2003 Volvo Volvo problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (1) · Power Train:transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2009-05-15 · RTJ-16629 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 pressure inferred from the current consumed by an electric pum
What owners report
2007-12-21 · Power Train:transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) · 50,000 mi“angle gear replacement on a 2003 volvo xc90 awd. *tr…”
2007-10-04 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter · 41,250 mi“1. there is a whooping crane sound when i step on the foot feed and then release. the dealer said it was repaired and then when i drove it home it was still making the noise. after no response from my complaint to them i stopped the payment via ae and have still heard nothing. i think i put the wrong year of my vehicle in the beginning and if …”
2003-04-02 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior“the side mirrors failed to stay in the position they were set in, which made it difficult to see while driving. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.