{"id":43370,"date":"2021-08-25T02:59:46","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T09:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=43370"},"modified":"2025-11-07T05:58:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T13:58:54","slug":"volvo-xc90-reliability-and-common-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/volvo-xc90-reliability-and-common-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Volvo XC90 Reliability and Common Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column43370_a88c8e-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column43370_a88c8e-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column43370_a88c8e-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column43370_a88c8e-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column43370_a88c8e-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column43370_a88c8e-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column43370_a88c8e-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column43370_a88c8e-fc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column43370_a88c8e-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column43370_a88c8e-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column43370_a88c8e-fc inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-a78de3  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-aab9b1\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43370_e0132e-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43370_e0132e-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43370_e0132e-c7\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43370_e0132e-c7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43370_e0132e-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43370_e0132e-c7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43370_e0132e-c7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43370_e0132e-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43370_e0132e-c7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading43370_e0132e-c7 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43370_e0132e-c7\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Volvo XC90 received above-average reliability scores from RepairPal and J.D. Power. It ranks 8th out of 14 midsize luxury SUVs in its class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The model also has a great resale value, depreciating 54% after five years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some issues XC90 owners have reported include braking problems, oil leaks, and transmission failure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re in the market for a reliable midsize luxury SUV, you can&rsquo;t go wrong with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/volvo\/xc90\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Volvo XC90\">Volvo XC90<\/a>. Both new and older model years have something great to offer, from good fuel economy to a great selection of standard safety features. Its resale value is also good, only depreciating 54% after five years, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/caredge.com\/volvo\/xc90\/depreciation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarEdge.com\">CarEdge.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Volvo XC90s Reliable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Volvo XC90 enjoys above-average reliability, with some of its model years scoring better than the others. <a href=\"https:\/\/repairpal.com\/reliability\/volvo\/xc90\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"RepairPal\">RepairPal<\/a> gives it 3.5 out of 5.0, ranking it 8th out of the 14 midsize luxury SUVs in its category. Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/cars\/2021\/volvo\/xc90\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"J.D. Power\">J.D. Power<\/a> rated the 2021 Volvo XC90 a 75 out of 100, placing it well within the top ten midsize luxury SUVs of that year. With these figures, it&rsquo;s apparent that the Volvo XC90 can easily enjoy a long service life with proper handling and regular maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Safety never looked so stylish. <br>Discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/XC90?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#XC90\">#XC90<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aXhFR9Wihs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aXhFR9Wihs\">https:\/\/t.co\/aXhFR9Wihs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ForEveryonesSafety?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#ForEveryonesSafety\">#ForEveryonesSafety<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WFCeCDwhgG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"pic.twitter.com\/WFCeCDwhgG\">pic.twitter.com\/WFCeCDwhgG<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Volvo Car USA (@VolvoCarUSA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VolvoCarUSA\/status\/1305917609079119876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"September 15, 2020\">September 15, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Volvo XC90 Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Volvo XC90 is a dependable midsize luxury SUV, but it has its fair share of problems. Here are the most commonly reported issues for different model years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brake System Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to some owners of the 2016 Volvo XC90, problems with its brake system are common for the model year. The automatic emergency brakes would reportedly engage by themselves without any warning. Most drivers have complained that this often happens at highway speeds. Based on reports, this problem usually occurs in low-mileage SUVs with at least 12,000 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many owners have also complained that their auto-braking warning lights and brakes often turn on intermittently. In some cases, the seat belts also engage on their own. Although these problems are a serious safety hazard, no official recalls have been issued to fix them as of this writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Climate Control System Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to 2007 Volvo XC90 problems, climate control system issues are among the most frequently reported. Many owners have complained that their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/a-c-compressor\/volvo\/xc90\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"A\/C compressor\">A\/C compressor<\/a> fails intermittently. Their A\/C would not engage and get cold until their XC90 warmed up, taking longer and longer to start as their SUV built up mileage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2007-Volvo-XC90-Wikimedia-1024x615.jpg\" alt=\"2007 Volvo XC90 Wikimedia\" class=\"wp-image-43378\" style=\"width:1024px;height:615px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2007-Volvo-XC90-Wikimedia-1024x615.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2007-Volvo-XC90-Wikimedia-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2007-Volvo-XC90-Wikimedia-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2007-Volvo-XC90-Wikimedia-1536x923.