2003 Volvo Xc90 problems, complaints & recalls

2022-06-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“fuel line was recalled in 2010. volvo repaired it now it has the same problem. and is leaking fuel. same line that they replaced in 2010. please recall. …”

2021-02-02 · Power Train · 141,000 mi

“transfer case keeps locking up and messing up. in past year paid 1500 two times to replace transfer case and is now in shop again for same reason. transfer case locking up. feb 2020, july 2020, and now january 2021 feb going speed of 35-40, july on highway speed of 70 in middle of freeway, and jan speed of 35…”

2015-12-15 · Vehicle Speed Control · 230,000 mi

“driving the xc90 and suddenly there is a huge thump and clicking from the dashboard. all the dials around the spedometer stop working.. if we keep driving there are more thumps and we quickly lose engine power - it is extremely scary when it happens.. all the lights come on (inside the car), dashboard goes dead etc etc. it is extremely dangerous…”

2015-08-31 · Unknown Or Other · 114,687 mi

“when this vehicle was purchased it started within 4 days to have problems with the transmission, after the transmission the transfer case began to have problems, so the vehicle was placed in the shop before the thirty days tags could expire and both parts were rebuilt by an outside company which was added to the original price tag of the vehicle. …”

2015-08-19 · Structure:body

“vehicle drains water on to front passenger floor, and ocassional driver side after it rains. it is a know problem that a class action suit was won in new jersey, including 5 other states. the water is from clogged drain tubes in sunroof and sometimes shrinkiage of drain tube that dislodges. vehicle now has a musty smell from the frequent water in t…”

2015-05-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 111,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 volvo xc90. while driving at approximately 55 mph, fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that fuel was all over the exhaust pipe and the bottom of the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was crack and leaki…”

2015-03-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 141,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 volvo xc90. the contact stated that fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the technician diagnosed that there was a leak in the fuel pump. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vin was not associated with nhts…”

2015-01-29 · Power Train · 92,000 mi

“transmission failed without warning. here's the story, my xc90 was dealer serviced a week ago (pm), took on a short road trip over weekend, fortunately made it home before it broke down. went to work upon returning from trip and while i was parking the transmission failed to engage in any gear. very unsafe! no warning lights illuminated and there w…”

2014-06-20 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery · 108,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 volvo xc90. the contact stated that gasoline fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that there was a leak in the fuel pump and it needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance since the vehicle was not inc…”

2014-05-25 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 155,000 mi

“fuel fumes present when the car was turned off. more pronounced in parking and home garages. daily highway driving (55 miles one way) may be related to recall of xc 90 in warm states as highway mileage similar in nature. *tr…”