10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
199,672 miles

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problem #22

Jul 152023

XC90

  • miles
I-??ve had to change my fuel injection pump and catalytic convert twice on one year.

- Parkville, MD, USA

problem #21

May 292023

XC90 4-cyl

  • miles
ADAS, AIR BAR Warning lights/urgent and High Gas fumes coming out from the rear seats when fully filled gas. We had called 800-458-1552 and guided us to plug in our VIN [XXX] on www.volvocars.com and nothing showed as far as recall and told us that these recalls expired and our 2005 Volvo are not eligible. 2005 Volvo XC90 that relates to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V483000, Make: VOLVO Model: XC90 Model Year: 2005 Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 17, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V483000 NHTSA Action Number: PE09039 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Potential Number of Units Affected: 136100 Summary: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA AND THE U.S. TERRITORIES. WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (HOT CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING) OVER TIME AND IN COMBINATION WITH VARYING FUEL QUALITY, THE FUEL PUMP CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE. Consequence: IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP WITH A PART OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552. My wife and I had purchased our Volvo XC90 in 2005, here in CA. Six months ago everytime we filled up the gas tank, we would smell a heavy fumes of gas as it was coming from the inside of the vehicle. We had called the Volvo 800 number above and guided us to plug in our VIN [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA

- 92336, CA, USA

problem #20

Jul 022020

XC90

  • 2,187,660 miles
When cranking it stalls and cuts off and after doing it around 10 times it finally cranks then I have to hurry to put in drive to get the motor going in order to keep her crunk and couple weeks ago because this problem she stalled out and I hit a hole in the road and busted the oil pan so she has been parked every since cause I had my daughter in the car and that wasn't a pretty sight since the hit made her nervous now can't get her to get in the car so I need my car fixed and I see it has several recalls and all and it was on a county street once I got it crunk back up it smoked badly till I turned it off and it took four hours for me to get it out the road

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #19

Mar 022020

XC90

  • 216,000 miles
Bought car and been having problems every since I have had problems I keep fuel injection in it so I can move the car to point a and B

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #18

Aug 012018

XC90

  • miles
Gastank was leaking when I was filling up in full tank not very much but I smell whenever I was parking

- Laurel, MD, USA

problem #17

Sep 102015

XC90

  • 122,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that a fuel leak was noticed underneath the vehicle. While driving approximately 57 mph, the vehicle spun out of control and ended up on the side of the road. In addition, the anti-skid indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Volvo cars bentwood (314-644-9501, located at 7700 manchester rd, St. Louis, mo 63143) where the transmission was replaced. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer. The technician replaced the fuel cap and stated that the transmission would not be replaced a second time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the warranty was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #16

Aug 312018

XC90

  • 90,500 miles
Began smelling gas odor and noticed a small leak. Found that there was a recall on the fuel pump for my model and year but when I call Volvo about the recall, my vehicle wasn't included even though my vehicle was registered in the states where the recall was associated.

- Kaysville, UT, USA

problem #15

Apr 152018

XC90

  • 120,000 miles
All the vehicle lights will come on over the dash and the wheel locks then it shuts off while I am driving. This is so unsafe for my family. I am not sure why there is not a recall for my VIN # when google clearly states that this is a hazard and that there are recalls for this problem.

- Eightmile, AL, USA

problem #14

Jul 262017

XC90

  • 180,200 miles
This model is experiencing the same as recalls in similar models but for some reason isn't recalled. Fuel system is faulty. Leaking fuel and cracks in fuel pump. Replaced with 4 pumps from Volvo and now it is kicking out ECM code and blowing every fuel system installed.

- Valdese, NC, USA

problem #13

Jun 072016

XC90

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Volvo XC90. While slowing down or braking, the vehicle suddenly stalled. In addition, the contact had to make several attempts to get the vehicle to start. There was an abnormal odor of fumes inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer who indicated that the fuel pump assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 09V483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure more than two weeks ago, but had not responded to the contact with a solution. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #12

Jan 012017

XC90

  • 133,000 miles
Strong odor of fuel inside and outside the vehicle when driving and parked

- Pueblo, CO, USA

problem #11

Sep 202016

XC90

  • 137,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor emanating from the vehicle while driving at various speeds. The odor caused the contact to sustain occasional headaches. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.

- Clovis, CA, USA

problem #10

Dec 042015

XC90

  • 121,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at various speeds, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and an independent mechanic on three different occasions where the remedy failed. The vehicle was diagnosed and determined that was the fuel line. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.

- West Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #9

Dec 282015

XC90

  • 131,792 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Volvo XC90. During an inspection, the technician diagnosed that the vehicle had a strong odor of fuel near the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact believed that the vehicle may be included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V483000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was excluded. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,792.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #8

May 012015

XC90

  • 113,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, a fuel odor emitted from the rear of the vehicle as the vehicle lost power and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that after the vehicle was restarted, the fuel odor recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

- Patterson, CA, USA

problem #7

Oct 012015

XC90

  • 187,400 miles
There is a recall dated March 2010 for 2003-2005 XC90 for fuel system problems, I am having problems with my car having problems running. Engine analysis shows code po087and P0089, fuel pressure regulator. Car will not continue to run while driving with less than 3/4 full tank.

- Lafayette, LA, USA

problem #6

Dec 172014

XC90

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehicle jerked and stalled while driving. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump injector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

- Lynn, MA, USA

problem #5

Jun 162014

XC90

  • 90,000 miles
2005 XC90 V8 stalled in traffic. Would not restart, but starter would crank. Fuel pump controller was found to be internally corroded and filled with dried salt. This controller is mounted forward of the right rear wheel well. Many instances of this controller failing due to salt / moisture ingress have been reported by other owners. The controller was relocated to the inside of the vehicle some model years later.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

problem #4

Oct 302014

XC90 5-cyl

  • 115,000 miles
Driving at approximately 40 mph, the check engine and oil warning lights appeared. The car completely died while I was on the road. The steering wheel and brakes froze up and the speed decreased to barely nothing. I could get the car to just make it off the road safely because I could not turn the wheel or use the brakes well. Thought it was my oil so I was able to get someone to add oil to it while on side of busy road. Started car up fine and drove for 5 more days until it happened again. Got it towed to mechanic who changed the fuel pump. Other electrical problems arouse while mechanic had it so brought to Volvo who says I need a new control electric module in my car.

- Raynham, MA, USA

problem #3

Feb 032014

XC90

  • miles
This car has been a constant problem - I am the original owner and the cost to repair is extremely high.. I am a recent widow and a single mother of 3 children on a fixed income... I am so tired of this car being so unreliable and the repair costs are bankrupting me. I have no where to turn this car has been a lemon from day one and the manufacturer and dealer could care less.

- Glen Mills , PA, USA

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