Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||||
| RTJ-19254 | 07/06/2009 | 10027285 | Volvo: headlamp low beam connector replacement. a new method of repair for halogen type low-beam headlamps has been developed to address complaints for vehicles. updated 3/27/09. *pe updated 12/23/09. | 01/12/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 12/27/2012 | 103000 | 1 | |
| Driving in pitch black night on backroads of charleston, sc. lights went out after left headlight flickered for a few days. lights went out and car went off road as we were in a curve. regained control after spinning on wet grass. i need the headlights repaired by volvo at their expense and reimbursement for the failed engine i had to replace. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 110550 | 1 | |
| The left headlight will suddenly go out, sometimes while driving and other times the headlight will not light when the vehicle is started. at times it remained off for only a few minutes and other times it will be for days. i'd taken the vehicle in for service, but each time i did, the left headlamp was again working. i'd also replaced the headlamp in question, but still the headlamp worked only intermittently. i just returned from my 4th visit to the dealer, at which time they replaced the left front light ballast ($440.00). the headlamp is currently working. my wife has been reluctant to drive the vehicle at night, for fear that both headlamps would go out. in researching online, i'm finding that this has been a recurrent problem with 2004 and 2005 volvo xc-90's. i understand that the nhtsa has been investigating this problem with the volvo xc-90 and a recall is being considered. we purchased the vehicle primarily due to it's 5-star safety rating, but we are not convinced that volvo has adequately addressed a known problem. *tr | |||
| 12/25/2011 | 88000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled without any warning. the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent auto shop for diagnosis. the technician stated the counter balance shaft bearing was frozen and the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. in addition, the headlights would intermittently operate and had not been repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000. the vin was not available. pmb | |||
| 12/25/2011 | 88000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. while driving approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled without any warning. the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent auto shop for diagnosis. the technician stated the counter balance shaft bearing was frozen and the engine would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. in addition, the headlights would intermittently operate and had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 08/03/2011 | 85000 | ||
| Volvo xc90 2005, turning signal acts dangerously. sometimes it works but most time no action happens. completely dead and restarting car sometimes fix the problem. multiple cases of dangerous incidents due to no signal. | |||
| 08/28/2010 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the drivers side headlight would go out intermittently. the vehicle has been inspected by a dealer or informed the contact that they would have to replace the cem unit. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000. tb | |||
| 08/14/2010 | 106000 | ||
| Vehicle has driver's side headlight failure. relaced bulb with certified volvo repalcement and still did not work. certified volvo mechanic traced fuses and all electrical components (5 hours paid service) and found that a plastic part designed to keep water out of the interior (via windshield) was defective, therefore, causing water leakage to damage the central electrical module . | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 41000 | ||
| I have a 2005 volvo xc90 awd. my head lights have intermittent failures almost every time i am driving at night. it started about 10 months ago and has been getting more frequent. sometimes left head light fails, sometimes right head light fails, sometimes both go out. they will resume working, sometimes if i do nothing, but always if i turn them off & back on. but will continue to fail. the dealer said they cannot find any problem. | |||
| 08/05/2010 | |||
| 2005 volvo xc90 v8 turn signal does not work properly. sometimes need to flip the control bar for multiple times. fairly dangerous for changing lanes or turning to left or right. pushing the turn signal controller downward makes the signal work. problem is consistent. | |||