2004 Volvo Xc90 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:automatic Transmission (92) · Electrical System (83) · Fuel/Propulsion System (32)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
409 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2010-11-08 · campaign 10V566000 · 416 vehicles
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Risk: AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Fix: VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
Service bulletins (222)
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.
Engine 2026-04-23 · 35526.1.8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: text plus 2 pdfs and 1 .png oil consumption test. perform the test. follow service procedure description and service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-07 · 37809.1.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj text only - the purpose of this tj is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. this tj will be regularily updated as items are added or removed from prior approval. current items under prior approval are listed in the "service" sec
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-06 · 19245 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal. vehicle type and platform identification.
Exterior Lighting 2025-04-10 · 8501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: remote connection, bomgar application. before joining a remote session: •connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in vida is between 12.5v and 14.9v. •connect to the vehicle over a wired connection using a voe
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-21 · S10303 · Service Campaign
volvo cars usa llc and volvo car canada ltd on behalf of the volvo car corporation has decided to launch service action s10303 on certain model year 2025 ex90 vehicles. volvo car investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. as a result, there is a possibil
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-13 · S10303 · Service Campaign
volvo cars usa llc and volvo car canada ltd on behalf of the volvo car corporation has decided to launch service action s10303 on certain model year 2025 ex90 vehicles. volvo car investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. as a result, there is a possibil
Showing the 6 most recent of 222 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-03-09 · Electrical System“instrument panel shuts down while driving on street. i believe it is the central electronic module that fails. it has happened numerous times and it is unsafe to drive without a speedometer, tachometer, odometer fuel gauge, and temperature gauge. it has now stopped altogether. gauges just sit there and bounce…”
2024-11-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System“unsure of what the issue is with the vehicle but smells like gas in my garage and i found a recall i was never notified about i moved from washington to las vegas and never received any info regarding the fuel pump recall as well as a noise that’s been going on for a year now when i drive at 60 miles an hour i’ve had it looked at and no one seems t…”
2023-05-16 · Structure:body“the rear right door cannot be open from inside the car. it opens fine from outside. i am aware there is a child safety lock, but in this case the problem is somewhere else. regardless of the child safety lock position, the door cannot be open. this is a hazard, because in case oof an accident the passenger will e trapped inside the car.…”
2023-05-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System“few days ago i came home, parked the car inside the garage and went inside. an hour later i went to the garage for something and noticed a very strong gasoline odor coming from the car. it is not coming from the reservoir and i did not put any fuel recently, so it can't be explained with a fuel spill. i suspect it is coming from the fuel pump. i as…”
2023-03-17 · Electrical System“unknown..but water accumulated under the passenger seat under the amp and electrical components after a storm or rainy day.and its a lot of water when i brake i can hear a water fall..and water rushing and moving along the bottom. of the car as i am steering im worried that the wiring and electrical will be damaged by water exposure the battery alw…”
2022-11-09 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 30,000 mi“the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, his wife noticed an abnormally strong gasoline odor. the contact's wife was able to continue driving the vehicle; however, the failure would return after refueling or on rainy days. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel syste…”
2022-10-03 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 212,000 mi“the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. the contact stated that after his wife started the vehicle, she smelled the odor of gasoline. the contact had been advised by his wife that the vehicle was taking longer to start up and sometimes required two or three attempts to start the vehicle. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact …”
2022-06-01 · Electrical System“on may 26, 2022, i was stuck in traffic for four hours, and the car's cem (central electronic module) overheated causing the dashboard to shut down three times, meaning i lost all instrument readings. after each time the dashboard shut down, i had to pull over and reset fuse #27 to have the dashboard come back online temporarily. because the cem …”
2021-11-12 · Exterior Lighting“while driving on the highway "srs urgent" text came on, also hear clicking sounds under dash on driver side, then dashboard indicator lights completely disappear (speed, fuel, temperature, etc) . extremely hot under driver side dash. fortunately, still able to steer and brake. this has happened twice now. mechanic believes most likely cem failure …”
2021-06-22 · Unknown Or Other“is been stolen form my home and trying to fine it…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.