 | 12/20/2010 | 10037649 | Volvo: yaw rate sensor is outside of permitted range. *rm | 06/01/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| TJ-16840 | 02/17/2012 | 10043584 | Software download may cause the brake control module (bcm) to make a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) of 0076 or on the xc90 dtc 0117 which also may accompany bcm dtc 0076. this is on vehicles equipped with dynamic stability traction control s | 04/13/2012 | |
| 5913 | 07/26/2006 | 5913 | 10020262 | Follow the complete diagnostic fault-tracing path outlined in vida when repairing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) related to the brake control system. *tt | 08/22/2006 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 04/08/2010 | 104000 | ||
| My 2003 volvo xc90 has been to the dealer several times including over 3 times for same problem when i purchased the vehicle in 2006. all recalls have been fixed, front axle, wipers etc. i have purchased 4 sets of tires, tires boston volvo installed and my 17 year old son received a complete blow out because wrong size tires. i continue taking to same dealer and since owning the car have had the same noises in front of car. boston volvo has stated in october and since owning the vehicle can find nothing wrong, april diagnosed with need new drive shaft after having car for 2 days but could not really fine anything but drive shaft. a strong fuel smell stated fuel pump does not need to be corrected. i need new muffler and taking to my own mechanic the real issue is transmission service urgent and need new transmission.volvo did not diagnose this problem and my son is driving the car! my son is driving a lemon that is a danger to himself. taking to volvo does nothing, they cannot even diagnose and give wrong info given to me. i am currently up to over $8,000 in damages and still owe on this lemon. i need new transmission, muffler, still car vibrates and front end noises from whining, thumping etc. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/10/2008 | 49271 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 volvo xc90. on june 10, 2008, while driving at an unknown speed and approaching a stop sign, the contact heard a loud noise. shortly afterwards, the brakes failed to respond; however, she was able to bring the vehicle under control with the emergency brake. the contact slowly drove the vehicle to the dealer and they diagnosed the failure as the brake booster power cylinder. the manufacturer was notified; however, they declined to assist with the $1,036.44 repair cost. the failure and current mileages were 49,271. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||
| 12/22/2007 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 volvo xc90. while driving 55mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power while merging between two large vehicles. the accelerator pedal would not respond when he tried to engage it. the dealer stated that the rear differential, the throttle and the disc brakes failed. the purchase date was unavailable. the current and failure mileages were approximately 45,000. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 12/22/2007 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 volvo xc90. while driving 55mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power while merging between two large vehicles. the accelerator pedal would not respond when he tried to engage it. the dealer stated that the rear differential, the throttle and the disc brakes failed. the purchase date was unavailable. the current and failure mileages were approximately 45,000. | |||