2004 Volvo XC90 power train problems
145 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Volvo XC90 — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am concerned these 2 issues may pose a safety risk. I recently purchased this car from a friend and have had it about a month. I notice the steering is very stiff and difficult to maneuver. I was trying to find out if there were any recalls on this but having no luck. Also, when the car is in…”
filed Apr 14, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven, the transmission failed to shift out of third gear. The contact was also alerted to a message display which indicated a transmission failure. Additionally, the vehicle would independently shift to…”
filed Jan 10, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other XC90 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 XC90 | 5 | 15% |
| 2023 XC90 | 3 | 8% |
| 2022 XC90 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 XC90 | 3 | 9% |
| 2020 XC90 | 3 | 10% |
| 2019 XC90 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 XC90 | 3 | 6% |
| 2017 XC90 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 XC90 | 10 | 5% |
| 2008 XC90 | 4 | 14% |
| 2007 XC90 | 5 | 13% |
| 2006 XC90 | 3 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Volvo XC90
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.