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2007-Volvo-XC90-Wikimedia-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2007-Volvo-XC90-Wikimedia.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When it comes to 2007 Volvo XC90 problems, climate control system issues are among the most frequently reported. Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:2007-Volvo-XC90-V8.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Wikimedia\">Wikimedia<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, the A\/C does not get cold and blows warm air instead. The heater may also not engage. Heat would not exit the vents, but the seats reportedly got hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the owners of the affected units brought their XC90s to the shop for repairs, most were told they needed a climate control module and software upgrade to resolve the issue. Volvo has rolled out software upgrades for the A\/C control module to correct certain climate control system faults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oil Leaks From AWD Differential Housing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some owners of the 2006 Volvo XC90 have complained about oil leaks coming from their all-wheel-drive differential housing. Most noticed differential or transmission fluid dripping from their SUV&rsquo;s front. The seals within the angle gear drive assembly failed after some time, causing oil to leak out of its gearbox. Several drivers also reported that their vehicle started burning oil through the exhaust pipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides oil leaks, another common sign that the AWD system is about to fail is a rattling or fluttering noise coming from the angle drive or front axle assemblies. Various issues can make the system emit such sounds, including leaking seals. If your Volvo exhibits these symptoms, you may be able to fix it by replacing the worn-out seals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transmission Failure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2005 Volvo XC90 doesn&rsquo;t have as many issues as other model years. But some units have been reported to develop severe drivability problems involving their transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2005-Volvo-XC90-Wikimedia-1024x616.jpg\" alt=\"2005 Volvo XC90 Wikimedia\" class=\"wp-image-43379\" style=\"width:1024px;height:616px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2005-Volvo-XC90-Wikimedia-1024x616.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2005-Volvo-XC90-Wikimedia-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2005-Volvo-XC90-Wikimedia-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2005-Volvo-XC90-Wikimedia-1536x924.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2005-Volvo-XC90-Wikimedia-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2005-Volvo-XC90-Wikimedia.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some owners of the 2005 Volvo XC90 have complained that their transmission started to fail at around 101,000 miles. Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:2005_Volvo_XC90_D5_SE_AWD_2.4.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Wikimedia\">Wikimedia<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many owners have complained that their transmission started to fail at around 101,000 miles. They reported hearing odd noises from the transmission before it malfunctioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some, the problem caused more severe issues, as their transmission stopped working without warning while they were on the highway. Most technicians recommend replacing the transmission to resolve this issue. As of this writing, no recalls have been issued to fix this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Audio System Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to some owners of the 2004 Volvo XC90, problems with the audio system are typical for this model year. Many have reported issues concerning the CD player, radio, and premium sound system. Drivers have also experienced problems with their stock radio, including channel loss, troubles with the keystroke controls, and CD player issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volvo has rolled out software upgrades to address some of these issues. However, solving problems that are not related to software issues typically involves repairing or replacing damaged components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Premature Tire Wear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some owners of the 2003 Volvo XC90 have reported problems with their tires, most of them experiencing premature tire wear at 12,000 miles. Uneven tire wear can lead to poor gas mileage and dangerous issues like a blown tire. To resolve this problem, the worn-out tires need to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How do I get to the spare tire on a Volvo XC90 2003-2014?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KuYQUsw-b7g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re in the market for a Volvo XC90, be prepared to embrace the good with the potential bad. But don&rsquo;t worry. As long as you know the issues that the model you&rsquo;re planning to get may develop, buying it should come with little risk. Look up the most common problems that affect the model you&rsquo;re eyeing, and make sure the seller has cleared everything before taking it home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Your Volvo XC90 Running at Its Best<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Owning a dependable SUV like the Volvo XC90 shows that you value balance in comfort, safety, and performance. But even trusted vehicles need attention over time. Whether you&rsquo;re fixing a minor issue or replacing worn parts, choosing components that match your SUV&rsquo;s quality keeps it running smoothly and confidently for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good thing you can find quality euro parts all in one place at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/euro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CarParts Euro.\">CarParts Euro.<\/a> Our selection includes precision components designed for peak performance from trusted brands such as Bosch, Meyle, and Continental. Each part fits exactly as intended, preserving your vehicle&rsquo;s character and responsiveness. Whether you own a Mercedes, BMW, or another European model, you&rsquo;ll find parts built to match your car&rsquo;s heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CarParts Euro is part of CarParts.com, a name drivers trust for dependable products and straightforward service. If you&rsquo;re looking for Euro car parts in the US, you&rsquo;ll find what you need here. Keep your Volvo and every other European car you drive ready for the road with parts that reflect the same level of care you give your vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>If you&rsquo;re in the market for a reliable midsize luxury SUV, you can&rsquo;t go wrong with a Volvo XC90. 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