Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 37-35 | 02/06/2008 | 10020121 | Cem harness terminal corrosion due to water entrance in plenum. *tt updated 4/7/08. *nj | 07/24/2006 | |
| 37150 | 11/17/2005 | 10019017 | Recall 37-150 b+ cable clearance between the cable and the starter motor solenoid. *tt | 01/31/2006 | |
| 3204 | 12/14/2005 | 10018776 | Cem diagnostic trouble code dd21 due to faulty lin-network, alternator not charging. *tt | 01/13/2006 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 174 | 06/21/2007 | 10022533 | Infotainment control module software. software will correct and error in the infotainment control module (icm) which could cause the battery to drain. *kb | 08/20/2007 | |
| 152 | 02/01/2006 | 10019258 | B+ terminal cable may become loose due to improper torque at the terminal nut. service campaign 152 battery positive cable (v8 only). *tt | 02/22/2006 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TJ-14902 | 11/19/2010 | 10037485 | Volvo: software being downloaded is interrupted and the cem fails. there is a cem recovery method. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| TJ-14902 | 11/19/2010 | 10037485 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| RTJ-20756 | 06/11/2012 | TJ-20756-2 | 10032914 | Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe updated on 4/10/2012. *kb updated 6/13/12. *pe | 06/11/2010 |
| RTJ-20756 | 10/30/2009 | 10032914 | Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe | 06/11/2010 | |
| RTJ-16629 | 05/15/2009 | 10030359 | Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr | 09/24/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/27/2012 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Owned car 2nd hand for 2 years now. the past 2 weeks my turning signal, drivers side mirrors, interior lights, display counsel flashes on and off. especially when i use turning signal. being told ecm box water gets into system. volvo does not support their product. so disappointed. i was ready to buy a new xc60. not a chance. *tr | |||
| 10/27/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Owned car 2nd hand for 2 years now. the past 2 weeks my turning signal, drivers side mirrioe, interrior lights, display counsel flashs on and off. especially when i use turning signal. being told ecm box water gets into system. volvo does not support their product. so disappointed. i was ready ro buy a new xc60. not a chance. | |||
| 07/11/2011 | 95000 | 1 | |
| I drove home from work and messages started to appear warning me of the engine not working properly, low beams not working. drove it home. turned it off & wipers would not stop. we unhooked the battery cable using the manual. took it to have battery tested, bad cell. replaced battery & wipers quit working, air bag light warning came on. took to mechanic to have wiper motor tested, it was fine. took to volvo, they wanted to replace wiper motor, told them that was not the only problem. took to different volvo and they diagnosed, after three hours, the cem was corroded due to a crack in the box that houses it. wanted $3500 for the repair. i left without it and started to research it. found out volvo acknowledged a fault in the seal in a traffic safety report. contacted volvo about the repair, started discussions about a good will repair, three weeks later i received a call stating they would not cover any part of it. the volvo looses power and could be unsafe at any time. there are many discussions of this on different volvo. i don't understand how volvo says it is a fault of the part and then refuses to replace it. i am driving it at this time, while i figure out a more economical route. *tr | |||
| 07/11/2011 | 95000 | ||
| I drove home from work and messages started to appear warning me of the engine not working properly, low beams not working. drove it home. turned it off & wipers would not stop. we unhooked the battery cable using the manual. took it to have battery tested, bad cell. replaced battery & wipers quit working, air bag light warning came on. took to mechanic to have wiper motor tested, it was fine. took to volvo, they wanted to replace wiper motor, told them that was not the only problem. took to different volvo and they diagnosed, after three hours, the cem was corroded due to a crack in the box that houses it. wanted $3500 for the repair. i left without it and started to research it. found out volvo acknowledged a fault in the seal in a traffic safety report. contacted volvo about the repair, started discussions about a good will repair, three weeks later i received a call stating they would not cover any part of it. the volvo looses power and could be unsafe at any time. there are many discussions of this on different volvo. i don't understand how volvo says it is a fault of the part and then refuses to replace it. i am driving it at this time, while i figure out a more economical route. | |||
| 07/03/2011 | 43000 | ||
| Driving in heavy rain, cruise control fails, car gets stuck in 5th gear, lighting failure, car says in drive when in park, anti-skid service light comes on, check engine light comes on. had to be towed back to the dealer when they test drove it. very dangerous situation, two kids in the car and bought the car for its safety rating. will cost $2500 to repair. | |||
| 04/17/2011 | 52000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 volvo xc90. the contact stated that the headlights have malfunctioned and will not illuminate at all. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised her that the comfort electronic module needs to be replaced. in addition, she has noticed that the vehicle has stalled on a different occasions. after the diagnosis they advised her the cem also was the causeof the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 52,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 09/30/2010 | 85000 | ||
