Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||||
| 6107 | 06/28/2005 | 10016700 | Front control arm bushing replacement. *sc | 09/27/2005 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||||
| 6109 | 07/24/2006 | 10020265 | Ball joint replacement, new method & tools. *tt | 08/22/2006 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||||
| 6109 | 07/24/2006 | 10020265 | Ball joint replacement, new method & tools. *tt | 08/22/2006 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 7206 | 06/28/2005 | 7206 | 10016668 | Rear suspension popping/spring noise. to include volvo xc90 1999-2000. *sc | 09/26/2005 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 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. | |||
| 06/15/2008 | 40000 | 1 | |
| 1.front and rear wheel hub assembly failures on volvo xc90. i have model year 2003, but i understand the failure in also for other model years 2. parts are known defect to volvo north america. i have replaced mine three (3) times within 40,000 miles. 3. volvo dealership acknowledges this is a systemic supply chain defect, but national customer carecenter refuses to make a written extended warranty available to vehicle owners. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 15000 | 8 | 02/01/2003 |
| Multiple failures; door lock,tires were worn to the cord. * bf the lug nuts were replaced because they were rusted when the vehicle was delivered, the doors did not fit properly, the radio failed, the key would not turn in the ignition, the left rear door could not be opened due to the problem with the seat molding and the tire displayed unusual wear and were worn smooth to the cord. the lug nuts that were installed rusted again. (tires/perrilli scorpian) *sc *jb | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 7 | ||
| I own a volvo xc90 t6 awd. this car has had problems with the twin turbo-chargers, the warning lights, a tire blowout, vibrations in the steering wheel, alignment issues, short circuit in the driver's side control panel, poor fit and finish of the driver side door panel and a host of other fit and finish problems. the momentum volvo dealership in houston, texas and volvo north america service representative denied any problems being a serious or recurring problem. this all took place in a span of less than 10 months for a brand new vehicle.the car spent more time in the shop than in our possession initially. the dealership continued to fix the recurring problems and denied any chronic issues existed. i wish to alert nhtsa in the event any other owner of volvo xc 1990 has similar complaints or a tragedy occurs as a result of the problems i have listed. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 79300 | 1 | |
| Operating vehicle since oct '08, since that time there has been a noise emanating from front pass-side wheel area. purchasing dealer(hall chevy, chesapeake, va) performed wheel-alignment to fix the noise which did not remedy. volvo dealer in arvada, co diagnosed it as failed, or failing wheel hub, to be replaced at cost of $500. this vehicle also had trans failure at appx 76k miles, and throttle control module failure in oct '09. i believe there are many concerns about operating and having confidence in its ability to operate safely and reliably the vehicle has been in the shop nearly as much as on-the-road since it's i purchased it in oct '08. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 55000 | 1 | |
| 2003 volvo xc90 awd. 55k miles replaced lr wheel hub assembly, 72k miles replaced rf wheel hub assembly. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 04/17/2004 | 22300 | 1 | 01/03/2003 |
| Right rear wheel bearing failed. symptoms were that the vehicle would not accelerate over 35 mph. dashboard warning light indicated that vehicle was at risk of tipping. car was stranded on highway while returning from vacation some 400 miles from home. was able to limp off and invoke volvo roadside assistance program. vehicle was towed to dealer within 30 minutes. dealer was unable to diagnose problem for 2 days because no fault information was provided by on-board diagnostic computer. initial suspicion was a fuel pressure problem. dealer eventually determined that right rear wheel bearing failed, which caused abs system fault, which signaled engine not to exceed 35 mph. bearing replaced. still working through details with my local dealer and volvo zone rep. i have also experienced many of the electrical, turbo back-pressure howl, and fit-and-finish problems (loose moldings, driver's door handled) that have been referenced by others. not what i expected for a vehicle in this category. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 55000 | 1 | |
| 2003 volvo xc90 awd. 55k miles replaced lr wheel hub assembly, 72k miles replaced rf wheel hub assembly. *tr | |||
| 12/24/2007 | 75500 | 1 | 02/21/2007 |
| I have had this vehicle from 64,000 miles to 75,000 miles and have replaced the following - rear wheel bearings, low beam headlights 4 times, and now the angle gear has gone at 75,000 miles - not a very reliable used car. *tr | |||