2004 Volvo XC90 steering problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2004 Volvo XC90 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering-linkages: tie rod assembly on certain passenger vehicles, the outer tie rod ball joint can deform at high loads causing a loss of the clamping force and the nut may loosen, which may eventually lead to a fatigue fracture of the outer tie rod ball joint. Consequences of defect: the driver…”
filed May 19, 2021
“On certain passenger vehicles, the outer tie rod ball joint can deform at high loads causing a loss of clamping and the nut may loosen, which may eventually lead to a fracture of the outer rod ball joint. The driver may notice the vehicle is diffcult to maneuver increasing the risk of a crash…”
filed May 9, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES,THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS…Campaign 06V155000 · May 5, 2006
Steering problems in other XC90 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 XC90 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 XC90 | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 XC90 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 XC90 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 XC90 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 XC90 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 XC90 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 XC90 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 XC90 | 4 | 11% |
| 2006 XC90 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 XC90 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 XC90 | 4 | 4% |
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.