10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
158,500 miles

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problem #4

May 262018

XC90

  • 197,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Volvo XC90. While the vehicle was stationary, the electronic control module and timing control module failed. The engine control module sent a signal to the timing control module, which caused an engine seizure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V563000 (visibility). The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 197,000.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #3

Jan 312018

XC90

  • 194,000 miles
After 30 minutes of highway driving exited onto secondary road to add oil for low oil light indicator. Engine began smoking in two minutes and lifting hood caused engine to burst into flames. Chemical fire retardant sprayed within three minutes. Result was incinerated alternator and all codes alarmed. Car turns over. Fuses good.

- Ormond Beach, FL, USA

problem #2

Apr 152015

XC90

  • 134,000 miles
Vehicle was parked, went to start, and the ignition switch will not operate. Ignition switch is locked up, leaving unable to turn key, past accessory, to start engine. Vehicle is unable to be changed out of park, into neutral or other gear, to move vehicle. Steering wheel is locked in position.

- Suwanee, GA, USA

problem #1

Oct 012014

XC90 6-cyl

  • 109,000 miles
We started the car there was a clicking sound from the engine, we drove for about 3-4 minutes. I noticed the ac wasn't working well and my husband who was driving looked down at the temperature gauge and it was in the red. Since we were at a red light and we couldn't pull over he turned the car off to let it cool down. Once the stop light turned green other cars had to go around us until we let it cool down enough to restart and pull over. The engine was really hot. He checked the coolant which was full and the oil which was also fine. We then had our vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer said it was the cooling fan circuit and they removed and replaced the cooling fan assembly.

- Spring Valley , CA, USA