| Anti-skid error keeps coming up on my 2006 8 cyl volvo xc90. dealer unsure how to diagnose. i am concerned my anti lock braking and 4 wheel drive will not work. is this a known defect in volvo xc90's of that year? | |||
| 03/14/2010 | 40000 | ||
| 2006 volvo xc90 headlamp failure. wa.state volvo rep. denies intermittant headlamp failure exists. this is a huge safty issue. the volvo headlights just fail when the vehicle is being driven! i and many others approx.93,487 owner's of this vehicle have spent thousands of dollars having volvo service dealer's unable to correct the serious problem. this should be a priority saftey recall and volvo should immediatly send out a service bulliten to all dealerships. apparently volvo does know this problem exists and has purposely chosen to not correct the problem or to aknowledge the serious safety issue. volvo owner's are at risk of serious injury or death. while driving the volvo the headlamps flicker and fail . the driver usually a mother with children in the car is suddenly plunged into darkness at any given speed and at night. please help all of us mothers who believe we made the best decision to provide safety first for our family's . this needs to be a priority safety recall . having the headlights fail while driving is putting innocent lives in grave danger. | |||
| 09/15/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Intermittent lighting failure in the volvo xc90 2006 model. the headlamps just fail. volvos are supposed to be safe. my family and i could have been seriously injured or worse. i have spent thousands of dollars to fix the issue and i still have the problem. i can not drive at dusk or at night because of this. | |||
| 03/14/2010 | 40000 | ||
| 2006 volvo xc90 headlamp failure. wa.state volvo rep. denies intermittant headlamp failure exists. this is a huge safty issue. the volvo headlights just fail when the vehicle is being driven! i and many others approx.93,487 owner's of this vehicle have spent thousands of dollars having volvo service dealer's unable to correct the serious problem. this should be a priority saftey recall and volvo should immediatly send out a service bulliten to all dealerships. apparently volvo does know this problem exists and has purposely chosen to not correct the problem or to aknowledge the serious safety issue. volvo owner's are at risk of serious injury or death. while driving the volvo the headlamps flicker and fail . the driver usually a mother with children in the car is suddenly plunged into darkness at any given speed and at night. please help all of us mothers who believe we made the best decision to provide safety first for our family's . this needs to be a priority safety recall . having the headlights fail while driving is putting innocent lives in grave danger. | |||
| 09/15/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Intermittent lighting failure in the volvo xc90 2006 model. the headlamps just fail. volvos are supposed to be safe. my family and i could have been seriously injured or worse. i have spent thousands of dollars to fix the issue and i still have the problem. i can not drive at dusk or at night because of this. | |||
| 03/14/2010 | 40000 | ||
| 2006 volvo xc90 headlamp failure. wa.state volvo rep. denies intermittant headlamp failure exists. this is a huge safty issue. the volvo headlights just fail when the vehicle is being driven! i and many others approx.93,487 owner's of this vehicle have spent thousands of dollars having volvo service dealer's unable to correct the serious problem. this should be a priority saftey recall and volvo should immediatly send out a service bulliten to all dealerships. apparently volvo does know this problem exists and has purposely chosen to not correct the problem or to aknowledge the serious safety issue. volvo owner's are at risk of serious injury or death. while driving the volvo the headlamps flicker and fail . the driver usually a mother with children in the car is suddenly plunged into darkness at any given speed and at night. please help all of us mothers who believe we made the best decision to provide safety first for our family's . this needs to be a priority safety recall . having the headlights fail while driving is putting innocent lives in grave danger. | |||
| 09/15/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Intermittent lighting failure in the volvo xc90 2006 model. the headlamps just fail. volvos are supposed to be safe. my family and i could have been seriously injured or worse. i have spent thousands of dollars to fix the issue and i still have the problem. i can not drive at dusk or at night because of this. | |||
| 03/25/2006 | 50 | 3 | 03/21/2006 |
| I bought a 2006 volvo xc90 ocean race (limited edition) suv on 3/21/06. the morning of 3/25/06, my car would not start. volvo roadside assistance jump started the vehicle, which i then drove back to the dealership. the battery tested fine, and the vehicle was returned to me. on 4/27/06, again the car would not start. vehicle was returned to me on 4/29, no-charge invoice says replace engine management and starter relays. rechecked numerous times, o.k. car again failed to start 5/3/06. it is now 5/9 and 'special' volvo field tech seem clueless as to the problem. they claim to have checked everything thoroughly, and now say they want to put 20 -40 miles on my new vehicle, attempting to recreate the dead battery scenario. sounds mighty desperate and illogical, considering the car intermittently and unpredictably failed to start only after 10-24 hours of being parked. i feel that all that $ i spent has provided me with little more than various loaner cars, trips to and from the dealership, major inconveniences, headaches, and a growing uneasiness with volvo's reliability and service techs. *nm | |||